Winter Frost and Friendly Village

There is a light frost on the ground at the cottage and the sun is magical this morning!

 

 

A frosty winter morn like today is the perfect time to use my Johnson Brother's " The Friendly Village " china.

  

 

 

 

 I have been searching for Johnson Brother's The Friendly Village on every treasure hunt.

 

 

 

My sweet sister started my collection by giving me two beautiful  teacups.

 

 

Then I went to Salvation Army a few weeks ago and was ecstatic to find the teapot for $24.99.....

 

 

And the large pitcher.... also for $24.99.

 

 

Hubby and I found four tea plates for $3.00 each at the Vancouver Flea Market. (Help yourself to a piece of brownies with rich cream cheese icing). Yum!

 

 

Who could ask for a sweeter gift than this darling cream and sugar (another present from Sweet Sister for my birthday this week)? 

 

 

I love the wee creamer.

 

 

Did you know that these Friendly Village pieces are not all the same pattern?

 

 

Some are "Ice House", " Willow by the Brook " and  "Sugar Maples".

 

 

 

 

 

 

I love the way they blend together.

 

 

 

 

Their handles are the same.

 

 

Isn't it fun to add to your china collections?

 

 

Thank you for letting me share "The Friendly Village" with you today on this Frosty Winter Morn.

 

 

Take care,

Karen

 

 

 

 This week I will be joining these lovely blogspots:

Bernideen’s ~ http://blog.bernideens.com/
Friends Sharing Tea

Jann- http://jannolson.BlogSpot.com/
Share Your Cup Thursday

Martha~  http://www.marthasfavorites.com/ 

Tea on Tuesday

 Ruth~ http://www.antiquesandteacups.info/

Tuesday Cuppa Tea

Sandi  ~  http://www.sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/

Teatime Tuesday

 Terri~  http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/ 
Teacup Tuesday

 

Hope to see you there!

 

 

 

 

 

Teacup of the Month



Welcome Teacup Lovers

 

To the Royal Albert Flower Teacup of the Month Series: January

 

 

It is called "Snowdrops".

 

 

On January the 21st.... I will be another year wiser and another year older.

 

 

Yes, January 21st is my birthday so I thought this little January trio would be an appropriate choice to feature.

 

 

 

I don't have any plans for my birthday.  Some dear friends took me out for lunch last week and my niece is planning a tea party this week. 

On my special day I am hoping for a peaceful and relaxing time with my loving husband and family.

 

 

And maybe, just maybe, I will have a night off from cooking.  Lol. 

 

Thank you for sharing my special day with me!

Enjoy the week!
Karen
 

 

 

This week I will be joining these lovely blogspots:

Bernideen’s ~ http://blog.bernideens.com/
Friends Sharing Tea

Jann- http://jannolson.BlogSpot.com/
Share Your Cup Thursday

Martha~  http://www.marthasfavorites.com/ 
Tea on Tuesday

Ruth~ http://www.antiquesandteacups.info/
Tuesday Cuppa Tea

Sandi  ~  http://www.sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/

Teatime Tuesday
 

 Terri~  http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/ 
Teacup Tuesday

Hope to see you there!

 

 

Playing with Pretties on Pink Saturday

 

Today I am playing with my pretty pink transferware.

 

 

Many pieces are mismatched.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I love the detailed handles

 

 

 

 

And the authentic scenery, flowers and castles.

 

 

 

Isn't it relaxing to take time to enjoy your treasures?

 

 Hope you are enjoying your day too!
 

 

Happy Pink Saturday!

Karen

 

 

Today I am sharing my pink with:

 

Beverley~ http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/
Pink Saturday