Pretty Blue China

Have you ever found some pretty china at a thrift store that you immediately love?

A few weeks ago I walked into Salvation Army and saw this pretty blue Vintage Royal Albert patterned china entitled "Prudence." I believe it is from the 1920's. 

 There were more teacups priced at $4.99 each but I didn't want to be too extravagant so I purchased just two of the collectible cups and saucers with matching tea plates.  

The tea plates and creamer were $1.99 each.  The cake plate $3.99.  

 My sweet sis had two luncheon plates that she surprised me with. 

I am so attracted to this delicate and beautiful pattern with its pastel colours and tiny polka dots. This particular Prudence pattern has flowers on the outer cup and a lacy border on the inner cup.  It is in the Avon shape. 

I am trying not to accumulate too much china but what can I say?  How can one pass up a great deal on such pretty blue china pieces? 

 Do you agree?

Today is Easter Sunday and I am once again early to rise .

These are the miniature pink roses I bought for my Easter Table.  

Later I will plant them outside.

 I am enjoying the peace and quiet because there will be nine of us for turkey dinner tonight.

I wanted to share my little Easter Angel.

Do you remember when Easter used to be in April?

Most of my teapots are

 pink but these are my two favourite pastel blue ones. The one on the left is a Sadler and the one on the right is a Hall. 

Did you know that there is also a "pink" Prudence pattern?

Sadly, I have only this creamer in the pretty pink  pattern.

This is our Easter Table ready for tonight's celebration that Jesus Christ is risen today. 

The china is Mikasa's "April Rose."

I can't wait to see my darling grand daughter sitting in her high chair at the table tonight.

Easter Blessings Dear Friends!

See you next week!
Karen

This week I will be joining these beautiful blogspots:

Bernideen's ~http://blog.bernideens.com/

Bernideen's Tea Time Cottage and Garden Blog Party

Beverly ~http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/

Pink Saturday

Martha ~ http://www.marthasfavorites.com 

Tea on Tuesday

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

Tuesday Cuppa Tea

Sandi~http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.ca
No Place Like Home

Hope to see you there!

Welcome Spring!

Hello Dear Tea Friends

Today is the First Day of Spring! 

Yay!

I am so blessed to have such wonderful friends. The Easter Lily (on right) was a special gift from my oldest elementary school friend Debbie. The  Easter Egg Bouquet was from Michelle my friend and previous SEA in my classroom when I was teaching.  

Flowers just say SPRING! Don't they?

I wanted to share my Royal Albert March teacup before March was over.  

The cream and sugar are unmarked but resemble an Aynsley set that I have.

The teapot is an Arthur Wood. 

My family came for dinner last night and there is one piece of Strawberry Rhubarb Pie left just for you!

Thank you for joining me today to  

Welcome Spring!

And Wishing You A Happy Easter!

See you next week!

Karen

This week I will be joining these beautiful blogspots:

Bernideen's ~http://blog.bernideens.com/

Bernideen's Tea Time Cottage and Garden Blog Party

Beverly ~http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/

Pink Saturday

Martha ~ http://www.marthasfavorites.com 

Tea on Tuesday

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

Tuesday Cuppa Tea

Sandi~http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.ca
No Place Like Home

Mint Green for St. Patrick's Day!

Welcome Sweet Tea Friends!

St. Patrick's Day is coming soon!

And I have been busy getting my mint green china ready .

Have you been busy too?

I was determined to do some baking for my family this weekend and got up early to make these

Blueberry Oatmeal Squares.

Yes... the family loved them and they went so very quickly.

I also got up early to set up our tea time today.

The minty green teacups are dainty Aynsleys.

I just love mint green with a touch of pink.

It's such fun to play with your pretties when the rest of the house sleeps. 

Thank you Dear Tea Friends for stopping by for

"Mint Green for St. Patrick's Day!"

I do hope that you aren't too busy to relax and remember to take time for a cup of tea. 

Have a Wonderful St. Patrick's Day!

See you next week!

Karen

This week I will be joining these beautiful blogspots:

Bernideen's ~http://blog.bernideens.com/

Bernideen's Tea Time Cottage and Garden Blog Party

Beverly ~http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/

Pink Saturday

Martha ~ http://www.marthasfavorites.com 

Tea on Tuesday

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

Tuesday Cuppa Tea

Sandi~http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.ca
No Place Like Home

Hope to see you there!