Karen's Cottage and Castle

Monday, August 25, 2014

An End of August Tea Time

Welcome Sweet Friends to

"An End of August Tea Time"

Summer is quickly coming to an end and I am already seeing some fall leaves on the ground.

Every spring I like to create and plant my own baskets with my favourite coloured flowers. Usually (of course) I choose ones with various shades of pink but sometimes I am surprised by the colours that emerge.

My petunias have managed to survive the warm summer this year.

The geraniums, alyssum and begonia bedding plants have also thrived this year.

The flourishing white orchid was a gift from Anna's mother Lanny. Usually I don't have much success with orchids but this one has found a happy home by the light of the front door.

Usually I don't have much success with orchids but this one has found a happy home by the light of the front door.

Today I am sharing a teacup that is very special to me which I received as a gift in June. My daughter-in-law's sweet aunt Lulu gifted me with this gorgeous turquoise beauty!

Lulu lives in California and I understand that there are wonderful shops there. How I would love to travel to California again.

Such a stunning gold rimmed scalloped edge on the cup and saucer!

Love the pink roses and greenery on the inner cup and saucer!

Do you see the authentic dragon pattern?

(I only just noticed it after taking the pic.)

Perhaps Ruth from Antiques and Teacups
Ruth~ http://www.antiquesandteacups.info/
knows the history and background regarding the dragon pattern.

This rare and elegant vintage collectible is Royal Stafford Bone China Made in England from approximately the 1950's.

It has a delicate and scalloped wide gold pedestal base.

Isn't it such a dainty handle too?

I thought an English muffin with raspberry jam might be tasty with your tea.

Thank you dear and kind Lulu and Lanny for the generous gifts. You do know exactly what I love and treasure!

Thank you also to you sweet friends for taking the time to visit me today for

"An End of August Tea Time!"

I do hope you all can enjoy the end of August!
Karen

I will be joining these beautiful blogspots this week:

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

Friends Sharing Tea

Martha ~ http://www.marthasfavorites.com

Tea on Tuesday

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

Tuesday Cuppa Tea

Sandi~http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.ca

Teatime Tuesday
Sherry ~ thecharmofhome.blogspot.ca
Home Sweet Home

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

Hope to see you there!

Monday, August 18, 2014

Happy Teacup Tuesday!

Happy Teacup Tuesday!

(A little different this week).

Hello Teacup Lovers!

My wonderful son, Bradley and dear daughter-in-law, Anna, recently bought this cute little teacup
pomeranian puppy ~

Minnie!

They were originally wanting a very large dog but I am so pleased that they decided on this sweet tiny one. Yes, tiny enough to fit in a teacup!

Minnie is so much like a newborn baby ~

she doesn't sleep through the night and she loves to play with toys, be cuddled and rocked to sleep.

Minnie has a sister Love Bird named "Pretty".

Pretty actually scared Minnie right off the bed during this video.

Minnie is so lucky to have two other playmates ~ Anna's mom's doggies: Maya and Misty.

Thank you for joining me for a little different

Happy Teacup Tuesday!

Have a wonderful week!

Karen

Now I have a Grand Puppy!

I will be joining these beautiful blogspots this week:

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

Friends Sharing Tea

Martha ~ http://www.marthasfavorites.com

Tea on Tuesday

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

Tuesday Cuppa Tea

Sandi~http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.ca

Teatime Tuesday
Sherry ~ thecharmofhome.blogspot.ca
Home Sweet Home

Terri~ http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/
Teacup Tuesday
Beverly ~ http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/
Pink Saturday

Hope to see you there!

Sunday, August 10, 2014

A Lucky Find for Tea Time

Welcome Sweet Friends To

"A Lucky Find for Tea Time"

For many weekends Hubby and I would go treasure hunting and come back unsuccessful.

But two weeks ago we had a lucky find!

We found this vintage Aynsley for $3.50 less 10 percent.

It was in perfect condition and it was love at first sight....with the pale turquoise and pink rose....

Do you think the price made me love it even more?

I wanted to share this cane back chair that I found for $20 and chalkpainted it a few months ago.

When you chalkpaint fabric it turns to almost leather.

It was a lot of work and took several coats of paint but I am pleased with the result.

I am really enjoying my impatiens at the cottage in the U.S.

Did you know that in Vancouver, B.C. impatiens have a mildew fungus and weren't available at any nurseries this year. I found only the New Guinea impatiens when purchasing my bedding plants in Canada.

http://blogs.windsorstar.com/news/gardeners-looking-to-plant-impatiens-should-be-wary-of-fungus