Karen's Cottage and Castle

Sunday, December 6, 2015

Poinsettia for Tea Time

Welcome Dear Tea Friends to

"Poinsettia for Tea Time!"

During the year I was on the search for Royal Albert Poinsettia teacups.

I had found the teapot last year at Salvation Army.

I was overjoyed to find four matching teacups during one of my thrifting excursions.

So festive for Christmas and it matches my R.A. Val D'or china perfectly until I find some Poinsettia tea plates (hopefully).

What is your favourite Christmas china pattern?

Well, I must get baking. It's my daughter's 22nd birthday on Tuesday and my hubby's 60th birthday celebration next Sunday.

December birthdays do make for such a busy time of year.

Thank you for taking time out of your busy day and visiting me for

"Poinsettia for Tea Time!"

See you next week!

Karen

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This week I will be joining these beautiful blogspots:

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

Bernideen's Tea Time Cottage and Garden Blog Party
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

Monday, November 30, 2015

Blue and White for Tea Time

Welcome My Teacup Friends to

"Blue and White for Tea Time!"

I do hope that all of my American friends had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Have you started decorating for Christmas?

Before I use my red transferware to decorate for the holiday season, I decided to try blue and white china pattern pieces on the shabby chic cottage shelf.

It all started with this dear little boy and girl Dutch cream and sugar that I recently found at a little shop. They reminded me of my darling grand daughter and I thought of our fun tea parties to come at the cottage.

On this late November afternoon I am surprised that the sun is shining brightly at the cottage.

I do believe these are definitely the end of my pink rose buds.

While hubby's golfing days are quickly coming to an end since the course is frozen in the early mornings, I am taking advantage of my solitude and playing with my pretties and of course, enjoying a cup of tea and cookies.

I thought these Little Dutch cookies would be an light afternoon snack.

Aren't their faces precious?

I think I am partial to this china because my dear mother once had some something similar on her kitchen hutch. Unfortunately my wonderful father had Parkinsons and one day lost his balance and fell into the cabinet and accidentally broke the maple china cabinet door and some of the little Dutch pretties.