Monday, September 19, 2011

It's Tea Time

I love tea things. Tea reminds me of charm and elegance. It reminds me of a different time and era, when taking time for tea was a daily ritual. A time to sit and be refreshed.

I fell in love with this teacup the moment I saw it.

I am not really sure what kind of flower this is, but it made me think of Mountain Laurel. It's marked Victoria, Bone China, England. I thought it was such a nice addition to my teacup collection.

I noticed that I had a sugar bowl and creamer that had similar flowers.

I found this lovely trio in the Windy City when I visited my daughter several years ago. It was found in an antique mall in Oak Brook. The markings on the bottom say - Old Royal Bone China - England. I love the little matching set and had to bring it home with me.

Even though it is not an exact match, I think it goes very nicely with the tea cup.

Please be sure to stop and visit Tea Parties going on today -

17 comments:

Johanna Gehrlein said...

Hello Jocelyn,
those are great finds. I don't know either the exactly name of the flowers, but they are lovely. And so is the little creamer/sugar set. Makes a wonderful tea time. Thank you so much for sharing.
Best greetings, Johanna

Lady Katherine said...

Just lovely! I adore the tray for the creamer and sugar! All the pieces look wonderful together!

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

Hi Jocelyne,
Oh, what a pretty teacup! Very pretty shape too. I don't blame you for picking it up for your collection. It's a sweetheart of a teacup. Your trio is a good match with lovely flowers on the pieces. They all go so well together. Thank you for sharing with us and enjoy your day.

Blessings,
Sandi

Unknown said...

Jocelyn, that tea cup set is GORGEOUS! So love the shape & fluting.

TY for your sweet note of support, it means the world to me.

Have a beautiful week ~
TTFN ~
Hugs,
Marydon

Snap said...

Jocelyn, The tea cup is lovely and such a good find to go with the creamer and sugar. I love the dainty flowers on all of them. Happy Tea Day!

Barb said...

Hi Jocelyn, it is a lovely cup...so delicate and dainty. The colors are beautiful.

Barb

Judith @ Lavender Cottage said...

Hello Jocelyn
The teacup and cream and sugar do go well together and I feel the mixing and matching of china makes an interesting tea table.
Judith

Bernideen said...

I think they all look very lovely!

Antiques And Teacups said...

What a pretty teacup! I haven't seen that pattern before & I really love it! Thanks so much for sharing!
Ruth

Unknown said...

I am in love w/ these whimsical designs...stunning!

Olga Poltava said...

Your teacup is just adorable. Such delicate flowers. I would fall in love with it too.
Happy Tea Time Tuesday!

Judy @ In His Grip said...

I love the creamer and sugar. Thanks for stopping by "In His Grip" and giving me a little comment love.

Wanda Lee said...

Hi there Jocelyn,

I just love your soft green and pink rose motif teacup and I also especially enjoy your dear little cream and sugar set as well! So very pretty!.., Why even the plate in the background of your tea time vignette is exquisite.

Happy Tuesday Tea's and have a marvelous week!

Hugs, Wanda Lee

Terri said...

Oh this is a really sweet cup! I love the "7" handle. I don't see it that often. The pattern too is really lovely.
I also like your s&c, very pretty!
Hugs,
Terri

romance-of-roses said...

Darling cup and saucer. Such sweet and dainty colors, love it. Hugs..Lu

Kathy said...

They do go very nicely together - gorgeous flowers on the teacups - along with the set - thank you for sharing with A Return to Loveliness,
God Bless,
Kathy

FABBY'S LIVING said...

Dear Jocelyn, your cup and saucer is gorgeous, I would've taken her home too! The flowers are so sweet, who knows what they are. I love the creamer and sugar bowl, just too lovely! Have a happy Tea Time! Hugs, FABBY