Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Blue & White Transferware Winter Tea



                                                                    Hello everyone,
                                    I hope your week is going well. The wind is howling here tonight
                                    and after a couple of mild days the temperature has dropped
                                    again so it is best to be nice and cozy indoors with a cup of tea
                                    and a good book.I had a little trip to the library today and stalked
                                    up on a few.
                                          I haven't used my blue and white transferware for awhile but
                                    it seems like a good time to use it~ it has a warm cozy look to it.



                           Our local hospital gift shop carried these pieces a few years ago but I haven't seen
                           them around here since.

                                      Peanut butter balls and pecan butterballs ~ help yourself!

                                             As usual,my china is a mix and match set.
                     So far, this winter our pond has had too much snow on it for skating so I
                               was hoping our January thaw would give us some good ice but alas only
                               on our driveway and walkway! So for now,I guess I will just have to sip
                               tea and read my books!!!
                                      I am joining Rose Chintz Cottage for Tea Time Tuesday today.
                                                                          Thank you for visiting,
                                                                                               Carolyn 

24 comments:

Judith @ Lavender Cottage said...

Hi Carolyn
You managed to pick up quite few nice pieces of the blue transferware.
With all the snow we've had too, sipping tea and reading books and magazines has been my way to pass time - and it's relaxing.
Judith

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

Hi Carolyn,
What a winter we're having! It's good to enjoy some tea and a book when it's just too cold to go outside. You found some beautiful pieces at the gift shop. The hospital gift shop is actually where I found most of my red pieces. Like the blue, they don't seem to carry it any more; pity! I find transferware very hard to find here. Thank you for coming to tea and stay cozy.

Blessings,
Sandi

Linda (More Fun Less Laundry) said...

Hi Carolyn, Isn't it funny how the cool blue color can look so warm and inviting on the cozy transferware?
I would love to sit at your pretty table with the pink accent of the roses. Our driveway here in southeast CT is also a skating rink! Very cold too, although I think you must be in a deeper freeze up there! Stay warm. Your butterballs look delicious! Linda

The Charm of Home said...

Oh, Carolyn. This is a lovely tea set! It is so pretty with the pink roses! Have a warm and snug week!
Hugs,
Sherry

Bernideen said...

This is so lovely!

Pamela Gordon said...

Blue and white is so pretty and fresh looking. Just lovely. I'm not liking this horrible wind here tonight. I'm chilled to the bone.

Victorian1885 said...

Happy New Year Carolyn!
Your blue transferware is so pretty... thank you for the yummy dessert & tea.
We are sure enjoying Vancouver Island so far but it sure seems odd to have no snow. Saskatchewan is -50 with wind chill this week so we are so glad we are not home this winter.
Enjoy your downtime reading and sipping tea.
Stay warm...
Wanda

Unknown said...

Hello Carolyn,
it looks beautiful.
"Mix" and Match" is so nice. I love it and so I have more possibilities,
isn't it?
Greetings Olga from Germany

Sarah said...

Sipping tea and reading blogs is what I'm doing as I type. Your blue and white mix and match is lovely as are those goodies. Thanks for sharing.

Cibo95 said...

I love your blue decoration ... Greetings from Germany. Steffi

Ola said...

Piękna porcelana

Annie's Journal said...

It's so inspiring to see your collection, proving too that it can all come together nicely in mix match term. I dream of a small collection but I know it will have to take years ...perhaps:) For now, I'm enjoying yours. Thanks for sharing:)

KathyB. said...

Just paint me green with envy over your beautiful blue & white china ! My favorite color .

Winter weather is the perfect time for such practical reasons to hunker down indoors and tend to our need for warmth and coziness. You seem to have it mastered both visually & practically. Just beautiful.

Justyna Żukowska said...

Beautiful pottery! I often visit your blog and admire your photographs. Much Hapiness in New Year!

Janice said...

So pretty, Carolyn. Blue and white was my favorite for many years and I still love it.
So thankful to be indoors too!
Take care
Janice

Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottage said...

Your blue and white is so cheery! Seema you are in woderful shape to have a few cozy afternoons.

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Daniela said...

Your blue and white porcelain is really lovely, I love the blue and white china, that's the 'dominant theme' in my old style kitchen and I'd truly like to be one guests of yours for this winter tea Carolyn !
Greets from Italy
Dany

Susan said...

The blue and white transferware looks very pretty, Carolyn.

The peanut butter balls and pecan balls did, too.

What I want to know is how you make them, eat them (or don't eat them), to stay so slim.
Susan

domenica.60 said...

Fabulous white and blue warm tea...
and a touch of pink. Beautiful photos!
Hugs,
Franca

Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson said...

Beautiful! I love mismatched. Much more interesting, I think. I make peanut butter balls at Christmas. The others sound yummy too. Snowing all day here. Brrr! Yes, best to stay indoors!
hugs,
Jann

Beth said...

Carolyn, I love your blue and white tranferware. You've set a lovely tea table. The cookies look great. Enjoy sipping tea and reading - sounds like the best thing to do when it's so cold and snowy.

Beth said...

Carolyn, I love your blue and white tranferware. You've set a lovely tea table. The cookies look great. Enjoy sipping tea and reading - sounds like the best thing to do when it's so cold and snowy.

All The Pretty Dishes said...


Beautiful blue and white dishes and you really did achieve a warm and cozy look with this tablescape.