Tuesday, May 5, 2020

An English Tea




Hello everyone,


I hope your week is going well.

It is a damp cold day here today
so I needed a cozy afternoon tea
in our library with my English
china.
                                                       

                                             
                                             
                                               

I love this little dog .


I always think of England when I
use this charming teapot that I
bought several years ago in
Nova Scotia.


   My tea tray is all set.

                                                    Some one(Judi) asked me for the name
                                                    of this teapot recently and I forgot
                                                    to reply so the markings on it are
                                                    the bottom photo ....Price Kensington
                                                     and the teacup is the top ,,,,royal Vale.

                                                     I have seen the cup and saucer around
                                                     occasionally but I have never seen the
                                                     teapot anywhere else.
                                                 

I took this shot in Chipping Camden,England
on our last trip there so my English
teapot brings back good memories
as there were lots of similar
little thatched cottages .



I hope we have a return to warmer
weather soon but in the mean
time I can always enjoy
a good cup of tea..

Take good care,

Carolyn
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11 comments:

  1. blaurauteMay 6, 2020 at 4:27 AM

    Hy Carolyn,
    what a beautiul English china. I think the afternoon tea was wonderful and you've enjoyed it very much.
    Take care
    Roswitha

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  2. awolebenMay 6, 2020 at 7:54 AM

    In Virginia we are experiencing uncharacteristically chilly days, with predictions of freezing temperatures for the morning of Mother's Day. I long for warmth, sunshine and an end to this pandemic. Your tea vignette is charming and exudes a sense of peace. Thank you for sharing. May your family remain safe and healthy.

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  3. Our photosMay 6, 2020 at 8:41 AM

    Beautiful!

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  4. ClaireMay 6, 2020 at 8:58 AM

    Every time that our granddaughter comes to visit, weather permitting, we have a tea party in my garden. Very formal, pearls required, and of course, hats! She's only 7 so it's easy to make the effort for her. My garden isn't as colorful as yours -- very shady with ferns, hostas and hydrangeas. I usually add impatiens for color but this year I haven't made it to the nursery yet. Just hope that there are some left when I do get there. I hope you are all well. Hoping this nightmare virus will be over soon. Take care. Thanks for sharing your beautiful garden.

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  5. Betty May 6, 2020 at 9:28 AM

    I love the teapot. I have a saucer and mug with that design, but I too have never seen the teapot.

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  6. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageMay 6, 2020 at 10:29 AM

    Such a beautiful spot for tea! Pretty china and adorable little doggie figure. So cheery!

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  7. JoMay 6, 2020 at 11:01 AM

    Thanks Carolyn for answering my question about the maker of this china teapot! I'm going to see if I can find some pieces like it. I love thatched roof cottages and have a lot of collector plates with pictures of them as well as other needlework projects and art work. So I'd love to add a piece like this to my collection. I share your love for tea, gardening and antiques! I also have 8 children and 17 grandchildren!
    Judi Olson

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  8. Lisa D.May 6, 2020 at 1:26 PM

    The china is charming, and English afternoon tea is one of my absolutely favorite things, but that cottage is to-die-for! We're having a bit of cool weather here at night in northern California - well, cool for California, but our days have been heavenly. Thank you for the lovely post, Carolyn.

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  9. Jo-Anne's RamblingsMay 6, 2020 at 7:38 PM

    Oh so lovely

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  10. Marilyn McLeod @ Pink Paper CottageMay 6, 2020 at 7:44 PM

    Oh that's such a pretty teapot! My mom travelled to England several times and came back with lovely china and teaports, but haven't seen any like this one. A gray day is perfect for a cup of hot tea, some candle glow and a favorite goodie! We've been having unseasonably warm days here in central Oregon. Saturday is supposed to be up to 85! summer is here! Marilyn

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  11. AngelaMay 7, 2020 at 1:00 PM

    Beautiful! Have a wonderful day!

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Thank you for all your sweet comments and may your day be filled with joy!

Carolyn