Teacups for Sale

I have friends who are downsizing and moving into a smaller house.  They have a beautiful teacup collection of about 25 teacups that belonged to a grandfather - that's right, grandfather not grandmother!  The couple are not tea drinkers, and don't have room for them in their new home, so they'd like to sell them.

I told them I'd post them on my blog to see if any of my readers would be interested.  They will sell them individually, or the entire bunch.  If you think you might be interested, let me know and I'll give your contact information to the couple and they will contact you regarding pricing and pick-up [or mailing] arrangements.

They're all in beautiful condition.  I saw a few that I especially liked, but I really don't need [or have room for] any more teacups.  I was ready to make an exception for the commemorative coronation teacup of Queen Elizabeth II though [which I blogged about yesterday].  They said they had agreed before I got to their house to photograph the teacups that they were going to let me take my pick of one teacup I'd like to have, and give it to me. It was an easy decision to make!  ;-)

There are six Royal Alberts, and three of those six are the same pattern, but different colors - pink, yellow and navy blue.

The green Foley is lovely too.  It seems I recall that Foley was the forerunner of Shelley.

There's a pair of  Royal Adderley.

If any of these teacups pique your interest, just let me know.  They'll be happy to take up residence at your home.  ;-)

New Treasures and Bible Study

After we left Cristy's tea last Saturday, we made a stop at World Market.  All their stores have closed in my area, and I always enjoy looking at their large selection of varied merchandise.   They had a Walker's Shortbread Commemorative tin of the Royal Family for $14.99, and one came home with me.

Coincidentally, on Sunday a couple at church gifted me with a commemorative teacup by Paragon that was made in 1953 for Queen Elizabeth II's coronation.

Today was ladies' Bible study at my house.   I really haven't decorated much for Easter, but I did put together a small vignette.

After working our way through Genesis 31-35 [studying Leah, Rachel, and Dinah], we had a simple lunch of Tomato Dill Bisque Soup, and Cheesy Herb and Artichoke Chicken Pull Apart Bread.  My girlfriend also brought a large bowl of fresh fruit for dessert.

The next time we meet will be after Easter, so I used my new bunny plates purchased at HomeGoods today.  This has been the year for bunny dishware.  I've seen them at several stores in various patterns.

I served the Lemon Meringue Green Tea that I recently reviewed on my blog from Adagio Teas.  The ladies loved it.  The Tomato Dill Bisque Soup was a recipe that I got from Magnolia and Ivy when I took their training in 2002.

The Cheesy Herb and Artichoke Chicken Pull Apart Bread is a recipe by Perdue Chicken that I found on the Internet.  It's wonderful.  The recipe and "how to" video can be seen here.  I forgot to take a picture of my loaf of bread, so I'm borrowing from Perdue Chicken.

Do let me know if you try it.  I'm certain you'll like it!

Beatrix Potter's Easter Parade Tea

Last Saturday [4/1] my girlfriend and I traveled to East Lansing to attend another of Cristy Bennett's delightful teas.  I think the last tea I attended was her English Garden Tea in June of 2016, so I've missed a few and it was good to be back.

Cristy's teas always appeal to all the senses, and the first sense was visual as we approached her front porch.  It definitely looked like spring had sprung at Hill Top Farm in England's Lake District where Beatrix Potter lived.  Beatrix would have loved all the "Cottontail Family" [Peter, Benjamin, Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cottontail] decor, both outside and inside.

As you may recall from previous posts featuring Cristy's teas, she decorates the entire first floor of her home to coordinate with the theme of the tea.  So once we stepped inside, this is what we saw - a decorated staircase...

~ Decorated Antique Secretary ~

~ Decorated Mantel ~

~ Decorated Antique Buffet ~

The perfect corner for bunnies to take up residence!

Moving into the dining room, the tops of two antique china cabinets were decorated.

~ Top of an antique desk ~

A corner antique china cabinet with a Beatrix Potter tea set inside.

~ Dining Room Window ~

~ Shelf over doorway ~

~ Centerpiece on Dining Room Table ~

Even the powder room was decorated!  Have you even seen so many bunnies?

~ Now for the gorgeous tablescape. ~

My place setting, complete with a personalized menu card!

Notice the bunny napkins!

The menu card, flower pot filled with candy, and egg cup with a fresh daffodil were ours to take home.

 We began with a toast of chilled Sparkling White Grape & Elderberry Juice.  

The tea served throughout the meal was Goji Berry Green Tea from Tealightful Teas.

Even the sugar had carrots in it!

The Soup and Scone Course consisted of a Carrot Cake Pinwheel Scone and a chilled Garden Gazpacho Soup.

The Main Course was a crustless Three-Cheese Spinach Quiche, Hash Brown Ramekin Casserole, and a Carrot-Pineapple Salad.  Everything was delicious.

Desserts were Peter Rabbit's Carrot Patch Cupcake, a Chocolate dipped Strawberry, and a Storybook Shortbread Cookie.

~ My girlfriend, Lori ~  

...and Me ~

It was a wonderful afternoon. Thank you, Cristy, for all your hard work. It is greatly appreciated and enjoyed!