Jul 10, 2011

DON'T WORRY! BE HAPPY! IT IS TEA CUP TUESDAY!



Hello my tea cup loving friends! Welcome to Tea Cup Tuesday No. 70. Hope you are all doing well this week. I had one of those weeks, where I felt like I just should have stayed in bed. My Homeowners Insurance sent me a "Notice of Cancellation" because, my home is now considered in a "Wild Fire" area. I was re-classified because of the big "Station Fire", we had a couple of years ago. In order to be reinstated, I have to have my chimmey up graded, the brush cut back, just of name a few things on their list. I live in Earthquake Country, do you know how hard it is to get insurance anyway? So, I have that to deal with. Next, my air conditioning in my car breaks, followed by my washing machine, and stove (not finished yet). My son, who has lost his pay check, goes to get his oil changed. What should have been a $25 job is now $110, because he waited too long to change his oil. Of course, he did not have $110, he lost his pay check. He was getting ready to leave for Las Vegas, something that had been planned for weeks. Today, bless his little heart, he calls me collect, because he locked his cell phone in the hotel room safe, so he would not lose it. (He has a bad habit of losing things.) "Good move!" you say! Well, he has lost the group he is with and of course, no phone. So he wants me to call his friends so they can meet up. Bless his little heart, at least he is having a good time! He could have called me from Vegas with far worse news! So count your blessings, Martha!




Let's talk about tea cups, it is far more fun subject. This first group is a "Mud Pie". I purchased these pieces a year ago and have forgotten to show them to you. They are not bone china, however, the pieces are so delicate and dainty. Notice the cute little tea strainer. I need to look for the Tea pot to make the set complete.





The next cup is a Betty Platner, Porcelain Treasures. A gift from my dear Mother. I love the little legs it stands on.




The next cup I would like to share is a T. Limoges, France. It is a demitasse cup. It feels very heavy for a Limoges, which is quite different, Limoges cups are usually so light to the touch. It is beautiful. The design is hand painted. Very lovely, like all Limoges cups.



This last cup is was Made in England. I purchased four of them a couple of years ago. I don't believe the saucer is a match for the cup, but I liked how it looked and the price was right. They are demitasse.




Here is this week's Mr. Linky, if I am not mistaken, it is coming from England where my friend Terri is roughing it, as we speak! Can't wait to see her tea cups!



Thank you for letting me share my week with you. Just so you know, I have had a great day today! Repairmen will be here Tuesday for everything. Please pray it is enough for the insurance company to keep me. I also want to thank you for shopping at Pretty Vintage Things, as you can tell, I need the money this week :)! Remember, discounts are available only for followers! Hugs, Martha

32 comments:

The Tablescaper said...

So sorry to hear that you've had such a tough day. Love the Mud Pie set. I haven't their stuff in awhile and it's all so adorable.

- The Tablescaper

The Charm of Home said...

Hi Martha,
Oh, I am sorry to hear about your insurance. I really can't stand to go to the mailbox anymore. Hoping all fixes itself soon. Thanks for having us!
Sherry

xinex said...

Your cups are just beautiful, Martha. I am sos orry about your insurance problem. I hope you can get a replacement cheaply. Sorry about your son's problems too. Hope everything goes well....Chtistine

Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said...

Hi Martha,
It does seem that when it rains it pours but at least you can work your way through all these problems. Insurance companies are such a crock!

Love that little tea strainer with the one cup and the feet on the other.

Hope you are well! Wishing you abundant blessings, Tammy

Micupoftea said...

Oh, Martha,....what a week! When it rains, it pours, eh? I have had a similiar situation the whole of 2011! In June my husband listed off the 'catastophes' we have had monthly and I told him it's got to stop soon! Mixed in are blessings, so we try to stay focused on those. Nice blog, love your teacups. Thanks for visiting my blog too. :)
shawn

Joy @ Joy Of Desserts said...

I'm so sorry about your insurance. We were cancelled because of the So. Cal fires too, and not even given the option to upgrade anything. I hope all works out well for you.
Your teacups and set are lovely. Thank you for hosting.

Johanna Gehrlein said...

Dear Martha,
I love you for your positive thoughts inmids all the trouble. Count the blessings, I will remember this statement as it really helps. All could be worse.
Tea Cup Tuesday ist one of the blessings and I really enjoy to see all the nice cups of everybody. When I have time I will visit all my friends but that take some time.
Best greetings, Johanna

Donna Heber said...

Hi Martha,

You and your son sure have had a tough week my friend. Gee, I never thought an insurance company could cancel your policy. Your Betty Platner Porcelain Treasures teacup is stunning. Blessing to you and I hope the week gets better for you.

Under Her Wings said...

Martha, thanks for the tea party, and thanks for showing off those beautiful tea cups. I must say, that is a weakness of mine and you have some lovely ones. You are such a dear lady!

Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said...

Martha,
I love all of your sweet tea cups and I adore the yard long print of roses!! So very pretty!!
Hugs,
Debbie

ooglebloops said...

Never a dull moment, huh? Gorgeous teacups as usual- my teacup today is slightly less than traditional!!!

Anonymous said...

Martha! Where have I been? I know you're a follower but for some reason I spaced out getting connected to you and your stunning blog! I love the red, white and blue design you've got up here - and your tea things inspire! I'll be linking up each week - so glad you stopped by my place this week to light a fire under me for Martha's Favorites!
Joy!
Miss Kathy

Snap said...

Have some extra hugs to help you through the next week! Wonderful tea post (as usual).

♥ Miss Tea said...

Hi Martha,

Sorry to hear about your insurance and your son's problems, i know how that feels when so many things happened at once but i love how you still keep the positive and count your blessings, i should learn this from you as I'm easily breaking down when things like that happened, thank you for sharing and i always love your collection of teacups, the tea strainer is so cute as well as the teapot, love love love them all! many blessings, Susan

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

Hello Martha,
Love the little Mud Pie set; so adorable! The three-footed teacup from your mother is lovely too. Love your positive attitude my friend. An attitude of gratitude can take one a long way! Wishing you a delightful week.

Blessings,
Sandi

Susan said...

Hello Dear Martha...Thank you so much for sharing your week and your treasures. SOOO SORRY for all the troubles. When it rains, it torrents, isn't that the truth? But we must believe that "JOY COMETH IN THE MORNING."

Take care, Dear Martha. I will be adding some prayers for you! God bless you, my dear friend. susan

Suz said...

Oh, Martha,
I am so sorry about all that is going on and I will pray for you! That is overwhelming.
I adore your three pink rose cups of various types. They are all beautiful in their own way. I would not be able to choose a favorite but I am fascinated with the little legs on the middle one. I have never seen anything like that!
This is only my second tea cup tuesday. I would love to have you visit if you have time.

Fondly,
Suz

Maria Andrade said...

Hi Martha!
What an awful week you had!You know what they say: "it never rains but it pours" and it is sometimes true... But I'm sure things will get better for you soon, you deserve it!
Among the beautiful things you posted this week my favourite one is the Limoges hand painted demitasse cup. Those roses in the bouquets and the gold touches make me sigh...
All the best for you and your family!
Maria Andrade

very merry vintage style said...

Beautiful cups. I love how you drape the jewelry in them for the photos--beautiful styling! Thanks for linking up to Share the Love Wednesday--hope you'll be back this week!
Mary

Charlotte said...

As always, your teacups are beautiful! I would not be able to choose between them if I was you:) How do you decide which one to use? The cup with the feet is so darling!

Thanks for inviting me for tea...and hosting!
Blessings,
Charlotte

I'm sorry I linked up twice...Linky was freezing up and I didn't think the first one worked:(

GwendolynKay said...

Dear Martha,
You poor thing, you really are having a week. Stand strong, God will see this all through. I love your mudpie teacups.
Blessings~

Anonymous said...

so sorry to hear about all this stress ! hopefully your chimney sweeper service team can set everything in order pretty quickly. I need to get my chimney serviced too - haven't enjoyed the fireplace for 2 years now for fear of burning the house down! Thank you for dropping by my blog and leaving such a thoughtful comment. I'm very happy to meet you and meet your blog too :) take care, Diane

Lady Linda said...

Oh my Martha, what a week you have had...ugh. I love your music and glad to see you have a positive attitude even with everything going on! Will say a little prayer for strength and a better week.
Love you teacups, as always. Great happiness in a cup of tea in a pretty cup.
Much love, Lady Linda

Unknown said...

Martha..thoughts with you right now with your troubles! Your teacups provide such joy..the pink one w/ little feet is just so precious. blessings and good wished for you

Tablescapes By Diane said...

Hi lovely lady.
I love coming over to your lovely Blog sweet lady. I love your Music also # one is Be Happy I love this song sweet lady. I hope you are doing will !!! I miss your lovely comments on my Blog. I hope you have a Great Week.
XXOO Diane

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