Aug 7, 2011

TEA CUPS, BLING & LADIES!




Hello Ladies! You know what I love about Tea Cup Tuesday? Well, I am going to tell you. I love that all over the world, there are ladies who love looking at a beautiful tea cups. You appreciate the craftsmanship, the colors, design, how the cup feels in your hands. For years, I felt alone with this passion. The brunt of so many jokes. (How many tea cups do you need, Martha?) Well, no one needs a tea cup, but every one wants at least one. You ladies, appreciate the simple beauty of these lovely cups. You are living proof that everyone wants one. Every Tuesday, we come together. We read about the history of a tea cup or the memories they bring to your hearts and minds. They are a symbol of Romance and Beauty! Here we are each week, loving the fact, that we get to see some pretty awesome tea cups, we may have never seen before.




You know what is so funny? All the magazines are know doing articles on tea cups and having tea. Some of us have been doing it for years. Ladies, we are ahead of our time! Trend setters, that's us. Don't let anyone tell you different or call you crazy because you just have to buy one more tea cup! "That is all I have to say about that!" Forrest Gump quote.




This first tea cup is one of my new favorites! I love it because it is beautiful. I love it because it was given to me by Terri, a lady I simply met on my blog. She loves the things I love and most of all she has a heart to hear. (I love that the best about her.) We got to talking about our love of tea cups one day, next thing you know, Tea Cup Tuesday was born. Terri is so kind and talented, if you don't follow her blog, you should. The cup she gave me is a Royal Ivory by KPM. It is prettier in person. I always think of her when I use it. Thank you Terri, for everything!




Cup number 2 is a A L Limoges, Frances. I had not show you a Limoges in a few weeks and it is time. This cup is very old and is quite large. Limoges cups are always so much smaller. This one is gorgeous!




Cup number 3, is incised POINTONE. It has no other mark, so I am not real sure who made it. Let me know if you know something about it. It has gilted gold and silver flowers with a white background. The inside of this tea cup is pink. The pictures really do not do it justice.




Last but not least is this wonderful large white rose tea cup by Taylor and Kent of Longton, England. It looks like you can almost smell the roses. I have had this one a couple of years. I remember when I saw it at an Estate Sales, I knew it would be mine. It so beautiful filled with tea!





I am a wanna-be Interior Decorator. (In case I have not confessed that before, now you know!) So today, I am also showing you pictures of Ladies that I collect, as well as, more bling. As you know, I am always changing things around displaying my lastest collections. So take a peek, and please let me know how you are doing.



Here is Mr. Linky. You know what you have to do. The picture above is one of four dessert plates or bread plates. These four amazing square plates are Fenton! It was a surprise for me too! They are signed with the pottery mark of a Fenton (Staffordshire) maker called Morley & Fox (1906 - 1944). I am selling these on my website. I told you I have been getting ready for a tea, well, dessert plates are coming out that I totalling forgot about. (I am not a Hoarder!)



Thank you for joining Tea Cup Tuesday No. 74. It would not be the same without you!
Hugs, Martha

This week I was featured at "Launch Your Creativity". Stop by and take a look. I am so excited. :)




39 comments:

The Charm of Home said...

Martha,
I love that you display your teacups with jewelry. It looks so pretty! I love the Limoges teacup. The saucer looks like shell motifs. Thanks for having us!
Sherry

Beth said...

Martha, The Royal Ivory and the Limoges cup are stunning. You have such beautiful collectibles! Thanks for hosting Tea Cup Tuesday.
Blessings, Beth

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

Martha, you have such beautiful teacups and it's always a pleasure to come see what you're sharing with us from week to week. Love the pink! Thanks for hosting and have a lovely week.

Blessings,
Sandi

Terri said...

Gorgeous Martha! Your table top decorations are so lovely. Your home must be really something to see!
I adore your Limoges. Such a beautiful cup and saucer. The others are really special as well.
Thank you so much for all the very kind things you have said about me. Martha, you are my tea cup twin! It only took one question "Want to do a day about tea cups?" and you were ready to go! You are such a special lady. I appreciate your kindness and your incredible humor (not to mention your amazing taste in china!).
I am so glad you love the cup I sent you. I love that one too! It has the best gold trims!
I wish you the best dear girl,
Hugs,
Terri

Joy @ Joy Of Desserts said...

So many beauties. I want to comment about each one. You have such a wonderful collection. Love the bust, and it's just too hard to pick a favorite cup. Thank you for hosting.

Zaa said...

I'm laughing at the " How many cups do you need Martha? "... I get that all the time...( HA HA) It's nice to know that others have the same passion for china and teacups. You've displayed them so beautifully... Thank You for sharing your lovelies.... I love the Limoge,Pointone and Rose Cup ... (Ha Ha )... I just love them all.....HUGS

Trisha said...

Blessings Martha, we are so glad, God has Blessed you with so many beautiful teacups, otherwise, we might have never seen many of them. It takes a lot of work, taking pictures, displaying, uploading, and writing about each one, and we thank you.

Antiques And Teacups said...

Hi Martha...the linky did not work for me, nor did the Contact Me link on the linky if it isn't working. It got as far as the photos from the webpage but no "select" button, so never finished the link.
Ruth

Johanna Gehrlein said...

Hello Martha,
it is always amazing how many very different tea cups you have. Such a pleasure to see them. I love the romantic oldfashioned ones as much as the modern varieties. The one with rises from Taylor and Kent of Longton, England, is really chic. Thank you for sharing all your treasures with us and for hosting this wonderful event.
Have a happy week, Johanna

Micupoftea said...

Hi Martha~ I especially like the pink interior of the Pointone cup! You advised we don't worry if someone teases us for our love of cups and tea...I certainly don't! If someone doesn't 'get it', it is a shame for them. I appreciate you hosting a place for us to share.
shawn

♥ Miss Tea said...

Hello Martha,

I always love and envious of your teacup collection, such loveliness and those blings are stunning too! gorgeous table top setting decorations and i dont think we could get enough of teacups! there's always some room for more! Thanks for sharing and hosting!

Blessings,
Susan

Anonymous said...

Amazing teacup collection, amazing!
Have a great day my dear:)

xinex said...

You really do have an incredible collection. Martha. My fave is the Limoges....Christine

parTea lady said...

Martha, your coffee table displays are beautiful (you'd make a great interior designer). I see you also collect cameo brooches, something I just love. All the teacups and bling today are lovely. That Taylor & Kent white rose cup is a really stunning.

Susan said...

Hi Martha....You ARE an interior designer already. Your treasures today are great, as always. Love to see what you've been up to. Susan

Marie said...

Hi Martha - I love how you think...we are ahead of our time for sure. You and Terri especially coz you ladies started this linky party. Your treasures are great as always Martha...that's for sure!

I linked up to your party this week because I found a teacup with two handles. Not sure if it's a teacup so what better place to ask what this dish really is...your teacup tuesday linky party of course!

Happy Tuesday Martha!
-Marie

Princesa Nadie said...

Dear Martha
Today I come soon to watch your lovely collection
Hugs

Concetta said...

You dazzle us week after week with the most exquisite treasures - thank you for sharing and hosting this marvelous party!
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Concetta

Suz said...

Martha,
What a lovely post. I am so grateful for Teacup Tuesday. This craving I have for teacups is a new one for me and I am literally obsessed. Thank you for starting this site and helping educate me. I am looking for my perfect cup and have not found it. You have all upped the ante!! Your ups and taste is so marvelous. I adore all of your pink cups and think the last one is just the most unique one I have ever seen! So unusual! Would love a visit. I got my Nana's china out today.
Fondly,
Suz

Red Rose Alley said...

Martha,
I love the pink tea cups with the pink broches. You always have such gorgeous treasures. "Tea Time" is a favorite of mine.
~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

annies home said...

love the beautiful pink

romance-of-roses said...

Oh Martha, your cups are truly a treasure. I like cup #3 the best although all are beautiful. This is my first time on Tea Cup Tuesday and proud to be associated with you. Thank you so much...Lu

Lady Linda said...

Oh my Martha...love your post this week! I just love pink. You give us so much eye candy, I can never decide which one I like best, so will just love them all. Terri is an amazing lady and I love her blog too.
Much love and joy,
Lady Linda

Jenny said...

Absolutely gorgeous post! I came to see if there was any info about the TV thing. Is that still happening? I'm excited for you!

Unknown said...

Swooning over #2, it is awesome, Martha. You have such a vast collection & beautifully present them each week. Anxious to hear about your TV event.

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Have a beautiful weekend.
Hugs,
TTFN ~
Marydon

Yellow Rose Arbor said...

You have such a lovely blog! So many beautiful tea cups! I love the way you incorporate your jewelry with them!

Katherine

Rustique Gal said...

Such sweet teacups! I love your pictures. Have a wonderful week.
Hugs,
Sherry

Victorian1885 said...

Beautiful bling Martha! Stop over and see my Vintage jewelry post .. take care.
Wanda

KathyB. said...

First I would love to say after having been away from blogging most of the summer, I am so happy to see pictures of your truly beautiful grandchildren on your blog!Your grandson has amazing eyes...bet you've heard that many times.

I love your little demi-tasse cups. Especially the Coalport. Of course it was no surprise to me you collect them and I always love your humor regarding your collecting habits. I am so glad to be back to reading Tuesday's tea-time blogs. Thank-you for hosting this.

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