Oct 16, 2011

SAVING THE PLANET ONE TEA CUP AT A TIME!



Hello my tea cup loving friends! Welcome to Tea Cup Tuesday No. 84! I still have to show you picture's of my Sophia Lola. I wish you could hear her squeak. She loves to eat and sleep. She curls herself up into a little ball when you hold her. Here is a picture she posted on Face book and with her Uncle Kyle. "Happy Birthday to me!!! I'm 10 days old today." She is so smart.




Today I have some interesting cups to share with you. This first one I call my Jetson Tea Cup. It is a Winterling, Bavaria, Germany. It is trimmed in 24 KT Gold. Now, don't you think this is a cup that Jane Jetson would be using?





Cup number 2 is the Royal Kent, Made in Staffordshire, England. Love the colors on this trio. I forgot I own it.



My next cup is a very special, favorite of mine. It is part of a complete set my late Father gave to my Mother when they were very young. It is a Homer Laughlin, Virginia Rose pattern. My Mother gave it to me and I gave it to my daughter Vanessa, when she got married. I love giving china sets for weddings to immediate family. Vanessa is my sentimental child, and I know she cherishes it. It is trimmed in Platinum. She gets this cup when I am gone. Right now, it reminds me of the special times at home, when I was young!




We are still having hot weather here in So. Cal., I know that many of you are starting to experience Autumn. We just may have a hot Halloween night this year. I have been in a rearranging mode. So the whole house looks like it has been turned up side down. I take pictures to show you the new look.

Here is this week's Mr. Linky. Don't forget to visit Terri, not only is she sharing some amazing tea cups, but if you are lucky, you can join one of her wonderful art classes. You have to take a peek at what she is teaching. News just in, she is about to be a Grandma too! God is so good! I want to thank you for making this party so special. You are so appreciated. I feel like I am part of many of your lives. Wonderful isn't it?



I have listed many new things on my website http://prettyvintagethings.com/. Please stop by and take a peek. Giving "Vintage" for the Holidays helps me and the planet! Don't forget to let me know if you follow my blog, blog followers get a discount. Have a wonderful week.

Hugs, Martha

22 comments:

Carrie said...

Your sweet grandbaby is growing nicely!
I continue to be amazed at the extent of your lovely teacup collection. I have almost gone through all of mine and I only post one at a time, while you do three or more!

Unknown said...

Well hello Ms. Martha, that new baby is just adorable,bet you are a very proud lady about now, your table setting is divine and hopefully the weather will cool down so we can all have an Autumn like Halloween! Hope all is well with you, I haven't been blogging as much as I have a bad shoulder, hope Terri is well too, I stopped by a few times but she is a busy lady. Hope you all haven't forgotten about me. Hugs to you my dear and Blessings sent your way to you and that new baby and her family. XOXO Marilou

The Charm of Home said...

Well that grand daughter is adorable! What a sweetie! Your cups are lovely as always! Thanks for hosting!
Sherry

parTea lady said...

Those are cute pics of Sophia Lola and Kyle.

The teacups are all lovely. The "Jetson" cup is quite unusual. Your Mom's Virginia Rose china is such a pretty pattern. It's nice that it is being passed down in your family.

It's still quite warm here in GA too.

Terri said...

Oh she is so very sweet! If I was holding her I wouldn't want to put her down. I am sure you feel that way Grandma! Next week I will have my grandbaby to hold too : )
Your cups today are beautiful. I love all, but the second cup with the yellow and pink roses are my favorite of the day. And yes, Mrs. Jetson would have used htat cup!
Hugs,
Terri

xinex said...

Congrats, Grandma! She is precious and daddy looks very proud of her. Your teacups are stunning as usual...Christine

Antiques And Teacups said...

What a darling grandbaby! You must be so proud! Love your Winterling...I love that era of Bavarian teacups!
Ruth

Micupoftea said...

Such beautiful cups Martha, especially the bottom one! But I cannot take my eyes off that precious baby girl!!!! Congrats, again...you have a beautiful family~
Thanks for hosting, too:)
shawn

Faith Hope and Cherrytea said...

congrats on that adorable little jewel, Martha! precious!
your jetson's teacup would go perfectly with the jetson's chair my son so proudly showed me yesterday! thanks for the lovely shares...

Johanna Gehrlein said...

Hi Martha,
your little granddaughter ist so precious. Her Uncle was glowing for pride, didn't he?
Martha, your tea cups are always a delight. You have to each and every a nice memory. I love that. Thank you so much for sharing all your treasures with us and for hosting with Terri this wonderful event.
Best greetings, Johanna

♥ Miss Tea said...

What a beautiful little bundle of joy! sophia lola is a lovely name! she's so adorable! as usual i always love your collection of teacups. the bavarian teacup is just stunning, the straffordshire teacup is lovely and the homer laughlin teacup is so precious and thank you for sharing and hosting another tea time!

Blessings,
Susan

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

Hello Martha,
Your little grandbaby is so precious. I remember when my granddaughter used to 'squeak' too. My son had sent me a video and she squeaked when she had her bottle. My son called her 'Daddy's little squeaker'; so adorable! She is ten months old now.
About your teacups, they are lovely as always. It's nice that you pass down your special teacups to family members. Thank you for sharing and I wish you a delightful day.

Blessings,
Sandi

Unknown said...

what a gem that baby is!! I am in love. Great cups in the feature this week.

Brenda said...

Your Sophia Lola is absolutely adorable and her name is very precious. She has the most beautiful dark hair! What a wonderful bundle of joy! I know you are a very proud grandmother!! I love your teacup collections. What awesome sets you have! I do love the Jetson set and can see Mrs. Jetson using them...
Have a lovely awesome day!
Brenda

Maria Andrade said...

Hi Martha,
I loved your little Sophia Lolla, she's so sweet!
But not only is your grand-daughter a beauty, your tea cups are beautiful... as always!!!
My favourite is the one you got from your mother. It's lovely!
Thank you for sharing it all.
Hugs

Carol Salisbury said...

Your new granddaughter is a doll!
I love your teacups! Jetson's for sure! LOL My favorite is the last one...So beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Congrats very beautiful and sweet baby!
Teacups looks amazing.


Happy week, kisses:)

Princesa Nadie said...

Dear Martha
Your grand daugther is so pretty ...
Also your tea cups
I´m glas visiting you
Love

Tea & Chocolate Guy said...

Your sweet Sophia Lola is just so precious!! Looks like uncle is already wrapped around her little finger..

these are wonderful treasures you are sharing with us today... Happy Tuesday ...xo HHL

The Tablescaper said...

Congratulations. She is darling.

- The Tablescaper

piccolaceleste said...

ciao complimenti trovo che le tazze siano meravigliose.... baci a presto lù.

Lady Linda said...

Oh Martha...teacups are great, but a grandbaby is the best! How fun. Here's to cooler weather for you.
Love, LInda