Jun 2, 2014

A CELEBRATION OF A SPECIAL DAY LASTS ALL WEEKEND!






Hi Ladies:  Welcome to Tea Cup Tuesday No.  The big wedding I have been working on was this weekend.  The Bride looked beautiful, the venue was very cute and there was fun for all to have.  All three of my Grandchildren danced until the wore themselves out.  The picture below is of them dancing with parents.  I kind of cropped Maya's Dads' head off,  Noah's Mom is also missing, sorry.  The grandchildren always distract me. It was so wonderful to spend the weekend with all my children.  



My room addition is in full swing, yeah!  It had slowed down to a crawl, but thank God we are back in gear.  It is so hard to believe it is June already.  We are going to blink and it will be Christmas time, have mercy.  This month I was the featured member on Etsy.  I have been selling on Etsy for years, this is a big first for me.  I will be changing my home to a red, white & blue decor.  It always feels like summer's officially here when those colors go up.  




I will be sharing red, white and blue cups the next few weeks, starting with this trio.  It  is one of my favorites cups.  As you might remember I collect portraits, so to find them is tea cups is so perfect.  They tend to be pricey so I do not have many.  This first cup is a Royal Vienna, Portrait, Tea Cup.  It is 24Kt gold trimmed, featuring a lovely portrait design.  Most of Royal Vienna portrait cups are just out of my price range. 




This next cup is a cream and burgundy color and was made in Germany, US Zone.  I have taken a picture of the signature because my eye can't see it as well as I use to. 



The last cup is Red Transferware, by Palissy Pottery.  I have just recently started collecting Red Transferware.  It is Sandi's fault over at Rose Chintz Cottage.  She has an amazing collection.  I just fell in love with Transferware because of her. If you get a chance please visit her and you will see some stunning stuff!


I was lucky enough to win a $25 gift certificate from Kimberly at JOYtobheld.etsy.com and this wonderful hand made tag.  Love that it has a tea cup. Stop by to visit her when you get a chance. 
Great news, I believe Terri is back home this week so I should have a better link.  I am so sorry about last week.  I just have so much trouble with this.  That is the main reason I do not list who's party I am following, it always makes my link so wacky.  Have a wonderful week. Thanks for loving me regardless of my lack of talent!  Hugs, Martha



19 comments:

Beth in NEPA said...

What an special cup and saucer with the portrait on it. I had never seen one quite like it. Thanks for sharing and the pics of your adorable grandkids too.

Terri said...

Hello Martha,
Your tea cups today are stunning. I Love the colors, so vibrant in all. The cameo cup is so romantic.
I didn't know you were having a room addition. That is great! You need the room.
Congratulations on being featured on Etsy! Yay for you!
Your linky looks good this week. Yay!
Hugs,
Terri

Unknown said...

Hello from Spain: your tea cups are beautiful and elegant. I see a very romantic wedding. The bride and groom are very handsome. Your grandchildren are lovely. Nice pictures. Keep in touch

Karen said...

Hi Martha,
As always, I love your teacups today and especially the transferware one! Yes, I too have started collecting after visiting Sandi's and Carolyn's Blogspots. How exciting for you to have a wedding to go to too! Ours is in 20 days. The countdown is on! Still so much to do and I am jittery! Thank you for hosting today! Happy June! Karen

Christina Paul said...

Just love the red, white & blue cups! July 4th will be here before we know it-
Congrats on your feature and to the new bride and groom!

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

Hi Martha,
Sounds like you had a marvelous weekend. Weddings are always fun and a happy celebration.
Lovely teacups, but you know I am swooning over the red transferware and you knew I would! I am happy to have been the inspiration behind your collecting the red transferware. Now, I will be looking forward to seeing your finds. Have a lovely week and thanks for sharing, my friend.

Blessings,
Sandi

Aida said...

Hi Martha, your collections are very special. Some design are new to me. I think I need to get out more 😊
Lovely photos of bride and groom and your little ones(so adorable). Thank you for hosting this fab tea party. I hope I can link up this week.

Take care and have a good week.

Blessings,
Aida

Aida said...

Hi Martha, your collections are very special. Some design are new to me. I think I need to get out more 😊
Lovely photos of bride and groom and your little ones(so adorable). Thank you for hosting this fab tea party. I hope I can link up this week.

Take care and have a good week.

Blessings,
Aida

Aida said...

Hi Martha, your collections are very special. Some design are new to me. I think I need to get out more 😊
Lovely photos of bride and groom and your little ones(so adorable). Thank you for hosting this fab tea party. I hope I can link up this week.

Take care and have a good week.

Blessings,
Aida

Anonymous said...

I love the red, white, and blue theme. And there's nothing more handsome than a man in a military uniform!

How exciting that you were featured on Etsy. Hope it brings much new business your way.

The addition sounds exciting! More room to display your beautiful collections, right?

Have a beautiful day.

Love,
Patti

Two Cottages And Tea said...

Hi Martha, I love all your teacups! Last year I started collecting red transferware after seeing it all on other blogs. Now I'm collecting brown also! Thanks for hosting and have a good week!
Hugs, Nancy

Antiques And Teacups said...

What a wonderful wedding! Whew! Bet it's a bit of a sigh it's over. They blue and white of the china is perfect! Hope you recover this week!
Ruth

Johanna Gehrlein said...

Dear Martha,
what a wonderful wedding it must have been. Loved the photos. The tea cups are all great. The German mark says Königl.pr.Tettau ( Royal Prussian Tettau) Thank you for sharing this great wedding photos, the wonderful tea cups and for hosting this sweet event.
Best greetings, Johanna

Snap said...

Good Morning, Martha. You are busy! Love the wedding photos. Your red, white and blue teacups are all wonderful. Perfect for the summer from Memorial Day through the 4th of July and beyond. Happy Tea Day and Thanks for hosting!

Susan said...

Hello dear Martha....Love news of the family and photos, too. So glad the wedding went well. You are a busy bee----same here. Take care, dear Martha. Susan

Cindy said...

Hello Martha,
I'm awed as always, each time I visit it is better than a time before. The wedding weekend look absolutely stunning, love seeing grandchildren dance. The couple looks stunning and above being happy. Your china is a wonderful selection and congratulations on the tag. I'm late this week visiting but have made it, with coffee in hand. Wanted to share my had work for the tea room this past week. hugs

La Petite Gallery said...

Martha, My my, what a beautiful couple. I just went to a wedding on Long Island. My cousins son
also a Marine was the Groom. It was such a beautiful time.
yvonne

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