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

SHOWING HER OFF!

PRAISE THE LORD! We have a new member of the family. Sophia Lola finally arrived. Mom, Dad, Noah and Grandma are all doing well! Delighted to have a baby in the family! Isn't she lovely?







Welcome to Tea Cup Tuesday No. 83! It has been very hard for me to keep my focus this week. I feel like life has just moved so fast in one week. I saw my Grandson go from an only child to a big brother. My little girl, having her own little girl and my oldest daughter taking complete charge of the whole family support system. While my job was to care for the two Grandchildren. It is amazing to see your family all grown up.



I have some beautiful cups to share with you today. Starting with this Paragon. A stunning all beige cup with brown roses. I think this is something that only Paragon could make so beautiful.





Cup No. 2 is a Haviland, Limoges from France. You know how much I love Limoges. Although I am not a big fan of these autumn colors, this is beautiful.




I am always sharing about the great prices I paid for tea cups. Well this one is an exception. It is a Haviland, Limoges and I purchased it on Ebay about 15 years ago. I never, ever buy cups on Ebay, unless I am sure of what they are going to look like. I have to know the pattern is the right one. I have also told you that I have a $10 rule for cups, on rare occasions I have paid up to $20, but it is very rare.
When I saw this demitasse cup on Ebay, it was about to end and I was the sole bidder. Then the unthinkable happened, someone else bid against me. One bid lead to another and you guessed it, I got swept up in the auction. I think I paid $45 dollars for this cup. It was the very first orange cup I had ever purchased. The seller had this cup pictured so beautifully. (A good lesson for all you Ebay sellers.) The cup is Lusterware. I have never seen another Lusterware design in Haviland, Limoges. When the cup and saucer arrived, the Lusterware was worn in many places. Although I do think the cup is cute. I learn a very hard lesson.




The last cup is this cute pheasant cup by a K.M. Gould Co. of California. It is a cute little demitasse cup with great autumn colors. A dear lady who has long gone to be with the Lord gave this to me.




Believe it or not I am still pulling things out for Halloween. Today I found a box filled with vintage Carnival Glass. I had forgotten how much I had. It is like Christmas here today for me. I have decided to sell some of the Carnival Glass on my website http://prettyvintagethings.com/. So, if you love the Carnival check out my website. I should have plenty up by the end of the week.



Here is Mr. Linky for this week. We are hoping to have 50 ladies join us this week. We almost made it last week. Terri and I are looking forward to visiting you. Oh, that reminds me, I am having trouble leaving a comment with some of your blogs. The comment just disappears. Does any one know how to fix this? It is making me crazy! I don't need the help.





One last thing, can you stop by Shabby Lanes Shops and vote for me? They are having a Pumpkin Decorating Contest. I want to win and I need your vote! Thank you!

Hugs, Martha

THE TIMELESS ELEGANCE OF TEA CUPS!

Hello Ladies! It is our favorite day of the week, Tea Cup Tuesday No. 82! I just have to share, my Grand baby is still not here! She is past her due date, so here we are waiting. I can't hardly stand it!



I had the pleasure of attending a special tea this weekend at "Paris in a Cup." This is the second time I have been to this event and it was more than I expected. I had the opportunity to hear and meet the the fabulous Jenny Doh. She is the author of many wonderful books as well as the editor of a magazine. The tea brought together ladies who have businesses on line. It was great to meet ladies who are so creative.



I found this little tea cup the other day at a Thrift Store. It is very pretty and very delicate. I loved it. Have you ever had a moment when you discovered something about yourself, that you don't like or are a little embarrassed about? That's what happened to me with this little cup. Ok, confession time, I don't like cups made in china. I have always thought they were such poor quality, they are heavy and not very will made. I never gave them a second look. (A cup snob, I am sorry! I think it is true.) This cup however, changed my wicked ways! It is signed "Crown China", never really heard of it before. It is the most fragile and delicate cup I have seen in a long time. The pictures so not do it justice. It feels like a Belleek! As you know, orange is not my favorite color, but the cup is stunning. I guess I have to change my whole outlook on cups.





I do hope that you do not stop visiting because I discovered I am (was) a cup snob. Like I said, I am changing my evil ways. This next cup is a no brainer, it just fits perfect into the beautiful, have to have, category. It is a yellow, hand painted, rose, Lefton pedestal cup. It is amazing.




This next cup is a all gold cup from Bavaria, Germany. I love the all gold look. You feel very special when you drink your tea from this cup.




This week's last cup is a Taylor & Kent, from England. I love the shape of the cup. This is the only cup I have with Mums on it.




Remember that Give Away? It is time to announce the winner of the tea cup. My Noah, pick the name out of the bowl. The winner is Sherry, of The Charm of Home, http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/. Sherry is an Interior Decorator with a lovely home that I visit and drool over regularly. If you have not visited her blog please take a moment. Sherry is an amazing decorator and you will not only learn something, but your eyes will feast on some serious eye candy! Sherry, email me with your address! Thanks for being a wonderful follower!



Here is this week's Mr. Linky. We are early today. Don't forget to visit Terri. She is teaching some amazing classes on line and her last post is of a wonderful Halloween Banner. A must have! Oh, yes, she has amazing cups.



Have a wonderful time in Blogland today! So many tea cups, so little time! Hugs, Martha