ON THIS TEA CUP TUESDAY WE LEARN ABOUT LIFE!

Hello Ladies: Welcome to Tea Cup Tuesday No. 183! The packing has begun for me. I am on my 6th bin and the one large china cabinet is half empty. I don't do well in a mess. I may be a serial collector, however, thing are usually in order, unless I am working on something. My hope is to have the living room empty by the end of the week. Not sure, if that will work, but that is the plan anyway. My grandson, Noah, has the croup today and yesterday, he was making phone calls to say his good-byes, telling everyone how much he loved them. It was so funny and sad at the same time. He gets his drama from his Mamma's side of the family and his low pain tolerance from this Daddy's side of the family. At least I know now, I get to keep his Lego collections. Too cute:) By the way, when the doctor told him he was going to be alright, he perked right up and asked for a popsicle.

My post is going to be a little mix and match today. In the mist of packing and realizing I just have too much, I purchase a tea cup. (Don't say a word, I already know!) This was an R.S. Prussia and you know how expensive they can be. It was $6 and beautiful what would you have done? (Don't answer that!) Just look at how beautiful it is and it not even Pink! I am so smitten with this cup. It looks like grapes are growing all around it.

So, before you decide that I have totally lost it. I did a good thing. I have been storing only pink tea cups so far and I have decide to sell 6 of them. One out of each bin! (Here is where you give me points.) Here are three that I am going to put on my website. However, if you want them, let me know and I will make you a deal you can't refuse, $10 each. You have to let me know through my email or blog only. Here are the first three. Each one has a rose motif. Parting is such sweet sorrow.

This one is a Hankook.

It is followed by the Johnson Brothers cup.

The last one is the Franciscan.

The last pretty I am going to show you today is a Limoges Teapot, also purchased this week for $1.49. I couldn't help it. It was Limoges!

Have a wonderful week. Still trying to get the linky correct. Keep your fingers crossed for me. If it doesn't work, I wait for Terri, she can fix anything. She will work her magic. I am so lucky to have a good friend like Terri. So many of you have become good friends, thank you for that. Thank you for caring for me despite of myself. See you at tea! Hugs, Martha





Joining the following parties this week:

A Return to Loveliness - http://www.adelightsomelife.com/
Tuesday Cuppa Tea - http://antiquessandteacups.info/
Tea In the Garden - http://blog.bernideens.com/
Share Your Cup Thursday - http://jannolson.blogspot.com/
Home Sweet Home - http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/
Tea Cup Tuesday - http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/
Rose Chintz Cottage - http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com

TEA CUP TUESDAY AND EVERYONE IS INVITED FOR A WORK DAY!

Hello Ladies!  Welcome to Tea Cup Tuesday No. 182!   Remember I told you last week, my air conditioner broke down during our heat wave last week?  Well, I did get it fixed within 48 hours.  That was great for this woman, because I can really lose it in the heat. God was good, someone came during a holiday. All is well again on the earth and at home!  One little problem however, there was damage to my living room ceiling and walls. So they have to be painted.  What is the big deal you ask?  Well take a look, this is a picture of just one of my cabinets in that room.  I do not have good light today, to show you a picture of the entire cabinet.  However, here is a little glance at shelf or two.  I have two large china cabinets in the living room alone.  There is an arch connecting the living room from the dining room, so really both rooms need to get painted.  I have two more china cabinets filled to the brim in that room as well.  Just thinking about it, makes me want "my Mommie!"  I am giving myself a few days for the heat wave to go away before I start the project from "hell."  Pray for me, I need it; more importantly, my family needs to survive me.

Oh well, have some fun tea cups to share with you today.  I am also going to share some recent finds for your viewing pleasure :)  This first cup is a Johnson Brothers, Friendly Village, The Ice Box.  It is a common tea cup used in the fall. I love cups that tell stories.  It is made in England.

Cup No. 2 is an orange colored cup from Brazil.  In my efforts to thin things out, I will give this cup to the first person to ask for it. Just email me.  It will be one less cup I will have to pack away while the workers paint.

The next two cups are both from Japan.  I just love the one with the bird on the handle.  They are both demitasse cups. You can see my cameo collection under the cup. All this has to be packed away to paint.  I am in so much trouble.  (Don't think about it, Martha.)

Of course, this week I found just a few new pieces, I did say just a few. See the ballerina in front of the Limoges plate, at the top of the post?  Lately I have been drawn to very small figurines. (Why, Martha? Why?)  They are so cute.  Look at the little orange one that matches the larger one. How could I say No?

Also found this great vintage napkin holder.  Don't you just love her?  I think she would look great with vintage hankies.  Did I ever tell you I collect vintage hankies?  They too, are also stored in the living room. Ouch!

Ok, this is the last of it, for this week.  These are two, vintage, crystal perfume bottles, signed by the designer. I have this thing for perfume bottles, I guess you know.  The more I listen to myself, the more I am sure I need prayer.  All these little goodies cost me only $10.  I only buy things when they are super cheap.  I hope you give me points for that?  I  just thought of a great plan! You can all come over and help me next week!  We can have a work day! Great plan don't you think?  I'll feed you lunch! :)  Think about it!

Here is a picture of my two grandchildren.  They always make me feel better.

Thank you for listening to me today. I needed your ear and a place to just confess my collecting situation. Have a great week.  Here is the link and also a few parties I am joining this week.  Blessings!  Martha

Some parties I am joining this week:

Inspire Me Tuesday~ http://www.astrollthrulife.net/


A Return to Loveliness ~ http://www.adelightsomelife.com/


Tea Cup Tuesday~ http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/


Tuesday Cuppa Tea~ http://www.antiquesandteacups.info/


Tea In The Garden ~ http://blog.bernideens.com/


What's It Wednesday ~ http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/


Share Your Cup Thursday~ http://jannolson.blogspot.com/


Home Sweet Home~ http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/


http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.ca/2013/09/make-it-pretty-monday-week-65.html


Grey Dey ~ http://petitemichellelouise.blogspot.com/

TEA CUP TUESDAY NO. 181! HAPPY LABOR DAY!

Welcome ladies to Tea Cup Tuesday No. 181! This is our first Tea Party in September and Terri is back this week. We have all missed her, especially me. I feel like things are back to normal again. I do hope you are all having a wonderful Labor Day Holiday. My air conditioner went out Sunday night and it has been so hot here. I have to wait until Wednesday for someone to come out. I have been busy making scrapbooks and I have been asked to help do another wedding. This wedding is in Big Bear, California. I love helping my friends decorate for events. I will try to get pictures of my work this time. I am struggling with a headache today, so if this post doesn't make a lot of sense, you will know why. (It's the heat, I am sure.)

I have been rearranging my bedroom. This is a picture of what I have over my bed now. The sign was a gift from my daughter. I love it!

I have this wonderful cup to share with you today. First, I want to tell you it is a Shelley. It does not look like a normal Shelly to me. I have taken a picture of the back signature this time. To me it looks very simple and plain for a Shelly. Shelley are usually very elegant. That was the reason I purchased it a few years ago. Tell me what you think. The vintage brooch is made of sterling, however, the very odd part of it is, the rhinestones are plastic. Who can figure things like this out?

Cup No. 2 is a Taylor and Kent. I love the pot-belly shape it has. Really a perfect cup to share some Autumn tea.

This last cup, is a Hart China. It is very thin and fragile. Quite pretty, in a lovely cream color. I am considering putting it up on my web site, Pretty Vintage Things, only because I have so many tea cups. I really am trying to down size, but it is so hard.

Did I ever tell you I collect cottages of all types? Some are teapots, salt & pepper shakers, butter & cheese dishes, others, like these are just figurines. I have put some vintage Suffolk Cottages on my web site because I just have too many of them. I want to start filling my web site, preparing for Christmas. It is just around the corner you know.

These are my grandchildren in there backyard pool. Do you ever wonder how God must feel about us? If we as mere Grandmothers and Mothers can love our child so much that it hurts, how must He feel when he sees us? Does He smile when we just do something cute? I think so! As you can see, Sophia is a shoe girl. She thinks heels are for running. Have a wonderful week. Sending blessings your way. I am very grateful you stuck with me, during Terri's absence. You are the best! Martha

I am partying with these hosts as well~

Inspire Me Tuesday~ http://www.astrollthrulife.net/
A Return to Loveliness ~ http://www.adelightsomelife.com/
Tea Cup Tuesday~ http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/
Tuesday Cuppa Tea~ http://www.antiquesandteacups.info/
Tea In The Garden ~ http://blog.bernideens.com/
What's It Wednesday ~ http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/
Share Your Cup Thursday~ http://jannolson.blogspot.com/
Home Sweet Home~ http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/
http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.ca/2013/09/make-it-pretty-monday-week-65.html
Grey Dey ~ http://petitemichellelouise.blogspot.com/