In a way I have you to thank for today's post, dear readers! You see, I was actually in What's in Store two days ago simply because I needed a few more goodies for the seven days of Valentine's giveaways I am planning next week. I want you to have some good tea stuff to win, and I just had a feeling I would find something different at one of my favorite local thrift/antique shops. I found that soup bowl and saucer I mentioned yesterday, some unique vintage goodies that will be part of the giveaway stash, and I was on my way out of the store when my eyes fell on this pink rose teacup and saucer set. No. It couldn't be ... No way ...
Oh, but it was! Some of you longtime readers may (vaguely) remember that I found three teacups and saucers in this exact same design at an estate sale last fall. (See them here, if you're interested.) At the time I remember thinking that if there were two blue ones and one yellow one, you just know there had to be a fourth pair originally in the set. I just couldn't imagine my good luck in finding that pink set, marked Napco and numbered just like the others, right here in the same town where I got the other three. I even compared the cups and backstamps when I got home to be sure, though I was already quite certain these were matching pieces, and now a set of four!
Now what are the chances of such a find ever happening again? Are these pieces "original family members," I wonder, and if so how did they get separated in the first place? Oh, if teacups could talk ...
What's In Store sounds like a real treasure trove of a store (is that the one we visited?). The teacups are really pretty and how wonderful to add to a set. I think the footed teacups are ultra feminine and tea party perfect.
ReplyDeleteOh, the thrill! That's what it's all about!!
ReplyDeleteOh, lucky you!! So happy you found them....I love unexpected treasures!! Donna
ReplyDeleteSometimes I think God creates little "divine appointments" for no other reason than to bring us joy. They won't solve the big world's problems, but in our little corners, these minor blessings are huge. How fitting for you to "accidently" discover this lovely treasure, Angela---- I just know tea will be even tastier from such a sweet cup! B-)
ReplyDeleteOh, Angela! How wonderful. Isn't it exciting to find missing pieces? That's like the time I found the matching silverware that completed my set completely. It was like they were from the same set too. And I found them here in Newnan as well.
ReplyDeleteOh, you know, it was probably the angels seeing you doing something nice for everyone else and wanting to give you something in return.
What an amazing story ! The little feet on the cups are darling! Those cups were meant to be adopted by you.
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing and so much fun when there is a serendipity like that. You were following your heart and it was there. They are beautiful too!
ReplyDeleteThose tea cups are absolutely beautiful! I've never seen tea cups with those little "legs". How wonderful that you were able to complete your set!
ReplyDeleteI collect teapots and tea sets... I simply love them!
Blessings,
Those are such pret-tea cups Angela! I love those delicate gold feet. I love using my fancy cups, which I don't do often enough, mostly its a great big tea mug, but those beautiful cups do make tea more special.
ReplyDeleteDid you say 7 days of Valentine giveaways?? Ooooo, I can't wait to hear more deets!
Happy Friday!
Lisa
That is so cool!! its always extra special when you find a "missing" item!! Enjoy your quartet now!!
ReplyDeleteDear Angela, oh how pretty! You have such a 'good eye' for finding the beauty and the unique as you shop...thanks for sharing, Joanie
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you. I am glad the whole "teacup family" is together again! It is a beautiful set. It is such an exciting feeling when you find the missing puzzle piece of a collection. Enjoy....
ReplyDeletep.s. I sent you an e-mail of my tea favor for the valentine dinner/dance at our church. i just have to make 100 more so I better get started!!
You lucky gal! This is your banner year already, look at all the goodies you've already found in 2010~! This pink set is really GORGEOUS though, lurve it!
ReplyDeleteWhat great luck! These are beautiful cups and so unique with their little feet.
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