Monday, April 14, 2014

The tea trolley's new Easter outfit

With Easter fast approaching, I thought I'd better get on the ball with displaying a little Easter finery on the tea trolley. I'm pretty sure it was tea blogger Bernideen who influenced me to start changing up my trolley's decor on a regular basis. It's sort of like playing with paper dolls, only much more fun, in this tea lover's opinion!

And I KNOW it was Bernideen who influenced me to use my vintage linens more often. I had actually forgotten I had this vintage yellow tablecloth with teapots on it until I started scavenging around in the linen closet!

I love the sunny, cheerful colors of springtime. And I must tell you I am delighted that I have finally coaxed this African violet into blooming again. I just killed another mini violet (pausing for a moment of silence), so I'm extra glad this larger one is still with us.

But even if I kill every bloom on the property, I will always have flowers in my home courtesy of teawares, like my beloved Royal Winton Welbeck teacup. (If you haven't read the backstory of my Welbeck collection and are interested, it's here.)

Another Welbeck teacup: this Summertime patterned one. It's old and crackledy and may fall apart one day when I'm using it, but I think it's just lovely.

I also used a few of my vintage Easter postcards featuring teapots.

I don't know whether the tea trolley appreciates all the new outfits I've been giving her lately, but they sure make me feel better!

18 comments:

  1. Your tea trolley's "Easter outfit" is just lovely - from the teapot tableclth to the gorgeous Royal Winton Welbeck chintz tea set. I love it all! Happy Easter!

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  2. So Pretty! Happy Easter and Happy Spring, Angela.

    Mary Jane

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  3. I bet your mama is smiling down on you for using that tea cart she gave you in such a fun and elegant way. I love the crackeldy tea cup. Oh the stories it could tell if it could only speak!

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  4. Spring has sprung on your tea trolley! I love the trolley's Easter outfit.

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  5. Such a pretty 'makeover'! I love the vintage postcard with the yellow chicks in the tea pot! Too cute! Because we're in the throws of our Downton Abbey teas, I haven't decorated for Easter yet!

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  6. I've never seen your tea trolley look more darling! How cute is that! Your tea set pieces are all glorious too! Sweet photos and accessories.

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  7. Love your trolley! Also LOVE the Welbeck(Yes! I collect it too!) There is just something about that yellow background that makes them feel so "Springy".

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  8. Oh, Angela, I *love* your chintz teaware! Chintz always brings a smile to my face. Your tea trolley looks fabulous dressed in her Easter 'outfit!' Thanks so much for sharing and Happy Easter!

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  9. I enjoy seeing your tea trolly as it celebrates the holidays and also seeing your tea wares and linens and books. Blessings

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  10. Such a lovely tea setting. I don't have a tea trolly, but knowing came from your mom makes it such a family treasure. Love your linens (I need to use mine more!) Happy Easter!

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  11. I love seeing your tea trolley changes seasonally! I love your pretty teapot linens -- possibly cross stitched? Adorable! Have a very Happy Easter! Love it!

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  12. Well I love the tea trolley's new outfit. The teapot is one of my all time favorites. Your trolley looks dressed and ready for Easter for sure, especially with the embroidery setting the stage.

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  13. Oh how lovely! I love you are dressing up your trolley often with such finery! : - )

    I laughed out loud and then read out loud to my husband your funny quip about killing your violet. LOL, totally hilarious woman.

    Anyway, your living and china blooms are GORGEOUS. I soooo love chintz!!!

    Have a blessed week, my sweet friend. xxoo

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  14. Love that tea trolley all dressed up for Easter! Congrats on getting the violet to bloom. I'm quite accomplished at killing them. But yours looks pretty and happy!

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  15. She sure looks lovely in her Easter finery. ☺

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  16. I brought my neck line up by about two inches for my new dress, still I had a plunging neckline, but I was really comfortable wearing it. I did invest in some petals; I needed a little coverage in the front.

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  17. So pretty Angela - Happy Spring, Happy Easter to you!
    Joanie

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