Many of us like to use teawares in seasonal colors, and fall can present a challenge. There simply aren't a lot of soft, pretty teawares in earth tones of gold, brown and orange. But as I was arranging some things in a cabinet in my kitchen this week, I realized a cup and saucer set I have always categorized as "pink" is really not.
These colors aren't pink at all, are they? It was only as I removed them from a pink stack that I saw these pieces anew, and suddenly it was as if someone had just handed me a new fall teacup and saucer! (Have you ever had that happen? Looked at something you already owned in a new way?)
The pattern is Royal Albert's Centennial Rose, and this set was a Christmas gift from my husband not long after we were married. I loved it then, but I love it even more now that I'm seeing it in the light of fall. (That applies to him too, by the way!)
That is a beautiful set and it works well for fall.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful teacup, Angela!
ReplyDeletePerfectly lovely, Angela!
ReplyDeleteLove your last thought. So sweet! I have the same with my hubby. I also have this teacup and many others in the same shape that all look "happy" together.
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Yes, it is really hard to find Autumn colored teacups. When I do I love it. Love that you recall where you got it too. I forget after a few years where many of mine came from unless I place the gift card next to it in my china hutch. :)
ReplyDeleteIf anyone is interested, I found a lovely Autumn teacup with the month NOVEMBER on it for only $6.99 + s/h. Can't wait for it to arrive for my pen pals birthday!
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I was so happy when I finally found a couple of autumn teacups at one of our antique stores. I agree that the roses on your teacup are well suited to the season.
ReplyDeleteAngela, such a sweet comment about your husband. He is a lucky man.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. Have you seen the the orange and yellow variation of Old County Roses? It's called Pacific Rose and it's hard to find.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty teacup. Definitely can be for fall. I have been using a transferware cup with a turkey on it for this month. It is so fun to find cups to sip our tea from for different seasons.
ReplyDeleteIt is a great color poem...much more depth than just pink!
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