So I'm going out to check the mailbox one night this week when, off to the side of the front door, I spot a large cardboard box sitting in my empty planter. Did I order something and forget? I don't think so. Then I see that it's from Margie, a longtime tea friend and reader of this blog in California. To my delight, she has gifted me with some gorgeous teawares in the prettiest pale aqua color I've ever seen. These are such elegant and detailed pieces!
Isn't this cup and saucer set just exquisite?
I have a real "thing" for a teacup with a pretty handle, and this may well be one of the fanciest ones I've ever owned!
And look at the base of this elegant footed teacup. Lovely!
Here's a detail from one of the rose designs on the tidbit dish. You can even feel the raised white paint from the highlights on the roses.
The cup and saucer are both unmarked, but the back of the tidbit dish has this backstamp, which is a new one to me. Now I have something new to research while I'm enjoying my beautiful and thoughtful new gifts from Margie!
What a gorgeous tea-cup, Angela. It really does have it all. The colours are beautiful and I love the little feet. Such a thoughtful gift and it has come to the 'right' home. Deb
ReplyDeleteThose are just beautiful! What a lovely gift!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful porcelain pieces from a very thoughtful reader. Glad they're now residing in your home!
ReplyDeleteSo lovely! Unique pieces and perfect color for you.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love them, they are perfect in every way. If you ever grow tired of them, I know where you an send them to.....me!!! Nanc
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. I love the handle on the cup, very pretty and unique.
ReplyDeleteBlog friends are sooooo generous!
ReplyDeleteWhoo-hoo! Tea mail! How kind of Margie. It is lovely :)
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous -- love the pretty color! So sweet!
ReplyDeleteOh, my golly- what a sweetheart - wow, absolutely gorgeous china!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh I would be swooning over an aqua teacup. It is just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLucky you!
Gorgeous aqua pieces Angela and a thoughtful gift. How nice to be surprised by Margie.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful pieces, Angela - they went to a Wonderful home! Enjoy & cheers, Joanie
ReplyDeleteLovely! It was so nice of Margie to send you these beautiful pieces.
ReplyDeleteYou are a lucky lady. That color is so pleasing to the eye. The handle on that cup is the most unique one I have ever seen. Love it!
ReplyDeleteAngela, I've spent a more than a few minutes with you through your blog this morning. It was very enjoyable. Have a great day! Sylvia D.
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