Some Christmas Graphics from Two Ten Studios

To all my blog readers who need graphics for Christmas, here is a great place to get them.
Lisa Vollrath, at Ten Two Studios, offers this great gift for the holidays.    I have bought a lot of
graphics from her  site and really appreciate these.  The quality is excellent.

Check here for the Countdown.  http://countdown.tentwostudios.com
While there check out her site for other things.

I get her monthly ezine called "The Monthly Muse" which is always filled with great ideas for projects.

Hope you will check her out.

Tea Cup Tuesday, First Tuesday in December.

Time for Tea Cup Tuesday............

 

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 ALSO:   Rose Chintz Cottage

I have missed two weeks of Tea Cup Tuesday, mostly because I was working on and somewhat overwhelmed by making new awnings for my antique shop. Sewing canvas on my home sewing machine was hard.   Not the most fun thing I have ever done.  But they are done now.  So back to normal things.

We made our final trip to Leesport Flea market a couple of weeks ago and I found a couple of nice tea cups.  Got them both because they were had red flowers and seemed Christmas like.

When I looked closer I discovered that one wasn't Christmas, it was actually for August Birthdays and featured red poppies.  Since my birthday is in August I figured I "needed" it.

This is the August Teacup that is from the House Of Global Tea.  I tried to locate information on line about this company but didn't.  It is bone china and supposedly was made in England.   While it is very pretty it is obviously not the same quality of Royal Albert.   Royal Albert did make an August Tea Cup which I have.  I will show it another time.  Meanwhile enjoy looking at this one.

This was inside the rim of the cup.

TeaCupTuesday, Third Tuesday in November

Time for Tea Cup Tuesday............

 

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or      http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com 

 ALSO:   Rose Chintz Cottage

This week I am showing a beautiful (I think) tea cup and saucer by Royal Albert.  The name of this pattern is 

Angela.  I don't know why but I really love it. Probably the colors as much as anything. It is one of the four cup and saucer sets I bought for myself when we visited New Brunswick in August.  This is the final cup I have to show you in that grouping.  But never fear.  I have lots more to share.

I tried to find out a bit more about this set but so far nothing.  There are several for sale on line if you want one of your own.  I am happy I found this one for myself

Hope you like it!!!.

Tea Cup Tuesday 2nd Tuesday in November

Time for Tea Cup Tuesday............

 

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or      http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com 

 ALSO:   Rose Chintz Cottage

In our state this is election day.  I personally will be glad when it over and we don't have to listen to all the name calling.  Election spots seem to be less and less civilized as time goes on.

Enough of the editorial.  Last Wednesday we went to Leesport again and I found a few tea things.  I found this pretty little made in Japan tea cup and saucer featuring  Ladies and Gents.  Not my favorite style of tea cup but it has pretty colors.

 

And while we are looking at Made in Japan items here is a set of what is called Geisha Ware.  I have sold them in the past in my antique shop though they seem to be losing favor these days.   I found this link that tells   about Geisha Ware porcelain . Click here to learn more.

Another tea set from Japan is this cute child size Violet tea set.  Probably not that old, but sweet none the less.

And finally here is the one item that I purchased to sell in my shop.

  It is a cute stacked teapot, sugar and creamer.

Trying to learn more about it I found that it was called hand painted redware.  Though it isn't red it apparently was made that way and then painted black.  There were a number of items done like that.  Others that I have seen are sets of black cats.  But however it is made it is a cute little set. It is for sale in my shop.  If you are interested let me know.  I can sell it for $20 which includes postage.  Email me at beth@lavenderandoldlace.com

See you next week.  I have already planned what I will be showing.  It is Royal Albert.

Tea Cup Tuesday For First Day of November

Time for Tea Cup Tuesday............

 

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or      http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com 

 ALSO:   Rose Chintz Cottage

Last week I told you about a flea market I visited and I showed produce.  Normally when I attend a flea market one of the first things I look for is tea cups and tea things.  WELLLLLLLL  the picture below is one of just two teapots I found and NOOOOO teacups at all.  Good thing I have been having better luck in other venues lately.

A pretty little tea cup with violets.  No I didn't buy it though perhaps tempted.  In the picture below you will see it on the table with some other tea party things, loved the plates but they were a bit pricey for me.

 

The second teapot I found I did buy.  It is a Japanese, very fall like with all the leaves.  I just had to have it and the price was right.  It will serve me well in the fall months. It is copper lustre with raised edges of the leaves.    Here are a few pictures of the teapot.  Hope you like it.  I personally love it.

Next I will be showing you another teacup I bought on my trip to Canada this summer.  This one is ROYAL ALBERT, my favorite maker.  This one is also the pattern one of my husbands cousins had.  We loved when she used it when we visited her.  I will think of her when I use this teacup.

This pattern is called Old English Rose and the pattern has been out

of production for quite a few years.    

  More recently Royal Albert made and sold a similar patter ...  Old Country Roses. It is the pattern I have as a full set.  I got it when Royal Albert was still listed as the manufacturer.  The newer ones say Royal Daulton.  Not as good in my mind.  I much prefer Royal Albert.

See you next week.

And so it snows.........

This is way too early for it to snow where I live. But we are really getting it right now.  The heavy wet kind that is loading down the trees.

Here are a some pictures.

TOOOOO   SOOOOOON !!!!!!!!!!!

Fall is my favorite time of year.

 
Fall Graphics

Autumn is my favorite time of year.  I enjoy the cooler days, and certainly the colors of fall.  The hot and very wet summer was getting LONG and it is time to cool off.  The rain can slow down anytime too!!  After all the flooding in our area I feel like we have had enough for a while.

  Yesterday my husband and I went to our favorite farmers and flea market,  in Leesport, PA.  I took loads of pictures as usual but today I want to just share pictures of all the produce and flowers and decor I saw there.... helping to get into the full spirit of the season.

Besides being my favorite time of year, it is my favorite time at the farmers market.  All the produce, flowers and decorations just inspire me.

 

Local farmers bring an abundance of produce at this time of year.  And while I not that fond of the turnips shown above, most everything else really gets me salivating.  I can't buy enough and I can't wait to get home and start cooking.

One farmer has an interesting way of spelling garlic, don't know if it a Pennsylvania version or he was just being funny.

Pumpkins of course were everywhere, some to cook, some to decorate with, what ever your desire.  They had them in different colors, sizes and decorated or not.  Add to them the squash and gourds and you have wonderful display.

Can't wait to go back again.  If the weather behaves we may be there next week.