I'll finish out this week with a few of my favorites from the china cupboard. One thing that I didn't have originally was a teapot. Both my mother and sister-in-law liked to gift me additional pieces for my birthday and Christmas. One year, I must have mentioned to both of them that I would like a teapot, and that was the year I got two teapots for Christmas.
The teapot features Donnington Castle on the lid and Farnham castle on both sides. And if you have teapots, you also need cups and mugs. The original set had plenty of cups and saucers, and there was one year my mother gave me 12 demitasse cups and saucers. I've never served espresso in them, but they are adorably cute.
The cups are only 2 1/4" across and feature Nottingham Castle on one side and Ludlow castle on the other. There is a regular cup and saucer behind them, and I love the floral scroll inside the teacup.
I've got lots of regular teacups and demitasse cups, but I bought four mugs several years ago. They are newer pieces and don't feature castles at all, but I like the Christmas tree on them, and I use them often throughout the holiday season.
Thanks for reading this week as I looked at what's in the china cupboard. I wish we could share a cup or mug of tea together!
I am pretty much in awe of how many pieces of this china you own, Bonny. I love those teapots! I only make tea by the cup, but I have always adored teapots for some reason. I have enjoyed looking in your china cabinet very much this week. Have a great weekend with mugs of tea, knitting, reading and Thanksgiving leftovers.
ReplyDeleteWouldn't it be great to plan and take a trip to visit all the castles represented on your china?
ReplyDeleteI hadn't even thought of that, but it would surely be wonderful! (I hope we can all travel safely again someday.)
DeleteThose teapots are beautiful Bonny! Ironic that you have two, but better two than none. I love the cups and saucers too. I hope today you are relaxing after all your cooking and prepping for dinner yesterday. I picture you curled up in a chair with a nice cup of tea and some knitting and/or a book in your lap. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI have LOVED seeing all of these treasures! Isn't it funny how sometimes things that make us happy are the things that are not just pretty or useful, but that have a wonderful story that makes them so special? Thanks for sharing with us - may you enjoy many more cups of tea with your lovely teapots.
ReplyDeleteClearly you are very well equipped for a tea party! You can serve both regular tea and herbal and have the option for small sips or big gulps.
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking us on this little tour of your china cabinet this week!
I real English tea set! How wonderful! I have always wanted a teapot with either blue or red patterns. They are so elegant and the tea must taste that much better!
ReplyDeleteYour tea set is so lovely and I can imagine how nice it would be to brew and serve tea with it. What treasures you have in your china cabinet!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Debbie! I always think those teapots make brewing and serving tea even more special!
DeleteOkay. You can host QUITE a tea party, Bonny. (When should I arrive? I can bring some tea cakes . . . ) XO
ReplyDeleteThis China set is beautiful. I imagine it is a joy to use. The mugs with Christmas trees are sweet. The soft understated color is so elegant.
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed learning about the treasures you have in your cabinet. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Helen! I've enjoyed reminiscing about them and using them!
Deletewow, Bonny! your red & white china is lovely and thank you for sharing it. The connection to Britain and the different castles surely makes for interesting conversation - you featured a few that I hope to visit some day. and those demitasse cups are swoon-worthy. I got an espresso maker for my birthday/anniversary; I would really enjoy my afternoon espresso in such a pretty cup!
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