Today was such fun! I was on a quest for tea things — especially tea cups and saucers that could serve as the party guests’ souvenirs — and had the freedom to shop unencumbered by anyone else.
I started out with my friend’s house sale. I found a lovely small tea set that was labeled as English, a single cup and saucer (also English), some linens, and an absolutely adorable tiny Spode cup and saucer. When I got home, I realized the tea set was actually Japanese (I can’t believe I didn’t check), but it is still sweet. I was tempted to buy more of the linens, but was very firm with myself and didn’t cave!
This little Spode cup and saucer is beyond adorable. (The quarter is there for scale.)
Then I went down to Main Street and into a shop called Legacy (I hadn’t been there before). Out of all the Main Street antiques places, I’m not sure why I chose that one, but it was a lucky selection. I discovered nine tea cup and saucer sets, and all at such reasonable prices. One dealer had all her china 50% off, and they weren’t expensive to begin with! This is what the dining room table looked like after I unpacked everything.
Each little girl will have her own cup and saucer to take home afterwards.
See how tiny the Spode cup is next to its full-sized sisters! (I won’t be giving it away, needless to say.) Olivia had such fun matching each cup to its matching saucer as I unpacked my purchases. As a bonus, I found a Royal Albert Old English Roses, Soft Pink Lace variation set to go into my own collection, as well.
Old English Roses Soft Pink Lace variation, by Royal Albert.
And now it is time for tonight’s last cup of tea, and then bed.
Hi Fawn, and yes, you’re having way too much fun! I wish I was there 😉
When are you purchasing the MADHATS 😉
Have a wonderful weekend. And have a fantastic party! I know it will be a resounding success!!!
Don’t forget to put your feet up before you pass out from exhaustion, Saturday night 😉
am:)
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Georgia told me this morning that the girls are going to make mad headbands as their first party activity, and she’s hoping to find gloves for them at the dollar store tonight. I am off today and work tonight until close, and she works from noon til when I go in, so we are each doing our tasks staggered-style. I’m taking the girls to the Little House this afternoon for a play date with our priest’s granddog, Betty White, and will deliver tea things when we go. And I truly am having a great time getting ready! Happy Friday – Fawn
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Fawn your tea cups and saucers are all so pretty! You were lucky to find so many so close to the party. What are mad headbands? I can hardly wait to hear all about the party! And to see pictures! Have a wonderful time! Love you, Melody
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It would be more fun if Great Aunt Melody were there, too – Fawn
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Great Aunt Melody would love to be there! I really would, it would be so much fum to watch the girls have their tea party!
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