One of the things I really miss at the moment is my collection of antique and vintage teacups and saucers. I have around 20 sets or so, unfortunately they are in storage right now.
I was certain I had blogged about them before, however all I can find are a few images with one cup featured, such as this post and this one.
After the failed antiquing (when I had hoped to find some pretty cup and saucer sets) I decided that maybe new would have to do...for now. After coffee with the lovely ladies from Bubble and Sweet and Ah Tissue, I found a little kitchenware store and picked up these sweet pink pretties. Not vintage, not porcelain...but dishwasher safe!
I shall keep searching for some fine old china, but in the meantime will enjoy these.
I have some beautiful antique fine china my grandmother left me. I rarely use it because it is so fine and delicate. But I love to dust it and just stare at it sometimes. This probably makes me sound totally daggy but I don't care. Your photos are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteOH I'd love to know where you got them from - they are divine!!!
ReplyDeleteSarah - it doesn't sound daggy at all. I'm a fan of "don't save it for best", but when it has sentimental significance, then sometimes it's a bit to precious!
ReplyDeleteoooh they're Tre Cute - Love them... So gorgeous but I could never use them as I'd most likely break them. Such a clutz.
ReplyDeleteBut i like the idea of looking at them safely tucked away behind a glass screen such as this one :)
They are really pretty. Love the pink. x
ReplyDeleteKathryn I've got a 'crazy tea set' which one or two or the same design. Sadly 90% of them are actually new but I still love it.
ReplyDeleteI did find some lovely one off antique ones recently but didn't get them because I would just have to pack them away when we leave :(