Something fun I do on my Lorraine Facebook Author Page is share pictures of teacups. I have a fascination with English tea and the beautiful china that goes with it. So I thought for a while I'd share some pictures of my teacup collection. (Don't get bored, guys--afternoon tea is full of wonderful goodies.)
Unfortunately, I no longer have the first teacup from my collection, which my mother gave to me. The cleaning lady broke it and my heart. But this is one of the cups from a set that my grandmother gave me (when I was much too young to appreciate it). I think it's gorgeous. Sadly, not many of the cups survived the trip from England to the US and I have far more plates and saucers than cups. Since they're all hand-painted (and slightly different), there's no way to replace those broken cups. I have seen duplicates of the cup the cleaning lady broke -- however not since she broke it (a year ago). If I ever see it again, I'll certainly buy it for sentimental reasons.
I am such a sucker for brown transferware; I have loads of pieces of it (all mismatched, all unique, all beautiful). I admired this cup in an antique shop and my mother bought it for me. Isn't it lovely?
This is my oldest teacup celebrating Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee. It was a Christmas gift from Mr. L. We'd seen it in an antique shop in Centralia, Washington. I think I stared at the price tag as much as the cup. It was too rich for my blood. Unbeknownst to me, upon our return home, Mr. L called the shop and bought the cup. It was the favorite gift that Christmas!
These are just a few of the cups in my collection.
I must admit, I am also a teacup hoarder. I buy them at yard sales to make sure they are loved, and then I find them new homes. Would there be interest in a teacup giveaway?
Let's talk about it!
Meanwhile, let's make Teacup Tuesday a regular post for a while and see what comes of it. Maybe I could share some tea recipes, too. Would you like that? Let me know.
I am so sorry about your cup.It would be heartbreaking. I love that you collect teacups. I had a collection but I lost them all, along with my salt and pepper shakers. I would love a teacup giveaway. It is touching your husband got you the one you had seen. What a special heartfelt gift. I enjoyed reading this.
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DeleteLovely. I have just a few that I pick up here or there. I am not really a collector, but I am drawn to them for whatever reason.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to hear about losing the first in your collection. I can't imagine the horror of the poor soul who broke it along with your heart. :)
I would love a teacup giveaway. I have about 20 of them. All given to me. Now I am looking for a nice two cup tea set. I have seen a lot I would like but not at a price I would pay. Since I have never bought one of my teacups, all given to me, I'm having a hard time finding a set to pay for. I'm sure I'll break down soon and buy one.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry that your first one was broken. Mr L sure seems like a special guy. How wonderful he gave you the cup you admired.
Hope you find something soon. When you do, maybe you could share it with us (or post it on FB).
DeleteI will Lorraine, I think when the weather is better, if ever. I will go to some antique shops.
DeleteSounds like a lovely idea! You know I love them too. As for giveaway yes or share. Would love to send one of mine to you. I love a great scone but have never made one, anyone have a great non-dry one. Will post a picture of my favorite teacup on Facebook. Do you remember what your broken one was? French? German? Pattern?
ReplyDeleteHappy teacup Tuesday!
Teacups are so special. I have a few that were passed down to me and a few I have bought on my own. I think that the recipes and the giveaway is a fantastic idea.
ReplyDeleteI don't remember the name of the pattern on my broken teacup, but I will know it the moment I see it. It was violets.
ReplyDeleteI collect tea recipes, too, so it would be fun to share some of them. I'll share one of my favorite scone recipes next week.
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed your teacup pics, but this is the first time I've commented on your blog. Love the "Queen" cup and saucer. I have a mini collection of demitasse cups which I display in my grandfather's Queen Anne corner cupboard.
ReplyDeleteMaybe we could also show pictures you guys take of your teacups. Would you like to share them on the blog with other readers? Let me know!
DeleteMy mother collects dainty teacups and has them lovingly displayed for all to enjoy and I adore having a proper afternoon tea. Your Teacup Tuesday is such a lovely idea and I'd like to offer a free tea sample from our Boneyard Coffee and Tea store to a winner of your choosing, Lorraine! Have your contest winner sign up at latteda.com, then email me at lattedavotion@yahoo.com with Teacup Tuesday in the subject line. I'll then send a coupon code for a free tea package from our store! With such pretty cups, there should be proper tea in them!!
ReplyDeleteIf you want, we can do this EVERY Tuesday! I love to give away free tea!
Betsy Bean
www.latteda.com/store
I love your teacup pictures and it makes me happy to see that I'm not the only one still using teapots and teacups. I think that the teacup giveaway idea is brilliant and I love that you buy them up and find them homes. Charming.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Betsy. I think it's a WONDERFUL idea, and so generous of you. I'm sure it will be a hit. I'll be sure to include it in next week's post.
ReplyDeleteWOULD LOVE A TEA CUP GIVE AWAY!! I ONLY HAD 4 AND LOST THEM ALL.YOUR BOOKS ARE GREAT!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Vicki. Now to get out the camera and take some pictures of my lovely little cups that need forever homes.
DeleteI am so *on* for Teacup Tuesday. If you ever need a guest... LOL! My idea of the perfect birthday is lunch at a tearoom. I collect teacups too, but my collection, alas, is missing the ones I STUPIDLY gave away when I was in my twenties. I moved apartments frequently, and it got too much lugging them all around. Now I mourn what I gave away.
ReplyDeleteVictoria -- I would LOVE to have you as a guest. Contact me offline and we'll talk. LLB @ LLBartlett dot com.
DeleteI have been collecting Tea Cups and Tea Pots for about 18 years! We recently moved and I had to downsize, it broke my heart to have to get rid of some. :(
ReplyDeleteI'm sure that's what happened with many of the cups I rescue. Hopefully they will find new forever homes where they will be cherished.
DeleteLove your teacups and am always on the lookout for new tea. Where do we enter for the tea sample or is this comment forum the place??
ReplyDeleteDetails will be posted next week, so be sure to come back for Teacup Tuesday.
Deleteif you want to replace a tea cup, have you tried Replacements Ltd? They are based in NC. I do not work for them, but have used them.
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