I was thrilled to pieces when I seen this big box at my front door, couldn't hardly get it opened fast enough to see what was inside.
I had been looking through a couple of my Tasha Tudor books back in the fall after I had gone to a new friends house for lunch for my birthday and Karen had a gorgeous set of these dishes just like Tasha Tudor did. Now lots of them are staffordshire maybe all because they are English dishes.
Karen even has the teapot and cream and sugar which I have never seen the sugar bowl.
Gorgeous and I'm still so excited I own these since you just don't see them everywhere like other tea cups and saucers ,these below are my favorites ,I had never seen the circle pattern . There is two of each pattern he sent me.
I couldn't wait to show these off so piled them on my silver tray and stared taking pictures
This is the first pattern I had ever seen in pink luster, the house pattern. Love it . Also the saucers are not flat they are like a small fruit bowl,deep. Did you know the story that people in the 1800's really drank out of the bowls also?
Love this pattern also, beautiful 1800 patterns
This is in the bottom of couple of the tea cups the tea leaf ? maybe charming what ever it is .
OK us have a couple cups of tea today ,I'm sort of afraid to add hot water into these they are very delicate and beautiful of course and I want to thank Marshel with all my heart for sending me this wonderful gift, You know a person has a good heart when they will send another blogger such a gift.
I can join in Pink Saturday today for sure with my pink staffordshire Pink Lusterware cups.
Now is it named Pink Luster or Pink Lusterware china?
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Your cups and saucers are so lovely, Janice! What a thoughtful friend you have! I'm sure you will have hours of fun with them. Whenever I'm a wee bit nervous of pouring hot tea into a teacup, I always make sure to set a silver spoon into the cup first then slowly pour your tea into the cup. And if I'm really nervous about it, I warm the cup with some warm water first and then set the spoon in. Have a happy weekend.
ReplyDeleteOh what a fabulous gift !! Janice , this set of cups and saucers is beautiful. A lovely color too. I just read Sandi's comment...this is good information to have, thanks. Blessings, enjoy, xoxo, Susie
ReplyDeleteI'd say that friend is a keeper!! A beautiful set to love and use for scrumptious tea
ReplyDeleteAnn
They are beautiful. It is wonderful to have such a friend..
ReplyDeletePink and perfect. I can see why you might not want to take the chance on them cracking.
ReplyDeleteJanice!!!! Those are beautiful!!!! You lucky girl and how great to have a friend like that!!!! You will enjoy them and I hope you have a special spot to keep them so you can see them all the time. xo Diana
ReplyDeleteWhat a special gift from a special guy! Just in time for a beautiful Valentine's vignette or tea party! How about a blue toile bedroom and pink luster tea party?!!
ReplyDeleteHPS! You sure have a sweet friend. Love those tea cups. Had to stop in and say hello. ENjoy your weekend and thank you for sharing. HUGS
ReplyDeleteThey are all just stunning. What a great gift which I am sure you will treasure for years.
ReplyDeleteYour new teacups are gorgeous. Even better to have such an amazing friend! Happy Monday!
ReplyDeleteVery lovely and how very thoughtful of your friend to gift these to you. Treasures...both your friend and these tea cups and saucers. Happy Valentine’s...<3
ReplyDeleteLucky you! I'm just beginning to look for pink luster after seeing it on a tour to Tasha Tudor's home. I wonder if I'll have any luck down here in the South.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing and generous gift from a fellow blogger! The cups and saucers are very beautiful and I'm sure you will enjoy them very much and think often about your blog friend as you use them.
ReplyDeleteHi Janice lovely to have your company for Mosaic Monday this week, your pretty pink lusterware is charming, such a thoughtful gift to receive. I always warm both the teapot and the cups when using delicate china at teatime.
ReplyDeleteI hope you will join in with us at MM again soon and include a mosaic of your photographs next time.
Maggie @ Normandy Life.
What a beautiful set of dishes from a blogging friend.
ReplyDeleteThese are truly special and just in time for Valentine's Day!
ReplyDeleteDear Janice:
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you shared your lovely new china and what a great surprise to receive in the mail! I love your pieces and so you are catching up with Karen! Ha! I don't even have one piece of this type. I saw some once "somewhere" but didn't really know about it at that time. Thanks for linking!
So pretty! I'm amazed that the cups and saucers all arrived intact.
ReplyDeleteOMG ..GORGEOUS cups and saucers...Lucky You to have such a lovely friend...Nothing makes one feel better than to know their gift is appreciated and loved. Truly a gift from the heart....I do adore the sweet little leaf in the bottom of the cup. ENJOY !!!
ReplyDeleteJanice, I've never seen this china before! It must be rare indeed. What a wonderful gift!
ReplyDeleteOh, my word- a gift? How extraordinary and thoughtful and kind and generous and sweet of her to do that for you, Janice.
ReplyDeleteThey are absolutely lovely.
Oh my goodness....what a generous, kind friend you have! The teacups are simply gorgeous and you'll always be reminded of your friend's thoughtful heart, when you sip tea from them, or look at them.
ReplyDeleteThose are so so pretty! And I also love the pretty embroidery scarf or tablecloth or napkin underneath them, I love those old embroidered items, so old fashioned.
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