Monday, March 30, 2009

a twin set to dye for.

My little shindig last night was a cute gathering, we did dinner and desert. A lovely array of marinated chicken wings, greek salads, garlic and parsley pasta and Turkish Apple Ice Tea! I ended the evening with a home-made pav! I would have taken photos of everything but we were so into the whole night that everything was eaten before I could even pull my lense cap off! The table was decorated with fresh roses from my garden, in little white teacups. The teacups were all over the house, each holding a different coloured rose. 
Although my birthday is next friday, my close friends wanted to get in early! I was so surprised with my thoughtful gifts,  they made my night! I was gifted with 12 months subscription to Yarn Magazine, which is fast becoming my ultimate yarny mag from Oz! This was brilliant! Yarny reading every issue and I dont even need to walk to the newsagent! But the next present is my favourite present in a very long long time....
A stunning vintage teacup, in a soft pink colour with beautiful copper and grey roses! to top it all off, the plates are an offshaped square! It was such a pleasure to unwrap the tissue paper to reveal such a beautiful object! The teacup were put away by an lady for her glory box, over 60 years ago! but thats not all, such a stunning cup would have a twin! 
That's right! I was gifted with not one but two of these stunningly beautiful teacup sets! I squeeled like a little girl when I got to the bottom of the box to reveal another set! They have become my pride and joy without a doubt!

I cant stop looking at them! they are now placed in my craft room where I can stare at them anytime I like! and I think mandy and I might have to christen them when we move to brissy! they beg to be used in a high tea setting! Scones, jam, cream and a delishious blend of tea, utterly spectacular!

And for a little bit of fun...todays colour is....


Tea and Yarn
Always the beholder of two amazing teacups
Courtney xx


11 comments:

  1. dude!! who gave you those tea cups?! we are so having high tea with them when you move up here.
    tell me when your cards arrive!!
    xo

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  2. sonya gave them to me!! and they are the best thing since like creation of the world lol..Im hanging for my cards!

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  3. I bow down and worship those tea cups! There are no words....

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  4. OH MY GOSH, those tea cups are divine!
    I want to have tea time right now!
    What fine mates you have Courtney!
    This, I imagine, is a strong reflection on the love and kindness you bestow upon them, as well.
    :)

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  5. I would have to agree with Bairbre Aine love it is indeed a strong reflection of the kindness you bestow upon them. You only get back what you put out and the beautiful tea cups say it all chick,
    Love Mum
    xxxxxx

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  6. you lucky girl :) it sound like you had a fab night and how lovely that your friends know and love you so well that they can get you something you really love

    have a wonderful birthday next week! :) linda x

    ooooo and ps. that blue looks gorgeous!

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  7. Oooh! Share those teacups...please?!!!

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  8. Thanks...!! x
    I'm off to bed now - it's way too late...just wanted to say thank you - you know what for x

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  9. sounds like you had a fab birthday celebration :)

    btw, those tea-cups are utterly gorgeous! i'm so jealous, i think i need to start a new addiction, ahem, collection ;)

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  10. Oh goodness gracious those teacups *ARE* the most gorgeous things in the world! WOW. Lucky girl!!!

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  11. Those teacups are absolutely gorgeous! They'd be completely at home at a Mad Hatters tea party - Oh, and I mean that in the nicest possible way, Alice is a fav.

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Thanks so much for the lovely comments! it makes my day to know that Im not babbling to myself!
Ink and Love
Courtney
xx