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I thought I would share with you the top of my secretary today.
The secretary sits in the corner of my parlor.
I inherited it from my Grandmother Ruby...
and have filled it with quite a few of her teacups.
My Grandmother belonged to Eastern Star,
and made a lot of great friendships there.
When one of the ladies in the group went on a trip,
she would bring back a teacup as a gift,
for each lady in the group.
So my Grandmother had quite a collection of teacups
of varied tastes and styles.
This little boot with the lavender porcelain roses,
is just something I like, that I tucked in :-)
These are a couple of my favorite cups in her collection,
happy spring colors.
This teacup is the most special...
It was painted by my Grandmother herself!
She loved to paint china
and was quite talented!
The original saucer was broken,
so this is a mix match replacement.
I have quite a few plates and platters she painted..
I will share with you another day :-)
Today I am joing Marty at A Stroll Thru Life
for TABLE TOP TUESDAY
Come join the fun!
Thanks for stopping by,
12 comments:
You have some lovely teacups there - I love the blue floral one in the second to last picture.
Ssuch a lovely collection in a beautiful piece. You are so lucky to have inherited such treasures.
- The Tablescaper
You have a very handsome piece of furniture there! All of the teacups are delicate and feminine. I couldn't choose a favorite. I'm sure your grandmother Ruby would be so pleased that you shared them with all of us.
Happy Tuesday Bella!
Your secretary has a twin here at our home.. the tea cups from your Grandmother are lovely. Thank you for leaving a comment on my Blog.
Have a great week!
Wanda
Hi Bella, I love the way you have your teacups displayed on your secretary. It looks darling. I really love the teacup your grandmother painted; she must have been so talented. Thank you for visiting my Tabletop Tuesday and leaving your kind comment on my floral display in my French country bucket. It really is amazing how life like the flowers look. I really appreciate you taking the time to visit.
Hugz,
Kim
Hugz,
Kim
Hi Bella,
What a beautiful way to display your teacups, using that fabulous secretary. Gorgeous collection of teacups, too! The one your grandmother painted is very lovely; I can't wait to see the other things she painted.
Hi Bella, your teacups are really lovely and I adore the secretary. Charming!!
Barb ♥
The secretary is gorgeous. Such a beautiful piece and you have such a beautiful display of teacups inside. Each shelf is a lovely vignette. I love all of the teacups, but I so agree, the one your grandmother painted is simply breathtaking. Such delicate and beautiful flowers. Stunning. Thanks so much for joining the party. Hugs, Marty
How lovely! and what an unexpected treat for the top of a secretary! I, too have quite a collection of teacups...love them all!
Have a beautiful week!
;-D Kathleen
So pretty! Have I already invited you??? ;) Yes, we're having a Tea Party on Mother's Day and I'm inviting you to show your teacups! Come see!
cielo
It is so wonderful to have this old hutch and tea things from your grandma! What a blessing and a neat story.
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Sorry I'm late visiting your Tabletop Tuesday, glad I didn't miss it! The secretary is beautiful! What beautiful treasures you have with your grandmother's tea cups! I love painted china, such a a pretty teacup!
Your blog is beautiful!
Katherine
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