A few months ago, whilst in the midst of re-arranging the sideboard in the dining room, the Mama (who lives in Glasgow) called to say she had some old china for me if I'd like it.
Like it ? ?
I'd LOVE it. (very happy face)
So she boxed it up and put it aside, and this week it found its way to me.
(Via my cousins who very kindly brought it back with them after a trip to Scotland.)
I have always loved this china set - it has been well used and much enjoyed for years, having travelled (carefully wrapped in a tea chest) across the high seas from Scotland to South Africa in 1968 and back again (carefully wrapped in a container this time) 40 years later.
It was given to my Mum & Dad as a wedding present,
51 years ago today . . .
Happy Anniversary, Mum & Dad . . . and thanks for my tea set. I will always treasure it.
xoxo
You have such a lovely blog........how wonderful to be gifted this precious china! What a treasure! Your parents' wedding photo is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThanks for popping in and your sweet comments :-) Going to hop over and sneak a little peek at your blog now too. Xx
DeleteHow lovely ... And am sure your mum will be happy that it's going to you, where it will be treasured and looked after.
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Thanks, it will indeed be treasured :-)
DeleteMy parents got married in Dec 1961 and looking at your photo, it could almost have been their wedding..so similar. Amazing. :)
ReplyDeleteFabby fab tea set and I love it's history.
Love the styles from that era, don't you? They're always so elegant. Xx
DeleteHow lovely to own that beautiful china full of happy memories!
ReplyDeleteI know - aren't I blessed. Now just need to ensure that the waggy puppy dogs tails stay well away from it!
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Oh my ... 51 years ... how lovely ... the teaset is beautiful ... what a lovely treasure to receive ... Bee xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Bee - isn't it just, xx
DeleteWhat a beautiful tea set, and treasure to have!! Have a lovely week! xo Heather
ReplyDeleteThanks Heather, and wishing you a happy week too :-)
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Oh wow that is sooo neat. I love treasures that have a wonderful history behind them. And your new set is gorgeous!! :) :) xo Holly
ReplyDeleteThanks Holly :-)
DeleteYour tea set would go nicely with my teaspoons given to my parents on for their wedding 61 years ago. I love the elegance of the set and The photo of your parents wedding. True treasures
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Oooh, show & tell on the teaspoons please. I also have a little set of silver Apostle teaspoons and cake forks from my late mom-in-law which are sooo pretty too. Thanks for popping in to visit and following too, going to hop over to your Little House now too. See you there!
DeleteOh my goodness..what a treasure! I love this pattern. You are blessed my friend...things like this happen to be my weakness. xoxxo
ReplyDeleteI am indeed truly blessed! Thanks for your sweet comment,
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how lovely to be given such an heirloom. I have a set of floral plates that were my Grandmothers. They have pride of place on a shelf in the kitchen. Lizzie
ReplyDeleteThanks for popping by and your lovely comments. Does your Bazaar ever visit the Midlands?
DeleteA beautiful tea set!
ReplyDeleteThanks Karen :-)
Deletesuch a lovely gift....lucky girl
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