
Home on a rainy day
It’s one of those rainy Tuesdays after a long weekend with a rather sombre Monday, when we both feel like Morgan.
Still, time to get to work. I have a lot of painting to do and C has her first formal project management round table discussion in her business administration class. (We’ve been having a formal-casual fashion show all morning. C’s more the skater girl than the business administration girl) Still, the outfit is getting pulled together.
Time for tea.
I bought this well loved and slightly rubbed down tea pot. Would you call it lusterware? I think so but am not sure. The only identifying mark are four gold numbers 1676 on the bottom. I also love the unexpected little raised orange spots along the top part of the decoration. Whatever it is, it was just sitting there, filthy with old tea and priced at about $5 so I had to rescue it and give it a new home.
I love the way it looks so beautifully with my grandmother’s old tea cups. She brought these cups from the former Czechoslovakia. On the bottom is one of those old Czech marks making them Josef Kuba cups. I wonder if Grandmother had them from her wedding or something. Oh the things I never asked her about.
Each time I bring these cups down from the cupboard we remember babi (Czech for grandma).
So, grey business dress decided on and time to wrap up in a warm shawl and have some tea.
I’ve begun putting the autumn decorations away and setting up a more wintery feel. This whimsical still life has in it an angel graphite painting. I drew this when my grandmother died. My daughter Kerstie was the model. The angel’s collar is copper leaf. I think that somewhere is a cross stitch pattern I made of this little angel. Maybe I should try to find it and stitch it.
So we’re both looking out there into the rain trying to will ourselves for getting out to school and up into the cold studio.
The hot tea is helping. But we’d rather stay right here. π
Sharing tea with Terri and Martha and Sandi and Bernideen. π
Christie
Great find with the teapot! You sure know how to make a rainy day look cozy!
Veronica
Thank you Christie, the only problem was we couldn’t stay here in the warm!
Roslind Sherman
Love that cup ..Good for you ..rescueing that vintage teapot is so specialβ¦It’s absolutely delightful ..Your pictures are really specially too..Thanks for sharing teaβ¦Hugs
Veronica
Hi Roslind, (I love your name) I’m glad I found that tea pot, poor little thing. π Thank you so much for coming by.
Chef Katrina (@TheChefKatrina)
Lovely pictures and on rainy days I want to stay inside also. Thank you for sharing!
Veronica
Thank you so much Katrina. π
robertz
Yesterday was a foggy, misty, rainy Monday in Ilfracombe, but gloriously dull as we took our puppy for a walk at twilight, seeing the fuzzy lights of the harbour from above. Today has been dry and sunny, and I’ve been out walking three times as well as getting quite a lot of work done (for business) and feel quite elated.
Hot tea and teacups are so warming on a wintry day. I enjoy the ritual of making tea in a teapot, even if it does take a bit longer.
Wonderful photos and description. Makes me feel I want to curl up and lose myself in a book on a wintry afternoon.
Veronica
Hello Robz my new British friend. π I’m in England for several months/yr myself. OXON. I’m so glad you found me and left your addy so now I can come visit you. π
Ruth W.
Hi Veronica/ LOVE the teapot…probably Sadler or another English maker. I love the raised dots tooand the color ‘cuz it’s blue! The cups are wonderful. A special reminder fo a beloved person. I have some from grandmother (nana) as well that I treasure. Lovely photos!
Ruth
Veronica
Hi Ruth, thank you for telling me. That gives me more to go on to research this little tea pot. I’m glad you have some of your nana’s things. π
michellepond
That may be my favorite picture of Morgan, Veronica, although that is a hard choice to make. Your grandmother’s teacups are beautiful. So many unanswered and unasked questions in our lives. Thanks for sharing another lovely teacup Tuesday.
Veronica
I know Michelle, so many questions. Morgan has it the best, soft, cozy blankets and nice meals and complete freedom. π Ah, what a life!
dawnsrays
I love the shape of both the teapot and those awesome cups! I love that it bring up memories of babi. She would approve I am sure. I love your angel drawing! This whole post is like a big warm hug. Happy T to you!
~Dawn
Veronica
Thank you Dawn. Big warm hug to you too sweetie. π
Judy
Veronica, I think you picked the best place to be on a day like this. Beautiful tea pot..Happy Tuesday..Judy
Veronica
Happy Tuesday to you too Judy. I would have loved to stay home all day today. π
vastlycurious.com
Every time I see your posts I feel like trying Tea again. You make it so cozy and glamourous Veronica ! Also your daughter looks so pretty!
Veronica
Aw thank you so much Kathryn. You can substitute coffee anytime you like. I make the worst coffee in the world though so if you were here, you’d have to make your own. π
vastlycurious.com
I think I am most enamored by the pomp and ceremony and china clinking !!!!
Veronica
Me too Kathryn, and the sound of the spoon in the cup stirring the sugar. π
Karen
Hi Veronica,
I just love those pink mugs. They are exquisite! I have never seen anything like them. The teapot is so beautiful too. Hope tomorrow is sunny. Take care,
Karen
Veronica
Hi Karen, Thank you so much. Sunny would be nice. π
Evalina
Yep, you should do it – I mean cross stitch the little angel. The new find is awesome, well worth rescue.
Veronica
Hi Evalina, I think I will now. π
Terri
Lovely tea moments……and your tea pot and pink cups are all gorgeous.
Hugs,
Terri
Veronica
Hugs Terri, thank you for hosting. I love our tea friends. π
Sandi
Veronica, you rescued a darling teapot! I like the raised dots too and they look like berries. The gold and blue is so striking. Sweet cups too that hold such special memories. Thank you for sharing and coming to tea with me.
Blessings,
Sandi
Veronica
Thanks Sandi. And thank you for hosting. I love visiting everyone on Tuesday. π
Sara v
I love those pink cups–so precious and elegant. Love C’s sweater too–my fav colors π And you can’t miss with a blue and gold teapot–especially for $5–what a find! π
Veronica
That was a find. π I was lucky because that absolutely never happens to me. π
KathyB.
I would have rescued that teapot too ! It des look like a lot of the lusterware I’ve collected, and I appreciate that each piece was hand-painted , no matter where it came from or when. Of course, I love blue !
Your daughter is beautiful .
Something about the photo of your daughter’s hand holding the special teacup with the lovely shawl as the backdrop catches my attention and embodies all you’re saying in this post. Warm, cozy, contemplative.
Veronica
Thank you so much Kathy. C loves these loose knits and loves being able to stick her fingers thru the pattern. π
dianecayton
Kitty certainly has the right idea and looks all cozy. Lately I have been needing warm drinks and a shawl too since the weather has turned so cold on us… not to worry, warmer days are on the way soon!
xox
Veronica
I know what you mean Diane. Hope the winter isn’t too cold, but keeping the wraps close by just in case. π
Martha
Hi Veronica: If it is possible, your daughter is getting more beautiful each day. Blessings dear friend. Martha
Veronica
Thank you so much my sweet friend. π