Tuesday Treasures and the Expo Show

This past weekend was taken up with Jim's Expo Antique and Collectible show. I usually don't find too many treasures but I sure did this time! The little bird in the cage is a music box. Someday, I hope to find one like Tasha Tudor owned but this was just sweet and didn't cost too much.

The pink lusterware teapot was a find and a bargain. As I shared before, the one from Vermont arrived broken last summer and the the one from Concord MA won't hold water, so I have been hoping to find one to use with all the lovely teacups I do have!  I couldn't resist this one for $26!

When I decorate for Easter in my tea room, I like to add my Peter Rabbit items. I have been adding to my collection of the Beatrix Potter figures that go with her little book. I love Mrs Tiggy Winkle and I found her at the show.

Another sweet addition...Hunca Munca.

One of the vendors at the show often has Tasha Tudor books. He knows I'm a collector, so he usually brings something I can't seem to resist. I had this little "Tasha Tudor's Treasure" but this copy has
sweet little illustrations drawn by Tasha to the owner of the book. I love to find these and up grade my books.  Each book as a very charming little drawing.

Here we are on Friday after we got all set up for the show. Let the fun begin! We had a great show. We have some wonderful customers who really support us and make the hard work all worth while.
I'm showing some photos as I like to document Jimmy's shows. Enjoy.

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Tea Time Thursday #85 Pink Lusterware

Happy Tea Time Thursday! It's almost Friday as I am trying to finish up this post on Thursday. My daughter Angie is having some severe back problems and we have had our little Otto here for two days and nights to give his mama a break. I will be taking her back to see the doctor tomorrow. I am just praying she is not going to have to have back surgery. So, on with the post.

I discovered Pink Lusterware through my interest in Tasha Tudor. If you are a fan, you will see bits and pieces of her many tea sets and cup and saucers in her work. I just adore Pink Lusterware! Pink Lusterware is pottery that has a final metallic glaze made with gold powder that gives it a iridescent shine. It's the gold powder that turns the glaze to pink. It was first made in England in the 1790's in Staffordshire. Both Spode and Wedgwood produced it and other companies followed, thus a great deal of it was produced.

Last year when I was able to visit Tasha Tudor's home, I was just in awe of how much Pink Lusterware was in her home...it was in several rooms. This photo shows a little shelf in her kitchen and yes, it was filled with Pink Lusterware!

This photo is of Tasha and Joan Donaldson having tea with lots of Pink Lusterware. If you would like to enjoy a story by Joan about tea with Tasha and Pink Lusterware, visit her blog....VISITS TO CORGI COTTAGE. It's a very sweet story. Joan has posted lots of fun stories about her visits with Tasha.

So when we were in New England on our trip this summer, Jimmy wanted to find a set of this beloved china for me as an anniversary present. I was just wanting to find a teapot! This is a set that also has a story. We had found a beautiful set at a lovely antique shoppe in Bellows Falls, VT. Windham Antique Center has quality items and we were excited to find a set from 1830. It had a teapot, cream and sugar, and 8 cups and saucers. My heart skipped a beat when I saw it. The shop gave us a discount and we arranged shipping. The 2 boxes arrived and we saved them for our anniversary. Sadly, the teapot was smashed along with cups and saucer. I was soooo sad.

The only saving grace was the other set we had purchased in Concord, MA. It was so reasonable and we thought we would just sell it. It was missing one cup, so it only had 7 cup and saucers. It is a pretty soft pink set. When we got it home, I actually liked it better than the other set. This goes so nicely in my tea room.

I had taken some photos of the original set at the antique shoppe before we left. This is the last look at the teapot in one piece. It was a pretty set.

The antique shoppe was very kind to issue us a replacement check. I hope the post office grants their claim.

I had hoped to have a tea tomorrow for Tasha Tudor's 100th Birthday, but it might have to wait a bit. My daughter is more important right now.

Teacup Thursday #51

You know how I love pink lusterware! When I was in Montana, I found another teacup. I really like the sweet soft design on this one. A treasure to share this week on Miss Spencer's Teacup Thursday. I am beginning to get back to normal after our trip. Jim left for Illinois yesterday and I will be off to another quilt retreat this weekend.

This little vintage rabbit candy container is hopping around looking for some Easter decorations! Hummmm....I don't know how much decorating I will be doing. Sadly, I will be alone this year on
Easter Sunday. Jim will be in Illinois, Angie will be in Las Vegas and Gina will be in Seattle.

Jim brought this small covered tureen home to me last weekend. He was at a half price Estate Sale and bought this for $7.00. It's just charming and I love it. I had the tea tile that it's sitting on-how perfect is that? A very nice match.

I was looking at these small little tea books...I got two of them in California years ago and then my friend Natalie brought me back one from Scotland when she was on vacation. The weather has turned so rainy and wintery again. I was looking for some cheer in my tea books. They always make me happy.

Happy Spring! How is the weather where you live? The blossoming trees are in bloom, along with the daffodils. I am ready for some more sunshine.

Teacup Thursday #46

This week has been so much fun and I have really enjoyed all the beautiful blog post centered around Valentine's Day! I'm sorry it is over, but I will leave my decorations up until the end of the month and enjoy all the cards I received. It's Miss Spenser's Teacup Thursday and I saved one of my Valentine gifts to share today. Actually, I ordered these two pink Lusterware cup and saucers for myself from Christine LeFever. I have been looking for one to honor Tasha Tudor and she had a pair on her website. I was thrilled because she too is a Tasha fan.Anyway, I didn't open my package until yesterday and I'm delighted to share them today. They are so dainy and sweet.

This is the little note she tucked into my box...so cute.

This is a sweet drawing of some pink Lusterware that Tasha did for her cookbook.

I've been posting very long post on my blog this week, so I'm going to make this one short and sweet!
It's been a lovely week. Remember to keep you heart right and good~all year, not just at Valentines.