Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Valentine Tea Time

Happy Valentine week to my tea friends!  Just a little tea to celebrate Valentine's day close to my warm fireplace on a cold winter afternoon.






I am using a tea set I found at different thrift stores.  All the pieces were made in the USA by Taylor Smith.  They were not named, but they look a lot like my other dishes by Taylor Smith  stamped English Abby.




The teapot is so sweet and petite.  Love the round handle on the tea ware!










The creamer has flowers on it instead of the English scene.  I wonder if  it was  part of a tea set, that would be so pretty.






I made chocolate cake hearts for the tea time sweet.  Also, Little Debbie's (cut with a small cookie cutter) topped with my homemade raspberry jam.









This week I will be joining the following parties:  Tea Time Tuesday,  Friends Sharing Tea, Tuesday Cuppa Tea, and Teacup Tuesday.

I will be taking some time off from joining all the lovely tea parties for now.  God Bless and thank you so much for all your wonderful comments you so graciously leave me.

28 comments:

Bernideen said...

Oh what a darling sweet transferware teapot and cups and saucers. I love how you can see through the fireplace into the beautiful trees. Enjoy your break! So glad you shared your lovely table by linking!

Antiques And Teacups said...

How pretty! Finding the English Abbey teapot is a real find...they didn't make a whole lot of them. It's a pattern I love! And I love your see through firplace! Awesome! What a cozy winter tea time for Valentine's Day! Thanks so much for linking to Tuesday Cuppa Tea!
Ruth

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

The first thing I noticed was your wonderful fireplace through which you can see those beautiful trees. How cozy! You know I am loving your red transferware. The teapot is a sweetheart and I love the crimping on the creamer and the bottom of the teacup. Such sweet pieces you have found. Enjoy your break but please don't stay away too long for you will be missed, dear Nancy. Happy Valentines week!

Blessings and hugs,
Sandi

JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes) said...

A perfect tea before a fireplace - love love love the tea set. Happy Valentine's Day

Sylvia said...

Your tea setting is so romantic. I love the red transferware! Happy Valentine day to you.

Linda Jennings said...

Lovely! Everything looks so warm and inviting.

The Tea Lady's Journal said...

Happy Valentine's Day to you. Thank you for sharing all of your lovely tea pots and tea cups. It is all so nicely arranged on your tea tray. I love all the transferware. You have some special pieces. Take care.

relevanttealeaf said...

What could be lovelier than a Valentine's Tea in front of a cozy fireplace, with beautiful red transferware pottery. The teapot is an especially nice find. Happy Valentine's Day, Nancy!

Beth said...

Hi Nancy, Your red transferware is lovely and your table looks so pretty - perfect for Valentine's Day! Your goodies look good too!

Beth in NEPA said...

How nice to celebrate by that wonderfully inviting fire! Happy Valentines Day.

Thelma said...

A beautiful setting for tea. I love your red dishes. Perfect for Valentines tea.Your sweets, I'm sure are delicious. Nice blog

Margie said...

What a lovely tea set. Your chocolate heart looks yummy enough to devoured into two bites!

kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchen said...

What a cozy setting and such a pretty tea set, Nancy. I'd be happy to sit by your fire and enjoy a treat and tea with you. Happy Valentine's Day!

Karen said...

Hi Nancy,
I just love your transferware displayed today! So perfect for February and Valentine's Day! Your setting is so cozy by the fire. The shape of the creamer is so sweet. I will miss visiting you next week. Enjoy your break. Happy Tea Day! Karen

Housebythewaterhole said...

Very beautiful ...I think all of your tableware
is magnificent !! Its perfect for Valentines Day !
Have a very nice week
Greetings Kathy

Ruthie Miller said...

Love your red transferware! You are right, the handle on that teapot is darling.

MomWaldsPlace said...

What a nice tea time you have created. I think you have shared who made your beautiful tea set, but I forgot. We just love seeing it. Maybe you could tell us again then. I confess, I have a weak spot for Little Debbies. Happy Valentine's Day!

Trisha said...

Looks like a delicious and cozy tea time! The red on your pieces is just beautiful! Happy Valentine's Day!

~Trisha

Pamela M. Steiner said...

Happy Valentine's Day to you! This was delightful! I am getting really inspired by all these lovely Valentine's tea parties. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your party, even if vicariously...I feel warmed and filled with a sense of comfort and peace having spent this time with you. Blessings to you my friend.

Patti @ Pandoras Box said...

Love the photo with the fire in the background!! Such a unique handle on the teapot. Thanks for stopping by Pandora's Box - hope you'll come again!

Martha's Favorites said...

Hi Nancy: I love that teapot! It is so cute. Red transferware is one of my favorites. Have a wonderful Valentine's Day. Hugs, Martha

Carrie said...

Your set is so pretty! Especially that great teapot :) It really looks like it goes with the teapot since they have similar tops. I really like the handle of the teapot and the cup. Thanks for visiting my blog and Happy Valentine's Day!

Linda said...

That is one of the prettiest teapots I have ever laid eyes on! I am in looove. HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!
Linda at Beautiful Ideas

Rosemary and Thyme said...

Such a pretty and cozy setting for enjoying a nice warm cup of tea. Your red transferware is beautiful.

Happy Sunday.

Janet

quietspirit said...

Don't know how I missed this. I love the pictures of the tea pot and the cups. The creamer looks like it could belong to the set,maybe an enlargement of part of the scene on the other pieces. Just a thought.

Unknown said...

Nancy, your photos are lovely just like you. The souffle looks delicious.

Unknown said...

Hi Ladies, If you have a moment I woud love for you to stop by my Etsy shop. I do have a Vintage childs tea set for sale. I am new to Etsy, so visitors are Welcome. Feel free to "favorite" my shop and or items. Hope to see you there.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageSting?ref=hdr_shop_menu

Karen said...

Hi Nancy,
I've missed you and hope that you are okay. Happy Spring to you too Dear Nancy! Karen