Friday, February 4, 2011

I Couldn't Resist Any Longer

If you were to come visit me, you would see that I have many collections.  One of the more recent collections I started is teacups.  I love the delicate china and the beautiful roses and flowers that adorn so many of the cups.  I resisted buying them for many years because I just didn't need something else to keep up with.  If you collect anything at all, you know what I'm talking about.  When I came across this one, I couldn't resist any longer!  It really was calling out to me!

Those little feet and the stunning roses were irresistible.  I decided if I was going to start this collection, I would only buy unusual ones that truly gave me pleasure to look at.  Some are old that were found in antique shops, and some are new.  But each and every one of them truly make me happy!







Are you wondering about this one?  It's not my style and I wouldn't have chosen it myself, but I find it very inspiring!  My daughter gave this one to me for Christmas and I just love it!  

What do you have a hard time resisting?

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20 comments:

  1. DonnaFebruary 4, 2011 at 1:46 AM

    Annette, These cups are just exquisite! I'm speechless! And what a lovely blog you have. I'm so glad I dropped by from my Romantic home.

    Funny, I was posting about teacups today too. I'd love to have you drop by. Wow..I'm really just developing my tea cup collection. I would love to find some lovelies like yours!

    xo
    Donna @ Comin' Home

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  2. LynnFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    Just beautiful, love the cup with the gold swirls-enjoy:@)

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  3. Hootin AnniFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    I really like the one with the oblong saucer. But, all are so very pretty.

    My show n tell link: My latest art sketch

    http://hootin--anni.blogspot.com/2011/02/hes-there-inside-your-mind.html

    Hope you can find time to stop by. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  4. Audrey PettitFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Just popped by from My Romantic Home for Show & Tell. You have a very lovely collection going of tea cups. :)

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  5. Janet Metzger, ArtistFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    I collect tea cups also...who knew!

    I have a very hard time passing up a pretty color or delicate pattern...my weakness

    Janet xox

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  6. JanetFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Those are so beautiful. I do love the one with legs at the top of post. They are so delicate looking. I collect Angels.

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  7. debiFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Your teacups are beautiful! I started one years ago, violets that expanded to purples. My daughter now cherishes them in her home!

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  8. Carol February 4, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    U have some very unusual and pretty tea cups and saucers there.

    I used to collect Cross stitch patterns many years ago.....I say collect as I had enough to keep me stitching for 100 yrs!

    I cannot resist books these days.

    carol

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  9. JuliaFebruary 4, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Absolutely lovely!! I love tea cups. Yours are beautiful. :)

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  10. CarolFebruary 4, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    My Mother collected tea cups for years. Now I have some of them and I am beginning to pick up ones here and there to add to the collection. I do the same thing, only buy ones that really speak to me. One day I'm going to have a real Tea Party with some friends. Thanks for sharing.

    Carol-the gardener

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  11. SLRFebruary 4, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    beautiful teacups! i love teacups too, they are just so pretty and dainty!! thank you for stopping by my blog recently :)

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  12. klulessFebruary 4, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Annette these are just gorgeous!! I love how unique each one is and I think that is a marvelous idea for limiting the collection so it doesn't get overwhelming. I hope you will show us how you display them one of these days, too. Thank you for sharing!

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  13. ShirleyCFebruary 4, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    I love pretty teacups. I just never had a good place to display a collection.
    I guess my weakness is angels.

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  14. AmandaFebruary 4, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    I love collections. And your tea cups are lovely!! Thanks so much for sharing :)

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  15. MarieFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Annette - my mother had the second one in your photo gallery. I remember it because when we were ill we would get to drink hot tea from one of her special cups. I hadn't thought of that in years.

    Hugs - Marie

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  16. Lisa @ Grandma's BriefsFebruary 4, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    I love the one with the flower inside the cup -- so lovely. They're ALL lovely. And that last one is so unique, such a great gift.

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  17. Sarah B.February 5, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    These are stunning! I don't collect anything myself, but maybe I should start :)

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  18. ~DebiFebruary 6, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    Beautiful cups! I collect tiny tea sets. Love them :)

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  19. My Life Under the BusFebruary 6, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    SO pretty! I have never seen cups with feet! Very cool. For me it's Blue Birds!

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  20. Dressedtothe9sFebruary 8, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    I love these teacups, I have a small collection myself. I love your blog, so much to peruse.
    Stop by and see what I'm doing too.
    http://www.dressedtothe9sconnie.blogspot.com

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