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I am a multifaceted woman, living with intention and passion. I always see the glass as half full (ok, almost always). Currently into: jewelry design, glass beadmaking (aka lampworking), visual journaling, cooking and web design everything. Things that bring me great joy: my family, friends, Scrabble, British period pieces, Shabby Chic, Austin, TX, mini art tiles, autographed cookbooks, chocolate, Chianti, pedicures and beach glass. I don't "do" and/or dig: dishonesty, guilt, intolerance, unkindness, drama and goat cheese (it's a long story, but I love all the other cheeses!) So you now have a teeny tiny little picture of me, with a few warts thrown in. Welcome to my world!

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Teacup Tuesday

     Discovered a lovely website today with a fun "Teacup Tuesday" chance to share photos of some of my favorite teacup and saucer sets. I collect them, lol, along with a whole lot of other things! This one is from my Block Optic depression glass collection (what did I tell you?) I actually use my collection on occasion for tea. I wish there was a place here in Traverse City that offered High Tea, but alas, I have to wait until I get downstate to indulge. There something so charming about plates full of finger sandwiches and miniature one or two bite desserts. Of course, I also love to prepare high tea at home, using all my well  loved dishes and tea accoutrements. And I get to break out my Victoria magazines and tea cookbooks to make some miniature delicious treats. I don't do it often, it takes time to whip up scones, cake, sandwich fillings and sometimes soup. But when I do, it brings me a great deal of pleasure.
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9 comments:

  1. Simply DebbieJuly 13, 2010 at 12:39 PM

    HELLO MARIA, MY NEW BLOGGERETTE SORORITY SISTER,
    I AM SLOW IN GETTING AROUND TO ALL OUR SISTERS AND I JOINED YOUR BLOG. I AM JOINING ALL THE BLOGS OF MY SORORITY SISTER.
    I HAVE FRIENDS THAT LIVE IN GREYLING...THEY HAVE ALL BOYS AND LOTS OF THEM.
    MY NAME IS DEBBIE OF SIMPLY DEBBIE, AND I LIVE IN OKLAHOMA. WE WERE NEIGHBORS WITH OUR FRIENDS UNTIL THEY MOVED BACK TO GREYLING. WE WENT TO SEE THEM ONE TIME. GREYLING...MICHIGAN IS VERY PRETTY.
    YOU ARE A VERY TALENTED ARTIST AND I LOVE YOUR READING ROOM...IT IS AWESOME. WHAT A CHANGE YOU MADE AND I LOVE THE TURQUOISE...YOU WOULD THINK IT MIGHT BE TOO DARK BUT IT IS NOT...IT ACCENTS ALL THE PRETTY THINGS.
    WELL IT WAS NICE TO MEET YOU.
    MY RUSH PROJECT IS FOUND ON JUNE 25TH. I AM GOING TO PLACE ALL THE COMMENTS FROM MY SISTER'S INTO A BOOK.
    HUGS
    SIMPLY DEBBIE

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  2. Patti July 13, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    WElcome to Teacup Tuesday. I'm sure you will love being a part of this party. It's such fun seeing all the gorgeous teacups everyone has.

    I love depression glass. I've been keeping my eyes open for some of the pink depression glass.

    Oh, awhile back, I did that same Jane Austen quiz (it's on my blog sidebar as yours is), and I am also Marianne. I wanted to be Elinor..but I'm not quite docile enough for that.

    wishing you a lovely day,
    Patti (Fill My Cup with Beauty)

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  3. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasJuly 13, 2010 at 3:23 PM

    Just love your green depression glass tea cup and saucer!!

    Debbie

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  4. TerriJuly 13, 2010 at 3:40 PM

    Hello there!
    Your depression glass tea cup and saucer are very lovely. I collect tea cups, but have yet to collect glass ones. I think I might just start : )
    Thank you so much for joining in Tea Cup Tuesday.
    Hugs,
    Terri

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  5. Marguerite (Tina) Smith HartJuly 13, 2010 at 5:42 PM

    Hi Maria and I just love the cheerful happy green color of your depression glass. It looks so perfect for summer, thank you for sharing it today!
    Have a super week...
    Tina xo

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  6. BookieJuly 13, 2010 at 5:56 PM

    Depression glass is a quaint reminder of times past. When I see green, I think of my old neighbor lady from my childhood who had a few cups. Wonder where they are now? Nice you have some....

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  7. AppleshoeJuly 14, 2010 at 11:49 AM

    A belated welcome to Teacup Tuesday. Green glass is so lovely. It has a restful feel to it I think. Lovely set, take care.

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  8. Martha's FavoritesJuly 15, 2010 at 12:39 AM

    Hello: Welcome to Tea Cup Tuesday. It is a pleasure to have you join us. I love your green depression glass. It is one of my favorite things to collect. I hope you are able to join us again next week. Have a wonderful week. Blessings, Martha

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  9. parTea ladyJuly 16, 2010 at 2:06 PM

    Your green depression glass teacup is lovely. I had the chance to buy a pink depression glass cream & sugar this morning at a yard sale and now I'm so sorry I didn't.

    I bet you have wonderfully pretty and creative tea parties.

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