Drawn to Chintz

I will always be drawn to chintz china.

I become a child again,

Playing " Tea - Party ";

 Filling my cups with roses,



 Losing myself on a sunny afternoon.

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This quotation by French author Charles Nodier is one of my favorites.

I have tailored this design toward Valentine's Day.

Enjoy!

mo

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Bite sized bliss. . .

I found a perfect desert for a celebration with the extended family.

These mini-cupcakes seemed to please everyone. 

There were several flavors to choose from.

With several kinds of chocolate toppings;

Such as light and dark chocolate shavings and chips. 

And everyone had room for at least one.

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I love watercolors.

They are soft and dreamy.

My latest design is inspired from this vintage postcard.

I changed it up a bit and added a beautiful quotation by Anna de Noailles.

Just in time for Valentine's Day.

Enjoy!

mo

 

 

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I was in the mood to share some tea with you.

In celebration of today.

Because like Pooh,

" It is my favorite day. "

Enjoy!

mo

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Once in a Lifetime

My son turned 18 last week.

And as I was picking out a birthday card for him in the store;

This song started playing.

It is a song that I have always loved.

I remember singing it to him when he was 15.

Now he is a man . . .

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I came across this little phrase recently and it stuck in my mind . . .

" I love you to the moon and back . . ."

and so a new design was born.

Enjoy!

mo

 

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As we approach Valentine's Day, it is the season of candy hearts. . .

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mo

 

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Prickly Pear Tea ~ Part II

As promised,

 

 

This is a continuation of my prickly pear tea party.

 

 

This adorable chintz teacup was also given to me by my mother;

It belonged to my grandmother Genevieve.

 

I am sure she would approve of my butterfly honey-clover stirrer.

Thank you Mom for the wonderful and unique gift.

And for your good taste.

Prickly Pear Tea ~ Part I

One of my Christmas presents from my mother was " Prickly Pear Tea ".

The ' prickly pear ' is a cactus here in the desert that produces a fruit by the same name.

I remember long ago making prickly pear jelly with my brownie troop.

I was fascinated by the way the needles were separated from the fruit.

Although the prickly pear grows here, it is a delicacy with a wonderful sweet taste.

My mother said she purchased this tea at the Desert Botanical Gardens.

 

I have a few more pictures that I will show you in my next post so stay tuned.

I am linking up to Cindy's Show and Tell Friday: