Friday, April 1, 2016

Come, let us have some tea........

......and chat about happy things. Happy things such as a tea cup exchange where ladies from all around the world swap pretty tea cups with each other. The lovely Stephanie, from The Enchanting Rose hosted another tea cup and mug exchange, an exchange in which I was delighted to be a party to.

The art of tea drinking is a very serious matter. There is nothing quite like an ambrosial cup of tea  and a natter shared with a friend, is there?? 


My parcel of tea-time delight has winged it's way from Hampshire, England. Valery Anne who has a lovely blog called Mrs T, sent me all these pretties!



In my parcel of tea-time delight  Valery Anne gifted me a lovely tea cup. It is the sweetest design of tiny, pink roses. It has the name Patra stamped on the bottom.



Valery Anne sent some aromatic tea bags called Morning Glory  which hale from a company called Teapigs which Nick and Louise, the owners of Teapigs, started in November 2006. The tea bags were peeking from within this pretty, teapot box. Isn't the box sweet. Valery Anne fashions the most beautiful cards and boxes.


Valery Anne fashioned this gorgeous card. It is so pretty with its lace, ribbon, flowers, pretty paper and depictions of tea cups. The pastel shades are delightful.









In my parcel of delight was also a teapot, tea cup/mug coaster. Isn't it sweet.











Valery Anne also sent me a teaspoon from her spoon collection. It is one which she bought 20 years ago from Palace House Beaulieu which, Valery Anne enlightened me, is the family home of Lord Montagu and is one of  the Treasure Houses of England. How lovely of her to gift it to me.



Mmmm.......this magical brew, "Morning Glory",  wondrously creates pretty, lace patterns which delicately float to  the surface. =)


It has been said, "tea is water bewitched". It is, isn't it. Many of us enjoy tea every day; the aromas and the flavours that delight our palette. So many of us have our favourite teas. So many of us enjoy the variety of tastes and textures of our favourite teas. As for me, Valery Anne has introduced me to a new tea. I must say the Morning Glory tea which she gifted is a delight to my palette. Another reason why lovely Stephanie's teacup exchange is wonderful.........it introduces us to new friends and the opportunity to savor and drink teas from all over the world.


Another lovely tea cup exchange. Thank you Stephanie for your generosity of spirit and the selfless time and effort you put into this exchange. You are amazing! AND.....thank you Valery Anne for all my pretties! I love, love, LOVE my pretty, new tea cup.


So....let's put the kettle on and all have some tea!

44 comments:

  1. What a beautiful post Kim! Not only did you receive so many pretty things in this swap, but you showed them to us in such a gorgeous way. The swap must have been so much fun!

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  2. What a delightful tea cup exchange! A lovely parcel and your photos are gorgeous.

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  3. What an amazing gift. Loved the little spoon with the teacup, so much meaning. The hand crated cards are Beautiful. I'm sure the tea tasted wonderful from the delicate cup. Have a wonderful weekend :)

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  4. What lovely gifts! I love pink and I love roses and I love tea so I'm enjoying just looking at all your pretty gifts. I'm amazed at all the wonderful teas out there! Have a blessed day.

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  5. Kim, how utterly delightful! Thank you for sharing with us your gifted treasures. I shall have to pop over to Mrs T and meet her. I've not heard of morning glory tea but just the name of it sounds refreshing!

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  6. You have shown off your items so beautifully and I'm glad that you liked them so much. The tea cup and saucer I received back from my other partner are just as pretty with a cluster of pink and red roses on a white china cup. Hugs ValeryAnne. Thankyou for being my newest follower.

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  7. What a lovely parcel! The cup is very pretty and the spoon is interesting. And the card is delightful. Valery Anne's talent for putting together a beautiful parcel is equalled only by your talent for displaying it :)

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  8. What a lovely package of treasures you received from Valery! I love the rosebud pattern on the teacup. I purchased a similar one today!!! I love participating in Stephanie's swap. I'm still anticipating the arrival of my teacup! It's fun waiting for it to arrive!!! Enjoy your new tea and dainty rose teacup!
    Linda
    mysewwhatblog

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    1. My lovely tea cup is pretty isn't it, Linda. I agree, Stephanie's tea cup exchange is always a fun swap. I look forward to seeing what pretty tea cup arrives at your home. Kim Xx

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  9. Kim, what a gorgeous collection of treasures Valery has gifted you with. That tea cup with those tiny rosebuds is darling!
    Each exchange I stand in awe at the love and generosity that is shown by the many ladies who participate, and funny thing is, you never see that same things gifted, amazing.
    Stephanie has such a beautiful and gracious way of hosting her exchanges, doesn't she?

    Your photography is stunning!

    Enjoy your weekend~~

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  10. So many lovely things in one package. Indeed, tea and friendship go hand in hand.
    Amalia
    xo

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  11. I prefer coffee but tea has a charm that coffe hasn't...
    Have a lovely weekend !
    Anna

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  12. What a beautiful tea cup exchange. So amazing you received from Valery,the lovely tea cup with tiny roses and so special: the spoon.
    I also love to drink my cup of tea every day.
    Have a nice weekend,
    Loes

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  13. Great little package there and your pictures of it all are just beautiful too, especially love the cup inside the ribbon heart!!

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  14. Good morning Kim,

    What a delightful package. I just love that sweet floral teacup and saucer. And, yes, how lovely of Anne to include the teaspoon from her collection. You have a beautiful way with your photos, as always.

    Happy Saturday!
    ♥Hope

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  15. Oh Kim, what an elegant and dainty tea package! The tea cup is soft and beautiful just like you. And oh my, ValeryAnne's creations are truly a work of art! The two of you are two peas in a pod :)

    I must say when I read she gave you a spoon from her collection I said, "Awww..." out loud. What a kind and giving heart she has!

    I am so glad you were richly blessed, my friend. Enjoy your tea treasures. How I would LOVE to have tea with you!

    Love and hugs!

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  16. What a lovely blog you have, just hopped over whilst blog hopping. Lovely exchange too. I missed this tea cup exchange but took part in the one before in October, which was a delight and such fun to do. Leah x

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    1. Thank you so much, Leah. So happy to have you visit my little place. Thank you for taking the time to visit and leave such a lovely comment. Kim Xx

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  17. i love the package!! way to beautiful. thanks for sharing dear
    have a great weekend
    xx,
    http://evelyn-halim.blogspot.co.id/

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    1. Thank you, Evelyn, my package was filled with so many lovely pretties, wasn't it. It is a delight to have you visit my little place...thank you. Kim Xx

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  18. OHHHHHHHHHHHHHH very pretty....I am waiting to show my Tea Cup and things....smiles ----Blessings

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  19. What a wonderful parcel! I am sure you ooooh and aaaah-ed as you were unveiling. "tea is water bewitched" - I love it! It was a delightful post to read as I sip my afternoon tea.

    -Soma

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  20. WoW!!!! How lovely and very special your goodies are!! And how sweet to receive a spoon from her own collection, making this package so special and beautiful!!

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  21. What a lovely exchange - such sweets things in the package. The teacup just seems perfect for you - and the new tea sounds delicious. I slowly enjoyed all of your photos while sipping a cup of tea. I loved every detail and each different setting.

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  22. What a great lot of pretties and a lot of inspiration!

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  23. What beautiful gifts you have received, how gorgeous!! There's
    nothing quite like sharing a cup of tea with a friend. So many fantastic conversations are shared at cuppa time.
    Cheers, Anita.

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  24. Oh Kim! What a sweet teacup with those tiny pink rosebuds. Tea and friendships are a perfect pairing, and I can almost smell the aroma of your new tea through your photos ;) How kind of Valery Anne to include a souvenir spoon from her own collection. Love that little teapot box. You have showcased your new treats beautifully ... Enjoy!
    Wendy

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  25. How pretty. That spoon was the icing on the cake me thinks. From one treasure trove to another
    : )
    It's in good hands. Enjoy that lovely tea. I enjoy a cup in the evening with some hand stitching.
    Coffee in the morning--lots of coffee......

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  26. Gosh Kim, everything you got is wonderful. Love the dainty teacup!! Bakery did good! :) Sweet to send you the special spoon and I love her creations!
    Hugs,
    Jann

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    1. They are pretty aren't they. Stephanie's tea cup exchange is always fun and what's not to love about the acquisition of another pretty tea cup. =)

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  27. Oh how sweet and lovely Kim! A joy to receive and a joy to view! Mimi xxx

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    1. Thank you, Mimi. It is always a delight to receive a pretty tea cup in the post from a lovely lady far, far away. It is always a joy to see what pretties are within.

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  28. What a lovely teacup, Kim, and very sweet little goodies to go along with it! Oh, if only we could all get together for some 'water bewitched'! Wouldn't that be wonderful? Enjoy your sweet lovelies and have a happy week. Hugs xo Karen

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    1. I have a feeling I would have a wonderful time with you, enjoying some 'water bewitched', Karen. Imagine all the things we could natter about. =) Kim Xx

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  29. Stephanie does a wonderful job of organising this exchange and I love your new teacup and pretties to go with it.
    Time to put the kettle on and imagine we are all enjoying a cup together for friendship's sake!
    Best wishes!

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  30. What a lovely teacup you received from Valery Anne, Kim! Sharing a spoon from her collection was such a generous and sweet gift. I love all the other goodies that she sent, too. This is like having a giant tea party with girlfriends! I haven't shared my teacup from the exchange yet, but will soon. Enjoy your new gifts and the teapigs tea sounds amazing!

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  31. A beautiful tea cup and some delightful goodies too, love have you have staged them for the photos.

    Angela - Garden Tea Cakes and Me

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  32. You received a lovely teacup and gifts and shared everything in such pretty arrangements.

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  33. My dear friend, it was such a joy to read this post again and see the lovely things you received :) Thank you for joining the exchange...it's dear ladies like you that make the exchange possible and enjoyable!

    Much love to you!

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  34. You put together some beautiful photographs to celebrate your wonderful gifts. Gorgeous post!

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  35. What a delightful package! I love your teacup's dainty design and the teacup/teapot coasters. I also enjoy sampling teas from different places.

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  36. Hello Kim
    You were kind enough to visit my blog, so I though I should return the favour. You received some beautiful gifts in the exchange. It was lovely to be part of something so happy, wasn't it?
    Best wishes
    Ellie

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  37. Hi Kim...Well I just want to say an enormous and hugely grateful 'Thank You' for my stunning parcel of goodies...You really spoilt me. My tea cup is absolutely beautiful as were all the gorgeous things you sent to me...I cannot stop looking at them and they were so beautifully wrapped and packaged. Bless you...I will think of you whenever I use your lovely gifts. Debbie xx

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  38. Wow, what lovely goodies! The teacup and card are so pretty~ I love pearls and roses....how fun to get such a thoughtful package!
    Hope your week is blessed♥
    Ashleigh

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