As we ate a wonderful breakfast at the Heritage Sunday House bed & breakfast, I laughed because I was finally drinking my morning tea from an actual tea cup and saucer. At home, I drink tea from large mugs. Diane heard me and said we needed to take care of that --- she told me to choose whatever tea cup and saucer I liked in her antique shop, and it would be a wedding anniversary gift to me! I chose this cream-colored set made in England with figures that look like 18th century etchings. Now I can drink my tea in style!
For many years, I have loved other sketchbook artists' sketches of their tea cups -- especially Liz Steel's impressive collection of tea cups! I love how quick and loose Liz's tea cup sketches look! Typical to my own habits, I spent a lot more time on this sketch but I had fun doing it.
Wonderful. So happy for you Vicky. As a tea-in-a-coffee-mug drinker myself, I recognize the longing, but I'm still looking for a teacup and saucer for drinking my afternoon tea.
ReplyDeleteI think I will still use a mug for early morning, and save this one for afternoon tea as you suggest. Makes it a special time!
DeleteAh yes, there is something special about afternoon tea in a teacup with a saucer.
DeleteLooks so beautiful, Vicky!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteYour tea cup is beautiful!! There is something special about drinking tea from a tea cup. My mother had a collection of tea cups that she bought along our travels. They were wonderful reminders of our vacations. I love my coffee but could become a tea drinker with a tea cup like that! : )
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely memory of your mother! I have never liked coffee but can drink varieties of tea all day long, especially green or white blends.
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