Sunday, January 23, 2011

Virtual Shopping




I had no plans to go on another virtual shopping trip.
When the Old Durham Road catalog arrived in the mail I was going to file it directly in recycling.
Then I saw this...




The first of the royal wedding china for Will and Kate.





Mosaic of Tea Items



Opening the catalog led to finding several lovely tea sets.

One is the nautical looking Captain's Tea Service.
The East India Tea Company was chartered by Queen Elizabeth in 1600 and the ship's captain tea service would have looked much like this lovely blue and white. 



Mosaic of Tea Items


Then there is the beautiful and regal looking set that makes up the Royal Collection-
The Queen Victoria Range.
This official range of china commemorates the golden age of Queen Victoria (1819-1901) from the Royal Collection. The design takes its inspiration from English bone china commissioned by Queen Victoria for the Great Exhibition of 1851, and features her signature. 

I'm linking to multiple memes this week.
We have a house full of family visiting Mr. Dragon and I needed to make life a little easier!
Besides, I wanted to stop by and at least wave!

I'd like to thank the hostesses of the following memes:
Mosaic Monday, Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday, 
Tea Time Tuesday,  and Teacup Tuesday!

Wishing you well and a JOY filled week.


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45 comments:

  1. TracyJanuary 23, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Snap, those dishes are so precious...I love the tea cup for Will and Kate and the china with the purple on it is quite lovely...I think I have visual-stimulous overload :)

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  2. The Bodhi ChickletJanuary 23, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    That's covering a lot of bases! And there is no harm in virtual window shopping either.

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  3. A Bit of the BlarneyJanuary 23, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    How very lovely! You have some very beautiful and delicate pieces of china! Cathy

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  4. CarolJanuary 23, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Such lovely things! A virtual shop is fun!

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  5. Debra She Who SeeksJanuary 23, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Rule Britannia!

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  6. Thoughtfully Blended HeartsJanuary 23, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Some great pieces here...thanks for sharing!!!

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  7. A Garden of ThreadsJanuary 23, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    They are very pretty, nothing wrong with 'window' shopping.

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  8. BarbJanuary 23, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    I'm waving back, Snap. All good wishes to you and Mr Dragon.

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  9. ~Lavender Dreamer~January 23, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Very beautiful china! And they make wonderful mosaics! ♥

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  10. Judith @ Lavender CottageJanuary 23, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Some beautiful china shown.
    I still have a big box of stuff on Lady Diana and from her marriage - no more royal collectibles for me.

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  11. Molly AnneJanuary 23, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Virtual window shopping is the only kind of shopping I can afford to do. ;)

    I love china. I thought this was all quite interesting! I've been watching those movies they came out with about Victoria so it is a bit fresh in the mind.

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  12. Pain SUXJanuary 23, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    Virtual shopping is one of my favorite things to do :)

    Gorgeous items you happened across too!!

    Have a wonderful week!!

    ~Steph
    4 the LUV of SANITY

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  13. g.suzieJanuary 23, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Such gorgeous tea sets. . .did you
    order one?
    Have a great time with your company, and thanks for waving!
    Sue

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  14. Cezar and LéiaJanuary 24, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    The porcelain is magnificent, mainly the white one with the ship in blue, it's wonderful!
    Very elegant dishes!
    purrs and love
    Luna - We love Luna

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  15. Carol at SerendipityJanuary 24, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    Snap,

    I love to virtual shop. I can spend thousands of dollars in my mind and never get a bill!!!

    I will have to check out this catalog for more shopping ideas. Great mosaic.

    Carol

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  16. EG CameraGirlJanuary 24, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Beautiful china! Have a great time with all your visitors!

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  17. eileeninmdJanuary 24, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Virtual window shopping is fun. The tea sets are all so beautiful. Have a great week.

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  18. Pat - ArkansasJanuary 24, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    I greatly admire the nautical teapot and cup. Tea sets are so interesting!

    Soft hugs to you and Mr. Dragon.

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  19. KathyJanuary 24, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Oh my! So happy for them - wish them a lifetime of happiness and love - I'd have a hard time with that catalog! Lovely, lovely tea sets!
    Kathy

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  20. podsoJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    How nice to visit your blog and see such beautiful things today! And to take a glimpse of the Durham catalog...thanks! Have a good Monday!

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  21. DiannJanuary 24, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Beautiful things shown today!

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  22. DoanLegacyJanuary 24, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    That's incredibly beautiful tea set! Just a fantastic collection..

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  23. shirleyJanuary 24, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Such beautiful tea sets - I love them all.

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  24. Betsy Banks AdamsJanuary 24, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Hi Snap, WOW--that is some gorgeous china and tea sets... I love the 'royal' one!!!! Gorgeous!!! You certainly get some very tempting catalogs.... I'd be spending us into bankruptcy... ha

    Enjoy your week with family.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  25. Gardening in a SandboxJanuary 24, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Looks like some beautiful tea sets in the catalogue. There is going to be a flurry of items for sale in honour of Will and Kate.

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  26. MaryJanuary 24, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Such beautiful tea things! I love a good cuppa, and a good teacup, too. lol

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  27. SavoringTime in the KitchenJanuary 24, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    You have some great virtual-shopping taste :) Beautiful tea sets!

    Enjoy your family!

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  28. GratefulPrayerThankfulHeartJanuary 24, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Oh, yes, these lovely images would have given me reason to leaf through the catalog too. Beautiful pieces and of course, beautiful mosaic :)

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  29. Icy BCJanuary 24, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    I like your collection of tea sets, and the nautical one is my fav.

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  30. EbieJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Those dishes are so intricate, and the designs are beautiful.

    Hi and bye Snap. I hope your family and Mr Dragon are having a wonderful visit.

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  31. BookieJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Aren't they all lovely? I also get Durham catalog and pour over pages longing for pieces....

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  32. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageJanuary 25, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Such lovely china, Snap! I love those kinds of catalogues! Enjoy your company and thanks for joining me for tea.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  33. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiJanuary 25, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Such beautiful tea sets! I love receiving catalogs in the mail and dreaming over items I like in them that I would like to buy. I hardly ever follow though, but it's fun to dream!

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  34. TerriJanuary 25, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    That is a beautiful cup! What a lovely design to commemorate them.
    All the other china pieces are beautiful as well. It would be hard to pass some of these up!
    Hugs,
    Terri

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  35. Martha's FavoritesJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    Wow! Stunning! Thank you for sharing these pictures with us. I want them all! Have a wonderful week. Blessings, Martha

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  36. Donna@Conghaile CottageJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    OMG, I am In LOVE,LOVE,LOVE with the nautical looking Captain's Tea Service...Both my Hubby AND youngest son are Both Sea Captain's! I am GOING to have to look into this set...Thank you, LOVE your blog and I'm your NEWEST FOLLOWER. I would LOVE for you to FOLLOW ME TOO if you like my blog...
    Hugs to you,
    Donna

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  37. SusanJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Hello Snap! Loved reading your profile. I, too, think it's better to never grow up! ha! Kindred spirits. Love your photos of pretty things. Take care and have a great day. Susan p.s. By the way, thanks so much for visiting my blog and commenting. Loved having you. Come back again!

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  38. AnyaJanuary 26, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Hi Auntie Snap
    Meow..meow..
    Thank you very much
    for your Birthday wishes :-)
    Meow..meow..
    Hugs Kareltje =^.^=

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  39. Olga PoltavaJanuary 26, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Such beautiful china pieces. I especially like the nautical one.

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  40. Wanda LeeJanuary 26, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Hello there Snap,

    I'm delighted that you joined us once again with the fun for TTTT as well as for the 67th, 'Tuesday Tea For Two'; our little corner of, 'Tuesday Tea Time In Blogland!..,

    What fabulous catalogue finds!.., I always love blue and white especially!..,

    ~ Thanks so much for sharing these catalogue gems with all of us!..,

    Have a wonderful week!

    Cheers and hugs from Wanda Lee@ http://theplumedpen.blogspot.com ~


    P. S. ~ Sorry I was so late this week in posting due to technical difficulties, (especially with my, 'The Plumed Pen' blog).

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  41. Princesa NadieJanuary 26, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Really beautiful. Thanks for sharing it
    Hugs

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  42. paperbutterflyJanuary 26, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    I didnot know about this magazine. Thank you for updating me on it and the royal china. Thank you for sharing with us @TTTT. As always it was a pleasure. Look forward to seeing you soon.
    Have a blessed week.
    Pam

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  43. Kelsie from Our Country Home and Studio PhotographyJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    Oh boy what lovely sets...I am hard pressed to choose which I like more the Captain's Tea Service or Queen Victoria Range...

    Blessings Kelsie

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  44. parTea ladyJanuary 27, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Looks like a nice catalog. I really like the Captain's Tea Service. The teapot has a great shape with the pretty blue and white design.

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  45. UnknownJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Oh, those dishes are gorgeous. I love the pattern on that mug. I love browsing catalogs. So pretty.

    Karen

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