Monday, January 21, 2013

A Rose Tea Celebration



Today is a special day.
Sandi is celebrating the third birthday of her Tea Time Tuesday Party
with a special rose party.

I have shared both of these teacups and roses with you before,
but I thought they were perfect for Sandi's celebration.


The first is an Elizabethan Fine Bone china tea cup with a rose from the balcony garden.

Tea and Roses


This is a Paragon teacup with a rose from Musashi's Garden.

Tea and Roses


One of my favorite rose quotes:
"I once had a rose named after me and I was very flattered. But I was not pleased to read the description in the catalogue: no good in a bed, but fine up against a wall."
Eleanor Roosevelt 

And, this quote for Sandi:
"But friendship is the breathing rose, with sweets in every fold."
Oliver Wendell Holmes 

Sandi, thank you for being our tea friend!

Thank you to our tea party hosts:

Tea Time Tuesday
A Return To Loveliness
Friends Sharing Tea
Teacup Tuesday
Tuesday Cup'a Tea
Tea Talk
Share Your Cup Thursday

Wishing you well, much joy and a fine cup of tea!
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35 comments:

  1. SylviaJanuary 21, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    Very pretty teacups, love the yellow rose.

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  2. BethJanuary 21, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    Both of your teacups are pretty, Snap, but my favorite is the first one. Love those colors.

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  3. Antiques And TeacupsJanuary 21, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    What a perfect post for Sandi's blog birthday! Love your 2 rose teacups, and the rose is gorgeous! Thanks for linking to Tuesday Cuppa Tea!
    Ruth

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  4. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageJanuary 21, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    Hello Snap,
    What a lovely post! Both your teacups and roses are exquisite! I really enjoyed the quotes and your wonderful words of encouragement. Thank you for coming to my tea party and making it even more special with your presence. Wishing you a delightful day.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  5. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenJanuary 21, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    I love your pretty teacups and also the sweet quote that you shared for dear Sandi!!

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  6. Debra She Who SeeksJanuary 21, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    Love that Eleanor Roosevelt quotation, LOL!

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  7. KathyJanuary 21, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    Gorgeous teacup - love that quote - brings a smile! I hope you have a blessed day,
    Kathy

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  8. DiannJanuary 21, 2013 at 2:13 PM

    Two very pretty teacups sets. My favorite is the first one. I hope you are having a wonderful day!

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  9. IreneJanuary 21, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    I love the tea cups, and the lovely rose, BUT... the quotes great!

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  10. Michele M./ Finch RestJanuary 21, 2013 at 2:24 PM

    Snap- what a beautiful post.

    And I love those quotes, too! I especially enjoyed the E Roosevelt one, haha.

    Have a wonderful week!

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  11. Judith @ Lavender CottageJanuary 21, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    Hi Snap
    Both teacups are lovely with their matching roses. The quotes are nice; think I like the one for Sandi better.
    Judith

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  12. Lois EvensenJanuary 21, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    How lovely!

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  13. BarbJanuary 21, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    Both lovely combinations of china and petals.I love the Roosevelt quote!

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  14. JanetJanuary 21, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    That's a great quote by Eleanor Roosevelt! Your tea cups and roses are perfect together. I think that red rose looks spectacular!

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  15. Pamela GordonJanuary 21, 2013 at 5:34 PM

    Beautiful teacups Snap. And I got a chuckle out of the quote from Eleanor Roosevelt! Pamela

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  16. High Heeled LifeJanuary 21, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    What a lovely post to celebrate Sandi's TTT anniversary. And I so enjoyed the photos of the beautiful roses in previous post. Wishing you a fabulous week..xo HHL

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  17. ButtercupJanuary 21, 2013 at 6:56 PM

    These are lovely. I've never visited the tea parties, but it looks like a lot of fun.

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2013 at 10:08 PM

    pretty pretty pretty! tea cups and roses...two of my favourite things.

    thanks for sharing
    ciao bella
    creative carmelina

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  19. Betsy Banks AdamsJanuary 21, 2013 at 10:47 PM

    Gorgeous teacups... You know how much I love roses --so those are a favorite!!!
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  20. Johanna GehrleinJanuary 22, 2013 at 12:45 AM

    Hi Snap,
    those are wonderful tea cups and the rose is beautiful, too. Thank you for sharing this thoughtful post for Sandis Anniversary and for your visit with the sweet comment.
    Best greetings, Johanna

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  21. Cezar and LéiaJanuary 22, 2013 at 1:10 AM

    Adorable post dear Snap, thanks for sharing these lovely pictures and cool quotations! :)
    Luna and mom Léia

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  22. Icy BCJanuary 22, 2013 at 5:32 AM

    Beautiful, beautiful tea cups!

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  23. Carlene @ Organized ClutterJanuary 22, 2013 at 7:04 AM

    This is a great day to join Sandi's party. Lots of rose patterned tea cups, and I love roses. Especially with the pattern inside and out!

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  24. BECKYJanuary 22, 2013 at 7:31 AM

    Those roses just pop off the photo, they're so artistic and beautiful! Thanks for stopping by my blog, Snap! And wow, I didn't realize there were so many different "tea" memes!

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  25. Maria AndradeJanuary 22, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    Lovely post, Snap!
    Your roses are beautiful, both on the cups and beside them!!!
    Happy Tea Day!

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  26. SherryJanuary 22, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    I've always loved that Eleanor Roosevelt quote!! And I love these cups!

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  27. JocelynJanuary 22, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    Beautiful teacups! Perfect for Sandi's party.

    Jocelyn @
    http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com/

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  28. Two Cottages And TeaJanuary 22, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    Such a sweet teatime today! Love both of your pretty teacups!
    Nancy

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  29. CatieAnJanuary 22, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    Such a sweet post. Love all the teacups and the roses. I laughed so hard at the Eleanor roosevelt quote.

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  30. TerriJanuary 22, 2013 at 3:45 PM

    Both cups are beautiful! Your post is great, and such so kind of you to honor Sandi. She is such a lovely person, and has been doing tea so well for so long.
    I love the Elanor quote!
    Hugs,
    Terri

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  31. Linda JenningsJanuary 22, 2013 at 8:14 PM

    Very pretty teacups! I love teacups with roses.

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  32. Martha's FavoritesJanuary 22, 2013 at 9:45 PM

    Lovely tea cups. I just love tea cups with roses. Have a great week. Blessings, Martha

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  33. MaryJanuary 24, 2013 at 6:35 AM

    Beautiful teacups Snap! I had to chuckle over Eleanor Roosevelt's quote :) Thanks for the smiles!

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  34. BernideenJanuary 24, 2013 at 9:06 PM

    Your teacups are really beautiful! I own a costume jewelry watch (vintage) that supposed belonged to Eleanor Roosevelt. Even if it doesn't - I love the story.

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  35. BernideenJanuary 24, 2013 at 9:09 PM

    I hope you will come link this post at "Friends Sharing Tea".

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