It was Christmas Eve when my father-in-law delivered the mysterious box to me.
Humbly wrapped and filled with white styrofoam and newspaper aplenty,
it gently cradled within it, a world of old roses and gilded dreams.
He'd been de-cluttering the china cabinet that had housed my late mother-in-law's pretty tea sets and sundry porcelain items.
Noticing my displays of floral china scattered throughout our home,
he got to thinking that I might like to have some of her old things to add to my collection.
Little did he know how long I've hoped and waited to receive these precious mementos!
Amongst the items I recently inherited, is this quaint and dear setting of a quiet cottage scene embraced by deeply hued roses, and adorned with gilt edging.
I can still see her ..carefully holding that cup with her elegant long-nailed fingers poised 'just so', while a slice of passionfruit sponge-cake sits daintily upon the plate.
That was our favourite for quite a long while...
a deliciously soft and golden passionfruity delight from our local bakery.
I never think of sponge-cake without re-visiting those days of taking tea with her!
My husband's beautiful mother was every inch a 'lady' and loved to be so!
I miss her very much and thank the Lord for all the wonderful years we had together.
Holding her cup in my hands today has brought back the sweetest memories,
all rosey and yellowed by time... and our favourite passionfruit icing!
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Trish,
ReplyDeleteThat was a lovely gift your Father in law gave you! I know you treasure it!
Deanna
What beautiful memories you will always have when you take your tea.
ReplyDeleteHi Trish,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful gift from your FIL! I'm sure your MIL would be pleased that you have her lovely rose teacups. You have many sweet memories and I thank you so much for sharing them with us today and celebrating my TTT Birthday Party with me. Your presence has made it all the more special. God bless you, my friend.
Hugs,
Sandi
Hi Trish,
ReplyDeleteI've never seen a tea set with a cottage and large roses like that.. it's usually one design only. I can understand why you and your M-I-L like it so much.A lovely present,good memories.
Hugs xxx
Barb
Oh Trish, that was such a nice post. What a beautiful gift to receive as this tea set. It sounds like you miss your mom in law, and so glad for such the nice memories. Hugs, Cindy
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet and dear post honouring your MIL.
ReplyDeleteWhat an endearing post this is.
I have never seen a tea cup like that, how very very special.
What a wonderful tribute to your late MIL and I'm happy you received some of her china to help relive the tea you sipped together. A gorgeous pattern.
ReplyDeleteI hope my grandchildren remember me and our tea parties with the same love as described here.
Trish! This precious cup just blesses me, too! Such a sweet little cottage hiding behind the rose bush. Instantly transported to my dream get-away with this image - and all the better should there be tea in the cup!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about your dear one passing - but, how blessed you are to be able to steward her treasures with thoughts of her daily.
Joy!
Kathy
Hi Trish,
ReplyDeletehow nice of your Father in Law to gift you this beautiful tea trio. I think it is a good felling for him that you treasure this gift and have so sweet memories to his wife. Thank you for sharing this loving thoughts with us.
Best greetings, Johanna
Oh, what a beautiful tea set! I love how the purple rose is slightly over-shadowing the little cottage.
ReplyDeleteWhat a precious gift! I am sure that you will cherish this delightful set for a lifetime! :)
Oh what a wonderful gift indeed! And so blessed to have some of her cups to remember her by.
ReplyDeleteWhen I see cups like that I think of my mom. My mom has such a pretty set of tea cups and saucers. I have no idea how I became a mug kind-a gal. But when I do hold a tea cup with tea I think of when I was a little girl and all the tea times I had after dinner with my mom and dad. What wonderful memories those are.
Blessings and ((HUGS))
-Mary
How Beautiful! I have some tea things of each of my grandmothers and i treasure them.
ReplyDeleteHi Trish, Beautiful things can recall beautiful memories! I inherited some lovely teacups from my aunt, and one from my grandmother, and they remind me of their precious love. Thanks for sharing! Laurie
ReplyDeleteDear Trish,
ReplyDeleteWhat a precious gift to have! Those roses are simply beautiful, and the memories are what are even more valuable, aren't they?
Love,
Marqueta
Hi Trish,
ReplyDeleteThis was a sweet heart warming story. And a blessing to have such lovely memories of a close relationship.
Thank God for our Hope in Jesus that we shall be reunited in Him with our dear loved ones!
Many Blessings and Hugs, Linnie