A little precursor: Victorian Tea

Some months ago, I had the opportunity to drag my dear mother-in-law to a Victorian-themed tea party while she was visiting our new town. I foolishly brought only my cell phone to take pictures with, so I wasn't able to capture it in detail. However, I was able to memorialize the beautiful decor in a small way, if only to add it to my Pinterest ponderings for future interior decorating ventures.

Some local teens also offered us a stunning fashion show of Victorian-style ensembles as we enjoyed our tea and cakes throughout the afternoon.

I look forward to more such tea and assorted apparel at the tomorrow's Titanic Tea at the Grant House with Solanah &c. Check back for more photos soon!

Such a delightful spread - cucumber sandwiches and delicious sorbets!

A beautiful steamer trunk full of fancy goodies!

Oh, to have a nook like this for my piano!

By far the most beautiful hat I have ever laid eyes on!

Cheers!

Marjorie

I'm a little teapot

I have been looking for the perfect teapot for years. Years. And just a few months ago, I found it - well, her. She was sitting on a corner table at the back of a newly-discovered antique store, and she commanded my full attention.

It's difficult to say what is so special about this perfect little teapot. Perhaps I just know deep down that if I were a teapot, I would be this little teapot. Maybe I saw her in a dream, or met one of her matching cups and saucers at an antique shop in my past. One thing I do know is that she spoke to me, and one should always buy, if one is able, the items that speak to one's soul.

This little teapot is named Angela for a cat-loving friend of mine who, when I think of her, always makes me want to curl up with my kitty and a cup of tea. My teapot does much the same thing, and it doesn't hurt that she has quite recently been clothed with a tea cozy of delicate design and delightful colors, making her all the more inviting. Many thanks to my wonderful Oma for the gift!

Another recent acquisition was this fanciful embroidered table runner, found for a few cents at an estate sale. Birdie and I have decided she needs a bosom, so I think I will attempt something innocently come-hitherish using my library embroidery books soon. I love her shoes, and I can only dream of bloomers with flounces like that!

Here are a few details of my lovely embroidered belle. Enjoy!