Pretty Posies and Paper Trails: Apr 4, 2010

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Teacup Tuesday - Shelley Rose Bud & Some Swap Sneak Peeks

Welcome to another Teacup Tuesday....

Hosted by the lovely Terri and Martha.....

Be sure to check out Terri's Blog Here &

Martha's Blog Here

To see more Teacup Tuesday Participants....

You wont be disappointed!

Today I would like to introduce you to

"Shelley Rosebud"

Shelley Dainty Shaped Rosebud Cup and Saucer Trio.

This dainty bone china tea cup and saucer

are decorated with the pattern titled

“Rosebud”

Which features Handpainted Pink Rosebuds &
Pale Green Leaves on a White Background.

The rims of the cup and saucer are trimmed in Pale Green

As is the handle.

The shape of the piece is DAINTY,

Unlike the previous ones that were Queen Ann Shape.

The pattern number is 13426.

This sets the dates between 1940 - 1966,

And was entered into the Shelley Pattern Book in 1940.

I hope you enjoy this pretty and feminine piece.

Inspiration Today ???

How about what to serve with this Dainty Set???

Images from Roses and Teacups

Some Gorgeous Petite Fours would be just perfect....

And some pretty things for your table setting ....

Roses and Teacups

Rose Napkin Rings would look just beautiful on the table....
With a fresh linen napkin....

And if we really want to "Play Ladies" How about some
Place Cards???

With Roses of Course.....

Roses and Teacups

I just couldn't resist adding this one.... lol
Looks like my name and teacups are meant to go together....

And of course a beautifully wrapped gift for your guest....

From A Gift Wrapped Life
One of My Favorite Blogs

And no table is complete without Fresh Flowers...

And these would be perfect....

Lastly Today

I thought I would show you

Some Sneak Peeks

Of two Swaps I have been working on...

The "pretties" shown in the front of the photo will help Embellish a Tussie Mussie I am working on...

For "A Swap For All Seasons"

www.aswapforallseasons.blogspot.com

And how is this for Pretty In Pink??

This is a sneak inside inside one of the boxes full of vintage embellies,
And a few new goodies too...
I am sending for

Sarah's Secret Garden Swap...

And these are some Altered Cotton Spools of Trim

That I have made to include with the gifts...

I am rather happy with how they have turned out.....

Yep.. Pink Rosebuds on top.....

I hope both Marie and Sarah like them too....

Thanks so much for popping in to share another Teacup Tuesday

I am sorry if I haven' made it to comment on your blog this week..

Still catching up from nights...

But will be there to say "Hi" very soon...

Bye for now...

Lou xx

Monday, April 5, 2010

Happy Easter and A Brand New Challenge to Check Out

Wishing You All A Very Happy Easter ....

Free Image for you from A Gathering of Thoughts

Hope that You and Yours have All Had a Blessed and Safe Easter.

And that the Easter Bunny has been and left you some yummy goodies!

I have noticed while visiting so many gorgeous blogs in the US...

That you celebrate all events with beautiful vignettes...

We don't seem to do that in Aus.... but will confess I love the idea!

So although it is too late for this year...

I have splurged and bought a couple of little things to start my collection...

Including these gorgeous Handpainted Shabby Eggs
From

Ribbons Roses and More

http://ribbonsrosesandmore.blogspot.com

I am also hoping that lovely Rebecca from
A Gathering of Thoughts
Can make me one of these
Drop Dead Gorgeous Bunnies

When she gets back from holidays!

This one is the lovely and lucky Ginger's...

I am also waiting for some little parcels of Easter Goodies to arrive

To start my Lets Get Shabby Challenge...
It's not too late to join in.....

I found these Cute Little Easter Themed Kits HERE
And had ordered them just before the Challenge was Announced..
So that was definitely a stroke of luck...