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

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...

  And this one...

Available from Julie Colling's Etsy Shop

Now speaking of Challenges &
Especially SHABBY Challenges....

I am wondering if You might be 
Looking for a New Challenge?? 

Or maybe just somewhere new to hang out and chat???

Then you must Visit My Lovely Friend's Maria's Blog 

A Journey Starts Here...

Maria has also started a Forum - 

The Scrap Artist Within 

Cool Name huh?? I think so anyway....

And to kick off this month

There there is a great Shabby Challenge.....

Here's The Gorgeous Prize that Maria is Donating for the Winner

Here's the Challenge at The Scrap Artist Within...

Use these Images as Inspiration.....

Then.... It's Too Easy....

You must use:

At least 4 paper's

Must have flower's either in the paper or as an embellishment

Laces, trims, ribbons

Sprinkling of buttons

And a vintage inspired journalling block that you have created........

The last date to upload is the 31st of April and 

International Bloggers are More than Welcome to Join In....

Now as it is Easter I thought I would leave you with something Pretty to See...

This Beautiful Faberge Egg...

Catherine The Great

I chose this one for today... as Maria has a love for "Marie" 

And all things Kings and Queens....
So "M" I chose this one for you.....

Happy Easter To All

Until next time,

Lou xx

Teacup Tuesday - My Garden

Hello Again Dear Friends &

Welcome to another Teacup Tuesday!

Today I have another piece of Shelley to share with you...

A piece that is a charming example of 

A time when Gardens...

And the Rest of the World 

Were places of Peace & Quiet ......

And where life seemed more Genteel.....

Thinking especially of those in Moscow today....

Another View...

 This gorgeous and classic collectible

Shelly Trio in the  pattern called

"MY GARDEN".

This Trio depicts a Hand-painted Garden Scene
Of tall HOLLYHOCKS in BLUE .

With additional Pink Roses and Yellow Flowers.
Green grass melts with the Grey Transfer
Of tall tree "roots" to act as the border.

An additional Yellow Border for the Center
  Acts as a Garden Sundial.

Accented in a bright BLUE TRIM

Made in the Queen Ann Shape :)
Dating 1925-1940 with this pattern entered into the pattern book in 1928.

One of My Favorite Quotes Is

"Bloom where you are planted"

Mary Engelbreit

And it just seems to fit well with today....

  

A Little About Hollyhocks....

Because to be honest... I had to look them up....

Hollyhocks (Alcea rosea) are one of the oldest flowers known,

having been found by some of the earliest recorded visitors to China.  

It's not surprising that the hollyhock has been a favorite for so long 

with it's charming saucer-like blooms that resemble tissue paper in their delicacy. 

The plant grows from 5 to 9 foot tall with the blooms measuring 3 to 5 inches across. 

 A Single Bloom Blue Hollyhock

www.flickr.com/photos/33623636@N08/

And A Pink Double Bloom Holly Hock....

Today's Color Inspiration Is
Taken From 
My Garden

How Appropriate.... An Afternoon Tea Setting

http://www.southernaccents.com

A Blue Tit 

No color scheme found in Nature can surely be wrong?

http://www.pbase.com/tirc/british_birds

I know a Blue and Yellow Interior Design is probably not "In Vogue" atm

But Hey.. I could live with this .. couldn't you?

http://interiorsdesigningideas.blogspot.com/

Weddings are always full of Delightful Inspiration

http://www.sheandheplanweddings.com

And Laura Ashley just makes bed look so inviting.....

Not that I really need an invitation to have a Nana Nap....

www.beddingstyle.com

I have been exceptionally worried about Terri's health this week

The "nurse" in me coming out.... thinking of all the case scenarios...

So Terri if you are well enough to stop by and read this..

My thoughts and prayers have been with you for a speedy recovery.

And....

www.carolinesflowers.com

This Bouquet is just for You!

So don't forget to check out Martha and Terri's Blogs

To see more Beautiful Teacups this Tuesday!

Terri's Blog Here

Martha's Blog Here

I was just finishing this post

When I looked out the window into my own garden

And Honestly I couldn't believe it!!!!

A Ulysses Butterfly Fluttered Past....

http://www.flickr.com/photos/awphoto/2639019116/

So I thought it only fitting that I leave you with an image of this 

Beautiful creature that is native to North Queensland....
It really is the same vibrant blue...
There is something quite magical about them...

And yes we are lucky to have them as guests in our garden quite frequently.

Thanks so much for stopping by for Teacup Tuesday

Hope to see you again soon

Bye for now

Lou xxx

Giveaway Ends Tonight! Go now and Enter! See Here for Details!

BE QUICK !!!
Go Directly to Ginger's Gorgeous Blog
Glitter and Roses
And ENTER NOW
If you want another chance to win 

This Totally Gorgeous Book
By Rachel Ashwell

Ginger's Glitter and Roses Giveaway HERE

This is Ginger's First Giveaway and what a FABULOUS one too!

I have been dying to get my hands on a copy of this book!

So much so.... it almost pains me to share this great Giveaway with you!!!LOL!!!!

Only teasing you!!!:)

You will Love Ginger's Blog!

Ginger is also a member of Tea Cup Tuesday

And The Tussie Mussie Swap

So there are lots of Gorgeous Things to see at

Glitter and Roses

And if you don't already Follow Ginger's Blog I am sure you will after you go and visit.:)

You have to Be In It... To Win It!!!!
Good Luck!
Lou xxx

Yummy New Products, 5 Fabulous Giveaways, Sweetie PieVintage Images

Hi Friends,

One of my favorite release's this season is
 Nature Inspired
By KandCo

Designed by Susan Winget
Nature Inspired is 
NOW IN STOCK
At

Blue Bazaar

Look in April NEW 2 to find this beautiful collection

Check out these gorgeous new embellishments too

And there are heaps more available too!

Don't forget you still have a few days left to take advantage of
10% Off Your Purchase Order at Blue Bazaar

*BLUE BAZAAR www.bluebazaar.com.au is offering readers of my blog a 10% discount on your next order over $40.00.  To receive the discount include the following code in the comments field of your order: MARBLOGLD Note discounts do not apply to items already discounted, on sale or subscriptions.  The code is valid for this month until the 31^st March 2010.

Other New Products In Store at Blue Bazaar Include:
New Book by Tim Holtz

 Also Tim's New Stamp Range, and Alterations Range are in stock now too...
Including gorgeous new Charms.....:)

The Girls Paperie
By Margie Rommany Aslet

Is also available now at BB

If you are into Shabby Chic....

This is part of the release that was shown at CHA

I cant wait for the Embellishments to arrive here too...:)
They are so sweet and most definitely fall into the pretty range....

You wont want to miss getting some of these gorgeous papers in your stash!
Especially if you loooove Shabby Chic Style!
See them in  NEW APRIL 1 at BB

All of these Brand New Items can be purchased using your 
10% Dicount Code  
Just add  "MARBLOGLD" to the comments section of your order

 Thank you to Greg and Lu for this fabulous offer for my Blog Readers....


I also found some Fantastic Giveaways this morning to share...

Mary's Gorgeous Blog

Has a Beautiful Giveaway....

If you win you can choose what download of Vintage Images you would like most!
I love this one!
To enter just visit

Green Paper Packages

and while you are there check out Mary's Great Etsy Shop
and Mary also has a fabulous range of Free Vintage Images.....

Mary and Beth are Friends....

This Beautiful Sepia Toned Giveaway

Can be found on
Beth's Blog Gathering Dust

Beth Leintz also has this Gorgeous Giveaway
Perfect for adding some BLING to your Art Pieces
On her Beautiful Blog
Gathering Dust

Visit Beth's Blog Gathering Dust Here

This Gorgeous and Inspiring New Release Book
By Rachel Ashwell
Is being offered as a GIVEAWAY
at
Dusty Lu's

Check out Lu's Blog Here
I have been dying to see this book
And one place that is definitely on
My MUST DO Shopping List
When I get to New York is at
Rachel Ashewell's Shabby Chic Store!
Not only is Lu offering this fabulous book but also has heaps of
beautiful Shabby Chic eye candy  - Photo's taken inside Rachel's Shop
Lu's post is a MUST SEE if you love Rachel Ashwell and Shabby Chic Style!
Lu also has links to 4 other Giveaways on her Blog

Including this one...
Win a Gorgeous New Duvet Cover
from
Annette Tatum's NEW Home Collection
At
Dreamy Whites Blog

I also just love Dreamy Whites Blog Header.... so pretty!!!

There is also a great book review on
The Well Dressed Home
At Dreamy White's Blog

See Some Sneak Peeks and Book Review Here at Dreamy Whites

I will confess I have a passion for Books!
And this Book
The Well Dressed Home
Is another one I am dying to get intimate with too!

You can also Win a Copy of this Fabulous Book
The Well Dressed Home

At Susie Harris' Blog Here


These New Free Images, and More Cuties
Are available at
Magic Moonlight
They are just Sooo Sweet!

Not being Blessed with any children so far
These will be very handy for me!
I love Vintage Images of Children and Adults too, actually doing something...
Much easier to think of a Title if I scrap them!

Well that's about all for now Folks
Hope to be back tomorrow with some finished pieces to share with you.
Hope you enjoyed today's post...
Hugs
Lou xx

P.S. Off for a little sleep now and then hope to wake up and scrap....
Have a couple of days off before I go back to work Wednesday Night Shift!
Hope you are all having a lovey art start to a new week!