Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Tiny Tabletop Tea


     A few years ago, I taught etiquette classes for children. I was thrilled when I found this darling child's tea set to use for my class. It is Edelstein Bavaria (Made in Germany) and I found it on Ebay. I set the "table" on an antique washstand, using a vintage cloth, a silver tray that was my mother's and a Lizzie High Doll celebrating her birthday.



     Many years ago, I had a gift shop. One of the perks was to be able to buy things for myself at market. I had forgotten about this picture, until I stumbled upon it a few weeks ago. Each of the four sections is hand painted and represents a season of the year...in tea. It hung in my home for several years, but I think I'd prefer it now without the gold frame. What do you think?






I am linking today with:

 Marty @ A Stroll Thru Life for Table Top Tuesday


Lady Katherine @ Lady Katherine Tea Parlor for  Tea Time Tuesday



Linda @ Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays

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17 comments:

  1. Confessions of a Plate AddictAugust 17, 2010 at 9:09 AM

    I love the tea set...adorable! And the picture is perfect for you! I hope you are having a great week!...hugs...Debbie

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  2. The Charm of HomeAugust 17, 2010 at 9:52 AM

    Sue,
    I love your tea set and I also love that picture! It is gorgeous. How neat you went to market. I bet that was really fun. Very pretty tea.
    Sherry

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  3. xinexAugust 17, 2010 at 9:56 AM

    The tea set is very cute and I love the pictures, Sue! I am opening a shop downtown and I have been buying stuff too to sell. It's so much fun...Christine

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  4. Sonny GAugust 17, 2010 at 11:19 AM

    Thats so sweet and pretty.. you new print art is lovely~!!!

    hugs
    Sonny

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  5. LynnAugust 17, 2010 at 11:36 AM

    Cute tea set, and I love your picture-the pumpkin tea pot is really putting me in the mood for fall!

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  6. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeAugust 17, 2010 at 11:37 AM

    YOur tiny tea time is precious. So pretty and the little doll is just perfect. Your new print is fabulous. I love it. Thanks so much for linking to TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  7. dee deeAugust 17, 2010 at 12:09 PM

    Sue,
    I love the way the small prints flow over to the surrounding mat board! What lovely details! You know that I'm always up for tea time- what a great set you have!
    Dee Dee

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  8. RettabugAugust 17, 2010 at 12:42 PM

    That whole set & especially that vintage cloth are BEAUTIFUL, Sue!! I'm green with envy!

    Why not try painting your frame if you're not happy with it? You can always go back, ya' know. I've sprayed more things with 24 karet gold spray paint in my life than.....well, lets just say LOTS!

    Thanks for your sweet words on all the sewing on my blog. Seems to be the current focus. I've almost run out of dishes to show off. Notice, I said "almost" LOL

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  9. Blondie's JournalAugust 17, 2010 at 12:53 PM

    Such a cute tea set {and doll!}, Sue! I love the picture, too. I would paint the frame and hang it. It's SO cute!

    Have a happy day!

    xoxo
    Jane

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  10. bjAugust 17, 2010 at 1:24 PM

    An adorable tea set. I have one granddaughter that loves tea sets. I've given her quite a few over the years...I need to take a photo shot of her and her teapots...:)

    I went to market once, a loooong time ago, with a friend and never had so much fun!! Loved it.

    Your tiny tea party, with the sweetest doll, is so pretty. Love it.

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  11. Wanda LeeAugust 17, 2010 at 4:49 PM

    This is delightful! What a precious teaset and little doll!.., So darling and sweet; what memories theses little teasets evoke!

    Please pop by and share a cup of tea if you'd care to in my little corner of blogland..,

    Cheers and hugs from Wanda Lee

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  12. Gypsy HeartAugust 17, 2010 at 5:47 PM

    I love the tea set! I used to have tea parties all the time when I was small. I so wish my mother/step-dad had kept those things for me.

    Your print is very nice, Sue. I would change the frame and then hang it again in your house.

    Hope you have a wonderful week!
    xoxo
    Pat

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  13. Cindy (Applestone Cottage)August 17, 2010 at 6:42 PM

    That tea set is so totally adorable Sue! What a sweet table you have created!
    I love the framed tea prints too and think that painting it another color would be a good idea. Maybe spray paint it cottage white? Just a thought.
    Have a great week friend,
    Cindy

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  14. Yvonne @ StoneGableAugust 17, 2010 at 7:14 PM

    What a pretty tiny tea! ANd your picture is a treasure. I agree with Rett, paint the frame amd glaze it to show the detail.
    I love the pumpkin scene. But maybe it's because I am in the mood for fall!
    xo Yvonne

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  15. Jen @ tatertotsandjello.comAugust 17, 2010 at 10:21 PM

    That tea set is just adorable. And so pretty! Your etiquette class sounds like such a good thing to do!

    xoxo
    Jen

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  16. Entertaining WomenAugust 17, 2010 at 11:58 PM

    A woman after my own heart. Way to pass on the love! Thanks for stopping by my post. Cherry Kay

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  17. Holly LefevreAugust 18, 2010 at 1:31 AM

    An adorable little tea set and the perfect picture to go with it!

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