i've spent a VERY FULL day matching up
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currently *41* teacup loving girls
for the Valentine TeaCup Trade!
currently *41* teacup loving girls
for the Valentine TeaCup Trade!
in having read your responses to questions
i posed regarding your interest in teacups
and participating in the trade,
i learned a fair bit...
this activity was more inspired than i could have known.
i posed regarding your interest in teacups
and participating in the trade,
i learned a fair bit...
this activity was more inspired than i could have known.
there is a deep love of beauty within us.
an echo of the God Who is Beautiful.
"Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything that is beautiful,
for beauty is God’s handwriting–a wayside sacrament.
Welcome it in every fair face, in every fair sky, in every fair flower, and thank God for it as a cup of blessing." ~
Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything that is beautiful,
for beauty is God’s handwriting–a wayside sacrament.
Welcome it in every fair face, in every fair sky, in every fair flower, and thank God for it as a cup of blessing." ~
Ralph Waldo Emerson
this small act of exchanging beauty is a wonderful
testament to this reality.
testament to this reality.
stories shared of beauty recognized,
appreciated, and valued,
in the cups,
as well as
the relationships attached to them.
stories.
the relationships attached to them.
stories.
histories.
losses.
gains.
families.
friendships.
heartfelt and humourous.
i've been honoured to hear them -
to share your joys and sorrows.
your anticipation
in both giving and receiving
in both giving and receiving
these Valentine packages.
creativity about to be shared.
that too an echo of the Creator Whose image we bear...
THANK YOU for sharing
your BEAUTY and your CREATIVITY
with me !
and now with each other...
more beauty at Bev's
THANK YOU for sharing
your BEAUTY and your CREATIVITY
with me !
and now with each other...
more beauty at Bev's
9 comments:
That was just lovely. I had won a teacup from Gwenny's Place and I love it and think of her kindness when I have tea at night.
Thank you for arranging the tea cup swap. Your note of instructions sent out to the participants bears contagious enthusiasm.
Looking forward to our time to share.
Judith
I just ran across this blog for a tea cup exchange for Valentines day and was wondering is it already closed to new people ? I would love to get involved. Kath' from www.lilbitoldlilbitnew.com
Hi, I'm Terri and isn't it nice to take time to enjoy something as simple as a teacup, but as we gaze upon the beautiful bone china with handpainted roses all edged in gold we can imagine the gifts given to the artist from Our Lord and that always makes me smile. Blesings Terri www.morningdewdrops.typpad.com
There is something really special about teacups...my recent favorite is actually a handthrown ceramic pottery mug called a "hand warming" mug because of how the handle is formed to wrap one's hand around the mug. I'm appreciating it this cold winter!
Love the quote abut looking for beautiful things! It is so true! Thanks for hosting the cup swap. I am going shopping tomorrow! Can't wait to find my partner the perfect cup.
Thanks for stopping by my site for pink Saturday.. Good luck with your teacup swap
Happy Pink Saturday Sweetie...
Oh I am so disappointed that I have arrived to late to swap a teacup of love. How much fun this would have been. If you have any other newbies who would like to matched with someone would you let me know?
I am a follower, and I just don;t know how I missed this one.
What a wonderful idea. Momma and I have always said, "If we only had time for tea."
Many hugs sweetie and much love, Sherry
Hi Faith, Thanks for joining my online tea party. I think I missed the email for signing up. It's been a little hectic around my house lately. :o)
xo
Donna
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