PRIDE AND PREJUDICE's BIRTHDAY 28.1.1813

Celebrating the Arrival of  PRIDE AND PREJUDICE on this date in 1813

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Title page from the first edition of the first volume of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE authored by Jane Austen [1775-1817]

Published on this day, January 28th, in 1813 * A wee conversation starter for Tea and Chat?!
What's your fav Pride and Prejudice scene?
Who is your fav character?
and why is that? *

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Thanks for taking tea with me today !

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SHARING MY CUP AT JANN's linky 
TERRI'S , MARTHA'S,  SANDI'S AND BERNIDEEN'S

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TeaCup Tuesday: Blue Spode and Diane Moody's "AT LEGEND'S END' NEW RELEASE

Welcome to TeaCup Tuesday! Special TeaCup Treat today - HOT off the Press -  from author Diane Moody who has just yesterday released Book 4 in the Teacup Novella series AT LEGEND'S END *

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This novella features the lovely blue and white Spode teacup, Union Wreath First *

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Introduced by Spode in about 1825, it's one of 3 variations.  Made in white felspar porcelain with a gadroon rim and decorative handle, the colouring is especially delicate. Info available from Lovers of Blue and White virtual museum. *

Now for this delicious new story to enjoy with your cup of tea today... At .99 how can you miss ?! {I'll be enjoying mine at the dr's office!} *

"Olivia Thomas had no idea that her friend's prayer would be answered only a few hours later. Stunned by an unexpected gift from someone she'd helped years ago, Olivia suddenly finds herself with unlimited possibilities. She packs her bags and heads to Caden Cove, a tiny coastal town in Maine, where she hopes to figure out what to do with the rest of her life. Little does she know her reservation at the Captain MacVicar Inn has put her in the path of a historic legend.

Trevor Bass owns Caden Cove's only bookstore and dabbles in real estate. All the locals know the grouchy bookseller is an avowed bachelor, which explains their utter shock when he invites a "tourist" to visit their book club. The mere hint of romance sends the town into a frenzy wondering if the object of Trevor's affections could be the next victim of the legend's curse. Will history repeat itself once more in Caden Cove?"

HUGE THANKS to Diane for another Teacup Novella Treat !!

 Bestselling author Diane Moody does it again this time with her delightful novella series based on a family heirloom collection of vintage teacups. Each delicate cup and saucer inspires a unique stand-alone story, whether it's set in a college town in Texas, a quaint seaside village in Oregon, or a small rural town just down the road from Nashville. Follow the legacy of these teacups through tales of romance and mystery with a touch of faith. 

Book One - Tea with Emma

Book Two - Strike the Match

Book Three - Home to Walnut Ridge

Book Four - At Legend's End

-OBT Bookz

Born in Texas and raised in Oklahoma, Diane Hale Moody is a graduate of Oklahoma State University. She lives with her husband Ken in the rolling hills just outside of Nashville.

Just after moving to Tennessee in 1999, Diane felt the tug of a long-neglected passion to write again. Since then, she's written a column for her local newspaper, feature articles for various magazines and curriculum, and several novels with a dozen more stories eagerly vying for her attention.

When she's not reading or writing, Diane enjoys an eclectic taste in music and movies, great coffee, the company of good friends, and the adoration of a peculiar little pooch named Darby.

Visit Diane's FuN website at dianemoody.net and her blog, "just sayin'" 

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Martha's Favourites

Terri's Artful Affirmations

Sandi's Teacup Tuesday
Bernideen's Garden Tea Party

Katherine's Thursday Favourite Things

Summer Joys ~

Imagining ... *

{kind permission from Rabbit + Rose} ~ Summer Joys ~ of beach, beauty, and relaxation...
* Seeming to be incredibly fatigued with the heat and health like a lot of you seem to be... [unless you're wintering in Oz] I appreciate having this option to share beauty with you. Thanks for sharing yours with me!

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Thank you for the weekly joys at :

Natasha's Say G'Day Saturday
Make it Pretty Monday
Martha's Favourites
Terri's Teacup Tuesday 

Ruth's Antiques and Teacups

Sandi's Tea Time Tuesday
The Scoop Tuesdays

Ramona's Wordless Wednesday
Bernideen's Tea in the Garden
Blissful Whites Wednesday
Sandy's Whatever Wednesdays
WoW us Wednesdays

Sarah's Hope in Every Season Thursday
Jann's Share Your Cup Thursday
Jay's Crafty Spices
Katherine's Favourite Things Thursday
Kathryn's Blue Friday

 I'm sure I've missed someone but will add when it comes to me =)

Blessings!

TeaCup Tuesday ! 18.6.13

TeaCup Tuesday Beauty !
I could not pass up this gorgeous find for this morning's tea post... {From Rabbit and Rose Australian Vintage Tea Hire}
to me it's TeaTime Perfection ! *

Enjoy your Tea Time with me Today ?! * Following Terri's weekly Garden Tea Party prep and anticipating next week's outdoor Garden Tea Party [weather permitting!]   Until I remembered I'll be on my way to meet my 1st grandbaby!! If I'm super organized I may get a Garden Tea Party autoposted - not guaranteeing that! Anyway, you'll all have the Best Time ! * Join and EnJoy!! * *

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Eileen's Creative Weekends
Pink Saturday Party at Bev's to link yours...

Tea for Three ! Celebrating My First Grandbaby !

A wee bit late with this post but I'm pretty sure you'll understand my attention was captivated in another direction ! My first grandbaby arrived this morning! Safe and healthy delivery of both mom and  grandson, Conway Joshua ... 7lb 6oz and a full head of lovely dark hair - he's beautiful! Verrrry Grateful !! A great way to begin a day ! Think I'll drink to that =) and pour one for you as well... A week ago I met a woman from the country who brought along a teacup I was interested in. That's my surprise Teacup for this Tuesday morning Celebration.

* Have a Wonderful Tea Timeout Today !
Thank you for sharing a Celebration cuppa with me ... Cheers to Baby makes Three ! *

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Terri's Teacup Tuesday

Teacups and Trust... 4.16.13

Today's Teacup Treat ?

Another unexpected charity shop find 

that really needed a change of homes! ...

Royal Albert's Vintage "Needle Point" pattern 

This pattern was introduced in 1927 but it is not clear when it was discontinued. 

TY Katie!  via  

Royal Albert's NeedlePoint "Crown China"
is the tip off to being circa 1927
as well as the pattern #Reg. Nº 829286
not the later number with just the Royal Albert name.
Found that interesting and helpful as I've hunted for the matching
dessert plate ...

Now all I need do is trust I'll find the teaplate to make it a trio!

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EnJoy a lovely spot of Tea sometime Today!
Treat yourself well to keep well ~

Count your blessings
Live Grateful!

The spring blizzard stopped last evening

so I anticipate being able to leave for the conference Thursday

as planned.  Trusting.  Grateful!

Any chance of popping into some thrifty type shop while away?

hmmm...

We'll see what next Teacup Tuesday reveals!

Have a Blessed and Beautiful week...

All I have seen teaches me to trust the creator for all I have not seen.
~  Ralph Waldo Emerson 

More teatime treats at

Faith Hope Cherrytea on Pinterest

you're welcome to join the fun!
Ruth's Antiques and Teacups
Martha's 
andTerri's Teacup Tuesday

Make it Pretty Monday
Angie's Knick of Time Tuesdays
Bernideen's Tea with Friends
Sandi's Teacup Tuesdays

Sarah's Hope in Every Season Thursdays
Jann's Share Your Cup THursdays
Liz's Time Travel Thursdays
Natasha's Say G'Day Saturdays in OZ
Bev's Pink Saturdays

SixSisters Saturdays

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{So un-techy with son's camera my pics today are credited  via friend Katie }

Spring Floral Demitasse for Teacup Tuesday 4.9.13

I'm choosing a decidedly Spring look Teacup today!

Waking to -20 degrees isn't helping any flowers that may be
trying to decide whether to stay buried under the snowcover
or work their way up to the light of day!

So I make indoor efforts toward Spring ...

My latest charity shop purchase to aid in that Spring celebration

Merely 2 1/2 in tall and 3 1/2 from side to edge of handle
this demitasse offers delight in both colour and feminine charm !
Pattern is Old Country Spray of
Fine Bone Bell China England

Bell China is a pottery mark of a Staffordshire pottery called Shore & Coggins of Longton.
They traded from 1911 to 1966.
Their other pottery marks included Queen Anne and Princess Anne China.

As the dates show, there is a rarity and novelty value to Shore & Coggins wares
(apart from having a fantastic sounding English name!).
They didn't produce for that long and represent a kind of 'glory days' in UK Staffordshire potting
where the market was so strong smaller family run firms could carve out a niche for themselves
and hold off the giants.

Of course, this has all changed with the giants all swallowing up the smaller firms
in the latter part of the 20th Century and then
 themselves all going into administration in 2009.

As it happens, thing are going full swing now with Portmeirion,
a small family firm started in the 1960's
recently buying out the giant names of Royal Worcester and Spode for a trifling £3million.So this wee cup of mine is a little piece of English history!

I enjoy its pleasing floral freshness that speaks of Spring'
{ hopefully} imminent arrival !

Like more Teacups? Have a peek at my TeaTime Pinterest Board 

Speaking of arrivals....

Diane Moody's Newest Teacup Novella just released!

 Home to Walnut Ridge  Now available for Kindle or app
{ pick up a free kindle app at Amazon.com for reading on any device}

"It seems everyone needs a second chance. Tracey Collins just left Washington D.C. after her dream job became a personal nightmare. Back home in Jacobs Mill, Tennessee, she quickly realizes she's not the only one needing a fresh start. Her sister Alex is in the midst of a career change, finding new inspiration restoring furniture. Their father, a former pastor who's had his own share of disillusionment, now mentors a strange bunch of misfit bikers who do odd jobs around town as ministry. Among them, an intriguing former attorney named Noah, still running from a painful past, catches Tracey's eye. Secrets are uncovered and hearts are restored in Jacobs Mill as they all work together to renovate an old smokehouse into a new shop called Second Chances.Oh, and did I mention there's a mystery of historic proportions surrounding the discovery of a rather unusual teacup? Sorry, but you'll have to read the book to find out what that's all about....

"Tomorrow I start work on Teacup #4! "

Find More insights on her Newest Teacup Novella from
 Diane on her blog HERE

Have a Fabulous Teacup Tuesday !

Ruth's Antiques and Teacups linky
Bernideen's Friends Sharing Tea linky
Martha & Terri's Teacup Tuesday linky
Angie's Knick of Time Tuesday linky
Sarah's Homemaking Party linky
Katherine's Thursday Favourite Things

THrifty Decor Chick's 'It's the Little Things'
Liz at The Brambleberry Cottage
Natasha's AU Say G'day Saturday

Join us at the #UBP13 Party - on til the 12th

LOTS of new bloggers to meet and greet
Link up your own blog and party !

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Pink for TeaCup Tuesday 2.26.13

Here we are at our final February 

TeaCup Tuesday ~

Posting a familiar fave I grew up with at my Nana's..

Royal Albert 'BLossom Time'

I probably should have saved this post as a

tribute, perhaps for MuM's Day,

to the loving woman who shared her china gifts

with a wee girl who would grow up to love them

because she did...

Ah well, those are fond memories whatever the day!

I particularly love how the squarish tea plate shape

sets off the cup and saucer..

and here's the lovely saucer on its own ~

I would love to brew up a  pot of luxury tea from Whittards Chelsea

to share with you !

Unless any of you are intending a surprise visit,

here's a Tea Party poem that will have to do for now! ..

~ from Miss Rose Sister Violet ~

If any of you take along your fave teas when you're travelling,

this would make tea a traveller's treat ~

from Claire Mackaness' Beautiful Things 

Hoping your Tuesday is Tea-riffic !

Joining all the blogging Tea Cup Luvers at

Terri & Martha's

See you for Tea Time next in March... =)

Ruth's for both these TeaTime posts

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Taking Time with Tea Cups... 11/29

It's a blustering night with snow anticipated to last 

until tomorrow morning...

Christmas decorations are now adorning any available space
and Christmas music setting the background  ~

What else does that make me want ?

[besides a quilt and good book?!]

If you know me at all ...

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Hot Chocolate!! 

in fine china
[of course ] !!

Let's EnJoy a cup together, shall we ?

Find Tidings of Comfort and Joy

at Miss Spenser's

including a long list of TeaCup fans!

as at Teri and Martha's TeaCup Tuesday

and Ruth's Antiques and TeaCups

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