Rainy days should be spent at home with a cup of tea and a good book.
-Bill Watterson
I love to collect tea cups. I have done this for years, unashamedly displaying over one hundred some cups. And proudly, I can say that to date I have no duplicates. They may be gifts or discoveries, may have value or only personal worth. It takes time as I carefully sift through the shelves of antique and vintage stores, all the while imagining who held this cup and what their lives were about. I am frequently accompanied by my two sisters who join in the hunt. Using their keen eyes scanning the treasures, with anticipation they turn and ask if this is one that I want to add to the collection. Of course! I don’t have that one yet.
I love to collect seasonal cups. Whether to display or to use in a tea, I like to enjoy tea in a cup that reflects the time.
ABOUT THE SHELVES – I found the shelves in the opening picture in an antique store when I first moved to town. I wanted something that would reflect old and rustic. The owner told me they were found in a deserted barn – they smelled like an old musty building and it was wonderful. There were two drawers located at the bottom of the shelves. I removed them for additional storage. You can see that I left the drawer pulls for some whimsy….and yes, they are now holding more cups!
This is an introduction to several posts that will be displaying seasonal tea-related items and activities. So sit back, relax with your favorite cup and enjoy!
