First of all there is this little Sutherland china tea
set. Don't thing it is very old, but it
is a really pretty, delicate shade of lemon.
Then there was this set - its Ainsley china and I have to
admit that I wasn't very taken with it till I saw the saucers - they are the
most gorgeous shade of green. Really
sets off the florals and stops it being too overwhelmingly flowery!
There were just two cups and saucers, but eleven tea plates,
so I'm going to make a few little cake stands with the extras. Well, when I say that I'm going to make cake stands, what I really mean is that I'll get
hubby to drill the holes in the plates.
He really won't mind because I got him a new superduper drill for
Christmas and he hasn't had much chance to use it yet, so I don't think he'll
complain too much!
I've decided that as my china collection is growing all the
time, I'm going to have to do something with it. So, I'm doing a bit of research locally to
find out if there is a niche for hiring it out for tea parties, small weddings
etc. I'm quite excited about this, so
wish me luck!
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Detail from inside the cup.
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There's more vintage gorgeousness to come so kee ....... ee
...... eep watching!!!!
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24 comments:
Oh cool! Good luck! You could always open a tea room?! xx
That's a great idea! You've such a gorgeous collection of china - latest finds are no exception, lovely patterns and colours. Would be great for them to be used, as long as they're well looked after! Like your cake stand plan too x
Such pretty china cups! I like the blue saucers :) You're very brave to drill holes in a china plate ... it sounds like you've done this before. Is there a special drill that is used? Have a Happy Monday Liz! Wendy
oohhh sooo pretty liz! i wish i could find china like those here... especially that pink flower one :)
I love the green on the saucers too. Gorgeous.
Anne xx
Very pretty! My friend makes cake stands from vintage plates, she even showed me how to make one - I was very proud of myself, did the drilling and everything!
There are companies here which hire out vintage china for weddings and parties, but obviously you need a LOT! My mate was thinking of doing it but storage was a problem. let us know how you get on with your research. xxxx
Wow can't believe you found ainsley pieces in a charity shop, what a great find!
Hiring out your china sounds like a great idea considering the vintage trend at the moment. Gives you a legitimate excuse to keep buying more pretty china too!
Thanks so much for your visit and lovely comment, Liz!
And my oh my, vintage gourgeousness for sure!! What beautiful finds.
Love rummaging through charity shops too, and I love china and vintage linens :)
Such stunning china, I have scouring the shelves at my local thrift shops and haven't found a thing. I'll keep checking because your beautiful collection has inspired me.
I love the sweet detail inside that cup, and you're spot on about that bluey green saucer making all the difference to the flowery tea set Liz. I like the lemony one best, old, or not.
x
Lovely! I just love the set with the aqua green saucers!
Love the lemon set! :) x
The Ainsley set is a beauty -- I love cups with some of the design inside! What a great idea about renting out your goodies foe tea parties and weddings! Good luck with that!
Wow, they are lovely! x
Both really pretty sets! The extra plates will look great as cake stands.
Good luck with your new venture Liz - how exciting!
Gill xx
A stunning collection of china. What a fabulous idea to rent out your stunning china - good luck.
luv
irene
xxxx
All your new china teacups and saucers are so pretty! I LOVE your idea to hire out the china for parties. I bet there are a lot of people who need that sort of help.
That China is gorgeous. Beautiful scores!
very pretty!
So gorgeous! And I love the plans you have for your pretties!
beautiful. i love the lemony ones. great idea, maybe for vintag-y weddings?
I'm drooling - that Ainsley set is gorgeous! I love the contrasting saucers. And the tablecloth is so pretty too. Good luck with finding a way to put it all to good use. I think putting on teas and wedding showers would be a wonderful way to play with everything!
As I was reading this post I was thinking to myself "what must she do with all this beautiful china?". What a lovley idea to rent it out for tea parties!!! I know there are places here in the states that do that. I hope you find luck with it. Your colleciton is exquisite. I would love to use some of your pieces. Even if only for a day! xo
Danielle
Lovely. More florals to cheer me up, thank you!!
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