…that is the question
As far as we’re concerned...... there is no question at all.
What makes these fragile and delicate pieces of porcelain or bone china the collectibles that they are? Why are TEA CUPS & SAUCERS fascinating to both young and old alike?
For little ones playing with their first tea set, it is more than likely the association with being an adult. After all, every little girl and boy can't wait to be grown up. Then you have the teen set, they may sit with friends and chat over a pot of tea, I know my daughter does. Unless of course they are coffee drinkers. Yes, teens and their peers are drinking coffee these days, sitting in a local Starbucks, hard to believe-I know.
The world so different from just a decade or two ago…yet the bone china, porcelain, the stoneware, it remains…in tact for decades! The unchanging nature of collectibles, in this case TEA CUPS & SAUCERS, is another way to glimpse into, and appreciate, days of olde.
Recently engaged couples carefully select their china pattern, with such thought and care. The often lengthy discussions between the couple: the structure of pieces, colors and individual patterns. So incredibly important at the moment….long before children, finances and mortgages become part of their daily routine. For years theses delicate pieces sit in a cabinet to be used for Holidays and other Special Occasions.
At what point, if any, does the TEA CUP & SAUCER become a part of your everyday dishware? A matter of conscious choice and desire; is what will determine this.
In our family, we skipped right by the long term use of children's tea sets and used the fine china to have tea parties when the children were 4, 5, & 6 years of age. Pinky out, tea biscuits on the side....and faux sophisticated conversation proved to be a combined lesson in good manners, and hour of fun- all in one.
After a trip to Ireland years ago, our tastes in tea changed. We had to have the right type of tea....Yorkshire, Black Tea...very well steeped... is preferred in our home. A separate pot for steeping and the delicate set-up: for afternoon tea. As the years go by and the children grow, some of us moms and/or dad’s working from home, decide to take our mid-afternoon break to spend ‘quality’ –in our own home- ‘tea time’ with our children. During this short respite…the children will fill us in on their day at school; we become rejuvenated by their stories, whilst drinking from our teacup of choice that day. Wonderful. Peaceful. These are Blissful Moments, meant to be Treasured.
With each sip, feeling the comforts of home. I'm consciously immersed in these precious moments with my children: their smiling eyes, contagious laughter… I’m making the most of tea-time in the midst of a hectic work day.
As we consider the senior set...the folks ‘brought up’ with fine bone china TEA CUPS & SAUCERS displayed as ‘showcase pieces’ in their family homes. For years these cups and saucers may have gone unused. However, as they are removed from the display case now, rinsed, and placed at a setting- you smile because you remember where this particular piece came from. The loved one, or dear friend who gave it to you. It doesn’t take much to make this a special part of your daily routine. It all starts with one TEA CUP & SAUCER.
As far as we’re concerned...... there is no question at all.
What makes these fragile and delicate pieces of porcelain or bone china the collectibles that they are? Why are TEA CUPS & SAUCERS fascinating to both young and old alike?
For little ones playing with their first tea set, it is more than likely the association with being an adult. After all, every little girl and boy can't wait to be grown up. Then you have the teen set, they may sit with friends and chat over a pot of tea, I know my daughter does. Unless of course they are coffee drinkers. Yes, teens and their peers are drinking coffee these days, sitting in a local Starbucks, hard to believe-I know.
The world so different from just a decade or two ago…yet the bone china, porcelain, the stoneware, it remains…in tact for decades! The unchanging nature of collectibles, in this case TEA CUPS & SAUCERS, is another way to glimpse into, and appreciate, days of olde.
Recently engaged couples carefully select their china pattern, with such thought and care. The often lengthy discussions between the couple: the structure of pieces, colors and individual patterns. So incredibly important at the moment….long before children, finances and mortgages become part of their daily routine. For years theses delicate pieces sit in a cabinet to be used for Holidays and other Special Occasions.
At what point, if any, does the TEA CUP & SAUCER become a part of your everyday dishware? A matter of conscious choice and desire; is what will determine this.
In our family, we skipped right by the long term use of children's tea sets and used the fine china to have tea parties when the children were 4, 5, & 6 years of age. Pinky out, tea biscuits on the side....and faux sophisticated conversation proved to be a combined lesson in good manners, and hour of fun- all in one.
After a trip to Ireland years ago, our tastes in tea changed. We had to have the right type of tea....Yorkshire, Black Tea...very well steeped... is preferred in our home. A separate pot for steeping and the delicate set-up: for afternoon tea. As the years go by and the children grow, some of us moms and/or dad’s working from home, decide to take our mid-afternoon break to spend ‘quality’ –in our own home- ‘tea time’ with our children. During this short respite…the children will fill us in on their day at school; we become rejuvenated by their stories, whilst drinking from our teacup of choice that day. Wonderful. Peaceful. These are Blissful Moments, meant to be Treasured.
With each sip, feeling the comforts of home. I'm consciously immersed in these precious moments with my children: their smiling eyes, contagious laughter… I’m making the most of tea-time in the midst of a hectic work day.
As we consider the senior set...the folks ‘brought up’ with fine bone china TEA CUPS & SAUCERS displayed as ‘showcase pieces’ in their family homes. For years these cups and saucers may have gone unused. However, as they are removed from the display case now, rinsed, and placed at a setting- you smile because you remember where this particular piece came from. The loved one, or dear friend who gave it to you. It doesn’t take much to make this a special part of your daily routine. It all starts with one TEA CUP & SAUCER.
AS PROMISED... OUR IDEAS ON WHAT TO DO WTTH THE IMPERFECT PIECE...
If you happen to come across a piece you love, but it is chipped or has a hairline crack, by all means, negotiate a low and fair price, and buy it for yourself. Contradictory perhaps, but read on….use this imperfect TEA CUP & SAUCER to collect loose change, keys. How about tiny soaps in the bathroom, potpourri’s, lipsticks, cotton swabs. You see the multitude of uses is endless. We've used tea pots with broken lids as planters, we're growing basil in one now... and the kids have a beautiful green Japanese handpainted teapot that holds pens and pencils for homework!
Our Tea Room....the location of many, many afternoons of 3pm tea time!
I guess it’s pretty obvious…. we love all things old….we love character, and history. If it appeals to our tastes, we find a way to use it, even if it’s not part of our ‘tea time’ collection.
This pastime of collecting TEA CUP & SAUCERS is a lot of fun, can be an investment, or just reveal your own personal style. Though the best part….is the feeling you get from the time you turn off the kettle until your last sip of tea. That peaceful, serene feeling; belonging to you and only you, for that brief moment, in your hectic day.
At Footbridge Cove, we are not experts, though we greatly appreciate beauty and know it comes in all shapes and sizes. And we spend hundreds of hours researching information about our collection, so we may offer our items to you with background information and personal (provenance) when available.
Please stop by today and browse our shop. We've solds scores of sets from our exclusive FOOTBRIDGE COVE COLLECTION...one of a kind, 3 piece sets in complimentary patterns to suit everyones taste. Not to owrry though: many, many more to come. So bookmark Footbridge Cove while your there, and email us directly if we can answer any questions for you.
Please Note: Should you find a TEA CUP & SAUCER SET you are interested in while browsing our shop; just mention this article with your purchase order & you will receive complimentary, insured shipping on your entire order.
At Footbridge Cove…the tides of treasures are ever-changing.
THESE DAYS ARE GONE, BUT I CANNOT ERASE THE MEMORY OR THE WORDS FROM THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE- see our last photo above.
I guess it’s pretty obvious…. we love all things old….we love character, and history. If it appeals to our tastes, we find a way to use it, even if it’s not part of our ‘tea time’ collection.
This pastime of collecting TEA CUP & SAUCERS is a lot of fun, can be an investment, or just reveal your own personal style. Though the best part….is the feeling you get from the time you turn off the kettle until your last sip of tea. That peaceful, serene feeling; belonging to you and only you, for that brief moment, in your hectic day.
At Footbridge Cove, we are not experts, though we greatly appreciate beauty and know it comes in all shapes and sizes. And we spend hundreds of hours researching information about our collection, so we may offer our items to you with background information and personal (provenance) when available.
Please stop by today and browse our shop. We've solds scores of sets from our exclusive FOOTBRIDGE COVE COLLECTION...one of a kind, 3 piece sets in complimentary patterns to suit everyones taste. Not to owrry though: many, many more to come. So bookmark Footbridge Cove while your there, and email us directly if we can answer any questions for you.
Please Note: Should you find a TEA CUP & SAUCER SET you are interested in while browsing our shop; just mention this article with your purchase order & you will receive complimentary, insured shipping on your entire order.
At Footbridge Cove…the tides of treasures are ever-changing.
THESE DAYS ARE GONE, BUT I CANNOT ERASE THE MEMORY OR THE WORDS FROM THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE- see our last photo above.
Well, it is almost 3pm; the school bus will be here soon. The kettle has been turned on, the TEA CUPS & SAUCERS are in place….now I await the recap of my children’s day at school. The moment I treasure most each day.
A FAVORED QUOTE at FOOTBRIDGE COVE: "Tea is a time "in which we were perfectly contented with ourselves and one another." ~Charles Dickens
A FAVORED QUOTE at FOOTBRIDGE COVE: "Tea is a time "in which we were perfectly contented with ourselves and one another." ~Charles Dickens
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Email: shop@footbridgecove.com
Email: shop@footbridgecove.com
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Cathy
