Monday, September 7, 2015

Old School

On the eve of the new academic year, I'm sharing images of my Royal Grafton teacup at McMaster University.

 I took advantage of the quiet summer hiatus to tour and photograph my teacup on the University grounds.

Archways around campus.

The best place to escape the campus' hustling and bustling for a tea moment is Divinity College's tranquil gardens.

Left: The interior of the teacup is decorated with pink roses.
Right: The Royal Grafton backstamp.

Senator William McMaster, the founder of McMaster University, enjoys a cup of tea. 

Could the Senator have imagined that 125 years after he founded McMaster University, his institution of higher education will have over 26,000 full-time students starting their classes tomorrow?

The Enchanting Rose
In addition to the new school year, September also brings Stephanie from The Enchanting Rose's long awaited fall tea cup and mug exchange! Please click here for more info on how to sign up for all the fun!


I'm joining the following parties this week:

22 comments:

  1. How very beautiful! And the back drop for these photos is equally beautiful! Have a wonderful week!

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  2. What an impressive university, Margie! I enjoyed your mosaic of photos and your stunning teacup. The inside of the teacup is just as lovely as the outside, and must be such a joy to sip from.

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  3. What a lovely (and fun) idea to photograph your exquisite teacup in such an impressive environment. Gorgeous photos!
    Have a great week and see you soon!

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  4. Love the old architecture, Margie! It is splendid with the vines climbing all over it. It is a wonderful setting for that beautiful teacup. I love the posies inside the cup. Of course anything with roses makes me swoon! Thank you for sharing and joining me for tea. Happy Labour Day!

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  5. My dear Margie! This is simply THE most exquisite teacup...those little pink blooms are just gorgeous...*sigh* what a beauty to have on your lovely collection...
    And...guess what arrived in the mail for Nancy last week?? Your very sweet letter, and I was oh so thrilled to see your note to me! Of course I tried the delightful tea and thought of you throughout! Dearest Margie...you are so kind, and my heart was very touched! Thank you...:-)
    May you have a truly superb week...and what joy the tea cup exchange has once again begun! Yippee!
    Blessings!
    Kelly-Anne

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  6. Thanks for the tour you have some great pictures.
    I really like the teacup idea.
    Have a wonderful week.
    Denise

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  7. Your teacup is so pretty and I love that you put it on the statue. HA! HA!

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  8. This is a wonderful idea to take your tea cup pictures in that lovely place. I love your pretty tea cup. Now I would like to have some tea.

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  9. It's such a sweet tea cup Margie, photographed in hallowed grounds!
    I've joined Stephanie's Teat Cup Exchanged - it will be my third!
    See you there.
    Shane x

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  10. Now those photos are not only pretty but "educational" too! How wonderful to use the university as a backdrop. Thanks so much for linking up!

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  11. There's a lot of us signed up for Stephanie's teacup exchange, I'm looking forward to it.
    Who would have thought to photograph a pretty teacup around McMaster U? A genius thing to do, I love it Margie!
    Thanks for joining Mosaic Monday.

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  12. Taking a teacup on a field trip to McMaster U is a great idea! Very creative. Love the tiny roses scattered on the cup. I'd say the founder looks very pleased to have such a teacup by his side!

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  13. What a lovely teacup! I have signed up for the first time for the exchange and I am so looking forward to it!

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  14. Oh...My... What a beautiful tea cup, my friend. I think I may have swooned....Okay, I did swoon :) Thanks for promoting the exchange - you are a dear and such a faithful participant :) I love having you along on the adventure. Hugs!

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  15. Margie, such a creative post! The architecture of the campus is so historical and impressive. The garden looks beautiful. I had a little chuckle seeing your teacup all around campus. I also enjoy when there is an interior pattern. Can't wait for Stephanie's teacup exchange!

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  16. Clever way to photograph your teacup - looks like our gentleman friend is enjoying his tea.

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  17. What a fun way to show off your teacup. It is very pretty and looks quite delicate.

    Diana

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  18. Margie:
    I did share you tonight as a featured link from the "Tea In The Garden" party!

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  19. Cute idea! I love that Sir William McMaster was enjoying a cup of tea.

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  20. Hi Margie,
    I love the Royal Grafton teacup and your pics of the university. Belated Happy Tea Day! Karen

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  21. Hi Margie,
    I love the Royal Grafton teacup and your pics of the university. Belated Happy Tea Day! Karen

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  22. Ha! Loved this little photo shoot ... especially the old boy himself enjoying a cuppa!
    Wendy

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