Monday, December 21, 2015

Cup of Christmas Cheer

At a recent visit to the local mall, I spotted the most adorable thing...

A pair of Arctic hares enjoying a cup of tea outside Santa's cabin. Too cute!

 'Tis the season for enjoying copious amounts of tea!

 Earlier this month, I hosted a Christmas tea party with my relatives which gave me the opportunity to use my holiday teawares.

I used two of my Christmas teapots: Spode's "Christmas Tree" (left) and Maxwell & Williams "Baubles" (right).

My "United Nations" of teacups with holly and ivy and poinsettia patterns:
Lefton - Japan (top left); Blue Bird - Canada (top right); Duchess - England (bottom left).
I didn't have enough seasonal teacups so I also used my Bareuther Waldsassen - Germany (bottom right) set which I thought looked Christmassy...

Last week, we had our last tea social of the year at the office.

I brought in my Maxwell & Williams "Baubles" teapot and mugs.

The Christmas sweets brought in by my co-workers.

At a friend's afternoon tea party this past weekend, I enjoyed sipping my tea from the Royal Albert "Yuletide" teacup.

Wishing you a Blessed Christmas Season!

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27 comments:

  1. DonnaDecember 21, 2015 at 9:18 AM

    And a Blessed Christmas to you too! Beautiful tea setting.

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  2. AnonymousDecember 21, 2015 at 10:18 AM

    Such a sweet tea party.

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  3. Judith @ Lavender CottageDecember 21, 2015 at 10:41 AM

    Oh yes, copious amounts of tea and at various functions for you Margie. Nice to see your collection of Christmas teacups and the table at work.
    A delightful nativity set to remind us why we celebrate at this time of year.
    Christmas Blessings to you my friend!

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  4. Bernideen December 21, 2015 at 10:46 AM

    Dear Margie:
    So glad you shared your tea party and those lovely Christmasy teacups with us. I love your Nativity and the wonderful reminder of the reason for the season! I wish you a blessed Christmas week!

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  5. quakerhillfarmDecember 21, 2015 at 12:38 PM

    Oh Dear Margie, I do love your Christmas China! It looks so bright and cheerful! Have a wonderful Christmas.

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  7. SnapDecember 21, 2015 at 1:00 PM

    Bring on the tea! Your baubles teapot is wonderful! Love the hares having tea ... tempting to bring them home! Merry Christmas!

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  8. poggeauxDecember 21, 2015 at 2:30 PM

    How wonderful! The table setting looks perfect in every way.

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  9. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageDecember 21, 2015 at 2:54 PM

    What a wonderful tea table you set for your guests, Margie! I love all your pretty teacups and Christmas teapots! I'm sure you all had a splendid time. Your Nativity is a beautiful way to remind us all of the Reason we celebrate Christmas. Very lovely! Thank you, my friend, for sharing with us and Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones!

    Christmas Blessings,
    Sandi

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  10. Nora @ Teacup TalesDecember 21, 2015 at 4:50 PM

    Your Christmas tablescape is just lovely. How fun to collect holly & ivy patterns. They really complement one another. I really adore the Spode teapot. It's such a sweet pattern that I never tire of.
    Wishing you a very Merry Christmas,
    Nora

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  11. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenDecember 21, 2015 at 6:35 PM

    Oh to be a guest at your tea party, Margie!! What pretty Christmassy teacups you used, too. What I also love is how your office takes time for tea. It must calm everyone to enjoy that special, social time together. I think it's such a nice custom, and I'll bet you started it!
    Merry Christmas blessings to you, Margie!

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  12. ~Lavender Dreamer~December 21, 2015 at 9:19 PM

    Oh how I love your beautiful Christmas linens and the little mats at every place setting. I want to learn to make these and now you've given me some ideas. Merry Christmas! Hugs, Diane

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  13. Antiques And TeacupsDecember 21, 2015 at 9:28 PM

    What a wonderful collection! Lovely! Merry Christmas to you!
    Ruth

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  14. Gina @ VictorianWannaBeDecember 21, 2015 at 9:52 PM

    Hi Margie, Your teaware is quite lovely and perfect for the season! Thanks so much for your recent visit and comment.
    Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas!
    Gina

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  15. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasDecember 22, 2015 at 4:06 AM

    So sweet!! Just the right touch of whimsy for the Season!!

    Thanks so much for visting!!

    Hugs,
    Deb

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  16. eileeninmdDecember 22, 2015 at 7:42 AM

    Hello, your teacups and pots are just so cute. I love them. And the hares at Santa cabin is adorable. Cute post and images. Merry Christmas to you and yours. I wish you all the best in the New Year.

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  17. Beth in NEPADecember 22, 2015 at 10:00 AM

    Love the teacups and tea pots. And your tea setting is lovely.

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  18. LorrieDecember 22, 2015 at 5:21 PM

    Your tea parties look like so much fun! Merry Christmas!

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  19. Pattie @ Olla-PodridaDecember 22, 2015 at 6:14 PM

    What beautiful, colorful cups, and such an inviting and festive table. I wish that I could join you!

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  20. LindaDecember 22, 2015 at 7:34 PM

    You have beautiful Christmas tea cups, mugs and teapots. Happy holidays to you and yours.

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  21. Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow December 22, 2015 at 11:36 PM

    The rabbits are too cute! So many festive and beautiful tea cups. Merry Christmas. xoxo Su

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  22. Antiques And TeacupsDecember 23, 2015 at 11:01 AM

    What a perfect Christmas tea! Love all your china. It is so fun to get it all out and enjoy it! The Nativity is wonderful...mine is on the mantle every year in pride of place. Thanks so much for linking to Tuesday Cuppa Tea!
    Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
    Ruth

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  23. CarrieDecember 23, 2015 at 3:46 PM

    Merry Christmas Margie! I love your holiday china! It looks like you've had lots of fun tea experiences this month, and your table turned out so pretty for your family tea.

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  24. KarenDecember 24, 2015 at 11:32 AM

    Hi Margie,
    Oh your Christmas teacup collection is gorgeous! Such fun to decorate with pretties! I wanted to answer your question. I just use ribbons or ties to hang my teacups
    on the Christmas tree and although they are heavy... with an artificial tree they do hang quite nicely since the branches are so strong and flexible. When we had a real tree they did fall off. Some have gotten broken through the years but then I can treasure hunt for more. Lol. Have a Wonderful Christmas Dear Margie. I look forward to visiting Tea in the Valley every week! Blessings! Karen

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  25. KarenDecember 24, 2015 at 11:32 AM

    Hi Margie,
    Oh your Christmas teacup collection is gorgeous! Such fun to decorate with pretties! I wanted to answer your question. I just use ribbons or ties to hang my teacups
    on the Christmas tree and although they are heavy... with an artificial tree they do hang quite nicely since the branches are so strong and flexible. When we had a real tree they did fall off. Some have gotten broken through the years but then I can treasure hunt for more. Lol. Have a Wonderful Christmas Dear Margie. I look forward to visiting Tea in the Valley every week! Blessings! Karen

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  26. handmade by amaliaDecember 27, 2015 at 10:52 AM

    This is my first visit to your blog and I'm glad to be just in time for tea. Happy holidays.
    Amalia
    xo

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  27. xinexDecember 27, 2015 at 8:13 PM

    Oh I love tea parties! You really set your table beautifully...Christine

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