It's that time of year again! Springtime has brought us The Enchanting Rose's 8th Teacup Exchange--a biannual event that I look forward to each year. Our brilliant organizer, Stephanie, did a phenomenal job of running another successful exchange for 167 participants. Thank you, Stephanie!
I selected a teacup from my collection to send to Elizabeth in Florida.
I received this pretty tea-themed thank you card from Elizabeth and we've exchanged a few more "happy mails" since! Please visit Elizabeth at her blog, Simple Pleasures, to see what I sent her.
My teacup arrived in early April and I was thrilled to discover that it came from Australia!
International shipping is notoriously sloooooooow so I was impressed that it only took my package 2 weeks to make its safe voyage across the Pacific Ocean.
The amazing goodies that Lyn thoughtfully picked out based on my interests.
The gorgeous "Kimono" teacup by Maxwell Williams was a trifecta of my favourite things:
teacups, purple, and exotic travels!
I adore the teacup's pretty lilac hue and Japanese-inspired design of chrysanthemums and cherry blossoms.
The fine bone china teacup is larger than the standard teacup and has a generous capacity of 250 mL.
I'm also loving this unique strainer.
Koalas and kangaroos, OH MY!
A sip of Twinings Australian Afternoon Tea transports me to the Outback.
A million thanks for the wonderful package from Oz, Lyn!!!
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| Teacups from past exchanges |
Please visit The Enchanting Rose to see the other fun teacup and mug swaps!
Oh Margie, the teacup is perfect for you, and it's in the hue of your favorite color! The other gifts are wonderful, too, and I know you're enjoying your teatime gifts all the way from the Outback!
ReplyDeleteI have been ogling these Maxwell Williams teacups in The Bay for quite some time now. They're all so pretty! Just your style Margie. You got so many interesting things from Lynn. She really put lots of thought into your parcel, and you were lucky to have received it in such a short time. Cheers Margie!
ReplyDeleteWendy
A wonderful package you received! I love all your teacups! Thank you again for the wonderful package that you put together for me, I enjoyed it all and will continue to enjoy my Canada mug and teacup snack set!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful package you received! I love all your teacups! Thank you again for the wonderful package that you put together for me, I enjoyed it all and will continue to enjoy my Canada mug and teacup snack set!
ReplyDeleteWOW ! I do love Your gift You received. I'm new to You and Your blog but I would like to become friends so I will search out to follow You. That was the reason behind the exchange was it not.So good to meet You-Denise
ReplyDeleteOh I see Your not part of Google Friends Connect so I won't be able to follow You.If You do sign in to Friends Connect let Me know so I can follow You easily
ReplyDeleteI love the little tea strainer stand. Adorable. The thank you note is lovely, and your map is awesome! Very enjoyable. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThat is a lot of participants in the teacup exchange. You received a gorgeous one along with other lovely goodies.
ReplyDeleteHello Margie~~What a lovely package you have received from Lyn thoughtfully chose for you. The tea cup is quite unique, and the color is beautiful in deed.
ReplyDeleteI love the tea strainer with a holder like that. I have never seen anything quite like it.
Enjoy your treasures~~
Debbie
What beautiful gifts you received. I laughed when I saw your purple teacup, knowing how much you love that colour. Very exciting to receive something from Australia, I love the packaging on the tea. Enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteYour teacup and gifts are perfect for you Margie and the shipping time from Australia has been shorter than some items I receive from the US.
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize you've taken part in so many of Stephanie's exchanges already. Enjoy your new purple teacup!
Hi Margie! Wow, your new set is lovely! And so different too--a great addition to your growing teacup exchange collection!
ReplyDeleteMargie, you are so clever! I love how you displayed all of your exchange teacups at the bottom of your post. So fun to receive a package from Australia and your new teacup is quite exquisite from the floral design to the color. Love the strainer too! Enjoy your new goodies!
ReplyDeleteOh, what a lovely exchange! Thank you so much for sharing. It was so nice to meet you today! God bless you.
ReplyDeleteIt was a pleasure to find all the things for you in the teacup swap. I'm so glad you liked everything. This was my first Stephanie swap & I'll certainly be joining in on the next one. Lyn
ReplyDeleteSimply delightful, my friend! I love that Lyn put a package together according to what you like - what a dear :)
ReplyDeleteI fell in love with the Koala tea bag holder as they are my favorite animal. Too cute!
And you are indeed very clever to add the picture collage of the tea cups you have received from past exchanges. I loved seeing all of them again and I must say you have been richly blessed {{smiles}}
Thanks for joining the fun again...it would not be the same without you! Hugs!
Hi Margie,
ReplyDeleteWow! What a beautiful teacup and other tea things. I have never contributed to the teacup exchange but it is a great idea. You have a lovely collection now and also have some dear blogging friends. Have a Wonderful Week Dear Margie! Karen
Hi Margie,
ReplyDeleteWow! What a beautiful teacup and other tea things. I have never contributed to the teacup exchange but it is a great idea. You have a lovely collection now and also have some dear blogging friends. Have a Wonderful Week Dear Margie! Karen
What a wonderful post you put together to celebrate this event, and that tea cup is divine. I especially loved seeing your collection of five.
ReplyDeleteThat's a gorgeous teacup! xoxo Su
ReplyDeleteOh my, your tea cup is as pretty as a picture. Gorgeous colour and how pretty is the flower. The tea strainer is very cool.
ReplyDeleteWhat a charming package of teacup happiness you received, dearest Margie! Oh, the tea sounds divine and the teacup is so *you*! Yay for fast shipping! Sending you much love across the miles!
ReplyDeleteKelly-Anne
gorgeous tea cup dear ,liked the all ,whenever i find such special piece i just want to put it in mu cupboard and look at it
ReplyDeleteHow lovely... I think this is nice to do, with women from all over. Happy weekend with love Janice
ReplyDeleteThat is a lovely teacup! Neat how everything is so exotic!
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely teacup and items you received. I'm going to visit the blog link and see what you sent. It's been fun to take part in this lovely exchange!
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely teacup and items you received. I'm going to visit the blog link and see what you sent. It's been fun to take part in this lovely exchange!
ReplyDeleteDear Margie
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for visiting my blog - I thought I should return the favour. I think your new teacup is beautiful and you received some other lovely gifts too. I am also a tea-aholic, but then I am English, so that is part of my psyche! Enjoy your tea and have a lovely rest of the weekend.
Best wishes
Ellie
Margie, your tea cup from Australia is absolutely stunning and so very unique! You have certainly received some beautiful teacups over the years. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteHi Margie, oh your received such a gorgeous tea cup in the exchange from Australia. I love the soft color of it and the exotic style. Such thoughtful treasures included makes it so special. Going over to visit your recipient too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and your kind comment. Have a wonderful new week ahead. Hugs xo
How exciting to receive an international package! Everything you received is wonderful, but I am in love with the gorgeous teacup. Beautifully unique, oh that color. Such a fun exchange! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous teacup you received. Thanks for visiting me at Delights of the Heart.
ReplyDeleteThose are very unique pieces Margie! I love that you received a 'trifecta'!! I'm happy that you stopped by my blog, so nice to meet a new friend! Blessings, Cindy xo
ReplyDeleteVery pretty teacup. How fun to get one so far away. Thanks for stopping by my blog.
ReplyDeleteHappy Tea time.
deb