Last summer's White Linen Tea House visit was followed by some shopping at the Shawnee Country Barns Antique Co-op.
The Antiques Co-Op (barn on the bottom right) was "full of antiques and country charm".
I was so engrossed with all the tea pretties on display that I neglected to capture photos of the inside!
I exercised GREAT restraint and only purchased these 3 trio sets.
The pretty brown transferware design is perfect for a fall tea!
But what really sold me was the pattern name of this Johnson Bros Windsor Ware:
Margaret Rose!
Now I'm keeping an eye out for another Margaret Rose trio so that I'd have an even set of 4!
Do you own tea sets that are your namesake?
I'm joining the following parties this week:
Restraint is hard when there are such lovely tea things!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing them!
They were a good find Margie and I'll keep the pattern in mind when I'm antiquing.
ReplyDeleteNever seen Judith china but at least I have a daylily by my name.
I have some Johnson Bro. pieces. I love the "Martha Rose"
ReplyDeleteWonderful find, I've never seen anything with Linda on it, will just have to keep looking :)
ReplyDeleteWhat pretty teacups. I've never seen anything with Lorrie on it, although my husband and I got a great kick out of signs seen in England and Wales last month - "Danger - Lorries" or "Watch out for lorries"!
ReplyDeleteI don't own a lot of tea cups but love them. They are so pretty. Nancy
ReplyDeleteNow you certainly did need to buy those namesake trios, Margie! What a pretty pattern they are, too. Of course, I seem to love all Johnson Bros patterns, and am especially loving brown transferware. No, I've never seen a pattern with Catherine (my baptismal name) or Kitty on it!
ReplyDeleteSounds like the perfect place to go! You did well with only bringing those home, and I certainly see why you did! Thanks for linking to Tuesday Cuppa Tea!
ReplyDeleteRuth
What a perfect setting for an antiques store! How special you were able to find this pretty pattern in your namesake and trios nonetheless. Many of the Johnson Bros. patterns I've seen are usually one primary color. It's nice to see the pretty colorful flowers on your sets.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen a Nora set before.
Enjoy your new trios!
I love Johnson Bros anything! Of course you had to have your namesake trios ... no brainer! Ha! Looks like a wonderful place to shop. Happy Tea Day!
ReplyDeleteI have been staying away from the shops most of the summer so I'm not tempted. What a lovely find in those darling trios with your name on them. And I love anything made by Johnson Bros. The barn sounds like a delightful place to browse and shop. Thanks for sharing with us and have a lovely day, Margie.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sandi
Lovely they are.. I too have been trying not to buy anything. It is difficult when you see lovely things. Happy Wednesday with love Janice
ReplyDeleteHi Margie, thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment! That is how I found yours!
ReplyDeleteYour new tea sets are very pretty. I love the restrained colors of the Johnson Bros Windsor Ware and you are right, they will be fabulous for setting an autumn tea table. Hope you find the fourth set that you are longing for!
Warm regards,
Christina
Oooh, the tea cup trio is ever so delightful and the name is simply perfect! Yes, you HAD to get them :)
ReplyDeleteHugs to you!
Dear Margie:
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful place to visit and your tea cup set is lovely and I recognize that pattern too. I love transferware. Thank you so much for sharing and linking - glad you got to go!
Hi Margie,
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect find for you! Such a lovely name - Margaret Rose! I love the pretty rose pattern which is as you say the perfect colours for autumn. Maybe you will find the teapot too. E-bay may have it. I have never found any china named Karen. Blessings Sweet Margie, Karen
Lovely tea set! Wow, how sweet it has your name! It is lovely for fall! Looks like a wonderful place to shop
ReplyDeleteI can't believe it! I used to have a set of those dishes. Never saw anyone else have them. Aren't some of the names of those old china patterns wonderful?
ReplyDeleteYou've visited some lovely places. I'm so glad you share these with us. Gives me lots of ideas of where I'd like to go some day. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty trio! BTW I have never had bitter tea when cold brewing even with caffeine.
ReplyDeleteMargie, I just had to google Deborah and china to see if there was anything out there -- haha! Like most of the other ladies here, nothing with my name. Although I got to see what my name is in Chinese! haha Your trios are so very pretty. I love Johnson Brothers and transfer ware, and you are right about these being perfect for a fall tea. Blessings to you, Deborah
ReplyDeleteI doubt I will ever see my name on the bottom of a china set, but it is in the Peter Pan book so I'm good. Lucky that you found your own name though :) What a pretty set too!
ReplyDeleteWendy
What beautiful china!! Thanks so much for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Debbie