tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708807491363992142.post4862180554457817067..comments2023-12-05T12:44:29.131+00:00Comments on Shoshiplatypus: My New Tea ServiceShoshihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00028185699225457125noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708807491363992142.post-66067915160690403332016-06-15T13:29:30.856+01:002016-06-15T13:29:30.856+01:00That really is the prettiest tea set I've seen...That really is the prettiest tea set I've seen, I love it! It also looks gorgeous against that beautiful tablecloth. I have a passion for teacups and collect old cups and saucers and sometimes trio's with the tea plate as well - I justify it by saying I use them for photography but really I just can't resist them! I shall be on the look out for a stray cup and saucer in your pattern to add to my collection now!<br />How are you getting on with the Infusions - have you tried them out yet? Just a word of warning - I must have had powder on me and not known because when I stepped out of the shower this morning (in the bathroom next to my studio where I clean all my pots and brushes) my flooring and cream bathmat suddenly came alive with vibrant splashes of colour - obviously the powder had fallen off my clothing but it was only when I added water from my shower that it sprung into life - it's come off the lino with lots of rubbing, but I'm waiting to see the outcome of the bathmat!! Good job I'm not houseproud! <br /><br />Happy entertaining,<br />Diana xx<br />Diana Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02475927836717719695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708807491363992142.post-66458701045432919842016-06-13T19:15:59.256+01:002016-06-13T19:15:59.256+01:00Thank you Aiyana - so glad you like it. Afternoon ...Thank you Aiyana - so glad you like it. Afternoon tea is certainly enjoying a revival in the UK these days so don't despair - it's still one of our traditions! <br /><br />ShoshiShoshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00028185699225457125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708807491363992142.post-70514976777929426942016-06-13T18:14:00.841+01:002016-06-13T18:14:00.841+01:00Beautiful set! I miss entertaining friends, someti...Beautiful set! I miss entertaining friends, sometimes. But most days I just enjoy the solitude of this place. My good china seldom gets used anymore. Hugs! KellyKellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01895657809745769069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708807491363992142.post-70734921631757328802016-06-12T14:45:07.929+01:002016-06-12T14:45:07.929+01:00I so enjoyed this Tea post! Dare I say it is becau...I so enjoyed this Tea post! Dare I say it is because of Downton Abbey this renewed interest in teatime? I am so happy to hear about it. I would love to come have tea with you sometime! I love your new tea set! Good for you!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09196649072232044074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708807491363992142.post-22579422253026906952016-06-12T08:01:50.406+01:002016-06-12T08:01:50.406+01:00Your tea set is so beautiful. That makes me sad th...Your tea set is so beautiful. That makes me sad that tea is no longer a ritual in the UK. That is one of the traditions I love so much about your beautiful country. I have always wanted to go to England to have a proper tea. I truly do love tea. I spent a fortune on tea this evening. AiyanaKalynahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04674224745484466862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708807491363992142.post-81941423589605042702016-06-11T22:34:36.273+01:002016-06-11T22:34:36.273+01:00Gorgeous tea set, Shoshi, and you're showing i...Gorgeous tea set, Shoshi, and you're showing it off beautifully! Paragon is a well-known make - we inherited some pieces from my MIL, but I think they go back another couple of generations. Afternoon tea is indeed a great British tradition and it should be nurtured! Whenever we go down to Cornwall/Devon, we always make sure to have cream tea at least a couple of times while we are there - you absolutely have to be in that part of the country for the authentic experience. Collecting tea cups is a big craze in the US and other parts of the world. I've seen some swaps online, although it's not something you can easily send in the post. Good thing yours arrived all in one piece! Hope you're enjoying your weekend! xxZsuzsa Karoly-Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14427330015740268592noreply@blogger.com