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Tuesday, March 27, 2012

I love Violets............

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When I go to garage sales or even thrift shops I buy pretty things when I see them. I have collected a lot of cups and saucers among other things. I love Violets and so some of them are in a Violet theme. I am trying for a complete set of China tea service in the pattern. Not matching but with Violets on them.
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I know why I like Violets, its all about childhood memories. The good times my friend Sylvia and I spent hunting down the first Violets in Springtime. The scent alone is enough to make it one of my very favourite flowers. I do have a sugar and creamer and some pretty cups and saucers.

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And a teapot

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I need some plates now and maybe some serving plates? I do have one plate that I really like

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The cup and saucer that match are also my favourites. I would really love a complete set of them.

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I think I only have three plates so far...........but it gives me something to look for.

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12 comments:

  1. DonnaMarch 28, 2012 at 2:37 PM

    These are beautiful! I just picked up a few "violet" pieces not long ago at a garage sale. I love tea cups, pots and serving ware myself. I need to find a lovely spot to show them off!

    I love your collection!

    Blessings,
    Donna

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  2. Donata @ DK's Craft CafeMarch 28, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    Love the colours!
    Thanks for sharing :)

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  3. Pamela GordonMarch 28, 2012 at 8:55 PM

    You have some very pretty china pieces! I love cups and saucers and china in general. Pamela

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  4. Michele M./ Finch RestMarch 29, 2012 at 5:03 AM

    Oh I just love your violets china pieces! WOW and that teapot is awesome!

    I love it brings special meaning to you with memories of you and your friend Sylvia hunting violets down...their scent........pretty special, indeed.

    Lovely post and lovely collection!

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  5. KathyApril 4, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    Hello! I just love spring violets too - I love that they grow so freely at the bottom of our garden - they are sweet and fragrant - thank you for sharing your lovely blog with Home and Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

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  6. MarthaApril 9, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    Lovely things -- I have some violet cups and saucers from my mother and found some hand painted ones at an Estate sale -- they are so perfect for spring teas!

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  7. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageApril 10, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    Oh, how pretty your violet teacups and tea things are! I love violets! Their tiny faces and fragrance makes them a welcome delight especially this time of year. Thank you so much for sharing your pretties with us and have a wonderful day. Following now.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  8. Judith @ Lavender CottageApril 10, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    You have a nice start to a china collection of violets, love the teapot. It will be fun continuing to look for pieces to add.

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  9. SnapApril 10, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    You have a wonderful collection of violets. I love purple and violets. Such a lovely post. It's important to collect things that are important to you ... such nice memories! Happy Tea Day!

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  10. Johanna GehrleinApril 10, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    Hello,
    this is a lovely collection of violet themed things. They are all beautiful and I love real violets also so much. The special scent and the wonderful color. So nice to see how many designs there are with similar decoration. Thank you for sharing your treasures.
    Best greetings, Johanna

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  11. MillieApril 10, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    Your collection of violet china is very lovely.

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  12. SuzyApril 11, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    Beautiful collection...love the teapot!!

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