Do you see this bright teapot? Can you believe how vibrant the color is?
It is a lovely cobalt blue teapot. Did you notice the adorable little flower on the handle and lid? I think it's a pansy.
This sweet little teapot belonged to my father's grandmother. They called her Meemaw (I don't know how they spelled it) but I don't know which great granny that was. Luckily I still have relatives who remember Meemaw but I need to write down her story before they are gone. Now that I've told you that I don't completely know her sweet little story I'll HAVE to follow through with my family. Right?
I popped in a bonus too. Isn't this a sweet little teacup? Did you notice the little cottages on the cup and saucer? (Yeah, I know, I only took about 50 pictures of it.) This was made in Japan. That's all it says on the bottom of the saucer. I originally bought this for my wonderful master teacher, Mrs. D, but I ended up finding something I thought she might like better and gave it to her instead. I just had to keep this little teacup for myself.
Doesn't she look great with Great Granny Meemaw's teapot?
What stories do you need to write down about your vintage treasures? Have you written them down?
If I write them, you will too, won't you?
I'm going to the party over at Suzanne's Vintage Thingie Thursday.
Won't you join us there? Or maybe you'd just like to stop in for a quick visit? No matter, you're welcome here any time! It's always such a delight to know you've stopped by!
Bee....I adore that teacup and of course that pot!! Love the handle, what a sweet surprise. Have a great VTT! Really like your blog layout...so cute!!
ReplyDeleteLove the dark blues of your vintage items today. You are right when saying we need to find out things when there are people till around that can help you. I am very sorry I waited too long to ask some questions, but now there is no one left.
ReplyDeleteThat cobalt blue pot with the flower handle is so special; just love it! I've never seen one like that. The Japanese dishes are pretty too.
ReplyDeletei love teapots and that is such a fun blue one:)
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LOVE the teapot! What a great treasure. And the cup is so sweet. Happy VTT!
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The teapot is gorgeous!! What great color and the flowers on the handle and lid are priceless!
ReplyDeleteThe teapot is so special! Love the handle. Sweet cup also.
ReplyDeleteSweet pieces! And yes, it is so nice to write down memories about special things in one's home. I did a post once about my mother's little blue willow tea set. Stop by and read it sometime. It's in the archives under Blue Willow Morning or you'll also find it under the Blue Willow label on the sidebar.
ReplyDeleteMy aunt has also written down information of several family pieces that I got from her. So start writing! :-)
I think you just really wanted to keep the teacup so you made up an excuse to. Don't worry I have done it before myself (another confession today :)). You are right, they look great together.
ReplyDeleteSweet Bee, You are so right, that blue is very vibrant. I just love the sweet little flower on the handle. Good thing you kept the tea cup and saucer, they sure are pretty with the teapot!
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Ann
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Just love the teapot, the handle is so darling! Oh, but the tea cup! I do adore! For when I was in my 20's I had a set of dishes and this tea cup was in the set. I sold them at a garage sale and have regretted every since. I bought another set, but it has mugs not this wonderful teacup you have! Come by and see me at Tea Time Tuesday sometimes.
ReplyDeleteI love your blue teapot! Love the color and it is so special that is was your grandmothers!
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Donna
That is such a marvelous shade of blue! Love the teapot with the little flower on the handle. And I love that it belonged to your great grandmother! Does it have any markings on the bottom? Can you tell who it was made by?
ReplyDeleteWe have been trying to get stories written down and pictures labeled before it is too late. It is a big job and I live so far away from my folks, so it is hard... We do a little each time I visit.
Oh I LOVE that blue...yep same here, gotta get that info while you can...been workin' on it 4-ever!
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Cute cute Teapot! Love the color! Make sure you write down all the memories your family shares with you. It will be something you will treasure and can pass on to your family. Blessings, Vicky
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute teacup - but that teapot is gorgeous. Love the colour.
ReplyDeleteMy most favorite color of blue. Love it! And I adore your little stump turned mosaic garden table. So fun! Hope you are having a wonderful day. :) Tammy
ReplyDeleteGood luck on the writing! I keep saying that is what I am going to do, but it hasn't gotten done yet! Beautiful teapot and teacup.
ReplyDeleteOh I'm SURE I SHOULD be writing things down about some of my things. I have tried to tell Dear Daughter about certain things as I TRY to remember to, time to time; but I don't know for sure that she'll remember every little thing. It is a good idea!.. LOVE the tea set you have here today! The blue is beautiful, and bright colors do lift a person's spirits, I think! ~tina
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ReplyDeleteOhhh...I just adore your Meemaw's beautiful, bright cobalt blue teapot...it really is a gorgeous color! Your pretty teacup couldn't have matched it more perfectly! I love transferware...with all the beautiful bucolic scenes...such as the little cottage! Thank you for sharing a few of your treasures with us!
Well my friend, I really must apologize at being so late to come by for a visit! It's just been crazy busy over at my place. I wanted to stop by to thank you for joining in with my Sunday Favorites "One Year" birthday celebration! You left such a sweet note...thank you for all the warm and generous well wishes! Ohhh...and thank you for adding Happy To Design to your list of blog follows! I am also adding your delightful blog to my list and look forward to getting to know you, my friend!!!
Have a fabulous day and best wishes with the gift card giveaway!
Chari @Happy To Design
Oh wow those are so pretty. Coming from me who just started to collect blue jars. Happy weekend!
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Sweet Bee,
ReplyDeleteThey are so charming the tea post and cup and saucer. I love things from the past from our families.
xo
Robin
I'm a tea pot lover, and that one is well worth the love.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't have guessed the teapot was so old (but then I don't know anything about Meemaw). I really love the cup and saucer--it looks like something that would be fun to use.
ReplyDeleteI'm a BIG fan of colbalt blues. I love this lovely tea service. I'll take 2 lumps :)
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Gail
That's what makes all these vintage things so special really, the family stories or the memories they bring back to us!
ReplyDeleteIf you get a chance you should vist Shelia at Note Songs and see the coffe cup someone gave her. I think you'd love it!
Hugs,
Dawn
I love your tea pot and how wonderful to have something from your great grandmother!
ReplyDeleteThe teapot is gorgeous...what a wonderful treasure it is...and I love the cup and saucer. And ohhhh, please..write down family stories and histories so long as elders will talk..I work on my families genealogy, and once the elders of the family are gone...the stories and memories are gone as well.
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What a pretty teapot. It's just that perfect color of blue, much like a babies eyes. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment about my Vintage Icebox. Come back and stay awhile! Have a blessed week!
ReplyDeleteThat's a very precious tea pot and I love, love, love the color!!
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Susan and Bentley
xxoo
Beautiful teapot and a wonderful family heirloom!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing color blue. It is so vibrant. It almost looks like a modern piece in color. Fabulous piece.
ReplyDeleteThat teapot is really pretty, and the cup and saucer go with it perfectly! I like the idea of writing down the story behind things that we have. We think that there's no possibility that we're going to forget a story, and then ten years down the road the one person who knows the story is gone, and it's lost forever!
ReplyDeleteHappy VTT!
Carol