I don't drink tea, but I have such an obsession with pretty teacups. So when I spotted a display stand with piles of pastel coloured teacups and saucers at a second hand shop near work I couldn't resist going in for a better look.
I walked out with these three gorgeous sets for a grand total of $25. I was desperate for a pale pink set too, but apparently there is a Bride-To-Be in the area who keeps going in and buying all the pink crockery for her wedding. While I admire her good taste, I also secretly think "Challenge accepted" and want to go around buying up pink crockery so she can't have it. Yes, apparently I am That Kind of Person*. So if you see a cute, cheap pale pink cup and saucer somewhere let me know ASAP!
Anyway, aren't the lovely? I love the pastel shades and the different shape and texture of each set. Something to start off my props box, I think.
*note: I won't actually do this. I just had mean thoughts about doing it momentarily as the purchase was rung up. And possibly a few more times since then.
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hehe these are too cute!!
Is the yellow one Wedgewood? I'm pretty sure I have the same set - a pair, actually - in white. It's so beautiful. I don't get to opshops much these days, but I will keep an eye out for a pink set for you.
Sammy, I know I looooove them!
Kiki - oh, I don't know, I'll check tonight when I get home. I don't think it would be because they had HEAPS of yellow dishes, so I figure if it's Wedgewood someone would have snapped it up. But you never know. Thank you, I'm desperate for a pink cup and saucer, any style, to complete the set. For some reason I feel like it's not a complete "set" unless I find a pink one!
wow, nice find! i love the subtle pattern on each one. the only thing about these gorgeous tiny cups is the dismally tiny amount of tea one can sip from them. for ladylike occasions only.
hollypop, that's the good thing about not drinking tea - it doesn't bother me how much can fit in there! Good for moderate servings of hot chocolate, I think!
Kiki, I checked last night and the yellow set isn't Wedgewood unfortunately. If it was I would be going back and buying the full set!
You can beat that bride. DOOOO IIIIIT.
Dee, I want to hunt down every damn piece of pink crockery now, just out of spite....But then I remember that I can only tolerate pink things in small doses, so I feel like it would be an exercise in futility.
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