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Welcome Tea Lovers! Welcome Teacup Collectors! Welcome Tea Set Hunters! Welcome to the First Ever Tea Time Tuesday!

I am a lover of all things tea. Yes, I am known for my love of sweet tea, as well. But, nothing is more relaxing than a warm cup of tea when the day has been far too long and the stress has been way too high.

I also love collecting teacups and teapots and teasets. I have had the privilege of seeing other's tea sets and accouterments. I thought it would be a wonderful thing if we had a weekly event devoted to tea lovers.

I am including a smaller logo for your sidebar if you have not grabbed it yet. So, without further adieu - I present....Tea Time Tuesday!

Teddy Bears and Teacups ... Tres Chic! Today, I am sharing one of my favorite diminutive teasets. I bought it in England at the Stoke-on-Trent flea market. I had to chip off a thick layer of ice to see it. I do not think its vintage - but what I do know is that I fell in love with it instantly. I love the Frenchy scene, and have several smaller plates that have similar scenery.








Why the Teddy Bear? Because this poor fella has had a really bad day. He needed some love and the comforts of a good cup of tea.





Here is a close-up of the Frenchy scenery....oh-la-la....



I love the gold and the burgundy colors....

I have the complete set with teapot, sugar and creamer and six petite cup and saucers.

My Frenchy coffee table was the appropriate setting for Teddy and I to enjoy an afternoon tea. The outside was wet and dreary. I draped the table with a simple lace tablecloth. To keep the occasion from becoming too stiff and formal, I added some whimsical burgundy and white polka-dot napkins with French ribbon trim.

Pink candles added a touch of ambiance....

A porcelain, placecard holder with a basket filled with silk blossoms proclaims the flavor of tea....Passion Tea. Very appropriate for the occasion...and for the Frenchy lovers on the teaset.

A beribboned vintage, silver serving tong makes serving the sweets a ....well, piece of cake.

This is a plain, white pitcher purchased inexpensively. The added artwork is peel and stick stickers from the scrapbooking section of Michael's.

Je l' Aime!

Dark pink peonies and ivy.....flowers fit for any tea!

Vintage French postcards tucked beside a teacup.....

hmmm.... Teddy does not look much happier, huh? Me thinks me needs to put a little something "extra" into his tea. My Grams called it "medicinal." LOL




Maybe he just needs an extra cookie.

I hope you have enjoyed my Teddy Bear Tea Party. I can't wait to see all of your wonderful posts.

Please add your Permalink to Mr. Linky below, after you have added your post to your blog. Also, please add the large Tea Time Tuesday logo to the top of your post, and add the Grits and Glamour link so others may visit and see the list of participants. Happy Tea Time Tuesday, Dear Friends!!! ~ Warmly, Barb

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