I have had my collection of bone china teacups for about 15 years. They are all different, but all have a flower pattern of some sort. I used to have a lot of tea parties when my children were younger. Every birthday party or festive occasion involved a plethora of moms staying for tea and I always used my "harlequin" tea set. I don't use them as often these days, but decided to use them in a different way when we had some friends for supper on Saturday evening.
I filled each cup with some pretty pink sprigs of geraldton wax.
Water jug and glasses laid out on a side table.
Cotton napkins that I have had forever match the spring theme.
Petal shaped tea light holders are placed amidst the cups.
Delicate embroidery on white linen runners.
On the menu, melanzane parmigiana followed by seared tuna with wasabi mash and a green salad. For dessert, crepes with caramelised and slightly boozy pears and gooseberries. (I never remember to actually photograph the food!)
Silverware and more flowers
And now a few days later, a table filled with pretty flowers in teacups remind me of a lovely evening spent with good friends.
My boys start their school holidays tomorrow so I am going to take a little break from blogging to do some boystuff. See you soon.
Till next time
Sharon x
Till next time
Sharon x
