Good
morning and Happy Mothers Day to all from Shoestring Elegance!
Today
I am happy to share a tradition with you all that My Beautiful Mother started a
few years ago…
My
Mom and Dad were born and raised in Canada and moved to California after the
birth of my two eldest siblings. They left both of their families based on a transfer
in my Dad’s business, that would secure their future and the future
of
their family. We went “home” to Canada every
summer to see my grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.. So as you may
imagine, I grew up loving tea and Fine English Bone China Teacups..Royal Albert
has always been one of my favorites.
On
Mother’s Day a few years ago my mother came up with a beautiful way to share some
of her collection with her daughters.
She made a beautiful arrangement of flowers in the Teacup itself and the
flowers and the cup was ours to keep!!
I had
already been collecting my own from about 14 on, but love my mother’s
collection and she always knew what my favorites were. So this year, I decided to return the favor
for my Mom. (They always say that people give gifts that they would love to
receive) Is that saying ever right! This morning I present My Mother with this
cup and saucer arrangement~
And
in her usual, wonderful way she one-upped me again! As you can see ~
She
actually planted these little blue beauties in the Teacup! Of course I’ll
transplant them in a couple of days and love the cup forever, but she’s the
truly gifted one in Our Family!! I hope
you all had a wonderful Mother’s Day with many traditions of your own! Tell me
about it! Either leave a comment here or find me on Facebook and tell me your
Mother/daughter traditions, I’d love to here about them. Maybe they’re ones
that you are creating now with
your daughter, let me know!!
your daughter, let me know!!
This is a really lovely tradition.
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's day
Kelly (Craft Until Your Art's Content)
Thanks, Kelly, I Love it, too!!
DeleteSuch a sweet tradition. I simply adore your flower arrangement and the little blue flowers planted in the teacup. Lovely! Happy Mother's Day to you.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Suffia, after your seeing your 'beautiful'photos and roses, I consider that quite a compliment! I'm glad you found me, Have a great week! ~Theresa.
DeleteOh what a sweet tradition! The tea cup arrangements are beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Visiting from Between Naps on the Porch.
ReplyDeleteThanks Shanee!! Yeah, this is definitely a tradition I look forward to. I'm glad you liked it thanks for the shout out!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful tradition to have in your family! I loved reading about it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful tradition. Beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing this at Project Queen's Link Party.
ReplyDelete@ Michele, Thanks for checking it out, so glad you like it!
Delete@ Mandy, Thanks for hosting the blog party!! I'm glad you like it! Love your blog!
What a beauty Theresa? I really love the way you put your treasure together.
ReplyDeleteHappy mid-week.
Greetings from a chilly Stockholm,
/CC
Thank you so much for your very kind words Chubby!!!! I love the Mother's day Table you put together, as well!! Very Nicely done. ~Theresa.
ReplyDeleteOh how pretty. I never think of things like this, but this is such a lovely idea. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteThanks Marty! Like I said my Mom started this one, but it was a great idea, I look forward to seeing how we will do them every year!! Thanks for having me @ TTT, Hugs, ~Theresa.
DeleteWhat a beautiful and elegant idea. Very sweet of your Mom to share her collection in this way. I'm going to borrow your Mother's idea. Visiting from the hop. I hope you'll visit: http://www.drinkyourgreensandminerals.com/2012/03/getting-to-know-you-blog-hop-1.html#more
ReplyDelete~Sherlinda
Sherlinda, It was fun! I'm so glad someone else will be using my Mom's wonderful idea and yes, she is super sweet, to be sure. I will definately visit, Thanks! ~Theresa.
Deletea truly lovely tradition, I am a teacup collector too. Thank you fr linking to the Thursday Favorite Things Hop. Thank you,I appreciate your bloggy friendship xo
ReplyDeleteKatie, what's your favorite? Teacup, I mean, in your collection? And yes, I love and look forward to this every year! Great Tradition for us! Steal it, share yours, this way, with someone you love!
DeleteHugs,
~Theresa
Hello Theresa,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful tradition your family has started for Mother's Day! Thank you so much for sharing something so personal and touching.
Blessings,
Darlene
Thanks so much for stopping by, I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
DeleteMany Blessings to you and yours,
~Theresa.
WHAT A LOVELY IDEA.......HOW BEAUTIFUL THE FLOWERS LOOK IN YOUR LOVELY CUPS.......
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU FOR SHARING THERESA.......RIZZI
Thanks Rizzi, So Nice for you to say so!
Delete~Theresa
Hi Theresa,
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely idea! Your new teacup is just beautiful! I'm so glad you and your mother enjoyed Mother's Day! A very touching post. Enjoy your weekend.
Blessings,
Sandi
Thanks you so much, Sandi!! What a beautiful blog you have, as well!! Reminds me of home. I spent many summers taking the Ferry from Moncton to Prince Edward Island and Loved every minute we were on the Island!!! Hugs and many Blessings from a Canuck in California! ~Theresa.
DeleteWhat a sweet way to share tea cups! Both tea cup sets are very pretty. I love the idea of planting flowers in one too. Btw, our family moved from Toronto to L.A. years ago too! But recently moved across country to N.C. I got my love of tea and tea cups from back home as well.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Terri