Inspirational Thursday-Mama Chris and Her Tea Set
July 25, 2013
Mama Chris, is my very special mother-in-law who has embraced
me as her own daughter for 11 years plus. Mama Chris has some
beautiful, collectible Tea and Chocolate Pot Sets.
While we were on our Southern journey we spent several days with
she and Papa.
Mama Chris and Papa will be celebrating their 80th Birthdays, this
August. Although many things in their lives have changed-many
have not and that is their love and warmth.
Their lovely gracious Southern home reflects their entire lives. A
vase here, a photograph there. A screened in porch, draperies
carefully chosen, a certain color for a particular wall and the tea
sets. Oh, the many tea sets carefully displayed and cherished.
I love the charming colors on this particular tea set-and the detail
of each flower, petal and scroll.
These cherished and fragile Tea sets are much like Mama Chris
and Papa. They have seen the changing tides of time, lived
through many seasons. Some days are better than others, less
aches and pains when they rest and yet through it all they both
have truly stood the test of time with a certain amount of dignity
and grace.
Please Join Me At These Parties:
A Return to Loveliness
Rose Chintz Cottage
Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson
The Dedicated House
me as her own daughter for 11 years plus. Mama Chris has some
beautiful, collectible Tea and Chocolate Pot Sets.
While we were on our Southern journey we spent several days with
she and Papa.
Mama Chris and Papa will be celebrating their 80th Birthdays, this
August. Although many things in their lives have changed-many
have not and that is their love and warmth.
Their lovely gracious Southern home reflects their entire lives. A
vase here, a photograph there. A screened in porch, draperies
carefully chosen, a certain color for a particular wall and the tea
sets. Oh, the many tea sets carefully displayed and cherished.
I love the charming colors on this particular tea set-and the detail
of each flower, petal and scroll.
These cherished and fragile Tea sets are much like Mama Chris
and Papa. They have seen the changing tides of time, lived
through many seasons. Some days are better than others, less
aches and pains when they rest and yet through it all they both
have truly stood the test of time with a certain amount of dignity
and grace.
Please Join Me At These Parties:
A Return to Loveliness
Rose Chintz Cottage
Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson
The Dedicated House
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So sweet Jemma and a wonderful little tribute to those that you love and hold dear to your heart:)
ReplyDeleteYou really love her too and I hope she knows that! Acceptance has to be two ways because how can you accept her if she doesn't you? (Thinking of my own DIL!).
ReplyDeleteAnyway her tea set is lovely. I love all the colors. And how delicate it is. I bet her home is beautiful!
Is that why or where you went when you went on vacation?
sandie
Oh my what a most beautiful tea set. I have never seen one quite like this. Where do they live? I have only been to Atlanta on business once. I would love to see the South.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comments on our new grandbaby. He is adorable and I'm still flying high.
Much love,
Linda
Hi Jemma,
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful photo essay of your in-laws. It is evident how close you are to them and how much you cherish them. I hope you have enjoyed some lovely tea parties with this charming set!
Poppy
What lovely tea sets! I've been playing with some odds and ends tea cups and saucers today...arranging them on a shelf! I love pretty things! Sweet hugs!
ReplyDeleteThe tea set has such a pretty combination of colours. I like to take tea on the weekend, using something special from the china cabinet - I'll bet your mother-in-law does too.
ReplyDeleteSo glad I found your great post @ Share Your Cup Thursdays!
ReplyDeleteMama Chris sure has a very fine tea set.
ReplyDeleteThe tea set is gorgeous Jemma! I love the comparison of Mama Chris and Papa to the tea set. So glad you got to visit. I wish them many more pain free days! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
The tea set is very elegant looking, your in-laws sound like special people.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you could share your In Laws 80th birthdays in their home. The sound like lovely people and love your description of them. The tea set is a gorgeous blue with the hand painting with the roses. Have a great week!
ReplyDeletePam
Your in-laws sound like very special folks. The tea set/chocolate set is amazing! Such beautiful colours and would be a treat to use or just admire. Thank you for sharing your lovely post with us at Tea Time and have a beautiful day, Jemma.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sandi
I enjoyed a peek at your mother-in-law's tea set! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful Chocolate Pot Set as denoted by the very short spout. It is a wonderful heirloom and lovely. I enjoyed my visit to your sweet blog!
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