Ever since I was a little girl I had a thing for floral china. I loved to peek into my grandmothers cupboard to see the pretty cups she had on display. I did not dare touch them, afraid to drop them and break the spell.
My mother was a collector too. It must have been in the late sixties and seventies that she received Royal Albert cups for her birthday. They were cherished and only used on special occasions. Through the years her collection is no longer complete, but when I visited my mother recently she gave me the cups and plates she still had, knowing they would be in good hands. Among them is her and my favourite, the 'forget-me-not cup' by Royal Albert. I gave it a special place in my dresser at home.
The amount of cups I have has grown over the years. I sold some, gave some to friends and family, but the once I kept all have a story to tell. When I drink my tea, I see images of the person who gave the cup to me. It's not only the cups that I cherish, but the memories to special people as well.
I would like to thank M from the lovely blog oc cottage, who made a beautiful post about my blog. It made me blush, LOL and put a big smile on my face. So very very kind! If you would like to see the post, please have a look at M's blog. Her other posts are lovely too. M creates the most wonderful works of art with shells and beads, has a great sense of humour, publishes beautiful photo's and loves porcelain, just like I do.
Wish you all a wonderful Wednesday!
LOVE,
Madelief x
Prachtig allemaal en wat lief van je moeder,ik heb net foto`s gemaakt van de ah mokjes en mijn nieuwe kastje die ik van mijn moeder kreeg,moet alleen nog tijd maken om het te posten,ik ga even op de andere blog kijken,fijne dag nog,liefs Musje.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenYour forget-me-not china is beautiful Madelief!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI love my Royal Albert china too, as did my mother. I still have her Old Country Roses china which I'm giving to my daughter when she gets married. :)
Vivienne x
Whahahaha ik lig in een deuk om hoe ze schrijft,vooral dat stuk en ze bakt en bakt en wanneer slaapt ze,echt geweldig haar post over je blog,je leest gewoon hoe geweldig ze je blog vind,ja echt super,lieve groetjes Musje.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenYour photos are gorgeous,the color in them is so bright and clear.I also Love China and have a much enjoyed collection.Denise of Coffeeberry Cottage,your 970th follower :)
BeantwoordenVerwijderen...floreal china is my favourite,I have also some blue cups but nothing so nice like the flowers fantasy.It's like a treasure for me.Gorgeus photos in this post.Nice week.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenLovely china, gorgeous flowers and beautiful pictures, as always! Will look at the blog you recommend, it's always nice to meet new people xxx
BeantwoordenVerwijderenDearest Madelief - now I will always connect the saying of M "it's almost better than cheesecake" with your blog *ggg* ! However, she's right, and your flower-power-china-photos are wonderful. It's so good to have beloved things around us that tell us stories about lovely memories... :o)
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWarm hugs, Küschelbüschels & groetjes, Traude
Bonjour Madelief!!!!!!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenQuelle jolie tasses!!! La plus jolie je trouve que c`est avec des fleure"forget me not" J`adore ces fleure et sur les tasse sont tres jolie!!! :O)
Et quelle jolie bouquet!!!:O) J`adore le il est juste MAGNIFIQUE!!
Bonne journee!!
xxx Maria xxx
They are really beautiful,loved them. And your pictures are perfect, full of life.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenIt is always very nice to come here.
XXX
Wanilza
Lieve madelief.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWat heerlijk al die kopjes . Ik heb er ook een heel stel van. Net als je moeder, we zijn waarschijnlijk van dezelfde generatie , spaarde ik Royal Albert kopjes en met iedere verjaardag toendertijd kwamen erbij. De meesten staan nog allemaal te pronken in de kast en vooraan staat bij mij ook.....het vergeet mij nietjes kop en schoteltje. Grappig hè.
Ik ben ook gek op alles met bloemen, je zou mijn dochter kunnen zijn. hihi
Liefs van Riet
Heb ik geluk dat ik je blog al jaren ken en ervan kan genieten, anders had ik veel in te halen. Er zijn zoveel mooie foto's hier, nu ook weer van het leuke bloemenservies. Een kalender zou zo gek nog niet zijn.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenLieve groet,
They are just beautiful! Ada :)
BeantwoordenVerwijderenOoo! A forget me not cup! WONDERFUL! I'm here form M's. ♥
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI love your floral china, it is so beautiful.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenLovely hugs
Molly
Beautiful china, I love the delicate florals best too...especially tiny roses, and the forget me nots design is so pretty. I think a love of collecting china does run in families....my mother has cupboards and shelves full too!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWishing you a happy week, Madelief!
Helen x
Beautiful, Madelief. I come here when I need a calming effect. Thank you.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenDit is een op en top Madelief post, vol met mooie kop en schotels en heel veel bloemen! Bij mijn huis past het niet, maar hier word ik er altijd zo vrolijk van! Dat er zo lovend over je blog geschreven wordt, is dan ook dik verdiend!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenTot zondag (al gaan we geloof ik van het ene uiterste naar het andere uiterste wat het weer betreft)!
Veel liefs, Ingrid
These are gorgeous and we love them too! We do not have a matching teaset we mix and match and enjoy all the colour and design in each cup. Beautiful photos. x
BeantwoordenVerwijderenHello Madelief
BeantwoordenVerwijderenYour mothers china is truly special and so so pretty.
I have inherited my mothers china tea set, it has always been referred to as "Auntie Hilda's" tea set, I have never met her or even seen a photo of her but I shall keep the tradition going, so yes you are quit right some china is very very special
Thea x
Your teacups are so beautiful - I have a set of the roses from my mother, but I actually prefer yours as they are all different!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenPomona x
look at all these pretties! i am in heaven!!!! THANK YOU!!!!! ;}
BeantwoordenVerwijderenm ^..^
Hoi Madelief,
BeantwoordenVerwijderenbij jou is het altijd weer een waar kleurenfestijn, volop vrolijkheid en zon! Een tijdje geleden had ik ook nog een paar stukken serviesgoed met frisse bloemetjes erop, maar inmiddels zijn die de deur uit en staan er alleen nog maar witte of crème-kleurige delen in de kast, alsook enkele motieven van Boch. Maar die bloemen doen het altijd goed, overal!
Fijn dat je altijd zo trouw op visite komt... :)
Met dank en beste groetjes,
Marjolijn
Schitterend servies in de prachtigste kleuren en bloemen. Als je hier niet happy van wordt :-) Ik geniet..
BeantwoordenVerwijderenLiefs,
Rozmeen
Hello Madelief,
BeantwoordenVerwijderenYour china cups and photos are stunning.
I think a cup of tea tastes so much nicer from a real cup and saucer!
Hope you have a lovely day,
Lizx
Ze zijn echt geweldig, allemaal! Ik heb er ook een aantal alleen hebben die van mij geen speciale verhalen, gewoon uit de kringloop of rommelmarkt.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenLieve groetjes Ilona
Absolutely gorgeous pieces of china Madelief! Tea should always be drank from a cup like these plus it makes it taste so much better!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenVictoria xx
such lovely photos Madelief, clear and bright as always!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenMy mum also had the Royal Albert china set which came out on special occasions, I too used to love to look at them in her cabinet, in recent years I've collected some of my own, one off pieces that I display and use together. I'm always adding to my collection, often giving them as gifts filled with flowers or a candle.
Thanks for sharing:) I'll check out M's blog.
Fiona x
Wonderful pieces! The china you have shown us is always something special! Hugs Yvonne
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI just found your blog... It is stunning I will visit often.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenCiao,
Mary
...The photos are amazing on M's blog!....you are such a talent, there should be a Madelief book, I'd have it on my table!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenFiona x
I can still see my mothers' cupboard with her china teacups, marvelled over for their thiness, held up to the light to show how fine they were.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThe forget me not cup is a true treasure.
xx
julie
Beautiful china. Love the photos
BeantwoordenVerwijderenHugs
Love this floral china! The forget-me-not cup had drawn my attention immediately and then came the text... a great story attached to it as well, makes it even more special...
BeantwoordenVerwijderenMarian
Wat een prachtig servies...
BeantwoordenVerwijderenFijne avond
Groetjes, Pietrik
oh wat een mooie engelse kopjes en wat nog mooier is de gedachte en de herinnering die er achter zit sentimentele waarde is veel waardevoller dan het kopje zelf ook al zijn ze mischien prachtig om te zien om dat ze net iets meer zijn worden ze nog mooier groetjes leon10
BeantwoordenVerwijderenSo beautiful china! I love it!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenMarkus
Mooi hoor Madelief al die kleurtjes...een echte Madelief post weer...liefs van mij...xxx..
BeantwoordenVerwijderenOh my...I think I've been struck with severe china envy! Your pictures of your china collection is just so beautiful! I too love floral china, and I'm always on the lookout for pieces that I can add to my collection. Thanks for sharing Madelief. Much love, Tania ♥
BeantwoordenVerwijderenYou have a beautiful collection of china. It reminds me of my Grandmother who had a cabinet full of cups and plates just like these. xx
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWhenever I see pretty floral china I now think of you! My mother in law left my daughter her tea set of Royal Albert china, it's wonderful when there are stories attached to these beautiful pieces. I loved the post about your blog it was wonderful.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenSarah x
I adore floral china too. Your collection is beautiful!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenDearest Madelief,
BeantwoordenVerwijderenthe summery colors of the flowers and place settings bring freshness into the house.
How many great covers / collections you have ... Admirable!
Always look like on your great post's.
In your last post it to me is still a wonderful dress that you wore and I found it quite enchanting noticed.
Toll diesn with embroidery.
Have a nice summer time.
was it with you too so hot?
Almost 40 degrees!
Leave you greetings,
Moni
O wat heerlijk al die fleurige kopjes en dan ook weer van die frisse, kleurige bloemetjes erbij, echt top! Ik vind het ook altijd heerlijk om naar m'n spulletjes te kijken die herinneringen oproepen.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenGroetjes, Janneke
Oh My Goodness- I just found you through m over at OC Cottage. I am completely smitten and I am your newest follower. I had neighbors for many years from Holland- VandenMeerendonk was their last name. They are godparents to our youngest child (who is now grown). She, too, was a wonderful gardener and a wonderful cook and baker. It must be in your blood. Hugs- Diana
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI am so glad to have found you
Dear Madelief,
BeantwoordenVerwijderenIt is with a happy sigh that I read this post on my return from our wonderful holidays in southern Brittany today. You keep inspiring me and that is a wonderful gift. Thank you. I have read your request for a Mademoiselle Bluebird and I would be delighted to create one for you. It will be a real pleasure for me. I have a few special hare orders to make but I feel confident this little lady will be winging her way to Holland by mid September.
I'll be in touch.
Stephanie
Beautiful. i have inherited all my mother's lovely china. I have to learn to use the teacups. I keep thinking they are too special.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenPenny x
A post about pretty floral teacups and Royal Albert china and you have a brand new follower! ;) I love your selection of tea cups!
BeantwoordenVerwijderen~S.
I'm a fellow china lover and have been collecting for twenty years now...so you can imagine I have quite a lot! I started with jugs and then because they often come with a matching sugar bowl,starting collecting those and then trios and so it went on.Your teacups are gorgeous! Stunning photos as always. :0)
BeantwoordenVerwijderenDear Madelief, your china collection is so beautiful and what makes it so special is that you see the loved ones in your mind when you are drinking from a special cup. I recently inherited my Dear Mother's Royal Albert china and I have yet to open the box for all the memories coming along with them overwhelms me, yet. But I need to bring them out to enjoy them and thank you for inspiring me to do so. xx
BeantwoordenVerwijderenSuch beauty - especially filled with gorgeous flowers.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenNina x
Oh, your blog gives me a lot of calm and serenity. I love and follow you from now. A hug from Spain!!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenpretty floral china and beautiful flowers, that's why I visit your lovely blog x
BeantwoordenVerwijderenyour cups are sooo very charming and beautiful :) and it is just great, that you can combine all those pieces with warming memories... so precious :)
BeantwoordenVerwijderenhave a wonderful day and thanks for the link to oc cottage!! :) i didn't know the blog until now!
salma
Ever beautiful your pics Madelief!! Love it!!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenHope that you are enjoying the last summer days
HUgs
Cecilia
Hello Madelief,
BeantwoordenVerwijderenOh, I do love your teacups! I especially love stacked teacups because they look so charming. I have loved teacups and china ever since I can remember. I am collecting teacups and china again now that my children are all on their own. I so enjoyed my visit. Please stop by and say Hello. Wishing you a beautiful day.
Blessings,
Sandi
Liebe Madelief,
BeantwoordenVerwijderenwas dür wunderschöne Blumenmotive deine Tasen haben...und wie schön, dass du die SAmmelleidenschaft deiner Mutter übernommen hast !!Hier findet man auf keinem Flohmarkt auch nur annähernd so schöne Tasssen, wie du sie hast...und schön sind ja wirklich die geschichten & Menschen dahinter...Werde jetzt mal die reportage über dich angucken...
Schick dir liebe Grüße,
Sanne
Wat een geweldige post.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenZulke mooi kop en schotels maken ze bijna niet meer.
Dat vergeet- me -nietje is ook mijn favoriet.
Geniet van een mooi weekend.
Liefs, Annette
Lovely as always Madelief! Royal Albert is my favourite as well (albeit ex-RAF hubby was apprentice at the Worcester China factory). I keep hoping one day I will find a china cup/saucer with poppies...
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThanks for sharing!
Signed me, 'Drooling on the Pacific NW coast'...
I see I'm not the only one who fell in love with the forgetmenot cup.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWe already knew I'm not the only one in love with your whole lifestyle.
xo jane
The teacups are lovely so delicate my mum has some very similar
BeantwoordenVerwijderenEen prachtige verzameling en extra bijzonder door de vele, dierbare herinneringen!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenFijn weekend. Liefs, Miranda
Hallo Madelief,
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWat heb je weer mooie kopjes gevonden. Ik heb er inmiddels zelf ook een stuk of 8, maar ik ben er nog steeds niet over uit of ik ze ga houden... Zo niet, dan weet ik waar ik ze naar toe kan sturen... haha.
Prachtige sfeer geven je foto´s weer...
Fijn weekend,
Lieve groet,
Mirjam
Oh, boy! Finally! I cannot tell you how many times I've come to this post, seen the first picture and, then, been interrupted. =/ I haven't even had a chance to scroll through and have a peek!!! Not this morning, however, the boys have just left for their first day of school. (heh, heh, heeeeh!)
BeantwoordenVerwijderenand, it's great minds thinking alike, again! I wonder if, when you have a chance or you're next visiting, if you would take a peek at my photo journal - the bit about the blueberry almond torte? (or, you could copy and paste: http://katysphotojournal.blogspot.com/2012/08/a-slice-of-blueberry-almond-torte-anyone.html) You know that I don't usually do this but...well.... it's kind of funny.... I talk about my mother's china cabinet, too!!! =] So, I can really appreciate your experience as a child! =]
My grandmother was Danish and had her one set of Royal Copenhagen dishes - immaculately kept! She always used a lace table cloth and her table was always 'just so'. (and the food was always delicious, too!) For my wedding, my grandmothers gift to me was a lace table cloth! It really means something, doesn't it?
Then, in your last picture, the one just before your writing, the bottom teacup on the left (to us) pile - with the rosebuds... I was given an 'antique' one of those for my wedding from a very gracious man who owned an inn that we would stay in when our family visited Vermont from California. He's a wonderful and extraordinary man and a privilege to know; so, when I see that teacup, it always means something amazing to me - that he thought of us and wished us well.
As for 'OC Cottage'... she does me a world of good!!! =] Her sense of humour has made me smile and laugh at myself, more than once - it's infectious and she's such a wealth of creativity! I saw her post about you right away and was SOOOO pleased!!! (I'm all smiles, all over again! =])
I think there's another post to read, so, off I go.... ;)
xxoo
I mean... I think I've come and just started to settle in to read this post, at least, FIVE times. Not kidding! (cross-eyed smiley!)
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