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Monday, June 21, 2010

Vera and Her Friends

Vera says," Not everyone is my friend."

"When the orange tomcat is around, we all quickly hide under the table."

"He'll probably be gone by the time the tea has cooled."

"But we'll keep trembling for a long time afterwards!"

From Vera and Her Friends, Vera the Mouse Books,
by Marjolein Bastin, 1985, out of print.














Thanks for stopping by! Ciao! for now!

Jacqueline

I'm joining Martha and Terri at Martha's Favorites
and Artful Affirmations for Tea Cup Tuesday!

And A Stroll Thru Life for Table Top Tuesday!
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21 comments:

  1. Bella's Rose CottageJune 21, 2010 at 11:09 PM

    Hi Jacqueline... Lovely as always! I hope you enjoyed your first day of summer:-)
    Bella

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  2. DonnaJune 22, 2010 at 6:15 AM

    Hi there Jacqueline,
    What a charming post! I love your teacup, and the teapot is just gorgeous, too! We have my husband's mother's collection of teacups, and one of these days I need to do a post about them. Have a great day!

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  3. parTea ladyJune 22, 2010 at 6:52 AM

    All your teawares are lovely. That pink and white teapot has such an unusual shape. Your embroidered tablecloth is beautiful too.

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  4. Debra@CommonGroundJune 22, 2010 at 7:42 AM

    Marjolein Bastin is one of my favorite illustrators. I love her touch of whimsy and yet so lifelike. Your teacups are oh so lovely!
    I'm inviting myself over for tea,
    xo,
    Debra

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  5. kateJune 22, 2010 at 8:48 AM

    what a lovely post!!! ive joined your blog
    kate :)

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  6. Brenda ~ The Heminger FarmhouseJune 22, 2010 at 9:44 AM

    Hello Jacqueline :) What a lovely and sweet post! Happy Teacup Tuesday to you!

    Warmest, Brenda

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  7. paperbutterflyJune 22, 2010 at 9:48 AM

    I just discovered you through my blog.
    Yes I almost fainted when I received the box of china.
    I love your blog! You have a lovely way with words. They just roll gently together and create a beautiful thought or image. You have a great eye for arranging your treasures. You have inspired my heart. Thank you.
    I am excited to be a new follower.
    I hope you will join us soon. The other tea ladies will swoon when they see your pictures and give them a smile to last all day. You are always welcome for tea.
    Blessings, Pam
    Blue and Cool on Monday - Wow!!

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  8. AnonymousJune 22, 2010 at 10:54 AM

    A beautiful post, so soft and feminine... and Marjolein Bastin is one of my favorite artists/illustrators. I have purchased many of her cards in Walgreens to send only to find that I cannot bear to part with them!

    I am so glad I found your blog. Thanks for the inspirations... Karen

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  9. TheresaJune 22, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    Oh hello, That looks like such a cute book! and I just love your cup it is so beautiful~ Your images and post were lovely. Have a wonderful week, Theresa

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  10. AppleshoeJune 22, 2010 at 11:43 AM

    Hello Jacqueline- Another lovely post. Your pictures look like they are illustrations in one of these books, Beautifully posted. Take care.

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  11. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasJune 22, 2010 at 12:43 PM

    What a beautiful tea pot and tea cup!! Such a delightful post!!
    Debbie

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  12. UnknownJune 22, 2010 at 12:58 PM

    Loved the little story (what a shame t's out of print) and such wonderful tea goodies to see too love the Tea pot and love stiching on the table cloth

    Love Dawn xx

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  13. spindlecottage with nannykim& boots!June 22, 2010 at 1:40 PM

    How very sweet and pretty. Love the little book too!! We love meeces to pieces, as Bishop Boots would say!

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  14. bjJune 22, 2010 at 2:39 PM

    This is such a beautiful post...just precious.
    And your blog is so charming. I am your newest follower..hope you will come over to see me when you can.
    xo bj

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  15. Olga PoltavaJune 22, 2010 at 2:48 PM

    Vera is adorable and the teacups and teapot are so lovely.

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  16. Judith @ Lavender CottageJune 22, 2010 at 3:15 PM

    When I worked, I looked after the Hallmark cards in our store. Vera the Mouse was one of my favourites! The tiny cards and envelopes were so cute.
    Your cup and saucer are pretty, as is the tablecloth.

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  17. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJune 22, 2010 at 3:55 PM

    Oh how beautiful. Gorgeous china, and such lovely linens. What a fabulous setting. Love it all. Thanks so much for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  18. TerriJune 22, 2010 at 7:24 PM

    OH I am so glad Vera was here today! It really made the tea. Your china is so lovley! You do a really lovely job on photographing them.
    Thanks so much for sharing with us today.
    Hugs,
    Terri

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  19. Michelle @ Sweet Something DesignJune 22, 2010 at 7:36 PM

    Beautiful Jacqueline! The setting looks like it is straight out of the book! Wonderful soft pictures!

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  20. cindy@muttleymanseJune 22, 2010 at 8:51 PM

    You have just introduced me to yet ANOTHER beautiful book. Amazon should pay you a commission.........I ordered one of the Vera the Mouse books to join the Edwardian Lady and my new Brambly Hedge books. I am delighted that I found your blog!

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  21. Lady KatherineJune 25, 2010 at 11:20 PM

    So Charming! I love the tin pail full of flowers! The linens is beautiful. I love the teacup and saucer, teapot. Oh the bowl is beautiful!Love to know the name of it and a closer view! Come share it with me next week on Tea Time Tuesday. I love your blog! The Lacy whites linens are so pretty on your side bar!I love how you used the book in your post, it was just darling!

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