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Wednesday, November 9, 2011

English Teacups & Vintage German Ornaments


I went out looking for vintage ornaments today. I found the Shiny Brites in pastels that I wanted, but also found some vintage German ones with glitter that exceeded my expectations.





The double handled Royal Stafford English porcelain cups and saucers were also at the thrift store at an unthrifty price. I guess they know some fool like me is going to take them anyway! I've been alerted that they are actually consomme cups! Parfait!





I had to show you these boxes from Anthropologie too. I asked if they had gift wrapping the last time I was there. They don't. But they offered the boxes. I only intended to wrap one gift, but when I saw how sturdy and gorgeous they were I took one for each item. They are the smartest boxes you have ever seen. One single piece that folds up in a very clever way. Have I just been living in a closet, and ya'll know this already?




The ornaments lie on top of a three dollar vintage towel, and a thrifty pale pink linen tablecloth from the same place. I guess it all evens out. I have two boxes of the pale pink and grey balls at a steal.













































Not too bad for sneaking out midweek!
 But we gotta get it done, eh?
Hope you're having a terrific week too!
Ciao! for now!

Jacqueline



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29 comments:

  1. Blessings from CindyNovember 9, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    Your teacups are divine & I love your german ornaments. I just got my 1st set of german ornaments last weekend at a garage sale & wasn't sure how vintage they were...but now I know!! The have the same caps & pretty type of color as yours! Thanks for sharing!
    Blessings,
    Cindy
    ps. come enter my giveaway!

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  2. AnonymousNovember 10, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    The old ornaments are very nice and a nice pink color.

    Elna

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  3. LynnNovember 10, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    When I saw 'vintage ornaments' in the title I couldn't click over here fast enough! I love them, they're so pretty! Your new tea cups are really cute too-enjoy:@)

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  4. Heirloom treasuresNovember 10, 2011 at 3:31 AM

    Beautiful finds. My English friends best dinner set is like your new find and the two handled dishes are actually soup bowls. I think you could use them for whatever you wanted to though. Lovely baubles too,vintgage ones are so hard to come by these days too xx

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  5. diNovember 10, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    Great thrifting!

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  6. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageNovember 10, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    Good morning Jacqueline,
    Your ornaments are wonderful. I love the soft colours and the glitter. Your teacups have me swooning, they are so sweet! Love the little soup bowls! Lovely finds for a lovely lady. Wishing you a delightful day and thanks for sharing with us.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  7. SnapNovember 10, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    I love Shiny Brites. I have some from my grandmother and always look for them but everything is so expensive down here ... guess that's because there are a million (!!!!!) other folks looking, too! ; D ;D ;D Love the double handled cups ... tea or soup or both? Doesn't matter ... love both!

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  8. Barb November 10, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Just gorgeous. I am drooling on my keyboard. So, so pretty!

    Barb

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  9. MarlisNovember 10, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Great score.. the teacups are so pretty. Love them. Gorgeous ornaments too. and love the crochet lace on the linens.. you have the best eye! xo marlis

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  10. JanetNovember 10, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    great finds! Like you, I'm amazed at those great boxes!!!!

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  11. Olga PoltavaNovember 10, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Lovely teacups. I've never seen double handled ones before. And I love those shiny and glittery ornaments.

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  12. A Super DilettanteNovember 10, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Beautiful tea cups. I think they are called loving cup. I love the details. I have one like this at home but I never use it as it looks so precious to me. ASD

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  13. betty joNovember 10, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    What gorgeous teacups and ornaments! I was told once the double handled cups were for hot chocolate. Not sure if that is true, but I love the one I own.

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  14. Pamela GordonNovember 10, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    I love those gorgeous consome cups and vintage balls. Beautiful! Are you starting your Christmas decorating or just gathering for now? I hope you have a lovely weekend. Pamela

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  15. GwendolynKayNovember 10, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Gorgeous teacups and ornies with just the right amount of glitter.
    Blessings~
    Gwendolyn

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  16. Antiques And TeacupsNovember 10, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Yep...the 2 handles cups are consomme or cream soup bowls...but hey! If they are gorgeous buy 'em and if you want to...use'em! I have a friend who does. They are usually priced better than the teacups as dish sets are out of style at the moment and folks don't know what they are.
    What a great day of shopping you had!
    Ruth

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  17. TracyNovember 10, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    I love those German ornaments, and you photograph everything so beautifully. Your new blog header is just gorgeous. Have a great weekend!

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  18. BessNovember 10, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Beautiful finds! Your consomme cups are so dainty. Love your new banner.

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  19. stefanieNovember 10, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    great finds!!!!

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  20. The Charm of HomeNovember 10, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Love your new header and the vintage ornaments! Very pretty! We don't have a major town within 3 hours of here so I haven't ever seen that store or many others like Pottery Barn. Deprived I know! Thanks for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  21. OliveNovember 10, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    The little soup bowls are so delicate and pretty. So are they ornaments. I last got vintage ornaments at a yard sale for ten cents, some broken but no matter.

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  22. South Bay StudioNovember 10, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    Hi Jacqueline, This is my first time to visit your blog. Every photo is absolutely lovely, looks very inviting. Kathi

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  23. Susie JeffersonNovember 11, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Love the consomme cups, and love those ornaments. Talk about being in the right place at the right time! And those boxes look amazing.

    Happy Pink Saturday from the UK!

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  24. FABBY'S LIVINGNovember 11, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    A beautiful post! I love the teacups and ornaments, they're so sweet together and very pretty. Have a nice weekend. FABBY

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  25. mypinkprettiesaboutmeNovember 11, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Great finds. I love you cups. I'm sure I would have paid an unthrifty price as well. Oh well

    HPS

    LL

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  26. Country Wings in PhoenixNovember 11, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    Happy Pink Saturday Jacqueline Sweetie... What a gorgeous share today. I love seeing the china and the ornaments. A beautiful combination together. Fragile, elegant and priceless all rolled into one.

    I love seeing the color combinations sweet friend. Have a gorgeous weekend. Many hugs and much love, Sherry

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  27. betty joNovember 12, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    Dropping by a second time because I saw your link on Pink Saturday! Happy PS!! ♥

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  28. Honey at 2805November 13, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Your vintage ornaments and consomme cups are beautiful. So sweet and dainty! As always, your photography is gorgeous.

    Thank you for sharing them at Potpourri Friday!

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  29. Courtney ~ French Country CottageNovember 17, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    I love this post- how sweet and charming!! Thanks so much for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday!

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