Lately I feel like I've been in a creative rut. I totally lost my motivation for the knitting project that Poochie The Dog destroyed. So I put it aside and tried to come up with something new. I'm trying to finish up my Dreaming of Egypt collection, and I have one garment and one accessory left. The project I gave up on was to be a tunic pullover, so I needed to come up with a replacement. It is hard to force creativity, and I didn't have any good backup ideas.
At the same time, I have been planning my birthday party. I usually don't make a big deal about my birthday, but this year I have two good friends who both have adorable families, and I decided that I would invite them all over for a tea party. The problem? Um... I don't have any tea cups, or a teapot. Time to go shopping (oh darn). I'm not a big fan of the area I live in, but one of the good points is that the surrounding area has a pretty nice selection of antique stores. So off I went, and finally hit the jackpot last weekend. I bought fancy table linens and tea cups.
At the same time, I have been planning my birthday party. I usually don't make a big deal about my birthday, but this year I have two good friends who both have adorable families, and I decided that I would invite them all over for a tea party. The problem? Um... I don't have any tea cups, or a teapot. Time to go shopping (oh darn). I'm not a big fan of the area I live in, but one of the good points is that the surrounding area has a pretty nice selection of antique stores. So off I went, and finally hit the jackpot last weekend. I bought fancy table linens and tea cups.
Three lovely bone china tea cups
Cutwork embroidery tablecloth and napkins. The napkins need a lot of cleaning!
Table runner with crocheted lace
Such beautiful detail! Must have used a very tiny crochet hook!
On Etsy I bought a tea pot in a china pattern that I have loved since I was a little girl-- Royal Albert Old Country Roses. I used to drive my mother crazy every time we went to the mall; if we walked through the housewares department of Macy's I'd make her stop and look at all the pretty rose-covered china. I dreamed of having a set when I was grown up. Well, I might not have a set, but at least I have one piece! I have been enjoying tea in it every day since it arrived.
I also found an old hat. Yes, I am going to wear it. Yes, I know I will probably look weird to other people. But, you know what? Weird can be good, because I'm just being myself. I would wear vintage dresses and hats everyday if I could, but that probably wouldn't work out well since by the end of the day I seem to be covered in bits of yarn, thread, or dirt from the garden. Well, one can dream.
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