Silver Sunday, Tea Anyone...?

On a lazy Sunday afternoon, anyone for tea?

I love old silver,
but much of it is out of my price range.

So what I have, are bits and pieces
 I've collected from my flea market adventures.

This set was black with tarnish when I found it,

but I knew something wonderful was hidden underneath.

This is my wedding china, really French faience;

heavier and hand painted.

No two pieces are exactly alike.

Pewter tea tin...

With my favorite Scottish biscuits,

 "McVitties Digestibles".

They taste a little like graham crackers,

but more dense.

my "new" silver spoons,

and "old" butter knives.

Oh and let's not forget the Crabtree & Evelyn.

The tray isn't very heavy and it's a completely

 different style from the Georgian tea set,

but I love the ornate design, vintage by Wallace.

A lot of people like their silver tarnished.

And I have certain pieces that I do,

but silver is such a gorgeous metal

I like to keep mine shined.

 

Hope you have a delicious day!

Drop by and visit Beth over at

Gypsy Fish Journal

for a day of Silver inspiration.

Valentine Ideas?

If you're like me you enjoy giving

 a little Valentine gift to friends and family.

I wanted to share some Valentine images,

in hopes of generating some creative ideas.

 

 

 

these cute little pillows and totes

all dressed in hearts

are found at Ballard Designs.

It's been warmer here these last few days and

I've been decorating for Valentine's Day this week.

It helps brighten the dreary days of January,

and move me toward the colors of Spring.

Ballard Designs

I've been playing with a few bits of paper and vintage ephemera,

but I've had a little "itch" to get out my sewing machine

Hmmm...?

felt hearts?

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collaged bottles with posey?

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decopauged hearts?

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or how about these?

yummy!

No sewing machine required.

What are you doing for Valentines gifts?

Have a sweet weekend,

Debra