Monday 20 August 2012

Magpie Monday - China Crisis

My crockery and glass buying habit is getting somewhat out of control.  The kitchen cupboards are straining under the weight and every time the Old Man opens the door to my pretty cupboard (not a euphemism) I'm met with muttering, swearing, and sometimes smashing as something falls out.

I really must have a clear-out but I'm not sure I can bear to part with anything.

See, I can't help myself.  If I spot beautiful china or glassware, I have to rescue it and bring it home.  It does get used, so in my mind that's ok. I mean, its not like it's just sitting gathering dust...

Much as I'm trying not to buy more, at the boot sale yesterday I spotted a couple of beauties that I couldn't leave behind.  Firstly this darling teapot.


It was priced at £3 which to be fair is not bad for a Sadler teapot, but I got it for £2.50.  Not a huge discount I know, but pretty good for me who hates haggling.

At another stall I spotted a pretty little tea cup and saucer.


It was only a pound, so I had to have it.  However, it's tiny so I'm not sure what to do with it.  I thought about making a ubiquitous teacup candle, but it would be a shame to hide the delicate rose detail inside.  Any suggestions?

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Me and My Shadow



20 comments:

  1. I had the same problem until I got rid of a shed load of books I no longer read (given to the charity shop of course) and now my tea sets see the light of day, although I have tried to stop purchasing new stuff I would defo have purchased the items you've showcased today as they are beauties. xx

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    1. Thanks Chris. Hmmm, liking the idea of clearing books to make way for china!

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  2. Hmmmm, tricky. I'd be tempted to make it into a candle as well but it does seem a shame to cover it. Could you keep earrings or buttons in it maybe? X

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  3. That cup is beautiful and so is the tea pot. You're right, it would be a shame to hide the design inside. Would definitely make a good trinket holder. x

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  4. Just pop it on a shelf. It is lovely.

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    1. It is lovely Glenda, just need to find a little space for it now! x

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  5. I am addicted to china too, only this time with no where to put it! It is stashed hidden in boxes :( I even have some very VERY old Royal Daulton I inherited from my great nanna which hasn't seen the light of day for many years for fear of getting broken by the kiddies!

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    1. Oh it's such a shame when you have to keep it aay from clumsy little hands (or big hands in my OH's case!)

      Hope you're able to find somewhere to display it soon and enjoy it x

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  6. I love old china too but I know I don't have room for it (apart from that plate last week!) The tea cup is so sweet, maybe you could put a tealight inside so you can see the pattern when you want to?

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  7. You are not alone in suffering with this terrible syndrome. So all i can say to you is.....FABULOUS TEA POT!!!!

    Of course i collect all sort of other junk too as in my link.

    Sure you couldn't have left it behind. ;)

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  8. I love the cup and saucer. I enjoy making tea cup candles, anyway you can experiment with a clear wax so you can still see the pattern?

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  9. Such a pretty cup, and Jenny's candle idea is good. I have yet to spot cups that are pretty enough for this but I will keep an eye out.

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  10. Gorgeous, pretty things - I love china too. I'm a sucker for old tea sets at auctions. They often go for next to nothing. Seems such a shame not to stick my hand up and bid... :)

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  11. I'm not a china fan at all (not to look out) but oh to fdrink form a china cup x

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  12. I have a tiny little china pot which I keep drawing pins in but this is far more beautiful!

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  13. Oh I'm the same for China, I literally can not fit another thing in my cupboards love the tea cup, I'd use it decoratively fr earrings x

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  14. We're always trying to upgrade to better dishes and clear out the ones we don't use or like as much anymore, but I totally understand not wanting to get rid of anything, even when you have tons!

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  15. China/pottery addicts united!!!! I'm another one. Defo don't turn that gorgeous teacup into a candle, a trinket box is a much better idea.xx

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