Gifts and Treasures

There used to be a specialty tea store in the area which sold dainty tea services like the one you see here. I only have a few of these sets (some new and some old) but this one is quite special to me. It was a gift from my sister's mother-in-law. The tea cup is all the more lovely because of the person who gave it to me. It reminds me of her delicate beauty and the kindness she always shares. The little tea stainer came from my mother's collection of vintage tea accessories. Both of these items have practical uses but I thought it would be fun to showcase them in a more natural setting, nestled between blades of green grass and spiny ferns.