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| "Waking up this March Sunday Morning was much Curiouser than most March Sunday Mornings"... "WHY you ask"??? |
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| "There was a quite Curiously loud Tea Party Breakfast taking place"!!! Dear Miss Alice was created for me by artist Maryse Nicole... |
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| "Mr Hatter was asked to Leave at once when I saw my table settings"... We all KNOW his "Reputation" with teacups "SO" after spying my table had been set with MANY irreplaceable delicate gifts from family and friends... His behavior had to be moved to the snowy gazebo outside in my garden! He was also accompanied by a flask of tea with an "Unbreakable Cup"!!! |
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| These beautiful plates and bowls are "Vintage Garden" by "Ambiance Collections"... My Hubby never says much about all my dishes "BUT" whenever I use these he picks them up... examines them ever so carefully and claims them as his favorite! |
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| Do you see lil' Dormouse hiding between the mushrooms??? He is SO Frightened that Mr Hatter will be STUFFING him into the teapot soon...BUT I have assured him that "Mr H" has been directed to the gazebo AND when I last peeked out at him he was concentrating ALL his energy into Building a Giant Snow Gryphon... |
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| My White Rabbit Teapot was a gift from one of my Dearest Friends Carolyn... |
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| "Numerous Timepieces seem to always follow Mr W. Rabbit around wherever he travels"... |
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| Carolyn had met Mr Cardew and had him sign this special teapot "Just for Me"!!! See my name there with his signature all in "Gold"??? "Love you Carolyn for all these sweet memories of you"... |
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| And here's the book! It's a very old version of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland"... There are 42 incredible illustrations by John Tenniel(1820-1914) in this book... |
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| The card on Hatter's hat reads 10/6..."In this style 10/6" refers to 10 shillings & 6 pence(or a half guinea).This would have been the price of the hat in pre-decimalized British money... The figure actually gives a clue to the Hatter's Trade... |
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| My "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" ... |
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| The teacups are Royal Daulton "Spring"... |
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| This is the "March Hare"... Poor little Dormouse looks ever so worried that he will stuff him in that teapot... WELL Mr Hare, "One wrong move and you're Out with the Hatter for Snow Sculpting"... |
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| "Stop That Right Now"!!! |
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| Don't worry, you have plenty of time...AND I think I smell "Carrot Cake" in the oven... |
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66 comments:
Another wonderful, creative, magical post. Thank you.
Hi Donna,
what a fun was your Wonderland party. You have so many "wonder"-ful items to create a real setting for such an event. This teapot is a true treasure and it was so lovely from your dear friend to get it for you. I don't like Mr. Hatter and think, its o.k. to bring him in the cold gazebo but please bring him a cup of hot tea, also.
Best greetings,
Johanna
Hi Miss Alice,
Sure hope you are enjoying your morning tea party.
Heaps of Hugs
Prudence
(I am Prudence Clearwater and I have my very own Blog. It's a pleasure to meet you. Sure hope you write a post again. I would love for you to drop by for a visit, we can have my very favorite snack - honey & peanut butter.)
What a wonderful post, you have some beautiful treasures and you always put them together in a magical way.
I think you're also a born storyteller, look out Lewis Carroll.
you have the best imagination to create your tea parties! love the rabbit and how wonderful it is signed and given to you by a friend!
Such a whimsical tablescape! I love the Vintage Garden bowls...They are gorgeous!!!
Donna this is lovely. I really love the cute teddy bear. YOu have such nice things!
Yum! I love carrot cake. I think your husband is too cute that he likes these dishes best. They are gorgeous! I love your mad hatter tea party, Donna! You have created an enchanted cottage. I bet your friends and family love to visit to see what you've been up to! My daughters and I love your posts. They truly make us happy to see them! :D
Your friend Carolyn rocks! I love it! And the little dormouse needs to hide! Run, little buddy!!! He is too, too cute!
Thanks for another lovely post!
xoxoxo,
Ricki Jill
A fun table and cute little tea pot Donna! Hope things are beginning to thaw for you-Happy Sunday:@)
I love all things Alice and I love this! Wonderful post and I'm coveting your teapot. :o)
Cheers,
Kathy
You are a beautiful storyteller with the loveliest of tea parties! Your creativity is magical, my friend.
Hugs, Honey
I am in love with Miss Alice. And your Spring teacup from Brambly Hedge is one of my all time favorites!
Just when I think you can't possibly do a table I would love more...you top yourself. This is one of my favorites. I love the elegance and whimsey...the childhood theme all grown up. Really, really special.
What a lovely table setting, and the bears are so adorable!!!
Blessings~~~ Daphne
What a delightful post! Your sweet teddies and lovely dishes are wonderful. Have a delightful afternoon! Blessings, Pamela
You are so funny and sweet at the same time, Donna. Lovely story and tea!
XO,
Jane
Dearest Donna,
That's like a fairytale coming to life here on your blog!
You like to solve the problem of the 1st photo's thumbnail not showing?
Here we go!
To have the first picture of your blogpost showing as a thumbnail on other blogrolls, you go back into Edit post and click the HTML button, Scroll down until you find the HTML code for the first picture in your post. Within that code you will find, once or twice this:
- https://...googleusercontent.com.
You need to make a couple of modifications, this is what you want -
http://...ggpht.com....
To RECAP https becomes http:/ / and googleusercontent.com becomes ggpht.com
Lots of love,
Mariete
What a lovely tablescape and post! xo Caroline
Such a wonderful post and on one of my favorite books...Alice! I just reread both of the Alice books a few months ago when the movie with Johnny Depp came out. I enjoyed them enormously all over again. This is indeed a magical post.
I have the honor of being your "linky party" over at A House In The Roses, stopping by to wish you a wonderful week, and to say, this is such a creative post! Lovely to read, delightful! xoxo tami
A total delight! I love the table and the bear. oh the bear oh the bear.. I'm in awe of the incredible talent it took to create that vision of loveliness. A true treasure.
What a sweet sweet table setting! Thank you for sharing with us this week!
bee blessed
mary
Oh my what a beautiful blog.. I really loved your Alice setting.. I am your newest follower.
I love that whit rabbit teapot! So cute!
Sherry
What a beautiful tea party and I can see why Your Hubby likes the dishes, they are so pretty.
How beautiful, Donna! I love your bunny teapot (I used one today too) and love the Vintage Garden set. I don't blame your hubby for choosing it as his fave...Christine
Oh ... way too cute. Watch the Mr. ... he'll be setting tables! Thanks for sharing .. .and thanks for stopping by!
Lovely post and lovely signed teapot! Bet you won't scrub that one! Glad your DH likes the dishes. Wise man!
Ruth
Ahh Donna, this is an exquisite post! I just love each and every photo and drawing!
Have I told you I just love visiting here...you put a smile on my face...
Thank you for visiting me too!
By the way, your cottage is absolutely beautiful in summer and betopped with snow!
Have a beautiful day.
Shel xxxx
What a beautiful post, your elements and photography are stunning. Thank you so much for sharing.
Hello Donna,
That was such a fun post! What beautiful pieces and a wonderful story.
Thanks for stopping by my blog. It brought me here to meet you. As soon as I send this I'm on my way to be a follower.
Very best,
Lois
So creative and lovely!
Carolyn
This is so adorable Donna! I love each and every detail!
What a beautiful setting, Donna, and I love your dishes! Great white rabbit teapot, too.
What a gorgeous tabletop setting! I just love the images. I am so glad I wasn't "late" for this post.
Have a beautiful day!
Your friend Shell told me to hop over and visit you to say hello!
This post is so lovely... I'm very fond of Alice in Wonderland and white rabbits. Your home is very magical, just like a fairytale house. ;-)
Fairy blessings,
Jo May.
What a fun table Donna..all your work pays off once again..I just love this one..Hugs and smiles Gloria
LOVE!
What a fun visit! How wonderful your friend gifted you with that teapot & had it signed for you!
Donna, you have the best posts. You put so much into these tablescapes. Really outstanding!
Oh such sweet creatures and pure delightful fantasy!
I spend time just staring at your dear cottage on your banner...Your home is my sweet fantasy!
I love people who live in their own little world like me!! : )) Wonderful and creative post. Charming.
You have such a great imagination and portray it so well with your great piece glassware.
Just a lovely post, as always.
Donna
Just magical ~ I love it!!
Love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo
What a wonderful, wonderful post! Thanks for the smile! Happy Thursday - Tanya
Hi Donna,
What a wonderful journey you took me on through your post. The White Rabbit teapot is a treasure and it is just breathtaking. And to have it signed? How awesome is that?
Your post could be a book.
Just lovely.
*hugs*
mo
Love! Love! Love! this post!
Loooooooooooove the White Rabbit Teapot!!! Oh how I want that! What a treasure indeed!
Great post girlfriend!
xx, shell
OH, you had me at the white rabbit teapot. This is just the sweetest things!! Loved it. Thanks so much for linking up today. Happy VTT!
Magical...enchanting....amazing!! Vanna
I LOVE your white rabbit teapot!!! Our middle daughter collects Alice in Wonderland things...she would love this too! Very pretty!
Happy weekend to you...:)
xoxo Gloria
Donna thank you so much for stopping by and following my little area of the "land of blog" I'm a long time follower of yours *winks* Vanna
Really enjoyed your post and the rabbit teapot is precious!
This is so adorable! Beautiful details!
Thank you so much for your sweet well-wishes last week! So nice to offer to fluff my pillow and bring tea!
Katherine
Hi Donna,
I just love your tea party table. Little Miss Alice is a treasure indeed! The table is just full of special unique pieces. I'm a clock lover so I enjoyed seeing your clocks. Also love old books. I have a collection of children's classics that is about 40 or 50 years old, and it has the most beautiful illustrations. Colored book plates I think they're called. Anyway, they are very special to me. Thanks for sharing your very charming table!
Denise
looks like a very special tea party is about to happen!
xo,
Sena
Hi Donna, I'm glad you banished the Mad Hatter to the garden--he always terrified me when I was a child! Did you know that New Canaan was a big hat making center long ago? I always wonder about how many chemicals remain in our soil from that industry! Remind the W Rabbit to turn all his clocks ahead this weekend :) I hope you aren't flooded up there! Visit when you have a chance and have a nice weekend--the sun is supposed to shine!!! Linda
Hi Donna~ what an absolutely darling post!! Love this!! What sweet dishes and little friends at your tea party!! I love those flower bowls and teacups! Thanks for sharing at FNF! :)
Thanks for linking this up!
Sherry
Donna, this is such a beautiful and maical setting you'e created, and wow! what a valuable and wonderful book you have! The illustrations are delightful. Those Vintage Garden dishes are gorgeous, and I love your rabbit tea pot! Thank you for linking this magical post to Favorite Things. laurie
Great post!! I love your "guests" at your tea party!!
Completely charming....the Vintage Gardens is indeed, a gorgeous pattern. You've captured the magic of Through the Looking Glass quite well. Thank you for sharing your lovely design. Cherry Kay
That book is amazing! The illustrations are incredible!!!
Thanks for joining my Friday Pretties,
Joyce
I LOVE that teapot! Oohh! And that sweet teddy is precious! I am a sucker for bunnies and bears!
Oh Alice certainly belongs in wonderland as she is truly wonderful as are all her books and playthings. Gorgeous.
I enjoyed reading your post , so creative and beutiful dishes and a delightful bear too and oh the old book is wonderful a treasure for sure .Thanks for sharing !
wow what a fantastic show and tell. I have similar Royal Doulton mugs and I'd keep Mr Hare away from them too
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