I spent Sunday wandering around trying to find my grandpa a birthday present. He's a hard man to shop for, so I first went to the
Sydney Antique Centre to hunt around for something special. I didn't find anything for him there, but ended up finding some incredible teacups - Australian Westminster Fine China, but at $290 for six, I had to say no. Despite their price, I kept circling back to them, admiring their sweet pastel hues and cheeky saucers.
Onwards I went to the
Mitchell Road Design Gallery where I bought Grandpa the above carafe - I think he'll like it. But could you imagine my surprise when I found THE EXACT SAME set of six teacups at a cool $65?! I couldn't believe it - it felt incredibly lucky and so I caved. I know, I know, I've been trying to cut spending like everyone else, but this just felt too good.
Oh yes, gentle reader. I am now the proud owner of six deliciously non-matchy cups with asymmetric saucers. I can't wait to offer my guests a delicate little cup of tea, perhaps with a little biscotti?
I spent Sunday wandering around trying to find my grandpa a birthday present. He's a hard man to shop for, so I first went to the Sydney Antique Centre to hunt around for something special. I didn't find anything for him there, but ended up finding some incredible teacups - Australian Westminster Fine China, but at $290 for six, I had to say no. Despite their price, I kept circling back to them, admiring their sweet pastel hues and cheeky saucers.
Onwards I went to the Mitchell Road Design Gallery where I bought Grandpa the above carafe - I think he'll like it. But could you imagine my surprise when I found THE EXACT SAME set of six teacups at a cool $65?! I couldn't believe it - it felt incredibly lucky and so I caved. I know, I know, I've been trying to cut spending like everyone else, but this just felt too good.
Oh yes, gentle reader. I am now the proud owner of six deliciously non-matchy cups with asymmetric saucers. I can't wait to offer my guests a delicate little cup of tea, perhaps with a little biscotti? 
I can't believe your good fortune! I love this shape of cup, and recent;y bought a sky-blue one in Rozelle, after forcing myself not to buy a more expensive pair in cornflower and teal in Glebe some months back. The woman at the stall told me they're called "tennis cups" because you have a little finger snadwich on the saucer, for your afternoon tea (I believe, implicitly, the idea was you have this sort of arvo tea while watching the tennis of a Saturday on your grass court...). Alors, an unverified but cute name.
ReplyDeleteTennis cups, alors! I love that - that's amazing - thank you!
ReplyDeleteIf I make my cookies, can I invite myself over for delightful teacups tea?!
ReplyDeleteThose are so cute! You lucky gal.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see your place and pretty things some time soon.
ReplyDeleteLet me know how it goes with Grandpa...
Earl grey, just scare it with the teabag and a dash on milk please. xxx love them! I think the pink is my favourite.
ReplyDeleteYou're all welcome to shar ein their glory! Each and every one! Yeah, these are pretty sensational, but also so much better to share with friends :)
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