Taking tea for Easter

Don't you just love this red spotted teapot? It belongs to Rhondi at Rose Colored Glasses. Rhondi has the the most gorgeous collection of china and today I'm joining in the fun at her Tea Party Tuesday. Do pop over for a cuppa and meet some of her blogging chums.

With golden daffodils in the background I had hoped we could enjoy our tea party in the garden. But the rain is pouring down and an icy wind brings the threat of snow, so refreshments will be taken beside the dining room window. It's a very dull day so please excuse the poor quality of my pictures.

Indoors is warm and snug and I'm serving your tea in some of my pretty vintage china.

I love this daffodil design as it immediately conjures up images of spring. It dates from the art deco period of the 1930s.

I have no homemade cakes or biscuits to offer you I'm afraid but perhaps you'd like to try an Easter nest cake.

I bought a section of these cakes as my daughter is coming to stay this weekend and they have been her traditional Easter 'must have' since she was a tiny tot. "Easter wouldn't be Easter without nest cakes Mum!"
I have a small box containing all the Easter fripperies from my children's childhood and they are ready and waiting for a nostalgic tea party with the family next weekend.

Now, bring your tea to my craft room and I'll show you the little characters I've been knitting this week.

In my last post I showed you an egg cup and some yarn and asked if you could guess what I was making. Well done those of you who guessed correctly....yes....the answer was egg cosies and as always you will find the pattern for them in my Etsy shop.

This little egg cosy girl is welcoming you with a tiny chocolate egg.

Meet her brother and sister

Each little cutie fits snuggly over an egg (real or chocolate!).

I'm very fond of these plain white egg cups.

But for extra fun I couldn't resist giving this little fellow a Carlton Ware egg cup that I found in a thrift shop. It could have been made for him.

These little walking wear egg cups can be found on Ebay.

The knitted egg cosies have joined their many friends in my craft room and Lucy Lavender welcomes them with an apron full of chocolate eggs.

Aren't aprons a useful way to carry eggs?

If you aren't wearing an apron then lift up your skirt and fill it with eggs...chocolate ones of course.

I made this card for you using one of my Magnolia Tilda rubber stamps. She's a great favourite of mine.

I hope you all enjoy a Very Happy Easter and, wherever you live around the world, may the sun shine for you.

Until next time,

Eli.

Comments

[Beth]

Your egg cosies are adorable! I love your daffodil plates too. A very charming Easter post!
Blessings - Beth

[Rhondi]

Hi Eli
I'm so glad you joined the tea party today. Your teacup and plate with the daffodils are so beautiful. Once again you have made the most adorable knitted people. Those egg cups look like they were made for them. Do people use egg cups anymore?
I hope you have a wonderful Easter.
Hugs, Rhondi

[bellaboo]

Thankyou for the lovely cup of tea and for showing us those adorable knitted egg cosies.
Have a lovely Easter!

Bellaboo :0)

[kiki]

Oh my gosh..what a beautiful post! Super charming dolls..gorgeous tea settings..and daffodils..wow! And i love those little nest cakes..how enchanting! Fabulous tea time..I enjoyed my visit!
Have a sparkly day!
Kiki~

[Carrie - Oak Rise Cottage]

Your teacup and dish are both beautiful...the daffodil motif is very spring-like, but the sophisticated '30s design makes it elegant tableware for any time of the year!
I truly enjoyed your egg cosies.
Have a wonderful time with your daughter.

[Helen]

What a nice tea party! Your dishes are so pretty! Your decorations so lovely! It felt like I was there.

It's rainy and cold here, too. Being invited to tea is a lovely thing. I am raising my cup of tea to toast you with best wishes for a happy Easter...and sunshine, too.

[periwinkle]

your egg cosies are very cute , love those little waking egg cups - I feel a trip to ebay coming on :-)

[andylynne]

What a pretty place to sit and drink tea. I love the cup and plates. I feel so much better now!
Your egg cozies are adorable. Such sweet faces and the elves are precious. Thank you for the tea and for reminding us, that life is sweet and fun and full of sunshine. We just have to share ti with others.

[melanie]

What a simply charming and lovely post. I aodre your egg cosies, they are gorgeous. Sure to bring cheer to anyones breakfast. :) xxx

[Bonnie]

Your blog is a delight! I enjoy each of your posts. Happy spring!

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[Paula]

Hi dear Eli,
What a lovely tea party! Your table is set beautifully and I love your pretty vintage dishes. I know you and your daughter had a wonderful time at Easter. How sweet of you to have her favorite childhood treat! You are such a good mum! Oh, I love your egg cosy's!!! They are the sweetest things!!! So cute! I have told you before and am telling you again, I will never cease to be amazed at your knitting skills. You create the most wonderful things!

I love the card you made! Thank you!
Much love from your friend in Louisiana, Paula

[Maggie]

Oh I adore that daffodil china from the Deco era! My favourite flowers are daffodils and narcissus, tied very closely with lilacs, and followed by peonies.
My idea of heaven is a garden filled with all of them!
Your egg cosies are adorable!
xxx
Maggie