PANSY TIME IS HERE

We have been enjoying all the spring

flowers this year and certainly pansies

are always a special delight so it was

time for a pansy themed table

setting.

 

 A pansy tea cozy was needed

for the table.  This one is made

from an old table runner.  I

wonder who embroidered this old

piece?

The backside is just

as pretty as the

front.

I was never what I call a 
"long term project" person.

I can only imagine the hours

spent on embroidery after

watching my Grandmother

sitting in her chair working

away.  Back in the 70's she gave me 

the ice tea glasses on the table

which were from the 50's.

The plates with pansies on them are

Crown Dorset from England.  The pansy

teapot in the center below is a

Crown Dorset also.

I also collect violet tea wares and

actually I have more of those

pieces collected.

I love old linens and appreciate the

skills and patience of those who

left them behind for us to enjoy.

When we think of spring there

is a succession of how the bulbs

bloom and flowers arrive but

truly everyone loves the

arrival of pansies.

I am hoping to get back out

in the garden for another

tea time vignette.

This tea cozy is not for sale.