Monday, October 18, 2010

Teacup Tuesday – Portmeirion, Brunelli & Melitta

Today I’m showing a Portmeirion teacup, along with a Melitta pot and a pierced Brunelli plate from Italy.

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This is a pretty botanical pattern called Pomona and this cup has a Wild Blackberry design.  The saucer has an attractive border of leaves. 

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I found this lovely plate at Marshalls today and couldn’t resist the gooseberry pattern (at least that’s what I think they are) and cutouts, not to mention the bargain price.

PA182174When I was a girl, my Mom picked gooseberries from the bushes in our neighbors yard and used them to make jam.   I haven’t seen any for many years now.

PA182175This plate was made in Italy and I thought that $2 was a bargain.

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A friend found this white Melitta pot at an estate sale and thought that I might like it. PA182185

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Recently I discovered that you can buy a large bag of dried cherries at BJ’s for $7.99.  They are perfect for making cherry scones. 

PA182180   PA182191 A little lemon curd goes very well with these scones.  I’m having Darjeeling tea with them.

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Please join Terri and Martha for Teacup Tuesday and Wanda Lee and Pam for Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday.

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19 comments:

  1. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageOctober 18, 2010 at 7:13 PM

    What a cute teacup and the saucer with its edge of green leaves is very pretty! Love the plate with the cutouts too. Those cherry scones with lemon curd sound so good! A lovely tea; thank you. Hope you have a wonderful week.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  2. Martha's FavoritesOctober 18, 2010 at 7:27 PM

    Hi: I just love the tea cup. Your tea pot is also very pretty. You always share such nice things. Thanks so much for being a part of Tea Cup Tuesday. I love forward to what you will share next week. Blessings, Martha

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  3. Brenda ~ The Heminger FarmhouseOctober 18, 2010 at 8:06 PM

    Hello :) A very lovely cup, and love the open work on the saucer. Your scones look delish!!

    Wishing you a lovely Tea tuesday, warmest hugs, Brenda

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  4. SnapOctober 18, 2010 at 9:35 PM

    I love Portmeirion. I have some of their herb pattern, but no cups/saucers. The plate was quite a find -- lovely! My mouth is watering. I want one of those cherry scones! Happy Tea Day!

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  5. Wanda LeeOctober 18, 2010 at 10:37 PM

    I am absolutely loving this teacup and plate; I adore fruit motifs!

    ..,And Oh my those cherry scones and lemon curd.., Yum!

    Thanks so much for joining Pam and I for tea!..,

    Cheers and hugs from Wanda Lee

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  6. fitty's pinky rose cottageOctober 19, 2010 at 5:21 AM

    such sweet teacup! perfect for tea in the garden! and your scones.. delish yum! thanks for sharing.
    xo
    fitty

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  7. ValOctober 19, 2010 at 9:03 AM

    Love the pierced plate! I've seen many older ones (turn of the century, I think), but never any new. Good to know that an old design favorite is coming back!

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  8. Marilyn MillerOctober 19, 2010 at 12:06 PM

    OK, now I am hungry for a yummy scone on a beautiful plate. Love the teacup, plate, and teapot. Just my style. I am always searching for cups with fruit, my favorite.

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  9. paperbutterflyOctober 19, 2010 at 12:18 PM

    So pleased that you stopped in for tea and to share your post. How inviting your setting is today.
    The scones look delish...dried cherries would be a nice change from cranberries. Thank you for the tip.
    Blessings, Pam

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  10. MarieOctober 19, 2010 at 12:49 PM

    How cool!!! What a bargain eh? Love the blackberry design and the lace saucer is lovely.

    Happy Tea Tuesday!
    -marie

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  11. Angela McRaeOctober 19, 2010 at 2:05 PM

    Mmm, it's lunchtime and I'm hungry so this post did NOT help! Ha! But the teawares are lovely, and I can't believe what a bargain you got at Marshalls! My goodness, that was a yard sale price! And what a nice friend to know you would enjoy that Melitta teapot.

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  12. TerriOctober 19, 2010 at 3:52 PM

    Oh My! Totally lovely tea cup and saucer. I love the berries and those beautiful leaves. Your food is so delicious looking! I would love to taste it....Yum!
    Thank you so much for sharing your tea cup with us today.
    Hugs,
    Terri

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  13. Pellie / PennyOctober 19, 2010 at 5:22 PM

    What a lovely teacup and saucer.

    Your new plate is so pretty and what a bargain. Kudos.

    Thanks for sharing - I really enjoyed my visit

    Hugs,
    Penny

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  14. xinexOctober 19, 2010 at 7:29 PM

    I love those plates with the cutouts and been looking for them but I can never find them. Love your tea cups also. Such a pretty green!...Christine

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  15. The Polka Dot ClosetOctober 19, 2010 at 11:10 PM

    $2.00 for those plates!! I love them, the open weave pattern is soooo pretty. The painting on the teacup is beautiful!

    Carol

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  16. PeregrineBlueOctober 19, 2010 at 11:21 PM

    seeing that plate of lemon curd brings back so many memories of when i was growing up in england. mmmm to go with scones. i also love how your hearth looks in the background. you have a great eye for finding a bargain. i haven't been to marshall's in years. think i'll go take a look since i'm totally out of teacups to brag about.

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  17. GeeOctober 20, 2010 at 9:50 AM

    Thanks for stopping by. I too luv portmeirion. I love the design of variations and botanic blue. Thanks for sharing.

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  18. SusanOctober 21, 2010 at 7:44 AM

    what a mouth-watering scone!
    sure beats an Eggo waffle !

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  19. Lisa'sLettersandLaceOctober 21, 2010 at 12:13 PM

    Beautiful post and a lovely blog. Everything is so pretty. Lisa

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