Cherished collections.

Casey from Elegant Musings is running a blog tour, and I am lucky to be part of it. The theme Casey chose was "cherished collections" and bloggers were asked to show collections that are precious to them - whatever the items might be!

I thought this would be a good way to get myself back into the blogging grove after our move. Today I am only able to show you one of my collections, as I am currently using my laptop through the internet on my iphone - not a lot of data and a pretty weak signal :-(

Once we have internet (and I am able to upload lots more pics) I will show you the others.

This is my Royal Doulton Tea Trio's collection. Most of these I have purchased through eBay, both Australia and internationally. I adore tea trios. I think they are soooo feminine and I love the vintage designs.

c.1933

c.1927

c.1980's

c.1980's

c.1936

'Royalty' c.1942

'Showers' c.1935

c.1936

Sam xox

Vintage decor.

If you are a lover of vintage decor you would love the apartment of a friend of mine. Every time I visit I feel like I've stepped back in time, and discovered a treasury of objects from years gone by...

Don't you just love that tea cup collection?

Sam xox

Tea time.

Yesterday I had a bunch of girlfriends come over for a craft day. Each of them brought along the project they were working on. I laid the table with my favourite china pieces and a vintage embroidered cloth.

It was a lovely afternoon.

Don't forget my giveaway closes today at 8pm Sydney time (+11GMT).

Sam xox

I made it to the front page of Etsy.

Guess what! One of Buckingham Road's photographs made it to the front page of Etsy!

'Fill Your Cup'

To celebrate this I have listed the Tea 3 photographs as a set. This photograph set includes the photographs 'Tea for Three', ‘Fill your Cup’, and ‘and one makes three’. Each photograph is sized 4X6, making them perfect for display in a three panel frame, or individually for extra impact.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/49671371/three-photo-package-tea-cup-photographs

Sam xox

My birthday.

Early in November I turned 25. My dear friend Michelle came over in the morning and cooked breakfast for Jamie and I. Then Mum and my brother Jack came in for lunch - and ended up staying for dinner as well!

I was very spoilt! Mum gave me some beautiful antique dessert bowls. Michelle gave me some gold earrings, and Mill sent me a handmade apron and tea towel from America! But Jamie saved the best until last. He gave me this antique double wedding ring quilt! He bought it from American eBay and had it sent to us. When I first got it out of the box it stank of cigarette smoke, and I mean stank. I did some 'googling' to figure out the best way to get the smell out. First I was told to vacuum it with a stocking covering the vacuum hose. That did not work at all. After further research it turned out all it needed was some fresh air (go figure). I hung it out on a windy day and left it all day. The result is a beautiful quilt that has no odour whatsoever! I am delighted!

My dear friend Mill also sent me an early Christmas present. This is a Royal Doulton trio from the early 1930's. It is an art deco styled trio and the pattern is called "Shower". I love it! Thanks again Mill!

My collection of Royal Doulton trios is growing!

Sam xox

A love of vintage china.

I discovered the most amazing antiques shop in Manly the other week. The shop is massive and there is just so much stuff inside it’s not funny! Most of their collection is also reasonably priced. Jamie and I took a day trip up north a few weeks ago when I stumbled across this shop. I purchased this cute sandwich serving plate.

Coincidentally, I have been looking on eBay for tea cup trios, and found one I loved, that was being sold by this same antiques shop. So I saved on postage and picked it up after work on Thursday. It is a Royal Doulton and was only $10.

I now have two Royal Doulton trios, this is my other

While I was picking the trio up I spotted these four cute little bowls.

I also purchased these two saucers for only $3 from eBay also, my aim is to eventually display my blue and white plates on the wall. I just have to find some plate hanging wires...

My tea set is beginning to grow.

This is my display hutch now after a little bit of a tidy up! Mill, I know you are missing from the frame, but you know where that photo is!

Sam xox