Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! This week's fabulous find happens to be two of my favorite things, because they remind me of my grandmother: vintage tea cups and lace. Lavender was her favorite color and I remember she had several floral tea cups in shades of purple. I love the delicate pansies featured on this one. Available
![Charming vintage tea cups and lace doilies and collars available at thriftstoreaddiction.etsy.com vintage tea cups and lace](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dE3rfzamtMc/WZNXZy2xcKI/AAAAAAABaZ4/t9g3PfOjKGgakwRCrHujrxpfO4FQJvvyQCLcBGAs/s640/Teacup%2BFF211%2B.jpg)
Mo-maw was a talented seamstress and also very skilled with her crochet hook. Lace doilies were plentiful at her house. Isn't this one lovely? Available
![Lovely vintage crocheted doily available at thriftstoreaddiction.etsy.com vintage tea cups and lace](https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gKrMZSwplyg/WZSN-zKuOJI/AAAAAAABagA/OBFF1pFkI1UxBFiHAxhRVQgzqcjonL6WACLcBGAs/s640/Pale-green-trimmed-doily.jpg)
I picked up this Golden 50 Year Anniversary cup thinking it would make a nice gift to celebrate someone's milestone. However, when I got it home, I found the tiniest crack in the very bottom of the cup that I had overlooked in the store. Live and learn! I have discounted the price, perhaps a collector will display it decoratively. Available
![Vintage Golden 50 Year Anniversary tea cup for decorative use only available at thriftstoreaddiction.etsy.com decorative vintage Golden Anniversary tea cup](https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xX1HwV-Hci8/WZUWpHs82XI/AAAAAAABah4/72-BWbXAssIr1HsWXGBbBd4SQeT2r29ogCLcBGAs/s640/Golden-50-teacup%2B.jpg)
I also found two beautiful vintage crocheted collars. The first is absolutely pristine. Available
![Pretty vintage crocheted cotton lace collar available at thriftstoreaddiction.etsy.com vintage lace collars](https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c7PAFG05BDI/WZUVYnSnj3I/AAAAAAABaho/SbGY3h7QGEQqm_LCS0m6e08mASxYfv6-ACLcBGAs/s640/White-crochet-collar%2B.jpg)
I prefer the style of the second, though it does have several small discolored spots and is priced accordingly. Maybe someone will give it some tender loving care! Available
![Pretty vintage handmade lace collar available at thriftstoreaddiction.etsy.com vintage crocheted collar](https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rKsyebTi9Qo/WZUbrWb_hDI/AAAAAAABaiM/9yKZ-ZsJjsQMmjrFeWrc2bVf2CQag7gUACLcBGAs/s640/Smaller-lace-collar%2B.jpg)
My last find of the week isn't a tea cup or lace, but a set of sweet handmade fabric apples. These could be used to create a fun teacher's gift or even as cute pin cushions. Drop by Sunday to see how I used the one I kept ;) Available
![Sweet handmade fabric apples would make an adorable addition to a teacher's gift! Available at thriftstoreaddiction.etsy.com handmade fabric apples](https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_EFLPmRl1RA/WZXOESIJB5I/AAAAAAABap0/3HsZe7Nw38MG3wBIJ3tziWj9kKBN8lwHgCLcBGAs/s640/Handmade-fabric-apples%2B.jpg)
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Until next time, happy hunting!
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Lovely teacups and such pretty crochet by Mo-maw! I love that name. My kiddies call my mother Mee-maw! So endearing.
ReplyDeleteI love that pansy teacup! Have you ever tried RetroClean for soaking out stains in vintage linens?
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ReplyDeleteI've never seen a teacup with pansies! I may need to buy it! It makes me want to pull out my teacup shelf and paint it, hang it up and display all my teacups. So pretty!
Cecilia
I had to stop buying teacups now that I don't have a booth. My collection overruns the cabinet they are in. Love the ones you found.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your vintage finds at Snickerdoodle.
DeleteI love the doily! Such a beautiful display
ReplyDeleteLove this week's finds. Seldom drink tea from a teacup but they are so delicate and drinking tea from a cup is more restful; I take the time to enjoy it rahter than mug chugging! Have you ever tried tea-dying stained doilies/collars? I never have--but when I do try it, I'll have nothing to lose! At least with a doily, you can put something on top of the stain!I have only collected a few teacups, turn most around but I am partial to violets and my pink roses, 1 shamrock one.
ReplyDeleteReal pretty teacup ... and looks lovely on the doily. My Mom and sister crocheted a lot of collars, most of which I still have. Wore them a lot of times.
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Audrey Z.
Great finds! I love the first collar - so delicate! I really like the green edged doily too. I have done the same thing with cups and saucers. I TRY to look very closely but sometimes you do miss a flaw but they are still nice for display. I like to put tea lights in the 'flawed' ones or use them for rings, etc.
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Hi Cecilia, Hope you are in a safe area from Hurricane Harvey; don't know where you are in TX and am weak on geography anyway. Stay safe and dry. Prayers are with you all.
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