Dahlias and Dishes

I thought I'd start my post today showing you one of my Dahlias that normally has all its petals tipped in white.
However, the latest flowers have much less white and more purple. I wonder if the weather has had something to do with this.

Now, having shown that I actually mention things other than dishes I can go on to one of my favourite subjects....

This is my tea cup today. Another Royal Albert pattern, it is Blossomtime. By coincidence I saw at the thrift store this morning an entire tea set in this pretty pattern. The tea pot alone was marked at $80, there were 4 cups and  saucers and tea plates to match.  Too much for this shopper.

I like Marjolain Bastin's art in cards, book illustrations, and of course her china pieces. If you are not familiar with her you might like to google her and see some examples of her botanical art.
I have this little display in a sunroom window.

This lovely serving plate with her design will definitely not fit on that shelf but I will find the perfect spot for it. I couldn't resist buying it for a dollar.

There were other things I couldn't resist... like this cup, saucer and 7" plate marked down drastically. On the back of the saucer  it says The Royal Horticultural Society Applebee Collection. Perfect for tea time for one.

Here is yesterday's tea cup.... Lavender Rose by Royal Albert.  I like this shape of cup ( which is Montrose) because it  holds more than other teacups and because it's not so flared the tea stays hot longer.

Maybe I should quit calling myself Granny Marigold and be known as The Queen of Pretty China.

Thanks for bearing with me as I go on and on....


                       Have a wonderful day!!