Have you ever wondered why your grandmother had so many cups and saucers?

It was tradition in those days to throw a teacup bridal shower for the bride-to-be. Each guest brought a gift-wrapped teacup and saucer set. Presented with each one, was a word tucked into the teacup and read aloud as the gift was opened. Words like Patience, Cooperation, Humor, etc. were offered — characteristics one should have to achieve a happy marriage.

This explains how your grandmother came to acquire a large collection of cups and saucers. And since they were all mismatched, this allowed guests at tea parties to pick and choose which cup and saucer set they wanted to have their tea served in.

Sadly, a lot of these cups and saucers are no longer wanted or used and get banished away in a box and forgotten in the attic. They are such lovely little things and when the cup is missing or broken, I love transforming the orphaned saucer into a ring holder so it can be useful and beautiful again in its next life time.

I have been busy in my studio making a new collection of mini dessert domes to list in my Etsy store. Remember the French Pin Dish? I am so in love with how beautiful it turned out — I am going to keep her in my china cabinet for a little while. Sorry, I can’t let go just yet! It reminds me so much of the amazing three weeks I spent in Paris many years ago. I picked up the yummy macarons from my favourite bakery here in Toronto called Bobette & Belle. Now all I need is some tea and I am ready for a little afternoon tea party!