Tea Cup ~ Mug Exchange, Autumn 2015

Hi Friends~

Welcome to this year's Autumn Tea Cup Exchange

hosted by my dear friend

Stephanie

of

The Enchanting Rose 

Stephanie has brought new friendships together from all over the world

in her twice a year event 

 to exchange teacups or mugs

 with fellow participants in blogland and beyond.

She is a blessing to all who know her 

and 

God has shown favor upon Stephanie in her giving 

generosity in all she shares daily!

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This season I had so much fun pulling together my gift to send

as well as receiving a beauty from 

my new friend

Cathy

from

My 1929 Charmer blog

Here is a few pics when my treasure arrived.

How fun to open the box in anticipation of a new tea cup.

Beautiful card inside.

And the prettiest vintage teacup and matching saucer~ LOVE IT!

Cathy also included this pretty rose plate too.

Along with my favorite Earl Grey Creme tea.

These shortbread finger cookies were so delicious 

and 

perfect with the tea.

All was positioned in this darling white weaved basket~

along with a ball of sugar and cream yarn.

Thank you so much Cathy for this incredible gift.

I love it all and was thrilled to add this pretty cup to my collection.

This year's exchange was again another blessing

and getting to know Cathy a sweet plus!

Thank you Cathy for all the goodies.

I am so enjoying everything

and 

send Hugs and Love to you!

My new friend for sending a tea cup to was,

Kitty

from 

Kitty's Kozy Kitchen

Of course I forgot to take photos of the gift I sent to her, 

but Kitty was so sweet to let me take a pic from her post to share.

 I so enjoyed meeting Kitty and was blessed to learn

she lives right here in Texas and not too far away.

We plan to meet up in the near future 

and of course I will  take you all along when we do.

Kitty sent me a gift in return as a thank you for her new teacup from me.

I was so blessed to open a package with a darling card~

perfect for the season with an endearing message inside.

Look what talented Kitty designed for my fall kitchen.

Her creation is stunning and her work incredible.

I've never owned a personalized towel for my kitchen 

and

  I just love it along with the delicious tea she added too.

Thank you Kitty for your gift back to me.

It was a sweet surprise and one I will cherish always.

Look how pretty it graces my kitchen.

Thank you!

Thank you!

But the best of all,

 is the friendships formed within these exchanges

This seasons fun was once again a wonderful time for all.

Thank you Stephanie for hosting and bringing us all together.

God Bless Always.

Thank you for stopping by 

to visit my post sharing this event.

If you have the time,

stop by Cathy's and Kitty's for more fun!

and

if you want to see even more tea cups and mugs exchanged from the U.S. and around the world,

be sure to visit

Stephanie

 for her post and the link up to all who participated with or without a blog.

See you soon!

Celestina Marie

xo

Joining
Stephanie's
The Enchanting Rose
for the Teacup/Mug Exchange.

Tea Cup/Mug Exchange

Hi Friends~

What fun we all had at this year's Teacup/Mug exchange hosted by the talented

and wonderful Stephanie from 

The Enchanting Rose blog.

This was the first year for me to participate and it was so much fun to prepare a teacup gift for my

new friend Betty in California.

She does not have a blog, but is a reader and sweetheart of a quilter and talented lady.

Betty choose a teacup to receive and I did as well.

Before I share my gift to Betty,

I'll share and show you the precious package I received from

Linda, from mysewwhatblog,  also my new talented blog friend.

Loved the polka dot paper she wrapped the delivery box in.

And this is what I greeted with when I opened the box.

A special note card~

oh~~ and goodies layered to surprise!!

Loved how Linda wrapped the contents in neutral papers and white stretch ribbons.

I just love the beautiful blue "forget me nots" teacup she sent 

made in England.

Linda included a special vintage napkin which will look perfect displayed with the cup.

She also spoiled me with organic wild berry tea and delicious honey

from France.

And, as a special touch Lina included this darling Harvest Angel she so wonderfully created

in beautiful elements and trims.

Love the ruffled trim on her dress.

Linda designs these angels and they are available in her etsy shoppe 

Eastern Ave Designs

HERE

She is very talented and you will enjoy visiting her shop.

Thank you Linda for the special and wonderful teacup and gifts you sent.

I am enjoy each item and the best part, making new friends in blogland.

Here is the darling teacup along with the vintage napkin sitting on a recent junkin find.

A tea cup table.

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Next are a few pics of the goodies I sent to my new teacup friend, Betty.

A special card~

Time for tea book to relax with

 along with one of my hand painted rose bookmarks.

Special teacup from Germany 

hand painted with harvest fruits.

This is a little rooster and hen teabag holder.

A new tea I found, Breakfast in Paris. 

Delicious!

and, some chocolate chip cookies to have with her tea.

I packed her goodies in a hat box I painted just for her.

It was so much fun having Betty to prepare my gift for her.

And, the talented quilter that she is

sent me a beautiful thank you note and card along with

this very special quilted mug or teacup rug she created.

Thank you Betty I love this and will cherish it always.

So this was the fun for all participating this year.

Thanks to Stephanie from The Enchanting Rose

 for hosting and all that she did to prepare, plan and pair us with others to send our gifts.

Visit Stephanie's blog and post sharing more of the exchange.

It was a lot of fun Stephanie and you blessed us all with this exchange and the new friends we made.

Till next time,

Have a wonderful day!

Celestina Marie