The images are by artist Jill Barklem who also wrote and illustrated several children's books with her wonderful world of mice living in Brambly Hedge~
The mice surprised Wilfred with a little picnic and some fun toys.
Everyone shared a big pink cake made by Mrs. Crustybread~
After the feasting, the grown-ups took a nap~
My daughter baked up some Oatmeal Flaxseed Cookies for our own little picnic~
Flaxseed are small brown seeds that you can easily grind in a blender. We tried using the food processor and they just flew around! They are nutrional powerhouses. You can add them to many baked items.
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Hello,
ReplyDeleteoh my, what a sweet tea cup. I love the mouse storys and especially the cute illustration. That is such a cute idea to serve tea and cake for the birthsday in this sweet set. And the cookies look delicious, too. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful pictures. Have a great week, Johanna
Hi Shawn! I love the birthday tea cup and the story behind it so much!!!!!! And I can't wait to try out the cookie recipe. I want to thank you for the great big smiles this morning!!!!! I love your blog!
ReplyDeleteYour cup and saucer is so precious, even down to the cup handle. And how lucky for the birthday person in your house!! I love the mice stories and the wonderful illustrations. Makes ya want to love all mice...I will have to see if I can find some of her books now. They would sure be wonderful to share.
ReplyDeleteI love the cookies!! And they sound so healthful!! I think I'm going to have to try that recipe. Wonderful post today!
Brenda
Love the Brambly Hedge teacup, so cute! I will try the cookie recipe. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteNancy @ Two Cottages And Tea
I do so love Brambly Hedge! It is such a whimsical and fanciful set and I would love to have it too! My granddaughters would be so tickled to use them! Even the handles are precious!
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Terri
WOW! One of the most beautiful piece I've seen and the cookies look delish!
ReplyDeleteI love the Birthday set and the Brambly Hedge story. I didn't know about the Birthday pieces of china. It was just my Birthday on the 22nd and this would be a great way to celebrate. Thank you for sharing your idea of the birthday set and many more Happy Birthdays to you. Happy Tea Party! Pam
ReplyDeleteHope you had a great birthday. Hey Shawn--using the ground flaxseed (flaxmeal) makes it easier to absorb all the nutrients.
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love this cup. It is so cute. I have always thought Beatrice Potter has the best cups ever. Thank you so much for bring a smile to my face today. Hugs, Martha
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice tradition! And Happy Birthday - It was cute to read this. We have a special plate that we use that says "happy birthday" that we use. I thought that was cute. This is so nice too! :) And on a side note, does flax seed have a taste? I've been hearing alot about this, but I'm scared to try it, lol. Not big on stuff like this, but I'd love to try it, and for the kids too. Thanks :)
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable tea cup, Shawn! The illustrations from Brambly Hedge are so very sweet! You took such great photos, too...kudos to the photographer! I enjoyed this post so much. HUGS to you!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable cup and saucer set! The images are truly precious. I think it's wonderful that these pieces are set aside to honor whomever is having a birthday. And a very happy "belated" birthday to YOU! ;)
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Liz @ The Brambleberry Cottage
I do love Brambly Hedge! Jill Barklem did the best drawings...I am forever finding new details as I look at them. Thanks for reminding me it's time for another visit!
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Ruth
Greetings,
ReplyDeleteYour Royal Doulton Brambly Hedge Birthday set is so lovely. What a perfect idea for celebrating family member's birthday's. I'm your newest follower. Hope you will visit Magnolia Cottage.
Lisa
What a wonderful idea!! I love these Royal Doulton Brambly Hedge Birthday set!! The pictures on it are so sweet!!!
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Leintje*
Love Royal Doulton cups!! Never seen that set before but it is adorable! I wonder if they carry some Peter Rabbit too ;)
ReplyDelete(Can I have some cookies?? lol
xox
Brambly Hedge is just so darling. I love your cup and those cookies look so yummy.
ReplyDeleteWhy are mice things so cute and charming?
Have a great weekend.
Linda
oh the Brambly Hedge is so absolutely precious and what an absolutely FABULOUS family tradition! your pictures warm my heart -- that you so much for sharing with us all : ) i am going to so enjoy looking around here -- what a wonderful treat -- i just couldn't find where to join...oops -- i think i see an email option : ) thank you for your hospitality and thank you for dropping by my blog : ) sending hugs...
ReplyDeleteI think this is my favourite tea set of all time...I LOVE mice :) Beautiful post, Shawn!
ReplyDeleteHello, Just "met" you at Cuppa Tea, and was perusing your blog wondering if we had anything in common. A Brambley Hedge Tea Cup! You are definitely my kind of people.
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