The Teacup with Love~

                  The manner of giving is worth more than the gift.  ~Pierre Corneille

Some teacups are rare, some are uniquely designed or painted, and some have value because of their special meaning or sentimental connections. One such teacup I own isn't valuable on the market, but it means a lot to me. It arrived by delivery one day when I was still single and dating a special guy~ When I opened the door I saw a delicate floral arrangement in this teacup.....

It was made in China and was probably mass produced, but when I see it I remember that handsome young man who sent it to me.

A wise lover values not so much the gift of the lover as the love of the giver.  ~Thomas á Kempis

 I keep it displayed where I can see it as I get ready for the day. I put a tiny Marie Osmond porcelain doll in it that was a gift from my daughter. Isn't she sweet? She holds a tiny bouquet and has her curly hair in a pony tail~

         She is just the right size for this treasured teacup~

There are delicate roses and leaves on the teacup and saucer.

And what happened to that loyal suitor? He asked me to be his wife and we recently celebrated our 26th wedding anniversary~

There is gold trim along the rim and down the center of the handle.

The little gleam of gold reminds me of my wedding band, and the guy who thought to send me flowers in a teacup all those years ago~

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