Slainte! I was given a very special teacup and saucer by a dear friend and could not wait to share it with you. It's musical! Have you ever seen the like?
I love the kelly green shamrocks and gold trim on it.
It is delicate and has a lovely handle. Dare I say the handle reminds me of a leprechaun ear? haha~
When you lift the teacup from the saucer the music begins to play~
I cannot wait to bake up some Irish Tea Cakes, Soda Bread and Potato Cookies. Have you tried a Benedictine Tea Sandwich? The recipes for all these dishes and more are in A Year Of Teas at the Elmwood Inn by Shelley and Bruce Richardson.
I will be mailing out the tea and chocolate give away soon to Cindy. Ali, this is the prize for you as runner up. I decorated a purse-sized notebook with Kathy Davis 'Journeys' card stock. It has roses and gems on the front and a pearly sparkle!
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Congrats to your give-away winners, Shawn! WOOHOO! And thank you for sharing the lovely tea-cup! It is absolutely amazing - I am 1/2 Irish, so this one is right up my alley. And the fact that it plays music, makes it all the more awesome!!!! I can't wait to see photos from your "Iris tea!"
ReplyDeleteThis is a very special tea cup. There are lots of cups with shamrocks but the shape of the cup and the musical function makes it unique.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun teacup! I'm afraid once I picked it up and the music started to play I'd have to look at the bottom -- out come the tea! :D :D :D Wonderful St. Paddy's Day tea! Happy Tea Day!
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ReplyDeleteLove your fun teacup - totally wonderful! I really like Shelley's tea book which breaks teas up by the month. I have quite a few of her books and she was a great pastry chef.
Thanks for linking to Friends Sharing Tea.
Love your post - and that teacup is so neat!!
ReplyDeleteSo what song does it play, Danny Boy?
Slainte to you too - your glazed shamrock saying that is really neat.
What a great teacup! But...what does it play? When Irish Eyes Are Smiling???? I have a hand painted artisan teacup in my shop at the moment that plays Tea For Two.
ReplyDeleteI am going to get my corned beef today...and have soda bread plans too! I don't have that cookbook...looks like a must find. Thanks for linking to Tuesday Cuppa Tea!
Ruth
Hi: It does look like an ear! That cup is so sweet. I am going to share by shamrocks next week. Love your cup. Thank you for always encouraging me. You really don't know how much I appreciate your words each week. Blessings, Martha
ReplyDeleteHow sweet and kind is your friend! That is a lovely shamrock tea cup! And....it is musical, I love that too!
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Terri
Love your shamrock tea cup...and music too! Wow, that's even sweeter!
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Cindy
A charming teacup, I've never seen a musical one before. You must tell us the tune it plays. I've already made shamrock sugar cookies and will bake a loaf of Iris soda bread next wee.
ReplyDeleteThat is, hands down, the most darling, thoughtful gift anyone could give!! I just LOVE it & I thank you so much for showing it. I'm going to google it & see if I can find a similar one.
ReplyDeleteThank you, too, for the recipe. Sounds yummy!
fondly,
Rett
What a pretty St. Patty's post! Your four leaf clover tea cup and saucer are a delight. I have never seen a music box beneath. It is surely to make your tea a bit sweeter.
ReplyDeleteHave a happy day, my sweet friend,
Blessings,
Carolynn xo
Hi, Shawn! Your new header's so cute! ...
ReplyDelete... And this gift is right up my kell(E)y green "highway!" It's adorable! I had to look up "Slainte!" Ha!
I sang "Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ra" to my babies to rock them to sleep... "An Irish Lullaby."
Happy weekend,
Kelley
Shawn, This little teacup just has to be full of good luck, great tasting tea and pure cuteness! What a darling post and treasure you have!! Such great photos too!
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by! You are so right, your daughter would enjoy noodle making-these noodles go a very long way-very hearty! Also love tin!!! the vase with bees on it sounds so, so, cute! Perfect anywhere!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a special gift! it looks beautiful dear friend. enjoy a cup of tea in it! xxx
ReplyDeleteHiya Shawn! I'm so glad that you are enjoying your new teacup so much!!! Only a very observant person would notice the "leprechaun ear". I had not! What a lovely post...and if you ever learn the tune it plays, let me know. Big Irish smiles and hugs to YOU!
ReplyDeleteHello Shawn,
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute teacup! I too was wondering what melody it plays. I have always looked at teacup handles and thought many look like fairy/leprechaun ears. Thanks for coming to tea and enjoy your weekend.
Blessings,
Sandi
I love this...how sweet! Yes, it definitely does have a little ear on the side, doesn't it?! This week's Homemaking Linkup is up and I would love to have you join, if you haven’t already.
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Mrs. Sarah Coller
Cute Shawn. The handle does look like a Leprechauns ears. Wondering if it plays "Irish Eyes a Smiling". Thanks for sharing with SYC.
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Jann