Hard to believe that it has been months since I was able to carve out time for blogging. There were too many projects of both work and pleasure to list here as my excuses. Mostly work, but then again, my work is also my pleasure. Add to that having to keep an eye on three sons in various stages and with assorted needs for looking after, and you can say that the time has flown by. Oh. And the husband. He likes a little attention now and then, too. So I am back in the groove...I think. This blog is supposed to be less talk, more imagery, but, ever the gabber, that is always a challenge for me.
The school year is winding down and kids will be doing different things and I am going less crazy--so much so that I found time to do a little Etsy shopping and antique hunting that I am happy to share with you.
I love any kind of tin litho toys and objects, so when I saw these two little sets of tin dishes on Etsy, I had to get them. They'll display nicely, somewhere, somehow.
I had this little chick. When I saw the chicks on the dishes, she immediately came to mind. My husband saw the collection in the table in the sunroom and asked, "Expecting someone for tea?" What a smart ass.
We have one lone, little tomato head here.
Here is the funny thing: I never played with this type of toy as a kid. I climbed trees, rode bikes, hit balls, played army, and tormented and chased after the boys and tomboys, 'cause I was one. Now, after raising three boys for the last 24 years, I am buying doll tea sets. I am also on the lookout for an antique doll house to decorate. What is this all about?
Honestly, I think it is all about my addiction to having to fulfill my need to satisfy my retro aesthetic. The objects transcend usage. Anyway, that's my story and I'm stickin' to it.
Cup of tea, anyone?
Oooooo...4 cups, 4 of us, I see a definite synchronicity here!!! And, as far as the collection, perhaps getting ready for GRANDdaughters??? I never, EVER played with tea sets as a child, but Mariah, the first granddaughter was obsessed with them. All she ever wanted to do from age 2 to 4ish was play TEA PARTY with us. She had two sets here, one plastic one about the size of yours and one tiny china one that had been Peter's mom's. Surprisingly she never broke or even chipped a single china piece and I still have it carefully wrapped away in the attic. Can't wait to come and have a tea party with you!
Posted by: Jan Kozlowski | June 11, 2010 at 12:33 PM
I like the way you have the cups and saucers stacked in that photo.
I had the teeny little thimble sized china cups and teapot when I was a kid. I remember trying to use them with real tea. D'oh.
Posted by: janee | June 12, 2010 at 12:04 AM
Oh my ~ I think I had these!
Posted by: BJ Lantz | August 16, 2010 at 11:17 AM