Cherubs, Paper Hearts and Roses, continued .....

Hello friends, with Valentine's Day fast approaching, 

I've updated my Kitchen 

to reflect this sweet, romantic holiday.

For 'Five on Friday', and 'Simple & Sweet Fridays'
 I am showcasing 5 lovely
things for Valentine's Day.

 Cherubs, Paper Hearts, Roses, Tea and Baking. 

Valentine's Day is a wonderful excuse to display
 my Dear Mother's Royal Albert, 'Lady Carlyle' tea set. 

This lovely tea set was my inspiration for redecorating 

my kitchen 'Shabby Chic' style.

I just love the sweet rose pattern. 

This set was purchased one piece at a time - 

sweet gifts from my Father to my Mother. 

Oh, how I wish I could sit at their kitchen table 

one more time with this beautiful tea set 

displayed in the Welsh cupboard against the wall, 

sharing a cup of tea while enjoying their 

dear company and laughter once again. 

Such sweet memories.

Here they are at my Mother's senior prom.

My Dad was the 'older man', recently returned
from service in the Army/Air Force when they met
in my Mother's senior year.

He wore a white tux jacket with black bow-tie.

She wore a yellow chiffon dress
with sweetheart neckline, fitted bodice
 and full, tea length skirt with crinoline lining.
Elbow length white gloves
and yellow heels completed the ensemble.
The pearl earrings were a gift from my Dad.
He gave her a white rose corsage.

They were married 58 years.

My Mother loved teapots and had a large collection. 

With 5 daughters and many granddaughters, 

they all went to loving homes. 

As the eldest daughter, she wanted me to have this one :)
The little cookbook was a gift from her. 

Paper roses and a sweet stamp 

convey dear sentiments. 

An appropriately titled cookbook 

 graces the door. 

Of course I had to have some cherubs up above! 

These were thrifty finds, painted a sickly blue, 

but with a fresh coat of cream paint,

 their loveliness was revealed.

My vintage 'Fire King' milk-glass baker
waits for some nut bread baking. 

More cherubs as napkin rings. 

These cherubs play the lyre and flute <3

Matching vintage hankies make delicate napkins. 

I found these on a recent shopping trip with my 

daughter, Heather. 

Just right for 'tea for two'. 

Battenburg lace coasters shaped like hearts. 

I found 6. Just enough to go with 

the tea set :) 

A few assorted cups 

and a Bavarian serving plate stand by

as 'extras'. 

A jar of rosemary and some home-made 

jelly from my sweet Sis in New Hampshire, 

wait for scone baking. 

A heart tea strainer from another 

sweet Sis in New Hampshire. 

 xo

This charming apron was a sweet gift, too.

Recent vintage finds - pretty gold rims
and tiny heart buttons.

I have a passion for lovely tea-time cookbooks <3

I crocheted these little heart 'lockets' years ago.
Meant to be worn around the neck, they
contain a pocket at the top for inserting
a perfume-scented cotton ball.

More lovely cookbooks and a heart box
that I 'redecorated' with red checked
scrapbook paper, ribbon and red and white twine.

Ramblin' Man leaves me sweet notes <3

I've added pretty candy cups for hiding sweet treats.
Sshhhhh!

Ramblin' Man steals my candy :)

I fancied up this little box, too.

I used some vintage crocheted heart lace 

around the edge. 

Scrapbook 'love letter' paper and a vintage
cherub print-out decorate the inside.

Little pearls line the rim.

Baking cups hold pretty cupcake
sprinkles.

All ready for a baking session......

Cupcakes for Ramblin' Man.

And one for me :)

I wish I could share some with you, Dear Friends!

Would you like tea with that?

The inside of my cupboard.....

Happy Valentine's Day!

xoxo

Today I am linking with:

Love Made My Home - Five on Friday

Rooted in Thyme - Simple & Sweet Fridays