Greetings! ...from Kimberly Shaw

Hollyhock Watercolor

Hollihocks are my favorite flower. They dominate the garden with their tall stalks and cheerful blossoms.  This is a 4" x 10" watercolor on 140# hotpress paper.  Copyright Kimberly Shaw

Blue Freesia

Freesias are a close friends favorite flower.  Each time I see one I think of her.  This is an 8"x10" Watercolor on 140# hotpress paper. Copyright Kimberly Shaw 2010

May Teacup

If you were born in May, the Lily of the Valley is your birth flowere.  Aren't they adorable with their small white bells?

Merci

I was inspired to paint this French Teacup card from the miss-matched teacup and saucer I posted yesterday, both marked Haviland France. The design on the saucer was recreated on the shape of the cup. I included one of my French looking vintage doilies underneath with a classic toile wallpaper in French blue behind. The card was paired with an Orange Pekoe tea.

Miss-Matched Haviland

Even though this teacup & saucer, both marked Haviland France, are miss-matched, I didn't see it as a problem, but a blessing to get two lovely patterns in one.

The history of the Haviland China Company is interesting, spanning several generations. I was unable to find the name of these patterns.

The little cutie pie with her arms out is ready to receive your used teabag.  In my favorite aqua color it's made by Josef Originals, probably in the 1960's. The inside reads, "Your teabag please."

High T at the Great Wall of China

 

I was inspired to paint this watercolor by learning the real meaning behind the term "High Tea" from my friend & historian Gary Holloway, who has an impresive blue and white plate collection.

"High Tea" was coined by Sir Lipton who preferred to have his tea at a higher dining table verses a low table (such as the coffee table of today) where the ladies served their tea in the parlor or sitting room.  

Breakfast Tea

Breakfast tea has become my favorite, enjoyed sweetened with a bit of milk.