" HUG IN A CUP "

It's  just the Balloon Lady and me, enjoying a morning cup of tea ... So Welcome !!!!!   I'm reminiscing over the brilliant  moments of Autumn while gazing at my gladiolas

How resplendid those elegant flowers look in that old pickle jar( Ha Ha)...I just couldn't find a vase tall and large enough to cradle the lofty stems , so I had to improvise in order to save them from  naughty Jack Frost, who has been nibbling about lately.

Actually, I was quite  content  with the retro appeal of the jar and the 1930-ish teaset that I had found at the flea market... It's  one of  approximately 1300 patterns  that the Johnson Brothers Pottery managed to   produce by the turn of the  20th century. This one, called ' Montery " seems to  possess all the warm elements of the season.

Look at those pretty blossoms gathered  around  this handsome saucer. Yes, I think that the cup is a girl and the saucer a boy (ha ha) since there seems to be quite a bit of charming  design chatting up  from this saucer. I love that art deco type edging too !!!

While most  pottery is difficult to date the Johnson Brother's collections, fortunately, have a reference guide available to locate and date your teaset pattern. Their guide is broken down into separate chapters based on shape or pattern of the china. There are three major plate shapes, scalloped, coupe and smooth rim. If you have a plate with a scalloped edge then you would proceed to the chapter marked scalloped edge,

where you would see  hundreds of illustrations to  assist  in identifying your china. The reference guide  also includes information such as the pattern name, number and history or production date. I was however unable to  identify the " Pareek " name which I thought might have some significant value...If you know anything about this label ..Please do kindly pass it on as I'm so curious about it .

HMMM... Excuse me while a take another sip of my Earl Grey , the bouquet is quite intoxicating.

Plus taking a little sip break  allows me to enjoy  the abundant gifts that Autumn has  shared in the garden.  The gladiolas are still blooming amidst the cool temperatures. These elegant looking flowers are one of my favourites.

As a child I used to visit an elderly gentleman. who  exclusively grew,  hundreds of  gladiolas. Every Spring and Fall I would watch him  lovingly  tend to the plants and for that  happy childhood past-time , I always received a glass a milk and two freshly baked  cookies.( Ha Ha)..So of  course I visited quite often.

Childhood past-times often rub off and I quess , my love of this beautiful flowers is one of those childhood tributes... The brilliance of  colour  on these 36-48 inch  stems,  certainly sets the yard ablaze with happiness. ( Below) The sun was shining from the window onto the blossoms giving them a golden aura. Isn't Autumn Beautiful !!!

Drinking my morning  tea with the Balloon Lady and you has been so relaxing... Sometimes, it is nice to just drift away... So let go of a few balloons today and enjoy  the colour of life , my Friends
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                                                             " A HUG IN A CUP "

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Found this Early Morning cup of tea  post  on pinterest ... It really made me smile  ( Ha Ha)