" PINK DESIRE "

The colour "Pink"  is on the lips of every little girl and her daydreams... It is also the perfect colour to endear the feelings of gentleness and affection. Today I join Sandi at Rose Chinz Cottage  and her  " Pink Tea" in awareness of Breast Cancer Month with this charming little Foley, tea set. dated, 

1943-63.

It doesn't have a name, only a soft  hint of pink that seems to  symbolize   the  delicate  balance of health and well being for many women on their incredible  journey in life.

Although I've had this Foley set for years, I had never shared tea within  the delicate vessel.  Today is the day  ...  Don't you think that  the  colour "pink" tends to be a maternal colour !!!!!

Personally, I  do have a significant affection for everything pink . One might even say that I look at the world through rose coloured glasses. ( Ha ha) ... BUT .... What a  joy it is to be charmed  by the  gentle qualities  of  this " Pink" aura,  at home and in the garden    Here , I'm sharing my beautiful  pink, Stargazer Lilies. The blossoms were huge this past summer.

Their  rippled appearance  seemed to echo the lovely  lines of the cup and saucer with it's raised circumference. It's a flowing pattern that compliments the natural balance and  harmony of nature that I respect !!!!

The  china markings on the tea set  are that of E. Brain and Co. Ltd, who bought out his partner, Robinson & Sons in 1885 at the Foley works  in Fenton, Stokes-on-Kent. In 1963 he   bought the classic name ' Coalport , who in turn was bought by Royal Doulton.  

The evolution of china and creative patterns is a  fascinating study that we all, have maybe shared in another lifetime.  TODAY, I  herald the camaraderie, beauty and  the balance that we can glean from one another  and nature.... for only in God's garden can  we understand the fragile  miracle of life. I would like  to dedicate these double flowering Asian Lilies to all  ladies who, move between the intricate  pages of transformation ... Bravo for your courage !!!!

Today, I  contemplate a  calm sisterhood of  affection and love  by sharing  tea with you.

I wish you all, this delicate PINK desire of protection and love ... 

for 

"YOU are a  Child of the Universe "

No less than the trees and the stars.

You have a right to be here,

And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt

the universe is unfolding as it should.

( Desiderata)

Today I am joining: 

Rose Chintz

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