Monday, January 24, 2011

Un Peu de Beauté Pour la Journée ~ Silver


This lovely silver set was given to my husband and I many years ago by his staff for our twenty-fifth anniversary. I have always loved the restrained elegance of it's design. The bud vase I purchase at Jacob Marse, a wonderful florist shop and boutique in Pasadena; I think it adds a nice floral compliment. Here you see it in the kitchen, as I just finished polishing it, but unually it sits on a coffee table in the sitting area of my bedroom...just in case someone wants to share a quiet, intimate, cup of tea in front of a cozy fire.



I hope this adds un peu de beauté pour la journée...a little beauty for the day!


28 comments:

  1. Lovely, Adrienne.

    My mother-in-law has a set like yours that she brings out only during holidays...it's how she makes whatever event we are celebrating more special. She polishes it regularly and takes great care of her set. I'll have to ask her where she bought hers and when.

    A

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  2. The silver set is lovely. How romantic to use that for a sweet cup of tea ;-)

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  3. What a pretty silver set, and the bud vase looks particularly pretty next to it.

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  4. oh very lovely~ That would be so nice to enjoy by a cozy fire I can see it now!! ~Love Heather

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  5. What a beautiful gift you received for your grand celebration! 25 years ... a milestone! Love the addition of the floral arrangement.

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  6. How lovely to have been the recipient of a sterling gift...and on the occasion of your 25th....well deserved.

    I hope that you enjoy pouring tea from this stylish vessel.

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  7. I love the lines of this I have not seen one before as nice .
    ~Sharon~

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  8. What a beautiful gift. How lovely to have it out to enjoy. Your picture looks straight out of a magazine. Just gorgeous.

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  9. It's a lovely silver set -- you are so fortunate to have it. I like silver sets like this!

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  10. Adrienne,
    I love this silver set of yours...the black/dark colored handles compliment the silver. What a lovely, lovely set!
    Fondly,
    Ann
    @
    The Tattered Tassel

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  11. Adrienne the silver is gorgeous and the photo fabulous!

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  12. beautiful! so elegant. What a great present!

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  13. What a pretty collection of silver tea set Adrienne!
    -marie

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  14. Love, love, love your silver. It is my new obcession. Your pieces are stunning and such a lovely vignette. Thanks so much for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  15. lovely - it was nice reading about the story behind this gift.
    Wouldn't it be nice to write stories about your favorite gifts & attach the story or hide it inside (if a vase, bowl, box etc) so whoever it is passed to will know how this memorabilia was loved!!??

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  16. Such beautiful silver and a wonderful gift!

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  17. Oh, how beautiful, Adrienne! I am appreciating silver more than ever and your set is an exquisite gift. Thank you for sharing it with us and thank you for joining me for tea. It's very nice to 'meet' you!

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  18. It's a beautiful set, and a wonderful gift.

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  19. I love silver, and that set is really exceptional. What gorgeous lines- it would work with anything.

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  20. This does add a little beauty for the day - you are right - it is quite elegant. Thank you for sharing this today with A Return to Loveliness. You've made it all the more special!
    Wishing you a very Delightsome day,
    Kathy

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  21. Very nice silver set, i like the lines of them very classic. catherine

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  22. Hello there Adrienne,

    I'm delighted that you joined us once again with the fun for TTTT as well as for the 67th, 'Tuesday Tea For Two'; our little corner of, 'Tuesday Tea Time In Blogland!..,

    Your fabulous silver teaset is beyond lovely; what a thoughtful gift from your husband! ~ Thanks so much for sharing this loveliness with all of us!..,

    Have a wonderful week!

    Cheers and hugs from Wanda Lee
    @ http://theplumedpen.blogspot.com ~
    @ http://thefrenchdressingroom.blogspot.com
    and also ~
    @ http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com

    P. S. ~ Sorry I was so late this week in posting due to technical difficulties, (especially with my, 'The Plumed Pen' blog).

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  23. Thank you for adding beauty to my foggy, gray day. I'm not foggy or gray - the weather outside my door is! Your silver set is gorgeous and the little silver vase is a wonderful addition.
    ~Adrienne~

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  24. The silver teaset was such a thoughtful gift. It does make a cup of tea with a friend very special. Thank you for sharing with us @TTTT. As always it was a pleasure. Look forward to seeing you soon.
    Have a blessed week.
    Pam

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  25. Magnifique! What a lovely set to have.

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  26. What an elegant silver tea set. The silver bud vase is a lovely compliment to the set. Have a elegant week.

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  27. I love the elegant pattern on your silver set! It is so lovely with the silver vase of flowers! How wonderful to have been given such a lovely gift! Thank you for joining me for Tea Time

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