I enjoy shopping for antiques and collectibles. It’s fun to
find a vintage or retro treasure or two . . .
maybe more. The photo below is of
a hand painted Lefton teapot in the Magnolia pattern. It’s vintage at best. I
usually like roses on china, but something about the delicate look of the hand
painted flowers called to me. I suppose it rather reminds me of the Desert Rose
pattern of my good dishes.
The teapot was acquired on a recent trip to Lakeville,
Minnesota, visiting a place called Hot Sam’s. This antique store, housed in a
two-story log cabin, contains an eclectic mix of items. The long driveway is
flanked by unique metal sculptures and cast-offs, such as classic cars and
junkers, statues, etc.
Searching through the stacks of teacups and saucers I
wondered what kinds of homes the china pieces had come from, a middle class
home? Or an upper class estate? Or were they treasured pieces in a poor family,
handed down by a beloved grandmother? While they probably didn’t come from any
place like Downton Abbey, I still thought each plate, cup, creamer, teapot has
a story.
This week’s writing
prompt: She placed the Magnolia teapot on the table, while she waited for
her guests. As they arrived . . .
Ideas: You can
write about 1) the ensuing tea party, 2) show a conversation with the teapot in
use or 3) write about what the teapot means to the hostess. How has she
acquired it?
Come back Wednesday for a new installment of "Wednesday Whimsy" with Lilybits, the tail-less wonder and see what she has to say this week.
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| {PD} image from the Graphics Fairy |
