My Sweet Mama lives in a nursing home, and doesn't get out to shop too often. Except at Christmas, when we descend on the shopping mall and do a complete gift shop, I do the gift shopping for her. And for some reason, I do her shopping for me too. Which is great because I can pick a little something from her to me that I know she will take great pleasure in giving me. She's not that interested in giving me things like a new camera card or Starbucks card, she likes something more tactile and pleasing to the eye.
When I spotted these pale and pretty Denby coffee cups at Home Sense recently, I snatched them up quick as a wink, knowing they would make the ideal gift from Sweet Mama to me. Not only can she admire her good taste in gifts, she can enjoy her favorite cappuccino with me in one of these delightful cups. The pattern is called Natural Pearl.
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| Natural Pearl coffee cup. |
I am a glutton for books, reading at least 3 per month, but I also have a passion for design books. I bought this book Pale and Interesting by Atlanta Bartlett a few months ago and have just sat down to read it through. By chance it was on my coffee table when I was snapping my photos, and I noticed that the cup and milky coffee looked particularly nice alongside the book.
Book + Coffee = Very Pretty
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| Photo styling by Razmataz |
I couldn't resist grabbing a Ginger Biscuit to enhance my little photography session a wee bit more.
Your momma would be so happy with your new cup/saucer in muted pale pink especially sharing a cup with you. Loved this post . . .
ReplyDeleteSweet Momma has exquisite taste. Lovely styling....fabulous cups and saucers and cappucino looks delicious. You are blessed to have Momma. My Momma is 91 and love every day we have with her!
ReplyDeleteThose cups are so sweet. Soft and simple - I love them. And, by the way, you have such a talent for photography!
ReplyDeleteI used to do the same thing with my mother and it gave her great delight to "surprise" me with her gifts which we chose together. Loved this post and love your cups and saucers - I'll be right over for some coffee... Ann
ReplyDeleteWhat pretty cups in the palest of pink! I love that you shop for you from her - I wish I did the same with my mom. You have me craving ginger cookies now :)
ReplyDeleteNice cups Chania, I love picking my own gifts! How is Penny?
ReplyDeleteAtlanta Bartlett would be proud of you, Chania.
ReplyDeleteThe photos are lovely, the cups are absolutely darling..but what I want is that luscious cup of coffee! Wow that looks yummy... I'll be wishing for it all morning :(
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I am with Z. I desire that coffee. Yum-O.
ReplyDeleteI love that cup and saucer set! Beautiful in it's implicity. And a nice thing that you and your mother do together at christmas time. I'm sure she cherishes it.
ReplyDeleteSuch a soft and pretty set. Even better that you still have your Mom to enjoy your coffee with.
ReplyDeleteOkay, that is lovely! How come I never seem to find scores like this at Homesense? Perhaps I don't go enough? Hmmm.... I feel a trip coming on, thank you!
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