Friendly Village in the New Year
Happy New Year!
I hope all of you had a wonderful Christmas season and are eager for what awaits in 2019.
I began the new year at one of my favorite places in the world~ Carmel by the Sea. After spending some time on the beach, I went to a wonderful coffee house/bookstore in nearby Pacific Grove. Despite the cold, I enjoyed a pot of chai al fresco.
Bookworks, located on Lighthouse Avenue, combines two things I love: tea and books. Whenever I visit, I find unique and wonderful titles at the bookstore which is located behind the coffee shop in the same store. I really try to support independent bookstores as much as I can. Every town needs an independent bookstore in my opinion.
Today's featured English teacup and saucer is "The Friendly Village" by Johnson Brothers. This was one of the "holiday" teacups I used for my Christmas Tea.
After visiting Carmel and Pacific Grove, I appreciate the calmness and beauty of "villages."
This pattern doesn't really depict a village. I do enjoy the variety of colors though.
The dinner plate is quite lovely, and I prefer this scene. (Pieces are available for purchase at Replacements.)
This pattern began production in 1953 and discontinued in 2003.
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Looking forward to sharing more teacup and tea adventures with you in the new year.
Have a wonderful week,
Nora
Happy New Year Nora! I love Johnson Brother’s Friendly Village. I don’t have too many pieces but find it to be the perfect pattern for winter time. Wishing you all the best in 2019!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Nora! Bookworks looks like a fun place to visit. It's always nice to support a local, independent business.
ReplyDeleteI'm also fan of JB's Friendly Village pattern. A few years ago, I spotted 6 Friendly Village mugs in pristine condition at my local Value Village. I didn't have room to store them so persuaded my mom, who was shopping with me, to bring them home. Later on, I was able to add 4 sets of the teacups/saucers to her collection. I'm such a good daughter!
I'm sipping my tea from that very same Friendly Village teacup, this morning, Nora! I love that pattern for winter, too.
ReplyDeleteCarmel by the Sea is a spot that I dream to visit. Maybe one day?
Nora, I love that pattern, but I don't have a single piece. I was already on the blue and white path when I first saw it, and have "a few" other patterns besides, so … no more room at the inn. Independent bookstores are a rarity, so I can't NOT go into one when I spot it!
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