Moms & Teacups
Teacup Series
Teacup Series
Hi!
Ever get carried away with an idea? Seems I did this week. For some
reason, just the mention of teacups brings out the stories and Kleenex.
Now if you have no interest whatsoever in teacups, just give this week
a pass. I've got something much different planned for next week.
During the 30 day challenge I got to hear lots of stories. I cannot
tell you what a treat it was to hear about the grandmas, aunts, moms,
and sisters who made someone feel loved through the sharing of a warm
beverage served in a fancy teacup. Amazing how such a small thing can
trigger a great catharsis for someone.
The only childhood connection I have with teacups is the pretty set of
plastic play dishes I got for Christmas when I was six. But I always
dreamed that one day, when I was all grown up, I would have some real
ones. So I started collecting. All 26 of mine are from places like
France, England, and Ireland.
Apparently I'm not the only one obsessed with collecting them. I've
heard from people who have scads more than this.
CBC Christmas table 2021
CBC Christmas table 2021
Teacups and Christmas
Every year, my church holds a women's Christmas event. Each volunteer
table host decorates her table in her own style and we have a very nice
dinner together. And every year, I use ten of my beloved teacups
because they're the perfect ice-breaker. Inevitably, the gals start
with ooohs and ahhhhs and end up sharing treasured memories of the
women in their lives.
So while this started out with me trying to come up with ideas for
those miniature paintings, it became something deeper...
a chance to encourage those of you with stories inside you to share
them...with your mothers, grandmothers, aunts, daughters, and
neighbors. Even the little child inside yourself.
CBC Christmas Table 2016
CBC Christmas Table 2016
About the Giveaway
And since Mothers' Day is fast approaching, I thought it might be nice
to let the giveaway winner choose which of these five teacup paintings
they would like. I will pull a name from among my private group next
week. After the giveaway, I'll invite any who are interested to
purchase from among the rest.
I don't even know if I will add these to my website, since they are a
departure from my usual style and themes. They're simply a response to
the memories that were shared with me over the past two months. I
couldn't not paint them. As a symbolic gesture, there will be ten in
all....well at least for now. Gotta leave that door open a crack after
all.
Have a wonderful week and please...
Make yourself a cup of tea (or coffee if you prefer). Now go out onto
the porch and sit quietly. Breathe. Close your eyes and take it
in...the sound of spring.
Jan
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