December 14, 2020

Hot Chocolate for Christmas

I have been admiring all the Christmas decor I've been seeing. I haven't gotten far decorating our house; in fact I've only managed to design a spot for serving hot chocolate on the kitchen island. 
 
 

In my defense, I dislocated my patella when my knee buckled under me while walking my dog a little over a week ago. Good-natured Jake was not amused that his walk had been cut short — we had only completed about a third of our usual distance. But he stood watching over me until my husband was able to get me in the car. It was incredibly painful and I have only been able to walk with the help of crutches ever since. The doc said I was lucky, nothing broken, the patella self-corrected. Crossing my fingers I'll get good news when I go to my follow-up this week.
 

The teapot belonged to Greg's grandmother along with a matching cake plate. Both can be seen in Christmastime Accented with Red. The tree design on the teapot dates to 1938 although the teapot itself is newer.








The vintage mugs were collected over time, primarily on eBay. I like the contrast of the 1970's Christmas trees on the mugs with the traditional design on the teapot.



 
 

The jaunty sparrow in his woolen cap and sweater makes me smile every time I hobble past him!
 
Jake waiting patiently for his next walk!

 
 I hope you are enjoying the beginning of the holiday season!


Teapot | Christmas Tree Peppermint by Spode
Mugs | Christmas Tree by Waechtersbach, marked W. Germany

  
  
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20 comments:

  1. Latane BartonDecember 14, 2020 at 11:52 AM

    That scene is very inviting! Merry Christmas

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    1. SandraDecember 14, 2020 at 9:01 PM

      Thank you, Latane, I'm glad you think so! Glad you stopped by today!

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  2. BethGWilsonDecember 14, 2020 at 12:18 PM

    Love your cute little sparrow!

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    1. SandraDecember 14, 2020 at 9:02 PM

      Isn't he just adorable! I couldn't resist him, lol. Thanks for visiting!

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  3. Louca por porcelanaDecember 14, 2020 at 3:04 PM

    The cuttest hot chocolate for Christmas!Love!

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  4. UnknownDecember 14, 2020 at 3:42 PM

    I hope you're feeling better soon. I love Christmas dishes. Merry Christmas🎅

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    1. SandraDecember 14, 2020 at 9:06 PM

      Thanks, me too! I keep finding more Christmas dishes I'd like to have, lol.

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  5. Thelma December 15, 2020 at 2:43 PM

    I hope your knee feels better soon. It must be painful to dislocate your kneecap?
    You Christmas dishes are pretty.

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    1. SandraDecember 15, 2020 at 10:52 PM

      Thanks, Thelma! It was very painful; all the muscles and tendons above and below the knee are wrenched at once. Apparently it could have been worse, ugh. I'm glad you stopped by!

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  6. Pam RichardsonDecember 15, 2020 at 5:51 PM

    Sandra, I hope you get a good report when you go back to the doctor, that sounds very painful. I love your cute hot chocolate set up. The tea pot really caught my eye, as did the little sparrow. I hope you can put away the crutches soon.

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    1. SandraDecember 15, 2020 at 10:54 PM

      Thanks, Pam! We've been making hot chocolate ever since! I'm an absolute terror on crutches lol.

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  7. HilltopgalDecember 16, 2020 at 12:36 PM

    I just found your blog a couple of weeks back. Love your style! I am particularly drawn to your Christmas tablescapes of past years -- most especially those that use the "all the days of Christmas" plates. I had not seen these before and I was quite taken. I became a woman on a mission and thanks to Ebay, received days 4-8 yesterday; expecting 1-4 soon. The last four will have to wait. And that's okay -- I'm a happy gal! Thanks for sharing. Hope you'll be back to 100% soon!

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    1. SandraDecember 17, 2020 at 12:28 PM

      Thank you! What lovely things to say! I know you'll enjoy using the plates as much as I have. I hope you visit again soon - I've just posted this year's table.

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  8. RebeccaDecember 16, 2020 at 1:40 PM

    So Cute! I love your tea pot.

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    1. SandraDecember 17, 2020 at 12:24 PM

      Thanks, Rebecca! I'll always remember his grandmother whenever we use it.

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  9. thepaintedapron.comDecember 17, 2020 at 10:23 AM

    Love it, so cozy!! Prayers for your knee, ouch!
    Jenna

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    1. SandraDecember 17, 2020 at 12:25 PM

      Thanks, Jenna, glad you liked it as much as I! I feel like such a klutz on crutches, lol.

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  10. My thrift store addictionDecember 20, 2020 at 8:27 AM

    Hope you feel better soon, Sandra. Your cocoa display is so lovely. Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm!

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    1. SandraDecember 20, 2020 at 11:03 AM

      Thanks, Cecilia! I'm down to one crutch so things are looking up!

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