Lilac Teacup

Finally!

I found a rare hand-painted, antique lilac teacup from Bavaria called “Louise”. It’s funny how different flowers go in and out of fashion… but lilacs will never loose favor with me! The motif was listed as violets, but I knew better – a huge bush used to grow below my childhood window and their scent was always a sure sign of spring. In the Victorian language of flowers, the lilac signifies beauty and pride, and the purple lilac speaks of the first emotions of love.

I’m thinking a hummingbird or a goldfinch would go nicely with one of these shots for an upcoming painting.

 

Tulip Tea Tryouts

The sun broke through just long enough to shoot tulips in a teacup today.

Tulip Tea Reference - Marie Cameron 2015

 

Tulip Tea Reference 6 - Marie Cameron 2015

 

Tulip Tea Reference 5 - Marie Cameron 2015

 

Tulip Tea Reference 3 - Marie Cameron 2015

 

Tulip Tea Reference 7 - Marie Cameron 2015

 

Tulip Tea Reference 4 - Marie Cameron 2015

I love these little teacups made in Occupied Japan, they’re hand painted with such vibrant colors and the flowers are so playfully stylized. Look for more coming up (when their flowers are finally in season).

Now what kind of bird?  Here are some from my archives, though I don’t know…

4 birds - Marie Cameron

Does it help to know that the tulip symbolizes “perfect lover” and “fame”? Perhaps not, I’ll have to think on it.

 

Chubu Charmers

Chubu Demitasse Trio with Strawberries - photo Marie Cameron 2014

OK, I find these vintage Chubu demitasse ridiculously charming! They were made in occupied Japan, and I think they are meant to resemble lotus flowers. I’m a little short on lotus today so I shot them with strawberries, which I felt was in keeping with their fanciful nature. The only thing they’re missing are hummingbirds!

Chubu Demitasse with Strawberries  (yellow and green)- photo Marie Cameron 2014

Yummy yellow.

Chubu Demitasse with Strawberries  (lavender and green)- photo Marie Cameron 2014

Lovely lavender.

Chubu Demitasse with Strawberries (Pink and Green) - photo Marie Cameron 2014

And my personal favorite, pink of perfection! Or is it green with envy?