The Tiniest Ceramic Dishes Ever......
While I was visiting my Mother, Dear Readers, she gave me a few "little things" she had come across at the Thrift Shop where she volunteers. One of these "little things" was a plastic envelope with some Teeny tiny ceramic items inside. They were so small that it wasn't even clear What they were until I looked Really REALLY closely! Here you can see them in the bag.... I didn't even open it until I was home because I didn't want to risk losing any pieces.
They are So much More Beautiful than I even thought possible...
and tiny beyond belief!
Can you see all those little jugs with Handles???
Only two of the dishes had broken handles....
I am sure I can glue them together again.
As soon as I had spread them out, Anna Maria came to inspect them....
She thinks they are Perfect for the Tree House!
Samuel Whiskers was very impressed...
and decided to start to carry them back to the Folly.
They could only carry a few pieces at a time.....
And all that rustling woke up the little dolls in the Book Nook.
Little Rose thought she better go see what was happening....
She went to the top of the stairs, but she couldn't see anything....
so she carefully lowered herself backwards over the stair edge....
One step at a time, she thought she could make it all the way down the stairs!
And sure enough, she made it safely all the way to the bottom!
She was only a little Surprised to see Samuel Whiskers in the Kitchen.
He didn't notice Little Rose at first, he was so intent on the ceramic dishes!
About that time, Sweet Pea decided
(as little sisters will...)
that she didn't want to be left behind!
If Little Rose could make it down the stairs, then so could she!
And so she did!
Little Rose was asking Samuel Whiskers where he was taking the dishes...
She was feeling hungry and thought they looked just the Perfect size to eat from!
Samuel was explaining that they were newly Imported
and he was carrying them to the Tree House.
When Little Rose noticed Sweet Pea,
she ran over to her and they decided to ask if they could help.
They had never been to the Tree House before.
Samuel Whiskers tried to tell them they should stay at home and not bother him...
He didn't think they could help much, being so little.
But when they stood there looking hungry, he relented and said
"Very well, you can come to the Tree House. Anna Maria will feed you..."
So they followed him out to the Huge Old Tree beside the Folly.....
Where there was a door tucked between the roots.....
And Samuel Whiskers suddenly Disappeared inside!
They followed as quickly as they could!
It led them into a snug little kitchen tucked under the Tree!
Anna Maria was rather surprised to see the Little Dolls following Samuel Whiskers!
"We have guests, Anna Maria," he announced.
"They seem to be hungry," he added, a trifle apologetic.
"Perhaps we can try the new dishes..."
Anna Maria had already placed several on the table,
where they did indeed look Absolutely Perfect!!
These may be just a tiny little gift, Dear Readers,
But I think they are Treasures beyond compare....
And the Tiniest ceramic dishes I've ever seen!
(Thank you, Mom!)
Hello Betsey,
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful gift. They are beautiful dishes and very well detailed in such a small scale. I also love the finish...they are the perfect touch to help make the house a home...and I'm glad they have already contributed to their first party ;)
Big hug,
Giac
Thank God for mothers! These dishes are so adorable! They look hand made. You know you have something great when it stimulates you to make a story about it! :-)
ReplyDeleteThese are indeed a tiny treasures! So right for your Tree House! I wonder who made them and why made them so little? :)
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Oh Betsy, I bet that you was very surprised by your dear Mom, what a loving gift :D! Yes, indeed: I've never seen these small dishes before, they are real miniature treasures, enjoy! They fit surprisingly well in your teeny tiny Tree House, how cool is that!?
ReplyDeleteThe kitchen is so cosy in there :)! I really love to see your Tree House again, it is such a wonderful miniature work :)!
Hugs, Ilona
Betsy, looks like we are both blogging about "tiny" gifts. How special these little bowls are, like the best of gems, the smaller they are, the more precious. They are probably 1:144? But truth be told, I am not big [sic] on scale :). As long as they look right and these look just right for the Whiskers Home.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful surprise. The dishes are amazing. And the soty is great.
ReplyDeleteSo tiny and such a treasure. This is a wonderful surprise gift and you found a perfect home for it.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Drora
These ceramics are tiny beyond belief... but they're of course a very BIG gift from your Mom! What a find - they're perfect. I can hardly imagine how these were made. And your little story was just wonderful as ever - the dollies really made me smile (Chapeau for the stunning photos). But excuse me for saying this - being a bear's person I think it's really unfair that the dollies go on tour inviting themselves for dinner in the tree house and the poor little teddy has to stay alone in the nook not even having a honey pot right at paw. Quick... go and invite him too - there will be on teeny tiny amazing jug left to offer him a honey milk... ;O)
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Birgit
Awwww, how thoughtful and how knowing your mother is, Betsy! It must have given her great pleasure to be able to contribute such tiny things which have made such a BIG impact, and have proven so useful to Samuel, Anna Maria, and the little dollies from the Folly.
ReplyDeleteMoms are the Best! :D
elizabeth
C'est vrai que ces petits plats en céramique sont extraordinaires, mais le plus extraordinaire est la belle histoire qu'ils vous ont inspiré.
ReplyDeleteWhat a treasure you have here. You have found a perfect home for this fine treasure. I love this mouse home, so delicate and so elegant.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment on my blog.
Hugs
Wyrna
Well, who knew how valuable those little pots would be! Who made them and how they found their way to my thrift shop we'll never know ... but maybe there will be more! I'll "keep my eyes peeled."
ReplyDeleteThe little girl dollies climbing down the "stairs" reminded me of descending the ladder down from the puppet loft (explain that to your fellow bloggers!). Beautifully photographed, by the way.
Birgit is right, the teddy bear deserves to join the party.
Lots of love,
Mom
What a beautiful gift! Those little dishes are wonderful!
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