Many people have themed Christmas tree ornaments. Some people have one or two colours on their tree. Others only use ornaments from a particular set. And if you are like some Canadians, you might only have hockey ornaments on your tree. However, my family has always done a mish-mash approach. We definitely have some that belong to sets, but many aren’t. And one of my favourite new “stand alone” ornaments is my Regency teacup ornament, from the Jane Austen Centre in Bath. In particular, I love to find ornaments when I travel, to remember my adventures afterwards.
The Jane Austen Centre was one of my highlights of Bath. Jane is one of my favourite authors, and the Centre is such a fantastic homage to her life and writings. The staff were also so lovely and obliging. I knew that I wanted an ornament to remind me of my Austen adventures in Bath. I was originally looking for an actual Austen ornament, but all of the ones I found were slightly creepy and off-putting. (No one wants a pseudo-ghost Jane peering out from their tree…) So, I turned my eye to other options.
The Regency period, especially in Bath, was known for luxuries and indulgences. Tea became the drink of choice during the Regency, and exquisite teacups were the perfect way to enjoy it and show your wealth. I spotted this beaded Regency teacup ornament, and knew I had to have it! It was £9.99, so not the cheapest ornament, but also not the most expensive. (And because it’s thin, it was quite easy to transport home!) I would like to think that Jane would have approved of my choice…
Looking for my earlier Ornament of the Day posts? Young Queen Victoria and my Paper Snowflake, for your reading pleasure!
Do you have any ornaments from your travels, like my Regency teacup ornament?
Cheers,
The Historian
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