Chatty checks in:

(teaset by Gary Rith, poolside at Chatty's house)
Chatty lives way out in Arizona where it is HOT, even in February. Chatty purchased the teaset seen here, and it was super delicate, but it traveled all that way, no probs. She tells us:
"The teaset arrived this afternoon - it's wonderful! "
and:
"As promised, here is the tea set in its new and permanent location (except, of course, when it is actually being used for tea!)

You can't tell from the photo, but the plate behind the teapot and mugs has glass marble nubbins in the exact same blue...

You also probably can't tell unless you look really really hard - but out the window directly behind the tea set is OUR POOL.

So, when are you and your wife coming to visit? I'll try to find you ponies, too! ; )"

Yes, next February I am packing up the swimming suit and a riding outfit and leaving this dark and snowy place for Chatty's house....