I remember my daughter receiving a special Christmas gift from her grandparents in England. When we opened the box to remove the miniature tea set, I recall the sound of the pieces clinking together and thought to myself these won’t last long. They assured us however that the set wasn’t expensive and was intended to be played with. Three sisters later some of those cups and saucers have still survived and they are still treasured by all.
I don’t know if they’ll develop a love for tea parties later in life, or a desire to collect miniature tea sets to adorn their homes. Yet the endless hours spent in elaborate games involving something unusually delicate certainly builds a sense of appreciation for finery.