Nostalgic is defined as a bittersweet longing for things, persons, or situations of the past.
These small pink roses and the Royal Albert teacup evoke a bittersweet longing for my mother who passed away 6 months ago.
She gave me the teacups as a present and the roses came from a plant, now growing in my garden, which she cultivated from a cutting.
Truly a bittersweet reminder of her.
Lovely!!
When I was a girl, my grandmother (now deceased) gave me a beautiful teacup and saucer as a confirmation gift. That set travelled with me to another continent and lasted for a long time but eventually it broke….it was very similar to the pattern in your picture.
I am sad for you that it broke. I trust you have wonderful memories of her and a picture of it in your mind