The Complete Table: Bold and Elegant
Royal Albert Lady Hamilton is the star of any table.
Emma, Lady Hamilton, was a notorious figure in 18th-century England, and her namesake pattern from...
Treasured Teapot: In Regal Fashion
Text by Katherine Cloninger Ellis • Photography by Mac Jamieson
The spectacular shape and splendid floral pattern on the "382A" teapot by Royal Chelsea lends...
Collector’s Corner: Perfectly Sized
A Collection of Petite Tea Sets
Text by Catherine Lawrence • Photography by William Dickey
My miniature tea set collection began when my youngest son was...
Mending Vintage Porcelain
Long before the invention of epoxy glue, craftsmen used a variety of techniques to repair porcelain.
The Complete Table: Buds and Blooms
Spode Romney makes a lovely focal point for a springtime tea.
Different types of flora have served as a muse for paintings, symbolism in literary...
The Complete Table: Hearts and Flowers
A pretty Royal Crown Derby pattern from the past finds new life in a new millennium.
The delicate geometric designs and stylized hearts and flowers of...
Treasured Teapot: Autumn’s Golden Light
Text by Britt E. Stafford • Photography by John O’Hagan
Let the glistening details of this James Sadler teapot shine at tables set with rich...
The Complete Table: Sending Winter Greetings
A classic Christmas pattern brightens the holidays.
Text by Betty Terry • Photography by Marcy Black Simpson
A pretty Christmas china pattern is a boon to a busy hostess...
The Complete Table: Beautiful & Bold
Text by Britt E. Stafford • Photography by John O'Hagan
Blue-and-white—a popular duo for tea ware—paired with a contrasting bold hue creates a visually stunning...
Treasured Teapot: Floral Flair
Text by Britt E. Stafford • Photography by William Dickey
Schumann-Bavaria’s beloved Empress Dresden Flowers creates a delightful seasonal botanical motif.
With touches of gilding incorporated...