Collector’s Corner: An Accidental Collection
My journey from tea drinker to teapot lover
Text and Photography by Unjeria Jackson, M.D
My passion for collecting teapots and drinking tea takes me back...
The Complete Table: A Rosy Affair
Text by Britt E. Stafford • Photography by Caroline Smith
William Shakespeare’s titular character Juliet once said, “A rose by any other name would smell...
Treasured Teapot: Stunning Silver
Let Gorham Silvers Buttercup teapot shine at your wintry tea table.
With a 136-year legacy, Gorham Silver maintained a reputation for manufacturing a variety of...
In the President’s Service
The History of China for The White House
Text by Britt E. Stafford
Photography Courtesy of The White House Historical Association
The White House serves as the...
Essential Tea-Table Extras: The History of Dainty Accoutrements
by Jane Pettigrew • Photography Courtesy of Replacements, Ltd.
The prettiest tea tables are always dressed with exquisite porcelain teacups and saucers, fine silver teaspoons, little linen...
Treasured Teapot: An Amorous Affair
Text by Britt E. Stafford • Photography by Nicole Du Bois
The teapot is, most notably, one of the key accoutrements to grace a table...
The Complete Table: Golden Holidays
Text by Britt Stafford • Photography by John O’Hagan and Caroline Smith
Since 1750, Royal Crown Derby has produced numerous eye-catching and exquisite fine bone...
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...
The Complete Table: An English Classic
Royal Albert’s Old Country Roses is the best-selling bone china pattern in the world.
In 1962, the Royal Albert Company introduced a new china pattern...
The Complete Table: Leaves an Impression
Text by Britt Stafford • Photography by Caroline Smith
During the peacetime that followed the period of rations and conservation throughout World War II, Americans...
