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...
5 Pretty Floral Teapots for Spring
When spring finally arrives after a long winter, we excitedly welcome everything that comes with the glorious season: beautiful blooms, lovely weather, and, of...
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: Setting the Table with Family Heirlooms
The late 19th and early 20th centuries, no china company was more popular among American brides than Haviland. The company, founded in 1842 by American...
The Complete Table: Coming Up Roses
The chintz pattern first arrived in Europe from India in the early 17th century in the form of brightly printed calico fabric with vibrant...
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: Blushing Irish Beauty
Text by Britt Crawford • Photography by William Dickey
Softly tinted details on the Irish-crafted Neptune Pink teapot by Belleek Pottery gently highlight a unique...
Treasured Teapot: Winter Roses
Text by Britt Crawford • Photography by John O’Hagan
Schofield’s Baltimore Rose sterling silver teapot brings floral beauty to a seasonal table.
While Christmas calls to...
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...
Treasured Teapot: Gilt & Glamour
Text by Britt Crawford • Photography by Jim Bathie
Serving guests from Caverswall English China Company’s Romany teapot will transform any celebration into a refined...