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...
5 Stunning Teapots for Summer
Afternoon tea in the summer beckons bright and beautiful tablescapes, fresh fare, and gorgeous teapots that truly take our breath away. From colorful and...
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: 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: 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...
The Chitra Collection: Tea Wares of Japan
Text by Jane Pettigrew • Photography Courtesy of N Sethia Foundation
The third article about the collection of historic teawares owned by the N Sethia Foundation...
Treasured Teapot: A Versatile Beauty
Text by Britt Crawford • Photography by John O'Hagan
The neutral tones and gilded scrollwork featured on Noritake 175 make it a stunning teapot to display and use...
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...
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...
Royal Doulton Company’s Royal Albert Collection
In 2008, the Royal Doulton Company celebrated the centennial of its Royal Albert Collection with the release of a distinctive pattern from each decade of the collection’s existence.
