Tablescapes

By Jane Pettigrew Today’s tea tables almost always feature a tiered cake stand that elegantly displays an eye-catching array of mouthwatering sandwiches, scones, and pastries....

Highlight the many colors in Bernardaud’s Barbeaux. Text by Britt E. Stafford • Photography by Jim Bathie & Stephanie Welbourne Steele The beauty and elegance of Bernardaud...

A Victorian-style afternoon tea, complete with an exuberance of pale-pink and deep-rose blooms, is the perfect setting to celebrate the beauty of friendship for...

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...

Delight your Yuletide afternoon tea guests with our Merry TeaTime Holiday Guide. This collection will help you create the party perfect favors, place cards, napkins, and centerpieces for...

A well-dressed table is an essential feature of a successful tea party. Utilize our helpful tips to create tasteful tablescapes for your next big...

“Tea is the only simple pleasure left to us.”—Oscar Wilde Turn back time with vintage china and a menu reminiscent of eras when afternoon...

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...

Delicate bone china, pretty spring flowers, and delicious recipes add up to a wonderful way to celebrate mom on Mother's Day.

“The world’s favorite season is the spring. All things seem possible in May.” —Edwin Way Teale April showers bring May flowers, or so they say. And...