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: Fancy This
Text by Britt E. Stafford • Photography by John O'Hagan
For a beautiful, seasonal accessory, incorporate a James Sadler and Sons Ltd. 1562 teapot into...
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 Complete Table: Dainty Details
Text by Britt E. Stafford • Photography by William Dickey and Caroline Smith
Shelley china, which was called Wileman until the 20th century, is distinctive...
Treasured Teapot: A Regal Soirée
Text by Britt E. Stafford • Photography by Caroline Smith
Royal Doulton’s original Countess pattern is a timeless treasure worth featuring on any tea table.
Royal...
The Complete Table: Verdant Charm
Sunny afternoons and balmy temperatures are a few of the joys of late spring and early summer. For tea parties served indoors or al...
The Complete Table: Updating a Classic
Elegant bone china can be more versatile than you might think.
By Betty Terry • Photography by William Dickey • Photo Styling by Lucy W....
The Complete Table: Silver & White
Photography by Sarah Swihart • Photo Styling by Lucy W. Herndon
Highlight the natural hues of winter in your home with a tablescape that combines...
Rosy Valentine’s Day Tea
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...
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...
