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: 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...
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...
The Complete Table: Bold and Elegant
Royal Albert Lady Hamilton is the star of any table.
Emma, Lady Hamilton, was a notorious figure in 18th-century England, and her namesake pattern from...
Merry TeaTime Holiday Guide
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...
The Complete Table: Efflorescent Autumn
The equinox on September 23 marks the beginning of a season of simple pleasures—chills in the air, changing colors of leaves, apples and gourds...
