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Bridal Shower Afternoon Tea: The Perfect On-Trend Celebration
A bridal shower ready tea setting using a mixture of vintage bone china and linens alongside new make porcelain pieces. Afternoon tea has...
mypetale
May 237 min read


Recipe: Local Lavender London Fog (iced)
What could be better than the combination of Earl Grey tea and lavender? Lavender and Earl Grey is a classic pairing in the tea world....
mypetale
May 91 min read


Create Insta Worthy Tea Moments: Styling Tips from Recent Private Events
With Spring on the horizon, social calendars begin to fill up again after a winter hiatus. Easter is the first big holiday to appear on...
mypetale
Feb 255 min read


Tea Pairings For An Easy and Meaningful Valentine's Day
A romantic tea setting perfect for Valentine's Day. Tea and love go hand in hand. A sweet Valentine's Day tea party doesn't need to be...
mypetale
Feb 95 min read


A TREATise on Cake: The 3-tiered Cake Stand
An Aussie inspired tea table with quiche, avo toast with Vegemite, scones, fresh fruit, and local canelés on a tiered-cake stand. If you...
mypetale
Jan 216 min read


Darjeeling, a tea for the New Year
A tea service that includes "Champagne" is often referred to as "Royal Tea." Have you ever wondered why Darjeeling is referred to as the...
mypetale
Jan 103 min read


The Gift-giving Series Pt. 3: Birthdays
No matter how much we age, special birthday celebrations never get old. An Afternoon Tea is the perfect alternative to the bouncy-house,...
mypetale
Nov 28, 20244 min read


The Gift-Giving Series Pt. 2: Engagements & Bridal Showers
Love is always in the air. No matter the season, engagements and bridal showers make their ways into our agendas all year round. Whether...
mypetale
Nov 8, 20246 min read


The Gift-Giving Series Pt. 1: Anniversary Ideas for Tea Lovers
Did you know that there are only eight weeks until Christmas and Hanukkah (which begins the evening of December 25th)? Eight weeks of...
mypetale
Oct 29, 20244 min read


A Very (Tea) Cozy History
Here in the Piedmont of Virginia, Autumn has finally arrived. To combat the chill, the unsung hero of the tea table, the tea cozy, steps...
mypetale
Oct 16, 20243 min read


Afternoon Tea: A definition
Afternoon Tea is many things. It is a lavish affair in a fancy hotel. A chic bridal shower alternative. A photo opportunity for your...
mypetale
Oct 7, 20243 min read


Understanding our Menu: Warming Teas for Fall
Recently, I read an article on the Lake Missoula Tea Company (LMTC) blog called “Warming & Cooling Teas: Moving through the Seasons.” The...
mypetale
Oct 1, 20242 min read


(5) Ways to use a vintage teacup without drinking tea.
Did you snag one of our vintage teacups last weekend at ZINC? Do you have teacups you inherited but rarely use? Autumn is the perfect...
mypetale
Sep 24, 20243 min read


3 Tips for Shopping Antique and Craft Markets this Fall
Here is the inside scoop (from a vendor's perspective) for shopping your next antique or craft fair this Fall. I had such a blast at ZINC...
mypetale
Sep 17, 20243 min read
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