Once upon a time, on a train car barreling from Madrid to Lisbon, a young woman was served a small jar of Clotted Cream at breakfast. It was the first of many firsts, but one that gave rise to a lifelong love affair with sunrises, train travel, and clotted cream. Clotted cream is a staple at most Afternoon Teas due to its strong historical significance and amazing flavor. Clotted cream, a velvety smooth and barely sweet cream has its origins in the Southwestern part of Englan

A bridal shower ready tea setting using a mixture of vintage bone china and linens alongside new make porcelain pieces. Afternoon tea has...

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....

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...

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...

An Aussie inspired tea table with quiche, avo toast with Vegemite, scones, fresh fruit, and local canelés on a tiered-cake stand. If you...

A tea service that includes "Champagne" is often referred to as "Royal Tea." Have you ever wondered why Darjeeling is referred to as the...

No matter how much we age, special birthday celebrations never get old. An Afternoon Tea is the perfect alternative to the bouncy-house,...

Love is always in the air. No matter the season, engagements and bridal showers make their ways into our agendas all year round. Whether...

Did you know that there are only eight weeks until Christmas and Hanukkah (which begins the evening of December 25th)? Eight weeks of...

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...

Afternoon Tea is many things. It is a lavish affair in a fancy hotel. A chic bridal shower alternative. A photo opportunity for your...

Recently, I read an article on the Lake Missoula Tea Company (LMTC) blog called “Warming & Cooling Teas: Moving through the Seasons.” The...

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...

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...