Wow them with the unexpected: Details & Decor Edition!
Afternoon Tea Party Inspiration: Decor, Dresses & Details
A round up of unique, tea-themed products and pieces to delight your guests and make your tea party a little extra special.
As a small woman-owned business dedicated to giving preloved china new life, we always try to highlight other small brands whose products we love. We encourage you to seek out eco-minded businesses and consider buying vintage! There are so many treasures waiting to be discovered. We're here to (hopefully) make that process a bit easier.
All of the opinions expressed in the below product round up are our own. We are not earning commission on any of the links referenced.
As a small woman-owned business dedicated to giving preloved china new life, we always try to highlight other small brands whose products we love. We encourage you to seek out eco-minded businesses and consider buying vintage! There are so many treasures waiting to be discovered. We're here to (hopefully) make that process a bit easier.
All of the opinions expressed in the below product round up are our own. We are not earning commission on any of the links referenced.
the world's cutest sugar cubes deserve
1. handled sugar dishes
Is there anything sweeter than sugar cubes shaped into little bears, teapots, butterflies? Because these sculptural confections are too cute to hide in a sugar bowl, we love putting them out on handled sugar dishes (a.k.a. candy dishes) upcycled from vintage tea saucers. Classic, eco-friendly, & useful in countless ways after the tea party has been all partied out.
3. Butter Knife/Spreader
The Butter-up knife spreader is the ideal implement for slathering your scones and breads with butter. We loved this unique and modern-looking implement from the moment we laid eyes on it. It comes in extra handy when the butter is cold and you don't want a thick, cold slab of it on your dainty pastries. Vintage jam spreaders are also delightful and can be found in most vintage shops that carry home decor.
4. Tea Infusers & Strainers
The English Tea Store sells tea infusers in heart and teapot shapes for steeping and strainging your loose leaf tea. And for a special gift for your favorite tea enthusiast, check out this Fortnum & Mason Tea Infuser.
5. Handstamped Tea Spoons
What a sweet and surprising detail to add to your intimate tea party or gift to the tea lover in your life. Makers Block & Hammer and Grace Begins to Grow rescue vintage silverware & hand-stamp them with fun phrases and custom messages.
6. Teapot cozies
Keep your teapot nice and toasty (not to mention completely adorable) with a teapot cozy. The benefit? Your tea stays warmer for longer, which is especially helpful when you're enjoying afternoon tea al fresco on a cool spring day. We love the ones made to look like hats and sweaters from Aran Sweater Market.
7. Table Linens: Placemats, Tablecloths, Runners & Tea Towels
Looking for something completely unexpected for you table? Check out the bespoke, hand sourced and often tie dyed table linens from Neon Lace Company. And if you're looking for a practical and pretty tea party favor or to add a dash of personality to your tea party tablescape check out the fresh and #instaworthy selections from NYC-based businesses, Lynen & Annie's Blue Ribbon General Store.
8. Honey Dippers & Spoons
A modern take on the honey dipper! We love this grooved stainless steel honeycomb-inspired version from CB2 with grooves to grab and the drizzle your honey. And if you decide not to serve sticky honey on your lovely linens, go for the prepackaged honey spoons...just stir in your tea and remove when you've reached your desired level of sweetness.
9. Needlepoint & Cross Stitch Pillows
The nostalgic needlepoint pillows you may have seen at grandma's house growing up have gotten sassier. Add a cheeky touch to your tea party ambiance with the selection of needlepoint pillow from The Well Appointed Home. If you're lucky, you can snag an one-of-a-kind versions found by our friends at Thrills of the Hunt before they sell out.
Dress the part, Cottagecore Princess Style
10. Tea Party Picnic Attire
The notorious Nap Dress from Hill House are as cute and comfy as they claim to be. Flattering on just about any body type and can be easily dressed up or down. We also love the oh-so-romantic prarie-meets-princess dresses designed by Brooklyn-based Dynasty George.
Hats off to you!
11. Fascinating Fascinators
If the delightfully statement-making headbands, hats and headpieces from Phase Eight don't get you in tea sipping spirit, nothing will!
12. Tea Party Umbrellas & Parasols
Whether you use them to stay cool and shaded or incorporate a few into the event decor, you won't regret having these romantic, whimsical, Antiqued Battenburg Lace beauties at your next outdoor event. Find this one at The Knot Store.
13. Portable Picnic Blankets
The ideal accessory for a picturesque afternoon tea experience in the great outdoors. We love this floral one with carry straps from The Paper Company by Vera Bradley.
Society 6 also has a great and extensive selection of pretty picnic blankets.
