Houzz Products: A Special Spring Tea Party
http://www.decor-ideas.org 04/19/2014 08:22 Decor Ideas
Tea has a history of bringing people together. Don’t we all savor the conversation and memories made over tea as much as the sweets and drinks? Anytime is a good time for tea with friends. Make it extra special this spring with fun and elegant serving pieces, tableware and accessories like these from our Products section.
Hidden Animal Teacups, Bear - $21 This cute ceramic mug has a surprise. When you’re done with your tea, a fox, a bear or an owl peeks up from inside.
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Teaposy L'amour Gift Set - $34.99 Witness your tea bloom to life inside this handblown 16-ounce teapot. The set includes six “Teaposies” and a removable tea infuser.
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Rhone Cake Stand, Medium - $45 Put your cake on a pedestal and simultaneously save space at the table. This stand is available in two sizes.
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Taika Coffee & Tea, White - $24 This charming cup plays with a whimsical garden pattern …
Taika Saucer, Blue - $18 … as does the accompanying saucer. Three colors are available, so you can mix and match.
Alessi Anna Teaspoons, Set of 4 - $58 Why not have a spoon that smiles back? In fact, this set includes four.
Bird Chair - $260 Use this iron chair indoors or outside and enjoy a piece of the garden every time you sit down to tea.
Anfa Blue and White Linen Square Tablecloth - $190 Serve up style on this refreshing linen tablecloth. The Moroccan tile pattern will dress up a table no matter what the occasion is. It’s 66 inches square.
Titus Dining Table - $796 With a reclaimed-elm-wood top and a steel base, this petite table adds an industrial touch without being heavy metal. At about 31 inches across, it’s perfect for a cozy tea party.
Coco de Paris Cat in a Cup Square Tray - $35 You don’t always need a tray to serve tea, but why wouldn’t you want to keep this curious little cat nearby? Available in four sizes, this tray is made from sustainable FSC-certified wood.
Café Plates, Set of 4 - $16 You’ll never regret keeping a stack of these classic café plates handy for that extra croissant or teatime snack. Sold as a set of 4.
Burano Salad/Dessert Plate - $44 The pattern on this hand-painted plate references the island of Burano, off Venice, and the lacy confections created there. Sold individually or as a set of four.
Aalto Vase, Clear - $75 On its own or filled with a bunch of wildflowers, Alvar Aalto’s iconic vase will freshen up any tabletop. Each vase is blown by hand at the Iittala glass factory in Finland.
Round Paloma Vase - $48 Snip a few stems from the garden on your way to the tea table and pop them into this sweet ceramic vase. At just 4 inches tall and 5 inches wide, it won’t block anyone’s view at the table.
Hinson Island Tea Jars, Set of 3 - $375 Store loose-leaf tea or other small items in these stunning ceramic jars. Sold as a set of three, they range from 5 to 10 inches tall.
Alessi Tea Matter Melodic Tea Strainer - $142 For those who like a product with a story, this piece by Alan Chan is for you. Inspired by the Chinese tradition of bringing caged birds to tea, it has a holder that produces a melodic chirping when the strainer is pulled from its resting place. It quiets once you return the bird to its cage.
Berghoff Tea Infuser With Handle - $14.99 Keep your loose-leaf tea securely contained with this sleek updated tea infuser.
Teema Teapot, White - $75 Sometimes there’s the teapot for company, and then there’s the teapot for everyday use — but this porcelain piece can work for both. It’s 6¼ inches tall and a little over 10 inches wide and can be washed in the dishwasher.
Fillmore Chair Natural (set of 2) - $420 This solid-elm-wood chair is sturdy but lithe, making it easy to add more seats at the table. Each is 31 inches tall, 18½ inches deep and almost 18 inches wide.
Lovebirds Linen Table Runner - $75 This durable linen table runner is tough enough for everyday use, while the colorful birds make it special enough for a party. It’s 64 inches long and 18 inches wide.
Laurel Heights Table - $1,150 Made of solid elm wood, this sturdy trestle table comes with two leaves for expansion, so you’ll have plenty of room for friends. It’s about 98 inches wide, 39 inches deep and 31 inches tall.
Natt Butterfly Tea Rectangular Tray - $79 Whether you choose to display this tray or use it for serving, its image is bound to start a conversation. Available in two sizes, it is made from sustainable FSC-certified wood.
Concepts Life 2-Tiered Tray, Luminous Lace Collection - $81.40 The ring on top of this metallic tiered tray makes it easy to carry the party from one room to another. It’s made by hand, so each piece has unique details.
Breuer Cart, Cherry - $3,230 Inspired by the strength and lightness of the tubular steel used in bicycles, modern master Marcel Breuer’s furniture epitomizes Bauhaus design. This serving cart first appeared at the Salon des Artiste Decorateurs in 1930 and is just as covetable now as it ever was. It’s available in lacquer, ash, cherry or plastic laminate, with a chrome-plated flat-bar steel border.
Tie Tea Mug, White, Left-Handed - $19.95 Keep your tea bags neatly held by this porcelain mug’s convenient slots. Available in left- and right-handed versions.
Alessi Teo Tea Bag Spoon - $26 Avoid a mess with this clever channeled spoon. Excess water drains down the middle, giving you more tea and keeping your counters drip free.
Alessi All-Time Teacups, Set of 4 - $50 As the name suggests, these bone china teacups are perfect for an everyday tea fix.
Ellipse Collection Sugar/Cream Bowl Set With Plate - $95 If you plan to own only one cream and sugar set, why not have one you’ll want to look at every day? This entire unit is 4 inches tall and 9 inches long.
Copo Porcelain Creamer - $31.49 Have tea the modern way with this slick porcelain creamer. It’s about 2½ inches tall, 3½ inches deep and 4 inches wide.
Sugar Bowl With Spoon, Mirror Finish - $28.95 This mirrored stainless steel bowl and spoon keep a coffee station or tea party clean and sophisticated.
Rhone Sugar Bowl - $40 The dual handle on this classic white covered bowl makes passing the sugar a breeze.
Stainless Steel Hammered Tea Kettle With Wooden Handle - $34.99 Bring a touch of high tea to the table. This hammered stainless steel kettle works on any gas or electric stove and is 7 inches wide, 8½ inches deep and 10 inches tall.
Sarjaton Salad Plate, White - $20 This creamy white porcelain dish is elegant and understated — talk about having your cake and eating it too.
Baxton Studio Livingston Beige Linen Accent Chair With Colonial Print - $965 Curl up by the fire or with a with a favorite book in this sturdy wingback chair. Its images of colonial America recall the country’s long history of tea consumption. It’s almost 30 inches wide, just over 35 inches deep and 41 inches tall.
Artek Tea Trolley 900, Black - $3,250 For the serious midcentury collector: Alvar Aalto’s lacquered birch cart is still made by hand in Finland, as it was when it first debuted in 1937 at the world’s fair in Paris. This piece is part of MoMA’s permanent collection.
White Crackle Blossom Asian Porcelain Bronze Lidded Tea Jar - $596 You don’t have to read tea leaves to see this porcelain and bronze tea jar as a statement piece for just about any room in the house. It’s 15½ inches tall and 10 inches wide.
Berry and Thread Lidded Sugar/Jam Bowl, Whitewash - $58 Imagine you’re in a charming village pastry shop every time you scoop some jam from this lidded bowl with a spoon slot.
Melitta Honey Pot With Bee - $160 Plastic honey bears may be cute, but this hammered stainless steel bowl with dipper is special. As a wedding gift or a splurge for yourself, this handmade piece with a removable glass insert will stick around for celebrations to come.
Honey Dipper, Olive Wood - $9.95 Or naturally sweeten your day, and your tea, with this classic olive wood honey dipper.
Lisbon Bar Cart, Brass - $1,200 Easily move the supplies to you, while adding a touch of vintage glamour. Available in a vintage brass or silver finish.
Vecchia Deruta 2-Tier Tid-Bit Tray - $276 Serve guests delicate petits fours and chocolates from this hand-painted and handmade Italian tiered tray. It easily disassembles for convenient storage.
Retro Rattan Dining Armchair - $388 Slow down with this permanently reclined rattan chair, which harks back to a time when life seemed slower. It’s 21½ inches wide, 27½ inches deep and 33 inches tall.
Natural Undyed Linen Napkins, Set of 4 - $80 These natural linen napkins are effortlessly sophisticated. Simply toss them in the washing machine for easy cleaning.
Elias Ash Gray Napkins, Set of 4 - $36 Let guests dab their fingers with these printed pinstriped cotton napkins.
Hand-Thrown Wide Pitcher - $46 This wheel-thrown pitcher is anything but fussy. Its size and shape mean it can be used for cream, sauces and more.
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