I love Autumn. The cooler temperatures that bring relief after Summer’s heat. The lower humidity level that makes that cooler air seem refreshing. And the colors. Especially the colors. So why not bring that indoors to your Autumn tea table? One great way is with a dishware pattern. There are tons to choose from, but …
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Pumpkin season is upon us. Piles of pumpkins greet us at the grocery store entrance. Ads for you to come to a pumpkin farm and pick your own seem to be everywhere. And recipes for foods and beverages with actual pumpkin or some flavoring meant to mimic it are equally numerous. So a few options …
Invasions can begin small and grow so gradually that, before you know it, you’re totally taken over. No, I’m not talking about people. I’m talking about teawares. They can take over your house without any warning, filling every nook and cranny. Here are some signs to watch for so you can at least manage the …
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Teapots, teacups, sugar/creamer sets, and other teawares can tend to build up in your home. They deserve better than to be shoved into cupboards or stacked haphazardly on shelves. They deserve to be on display where they will add to the ambience. Here are three ways to maximize that quality: 1 All together in a …
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You may be shoveling out from under the latest two or three feet of snowfall, or knocking icicles off the eaves, or huddling around that gas stove in the kitchen to keep warm because your power is still out, but you probably have dreams of Spring, with Summer to follow, going through your head anyway. …
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Mixing and matching teaware patterns can have results that please or that cause visual discord. Knowing how to get the right mix and match combination is, therefore, of some importance for a harmonious tea time. Here are 5 ways to get a good result: 1 Buy with Mix-and-Match in Mind There are several reasons to …
Tea is said to soothe and invigorate. But it can do neither if you don’t line up your arsenal of teawares for a proper steeping. The basics are the same, but the details can vary, depending on which tea you are steeping. Start with the tea and the rest will follow. Black Tea Flavored or …
As you may be aware, the United Nations has declared 2013 the Year of the Novelty Tea Infuser. Well, that's not true, actually. The UN surely has better things to do and the good people who bring us novelty tea infusers actually seem to be quite active every year. I wish I'd had the good …
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Some of the most attractive and appealing teapot styles are those made for “little hands” and that are part of miniature sets for your little one’s tea party enjoyment. The variety of such sets is astounding and can range from quite dainty to rather robust. The beauty of such an array of choices is, of …
Would you like to be able to swing your cup of tea around your head without splashing or spilling any? Nah, I didn't think so. But a recent article in the British press highlighted a gadget called the SpillNot, which will allow you to do exactly that. I'm not sure why you'd want to but …
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