Children can be hard to please; any parent will tell you that, in fact I’m sure we can all vouch for having been so at some point during our childhood! They can be demanding, and when it comes to buying them gifts for their birthdays, it can be difficult to keep up with the latest […]
There is an upcoming birthday… the person is a very dear friend… you’ve known each other for many years and your friendship knows no bounds… but boy, are they difficult to buy gifts for! We all have at least one person like that in our lives, and every year we rack our brains trying to […]
Perhaps you’re already a seasoned sipper of tea and want to upgrade your chipped and stained old teapot, or maybe you’ve recently discovered the delights of tea and want to pour it from an appropriate vessel? Whatever your reason for wanting to know more about selecting a teapot, here is some great advice and tips: […]
Tea has always been popular, and now, with so many different types of tea available in our local supermarkets, tea tipplers are really spoilt for choice. While some of us focus on the flavor of the tea, there are others who drink certain types of tea for their possible health benefits, such as those listed […]
Tea parties are all the rage nowadays, with many people even having ‘tea party’ themed weddings, albeit with teapots filled to the brim with vodka, rather than tea! If you want to keep on top of party trends but are more interested in going down the traditional route, then follow this short guide to throwing […]
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Scones originated in medieval Great Britain and were baked on cast-iron skillets. Although a product of the United Kingdom, the word “scone” derived from the German word, “schonbrot,” meaning “beautiful bread.” Language experts also suggest the “scone” may have come from the Gaelic word, “sgonn,” which translates into “large mouthful.” Oats and barley were the […]
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There are gifts and then there are great gifts and nothing is better than a gift teapot set. Teapot gifts come in a variety of different shapes and sizes, not to mention the many accessories to the tea set. They are also made from a variety of different materials giving teapot lovers choices when it comes to […]
When decorating, one will often find it difficult to keep a certain level of class for their home. Even when allowing for an eclectic design, finding complementary items which can look natural, add elegance to a room, and still remain functional will often end up as a surprisingly difficult task. Even more surprisingly given the […]
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The only thing better than sitting down with a nice hot cup of tea is sitting down with a second cup of tea, unless of course, this second cup of tea is cold. Of course, the tea could be reheated, but wouldn’t it be nice if that second cup was just as warm as the […]
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Tea parties are something that every little girl has either had or attended at least once during their childhood. It is a tradition that seems to stand the test of time. Having tea parties is a great way for children to learn by using their imagination. These parties also teach social skills and manners, all […]
A Christmas tree is the first holiday item people notice when walking into a home during the holidays. Lenox Christmas ornaments have been part of Christmas traditions for decades and people have treasured them to the point that the ornaments become family heirlooms. Lenox Christmas ornaments are the perfect addition to Christmas decoration collections because of […]
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Drinking tea is a tradition that goes back thousands of years across many different cultures. Many people today still enjoy having tea. Just as important as selecting tea itself is the selection of what to use to serve tea. Read on to find out about some of the most popular types of teapot and cup […]
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Children get excited and know that their favorite time of year is just around the corner when Mom gets out her collection of Christmas Cookie Jars. Children love to hear the stories that surround each jar. Like great grandma’s cookie jar with the beautiful green holly and red berries painted onto it with 24 karat […]
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The bone china tea pot is now seen as one of the best forms of teapot for producing a perfect cup of tea. The design of the teapot has remained largely unchanged since the reduction in taxes on tea by the English government, headed by William Pitt, allowed tea to become the beverage of the […]
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Teapots, tea sets and accessories are great gift ideas for any holiday. If you haven’t started planning your Christmas gift list, now’s the time to begin compiling it. Since flowers are such a popular gift, surprise her with a holiday floral teapot from our Christmas Shoppe. Or any one of our many traditional floral or chintz bone china and porcelain teapots make […]