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207 - High Tea |
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All this and more... |
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Serving a High Tea can really be a test for the imagination. But
fear not, here are a few examples of accessories you can purchase
now and then or even borrow from friends. Take a look at some of
the items that I’ve collected over the years. Footed cake stands,
silver trays and sandwich trees are relatively easy to come across
in vintage shops and antique stores. They’re great for finger sandwiches
and sweet delights. Cake lifters, although harder to find are great
for taking pieces of delicate food onto your plate. Now that’s a
unique accessory.
Small tongs and silver sugar cube lifters also help to impart a
formal tone to a tea service. How many times have you seen cream
and sugar sets on a garage sale table? It can cost very little to
have a few sets for different occasions. Just remember that everything
can be obtained over time which makes your collection even more
valuable to you. And a service can take on any number of styles,
from British sterling silver to Art Deco, Japanese to 50's funky.
Whatever your choice, it can all be done with a style that fits
any budget. |
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