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mypetale
Feb 95 min read
Tea Pairings For An Easy and Meaningful Valentine's Day
A romantic tea setting perfect for Valentine's Day. Tea and love go hand in hand. A sweet Valentine's Day tea party doesn't need to be...
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mypetale
Jan 216 min read
A TREATise on Cake: The 3-tiered Cake Stand
An Aussie inspired tea table with quiche, avo toast with Vegemite, scones, fresh fruit, and local canelés on a tiered-cake stand. If you...
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mypetale
Jan 103 min read
Darjeeling, a tea for the New Year
A tea service that includes "Champagne" is often referred to as "Royal Tea." Have you ever wondered why Darjeeling is referred to as the...
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mypetale
Nov 28, 20244 min read
The Gift-giving Series Pt. 3: Birthdays
No matter how much we age, special birthday celebrations never get old. An Afternoon Tea is the perfect alternative to the bouncy-house,...
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mypetale
Nov 8, 20246 min read
The Gift-Giving Series Pt. 2: Engagements & Bridal Showers
Love is always in the air. No matter the season, engagements and bridal showers make their ways into our agendas all year round. Whether...
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mypetale
Oct 29, 20244 min read
The Gift-Giving Series Pt. 1: Anniversary Ideas for Tea Lovers
Did you know that there are only eight weeks until Christmas and Hanukkah (which begins the evening of December 25th)? Eight weeks of...
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mypetale
Oct 16, 20243 min read
A Very (Tea) Cozy History
Here in the Piedmont of Virginia, Autumn has finally arrived. To combat the chill, the unsung hero of the tea table, the tea cozy, steps...
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mypetale
Oct 7, 20243 min read
Afternoon Tea: A definition
Afternoon Tea is many things. It is a lavish affair in a fancy hotel. A chic bridal shower alternative. A photo opportunity for your...
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mypetale
Oct 1, 20242 min read
Understanding our Menu: Warming Teas for Fall
Recently, I read an article on the Lake Missoula Tea Company (LMTC) blog called “Warming & Cooling Teas: Moving through the Seasons.” The...
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mypetale
Sep 24, 20243 min read
(5) Ways to use a vintage teacup without drinking tea.
Did you snag one of our vintage teacups last weekend at ZINC? Do you have teacups you inherited but rarely use? Autumn is the perfect...
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mypetale
Sep 17, 20243 min read
3 Tips for Shopping Antique and Craft Markets this Fall
Here is the inside scoop (from a vendor's perspective) for shopping your next antique or craft fair this Fall. I had such a blast at ZINC...
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