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Nov 86 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...

Oct 294 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...

Oct 163 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...

Oct 73 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...

Oct 12 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...

Sep 243 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...

Sep 173 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...