Throw an afternoon tea party to remember

Here are some of our top tips to getting it right:

1.    Old and new - Instead of getting rid of vintage pieces of crockery that’s been handed down over the years, give them new purpose. Curate mismatched cups and saucers, textured jugs and patterned cake stands from your cupboard and showcase it together on a beautiful silver tray and wicker tea trolley.
 

2.    All in the details - An afternoon tea party can be as simple or as sophisticated as you’d like, but the devil, as always, is in the little things. Fill charming glass jars with gingerbread biscuits and swap finger sandwiches for sesame lavash and a choice of dips. An elegant addition of filigree doilies, cloth napkins and a bold arrangement of Lilliums provides freshness and the perfect finishing touch.

With a few clever additions and a little creativity, an impressive soiree is just a hot cuppa away.

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