Elegant tea-time accessories

Indulgent extras

Add style to your afternoon tea party with our selection of pretty accessories to accompany the cake and tea. 

by Karen O\'Grady and Natalie Glock 

Daisy chain

A perfect centrepiece, this stylish cake stand with contemporary daisy design will steal the show.

 
Crazy Daisy Footed Cake Stand £27.50, www.portmeirion.co.uk

A spoonful of sugar

Dot to dots

Fold away

Space saving and sassy, this attractive tray is perfect for outdoor entraining. Ideal for carrying your finest china, the unique fold-down sides provide easy storage when not in use.

Evergreen foldaway tray, £8, www.thecamouflagecompany.com

Pile them high

Cream tea

Retro storage

This stylish enamel cake tin is deep enough for the most indulgent of cakes and has a useful metal handle.

Cake Tin, £19.95, www.aspenandbrown.com

High tea

This traditional-style cake stand gives new meaning to high tea. Fill the layers with tempting tea time treats for a special afternoon tea celebration.

Lace Cake Stand, £25.50, www.reallylindabarker.co.uk

Crochet cosies

Designed to accommodate a generously-sized teapot this brightly coloured crocheted tea cosy with pom-pom will brighten up any tea party!

Crochet Multi Stripe Tea Cosy, £18, www.cathkidston.co.uk

Beaded lace

Classic charm

Enjoy a truly authentic afternoon tea with the turquoise and yellow polka dot cake stand from Wedgewood. With a design inspired by the world famous Wedgewood archives, the pretty pastel colours give this classic design a modern twist.

Cake Stand - Turquoise and Yellow, £50. www.wedgwood.com

A trio of tins

This trio of square cake tins features a charming selection of patterned tea cups and saucers. Each tin fits inside the other for easy storage.

Ella Doran Tea Cup Cake Tins, Set of three, £15, www.johnlewis.com


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