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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

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eBay Holiday Gift Guide: Traditional Tea Party

Feminine and just a touch eccentric, these teatime goods—from handmade lace doilies to fancy floral china to a hand-sculpted cameo—have us channeling our inner Alice in Wonderland.

  1. Set of Six Handmade Tatting Full Lace Doilies  These doilies hit exactly the right note between graphic and granny-ish. (buy it now price, $18.99; search term: lace doilies)

  1. Simplex Whistling Tea Kettle  Handcrafted in England out of chrome-coated copper, complete with an ebonized beech handle that stays cool to the touch. (buy it now price, $120; search term: whistling tea kettle)

  1. Vintage Silverplate Openwork Two Tiered Dessert Tray  This ritzy tray is the perfect serving option for petits fours. (buy it now price, $79.95; search term: dessert tray)

  1. Antique Ornate Embossed Tea Strainer  Lavishly embellished with figurines and flowering vines, this tea strainer feels fit for royalty. (buy it now   price,$49.50; search term: tea strainer)

  1. Set of Four Children's Tea Party Cups  Girly perfection by way of miniature, frilly pink cups and saucers. (buy it now price $23.99; search term: children's  tea cup)

  1. Floral Bouquet Cameo Rolled Gold Lavender Ring  The hand-sculpted cameo is accentuated by the highly detailed gold setting. (buy it now price, $56.68; search term: cameo ring)  

  1. Vintage King Edward Cake Server  A timeless, elegant entertaining staple. (buy it now price, $34.99; search term: cake server)

  1. Set of 12 Embroidered Place Mats Cross-stitched flowers have a lovingly handmade feel. (buy it now price, $15; search term: embroidered placemat)

  1. Blue Floral Teapot Set  This dainty, single serving porcelain tea set is a pot, cup, and saucer all in one. (buy it now price, $29.89; search term: floral teapot)

  1. Vintage Floral Cake Plate  A versatile, generously sized platter for pastries or finger sandwiches. (buy it now price, $34; search term: vintage cake plate)

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