Text by Katherine Ellis • Photography by John O’Hagan
The lovely black-and-white floral pattern on the Grimwades Peony teapot by Royal Winton is bound to attract attention when placed in an autumnal teatime setting.
Since 1885, Royal Winton has produced exquisite fine bone china in The Potteries of Stoke-on-Trent, England. The brand’s first chintz design was created in 1928 and quickly gained traction among china collectors. The popular floral pattern bedecks the Grimwades Peony teapot in a stunning, black-and-white design that is versatile and apropos for a variety of occasions, even for color-specific themes that raise awareness for particular causes.
Afternoon Teal
Invite guests to promote awareness for ovarian cancer during September with a vibrant tablescape featuring the Grimwades Peony teapot paired with Royal Crown Derby’s Lombardy footed cup and saucer set and Mikasa’s Regent Bead Gold flatware. Incorporate Noritake’s Café Versailles dinner plate and Ralph Lauren’s Annalia salad plate to add iconic teal color to the table.
Pink Party
For a stylish tea table to honor those affected by breast cancer, pair Royal Winton’s Grimwades Peony teapot and creamer and sugar set with the layered pink hues of Lenox Caribbee’s dinner plate and Wedgwood’s Whitehall luncheon plate, as well as Royal Tuscan’s Sunshine footed cup and saucer set. Pink napkins with gold trim folded in the shape of a ribbon perfectly complete the look.
Royal Winton Grimwades Peony tea set from Pretty Pink Addiction. Wedgwood Astor bread and butter plates and Clarence 354-52 footed cup and saucer set available for rent from Tea and Old Roses. Gold hemstitched napkins from HomeGoods. Chantilly Gorham flatware from private collection.
Afternoon Teal
Noritake Café Versaille dinner plates; Ralph Lauren China Annalia salad plates; Royal Crown Derby Lombardy footed teacup and saucer set; and Mikasa Regent Bead Gold 5-piece place setting from Replacements, Ltd. All other items from private collection.
Pink Party
Royal Tuscan Sunshine footed cup and saucer set; Lenox Caribbee dinner plates; and Wedgwood Whitehall (Powder Pink Band) luncheon plates from Replacements, Ltd. Pink napkins with gold trim from Pier 1. All other items from private collection.
