Quick Fix:
I found an inexpensive white teapot at Bed, Bath & Beyond. For a little more variety in eye appeal and height, you could also grab some cups and saucers. For a classic look, just grab a bunch of assorted flowers, trim at an angle, and place in water in your teapot. Don’t want to design an arrangement? Just grab a bunch of roses – easy, gorgeous, chic!
DIY Project:
Get out your paint pens! Most paint pens you can purchase at your local arts and crafts store (I recommend Hobby Lobby) will work well on a ceramic surface. Make sure to purchase some sort of clear spray seal to protect against scratches. If this idea is foreign to you, ask a customer service representative, and they can help guide you.
For a “ladies tea party”, select some pastels or a neutral color palette. Decorate your teapots with scroll designs, polka dots, or whatever fits your theme. For those advanced DIY-ers, you can get stencil designs and paint on more elaborate designs. For a fun, “mad hatter” theme, choose bold, contrasting colors and big prints (my personal favorites are red, black, and white!).
Takeaway:
For a customized place card, you could write each guest’s name on their cup and saucer. Make sure to make each design slightly different, as this will help create a “shabby chic” sort of feel.
Time Investment:
Elegant ceramic, vintage silver and delicate china teapots are all over antique stores. With so many of them misplaced from the rest of their sets, you can find some unique pieces for low prices if you are watching for them. Mix and match different patterns, sizes, and shapes of teapots, but keep in mind an overall color scheme. Finding enough for your event may take some time, but the overall effect you will create is timeless beauty!
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