Photo from Debbie Mumm.com
Home Decor page
"A Teaparty to Remember"
Each season a different project
www.debbiemumm.com/homedecor/homedecorch.asp

See Decorating with Debbie, too

I hope you Enjoy Many Get Togethers &  Celebration Teas

**NEW 2003:  FALL & HOLIDAY DECORATING HELP ONLINE**

From: Creating Home Décor
http://www.creatinghomedecor.com/
Thanksgiving home décor ideas
Free online workshop
Excerpt quoted from website:
fun four week workshop (that you can take at your leisure) helping you plan, prepare and  decorate for the holidays!  
This workshop is geared towards the person who is pressed for time and oh yeah...sometimes even budget, creativity and space!  Instead of focusing on making everything yourself, I'll show you quick and easy things you can do that just don't cost much to make your holidays special.
http://www.creatinghomedecor.com/holidayworkshop.htm

Creative Holiday decorationg
http://www.ivillage.com/home/experts/stylewiz/

Interior Decorating from About.com
http://interiordec.about.com/

More decorating help: 
Online class $29.95
Decorating Studio's "Decorating Your Home" Class
Learn how to arrange furniture, select fabrics, colors & wallcoverings for every room in your home!
http://www.decoratingclass.com/

Find "FREE" online Decorating ideas & Advice at these sites as well:
HGTV  |   Better Homes & Gardens | Decorating Secrets | Martha Stewart
Country Sampler |  DIYNet| Home Decorating made easy

Be sure to take time for Yourself & Have a cup of tea when the stresses of  a busy holiday season, planning graduations in spring , planning baby & bridal shower teas, teaparties for an large gathering, etc., get to be too much. 

Have fun decorating, no matter how little or how much you work at it.
Your home will look beautiful if it is welcoming, tidy and has the kettle on and ready for sharing,
a warm cup of tea, with all who come by!

Scented Candles of Cinnamon,Vanilla, or Florals of the Season
also add a warm glow and ambiance
Shop online at sites such as Yankee Candles
*Tip: Shop the "Clearance Sale" items, soon after major holidays.*

Have the scent of Tea - fill the room
Excerpt quoted from website
Shadow & Light | Tea Collection
Aromatic tea tones, combined with unique accents, add depth and significance to the four main aroma blends of our Tea Collection.
The candles burn very slowly, filling a room with their rich and sophisticated aromas.

See Scented Candles & Candle Holders.com for more lines of candles

Visit DebbieMumm.com for some nice TEA Home Decor ideas
for your next party
www.debbiemumm.com/homedecor/homedecorch.asp
Find more Debbie Mumm and/or Mary Engelbreit spots to shop for Home Decor items
on the Crafts, and Teapot Collecting & Tea Collectibles pages

Visit "A Well Dressed Kitchen" and find some tea table items

Find nice (but a bit pricey) Tea Party Decor for a Childs Bedroom or
for a young at heart adult (Good selection of whimsical Teapot Lamps)
at PoshTots.com 
*You may find inspiration for creating your own tea party decor too*
Shop for other themes at PoshTots
Design a Dream Nursery - article
http://www.poshtots.com/pt/articles/design.asp

Tea Party themed drawer pulls
http://www.storybooklane.com/teacups.html

Soft Tea Party tea set for baby room & cute baby dress available
http://www.tuttibella.com/soft-tea-party-set.html
Related another cute little girl outfit for tea
Zoodles Girls Tea Party Swing Top and Bike Shorts

Tea Party Ceiling fan
http://www.sweetpeagallery.com/ceiling%20fan%20teaparty.htm

Little Girl Tea Set Nightstand and Teapot Lamp
http://www.roomville.com/

Make Your own Teapot Lamp
http://dsc.discovery.com/fansites/christopherlowell/demos/444teapot/444teapot.html

Teapot Lamps - from affordable to "you'll have to LOVE it, and decide if it's worth the price!"
A few of the Websites that sell Teapot themed lamps
Remember many home decor catalogs - feature TEA themed items

• http://www.appealinglamps.com/mini-teapot-lamp.html
• http://potteryandstuff.zoovy.com/category/our_lamps._teapot_lamps
• http://www.save2much.com/buy/search/Teapot_Lamp
• http://www.countryhomeandkitchengifts.com/products/teapotlamp.php
• http://www.lindaanderson.com
• http://www.mybirdbrain.com
• http://shop.store.yahoo.com/littlelaughter/rugslighting.html
• http://www.victoriantrading.com/store/catalogimages/12l/i77099.html
• http://www.usahomefashions.com/vegetables.html
• http://www.inspirecompany.com/teapotlamp.html *also teacup nightlight

Related: Shop for lots of Tea collectibles and Teapots
sites on: teapotcollect.html  and  tealitefulgifts.html
you'll find ideas for decorating, such as Candle toppers with tea themes
such as these Cherished Teddy - candle toppers for winter and valentine teas

Someplace in Time has some nice Tea Decor as well

See Destinctive Decor too
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/distinctive-decor/teapartyfavors.html

Debbie Mumm book on Home Decorating

Welcome Home Debbie Mum

From the Publisher:
Gather fabulous home-decorating ideas
from one of the country's premier designers, Debbie Mumm!
Take an in-depth look at Debbie's enchanting home and studio,
then follow her methods for creating the same decorating effects in your home. 

Mary Engelbreit books on Home Decorating

Fabric: Projects and Creative Decorating Ideas

From The Critics
Internet Book Watch
Mary Engelbreit's Fabric: Projects And Creative Decorating Ideas
is a superbly presented, profusely illustrated, non- technical collections of ideas and projects for home decor.
Complete with useful shopping lists and "Fabric Workshops" providing glimpses into the studios
and homes of artists and decorators who have used fabric in new and unusual ways,
Very highly recommended for do-it-yourself interior designers and adventurous needlecrafters
seeking to enhance and personalize their homes and apartments,
Mary Engelbreit's Fabric explores the almost endless ways textiles can personalize any home decorating scheme.

Mary Engelbreit Decorating Ideas: Projects to Make for Indoors and Out

Shop here [October Rose] for the above "mini's"

Excerpt quoted from website:
Mary Engelbreit dinnerware from Sakura, tea time featuring the ever delightful teapots collection from Mary. Ceramic salad plates and mugs with the new 2003 tea time design my mary engelbreit. These unique ceramic sets will make a great addition to your table! Four piece sets include four different teapots. Dishwasher and microwave safe By Sakura®
http://www.homeandgardenart.com/maryengelbreit3.html

DebbieMumm.com also may have tea themed dinner ware available
http://www.debbiemumm.com

I have a page with links to Tea Themed Posters for decorating.
teaposters.html
Note: I am an affiliate of All Posters.com

Read the Tea Party Ideas at Mootz Run, Ltd.
www.herbs-teas.com/
Excerpt quoted from website:
Let Mootz Run, Ltd. help you escape the hurried pace of life.
Take time to invite friends over for tea. Try one of our recipes.
Set your table with beautiful things. Bake scones.
Decorate a special space in your house just for dreaming, visiting and contemplating.
www.herbs-teas.com/

Victoria Magazine (Nov/Dec 2002) online has an "computer video" currently available for Napkin folding
and a downloadable template for Angel placecard holders
Note: these links may only be available for a short time
You may need to use the "search" or "find" feature to access archived material
if you don't see the information on the front page of the current online issue.
magazines.ivillage.com/victoria
 
 

Related:

On SippingTea.com I have a page with Free Printables
which include - craft sites, with free patterns, and directions to print.
Plus many more printables that may help you with decorating ideas.

On my website for Library Support Staff 
I have a page with Free online learning links
for practical skills, & useful knowledge
and fun things to learn, including links to online magazines,
such as Family Circle, Better Homes & Gardens etc.
Many of these online sites have wonderful articles, pictures and how-to's
for decorating. Have fun exploring the many opportunities to Learn for FREE online
librarysupportstaff.com/ed4you4.html

Decorate your home with Tea Pots, and Teaware, Dinnerware, etc.
Find some of my favorite haunts and information about Teapot Collecting
on the teapotcollect.html page.

On my Books page I have suggestions for titles to consider purchasing
for your own Entertaining & Decorating Reference Library.

Looking for a great decorating group try:
groups.yahoo.com/group/VictorianDecorator/
For all things Romantic & Victorian 

Tea Time Tables
interiordec.about.com/library/weekly/aa060500a.htm

Tea Table Settings
www.ourownteaparty.com/servsugg.htm
**Note: this is an archived version of the page from the Wayback Machine**

A Guide to Traditional Tea Serving Pieces
Entertain using heirloom serving pieces 
interiordec.about.com/library/bl_teapr002a.htm

Quoted from site:
Learn the placement of place setting pieces and flatware,
get sources to buy tableware online,
and find china replacements.
Also some entertaining and centerpiece ideas,
etiquette, party planning, and table cards.
interiordec.about.com/cs/tabletop/index.htm

Preparing a Buffet Table
www.diynet.com/DIY/article/0,2058,5978,00.html

Table Settings and Table Decorations ~ from Buffets to Tea Parties
www.elvisstyleseasonings.com/Party/Misslorettas/tables.htm

Free Online Learning
From Perfect Entertaining.com
Learn flower arranging tips
and
from Save on Crafts
Introduction to flower arranging

How to arrange flowers for a Tea Party:
www.floralandgift.com/ideas/teaparty.htm

Look at these wonderful examples of items you can purchase to make a perfect
Tea Setting - Silver Plated Tea Table Decor items
Tea Infuser, Tea Strainers, Tea Set, Gregorian Style Mini Tea Set on Tray,
Name Card Holder, Tea Pot Place Setting, Name Card Holder,
www.jmckinley.com/x1/l/silver/15x.htm

Explaining - What's what ~ ~Tea Accoutrements~
www.afternoonteaparty.com/tea_accoutrements.htm

Using the Tea Accoutrements Properly
www.chintzroom.com/teaparty2.htm

The Proper Afternoon Tea Set-up
www.foodtv.ca/feature/ontheburner/article2_2002_05_07.asp

The image of tea, its presentation and the importance of good housekeeping
www.five-roses.com/tea_info/teatime_presentation.htm

Table top decorating:
Napkin Folding Ideas
from Victoria Magazine
May 2002

Books of interest for the Table Ar-tea-ists & for Gift giving

Great Settings
Seasonal Ideas for Setting the Stage and Setting the Table
Peri Wolfman and Charles Gold 

Tabletops
Easy, Practical, Beautiful
Ways to Decorate the Table 
by Barbara Milo Ohrbach

Related - check out the very nice Tea Favors for your Tea Table
available at: Distinctive Decor
store.yahoo.com/distinctive-decor/teapartyfavors.html

Living a Beautiful Life
500 Ways to Add Elegance, Order, Beauty & Joy to Every Day of Your Life
by Alexandra Stoddard

Consider also this title by Alexandra Stoddard
Tea Celebrations: The Way to Serenity
Annotation
The bestselling author of Creating a Beautiful Home celebrates the joys of tea and the ceremony of tea time. Throughout this beautifully illustrated book, Alexandra Stoddard stresses that the most important aspect of tea is the spiritual: the centeredness, serenity, and conviviality that having tea can provide. Favorite recipes included.

Picture link
Emily Post (1873-1960). Etiquette. 1922.
The Afternoon Tea-Table

Picture link
Queen Anne Mahogany Tray Top Tea Table Candleslides and Shell-Carved Knees

Portal Tea Company
Tea Furniture

Do you have Tea Collectibles
**See my page with links & resources for Tea Pot Collectors** Here are links to General information about displaying various Collectibles

Scroll down page and read this article/interview
How Do You Display Your Collection? -
Part II: An Interview with Leslie Hindman
By Ina Steiner 
www.auctionbytes.com/pages/abu/y200/m07/abu0018/s06

Ever wanted to learn how Bed & Breakfast Inn Keepers use their Collections to decorate?
Then consider purchasing this book for inspiration
Inns and Outs of Collecting:
How Bed and Breakfast Owners Use Collections to Decorate
By: Sherry White
Excerpt From publisher
With this book you will find many ideas to bring your antiques and collectibles
in your own condo, apartment and home to life! 160 color photos. 

Inns and Outs of Collecting: How Bed and Breakfast Owners Use Collections to Decorate

**Related** See my page with information/resources for Collectors of Collectibles

Find "AVON" collectibles : Porcelain
 

Visit this kitchen online from Better Homes & Gardens
Teapots & Crazy Cats
 Tea time is no quiet affair in this '30s-era kitchen, with its teapot wallpaper and painted cats. 
 

Create a Garden Tea Room
from HGTV Decorating projects
http://www.hgtv.com/HGTV/project/0,1158,DEID_project_2198,FF.html

Childs Room
Garden Tea Party
Available for Baby,Twin & Full/Queen  with Wall decor ideas.
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/wbbedding2/teatime.html

Garden Tea Party Vanity & Stool
From FAO Schwarz
Our gorgeous furniture will turn a little girl’s room into a wonderland. The whimsical tea party motif features delicate floral flourishes and delightful cut-out finials. Solid wood construction; made in the USA. Minor assembly required
Product Number: 605279 

Over at Red Rose Tea:
We would love to see your garden!
http://www.time-for-tea.com/content/whatsbrewing/share.html
From those first colourful blooms of spring to an explosion of summer colour, your green thumb may be reason to celebrate! Send us a photo of your garden and we may use it in our next newsletter or on this website. 
Send your photograph along with your name, address and phone number on a plain piece of paper to: 
Red Rose Garden Tea Party
65 International Blvd., Suite 203
Toronto, Ontario
M9W 6L9. 

Country Crafts sites
www.artcraftmarketing.com/topsites/index.htm

All Free Crafts
allfreecrafts.com

Wedding crafts page
wedcraft.com

Winter / Christmas Ideas

Ivillage has lots of information and  articles to help you through the Christmas Season
Visit - their Decorating & Craft pages for some helpful ideas
http://www.ivillage.com/home/holiday/pages/0,13392,195740_544130,00.html

Also visit Get Organized Now.com for some simple solutions and ideas to help you "organize" your time,
home, and energies.
Countdown to the holi-daze
http://www.getorganizednow.com/#countdown

Buy the Books:
A Cup of Christmas Tea, by Tom Hegg
A Memory of Christmas Tea, by Tom Hegg
Shop online for Cup of Christmas Tea products & ornaments
See : another spot to try for shopping / compare prices & product offerings
Buy the Tin of Christmas Tea

Read online : King Arthur's Christmas Tea story
See too the Suite 101.com Christmas Tea article by Candie Yoder
Shop for Holiday gifts for Tea Lovers & Tea Stuff Collectors at these links:
teapotcollect.html  and tealitefulgifts.html, also find books or posters for yourself or others.
Purchase Christmas Tea cross-stitch patterns online