BUSY BEE MUG £10.50 Oh honey, this uplifting mug creates a warmth and a buzz all of its own. BIRTHDAY CAKE TEA, £17.30 With almost zero calories, this fun and fancy tea blend lets you have your cake and drink it. a a a a a a
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For Afternoon Tea Week (9 – 15 August), here’s our little nod to the great British tradition. We’ve browsed local shops to bring you a little teathemed inspiration for your own garden parties…
MISS ETOILE TEAPOT, £39.99 Bringing Beauty and the Beast vibes to the table is this cute, candy-coloured teapot. From Hamptons, Ludlow Lane, Penarth; www.hamptonspenarth.co.uk
MACRAMÉ COASTERS, FROM £12 We love these chunky lil’ rugs for your mugs. y a y
AFTERNOON TEA, FROM 12.95 With a miniature picnic table posing as a cake stand, we love the look of this novelty afternoon tea – and there are plenty of themes available (for kids and adults) – from rainbow sparkles to creepy crawlies. From The Crepe Escape, 15 Glebe Street, Penarth; www.orderscrepeescape.co.uk
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SARA MILLER CHELSEA COLLECTION CAKE STAND, £49.99 This stand features birds perched upon a leafy tree, and is embellished with 22 carat gold for that extra special touch. From Hamptons, Ludlow Lane, Penarth; www.hamptonspenarth.co.uk