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Today we have been busy drilling and fixing plates to make 2 and 3 tier plate stands.  All the plates are preloved, some stands are made with matching sets other mix and match. We are careful to call them plate stands and not cake stands as they can be used for so much more than just cake. Mini stands are perfect for a dozen eggs and make an unusual feature in your kitchen. Larger stands are perfect for keeping your fruit fresh, multiple layers avoid softer fruit from becoming squashed. A classic 2 tier is perfect for serving cheese and...

A tea set doesn't have to be a perfect match. A mix and match set works well and if you break a piece you can just replace with another beautiful but random piece. You can find full matching tea sets and all you need to make a mix and match set at happycatt.co.uk. There are teapots, plates and sugar bowl/jug sets a plenty but there are still 10 shelves of tea cups and saucers to add to the new shop. Message if you are looking for tea cups and we can match you up with the perfect vintage, retro or...

Technically a teapot is a vessel used for steeping tea leaves or a herbal mix in boiling or near-boiling water, and for serving the resulting infusion which is called tea but they are so much more. Do you have a favorite tea pot that the tea always tastes better from?  Or do you have a fond memory of your Mum or Gran making tea in their best tea pot. My happy memory is of a Willoware tea pot made by Swan.  I grew up in the 70's and there was always a pot of tea on the go in my house and always in one of these.   Loose tea is making a...

Back in the times before single use plastic and cling film, lidded serving dishes were the thing.  Ideal for keeping flies out of your food, equally as good for storing left overs in. The serving dishes look great on your table for both inside and out doors eating.  Some of the colours and styles are right on trend now and mix and match well with modern plates. Help to cut down on single use plastics and reduce waste by buying preloved.

Still busy adding new stock to the shop, it's going to be a long process.  Keep checking back to see what's new.