The Tea Plate.

I came across Melody Rose  on Etsy recently and was really taken by her designs on pieces of vintage china. Afternoon Tea just got a whole lot more elegant. See more here

And these designs by James Ward of Jimbo Art are just (dare I say it?) deer!

 

 This little lovely is from Venucci .

You really wouldn't want to put anything on this plate would you -

I can imagine it on a hallway table to collect keys and loose change, perhaps?

The fabulous Rob Ryan has a collection of plates called Four Seasons featuring his intricate drawings and poetry. See his shop here

Finally, find out what Lightly of Melbourne are doing with tea plates here!

Happy Homemaking!