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5 of the best tea party home accessories

In honour of the (long awaited) return of The Great British Bake Off, we look at the best ways to serve your cakes and tea party treats. By Sian Heap.

By The Good Housekeeping Lifestyle teamPublished: 06 August 2014

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Two-tier cake stand, £20, Katie Alice

Display bakes in style on this floral Katie Alice porcelain two-tier cake stand. Available from english-table.com, it's a snip at just £20.

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Alice in Wonderland Teapot, £35, Whittards

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This Alice in Wonderland Teapot is perfect for brewing tea at your Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. Sure to get your guests talking, it's £35 from Whittards.

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Set of six stainless steel pastry forks, £27.50, House of Fraser

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These stylish and contemporary pastry forks by Sophie Conran for Arthur Price are perfect for adding a sense of sophistication to an afternoon tea, £27.50 for a set of six, from House of Fraser.

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Glass plate, £4.99, Zara Home

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Serve up your treats on these beautiful glass plates from Zara Home. They'll add a touch of class to your table, but at £4.99 won’t break the bank.

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Tea cup and saucer, £13, Pip Studio at John Lewis

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Add a Summery touch to the table with this teacup and saucer set from Pip Studio's Chinese Rose range, £13 from johnlewis.com.

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