Originally published Saturday, March 3, 2007 at 12:00 AM
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Heels dress up everything — even a slice of red-velvet cake. The High Heel Cake Server from Seattle-based Fireworks includes a magnetic heel that comes off for cleaning...
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KEN LAMBERT / THE SEATTLE TIMES
High Heel Cake Server
KEN LAMBERT / THE SEATTLE TIMES
Teacups and saucers from Kotokubi of Japan
KEN LAMBERT / THE SEATTLE TIMES
Teapot from Lomonosov Porcelain
COURTESY OF WILLIAMS-SONOMA
A tower of cake stands
Cake walk
Heels dress up everything — even a slice of red-velvet cake. The High Heel Cake Server from Seattle-based Fireworks includes a magnetic heel that comes off for cleaning. The slipper is about 9 inches long.
$18. For store locations or to buy: www.fireworksgallery.net or 800-505-8882
Inspired by nature
These teacups and saucers from Kotokubi of Japan look like delicate leaves.
$15 for a cup and saucer. Perennial Tea Room, 1910 Post Alley, Seattle, 888-448-4054 or www.perennialtearoom.com
Royal tea
The cobalt and gold pattern of this teapot from Lomonosov Porcelain of St. Petersburg is said to have been a favorite of Catherine the Great.
We don't know if the tale is true, but it makes for fun conversation at teatime.
$68-$195 depending on size. Perennial Tea Room, 1910 Post Alley, Seattle, 888-448-4054 or www.perennialtearoom.com
Treat tower and plates
Save space by serving sweet desserts and savory sandwiches from a tower of cake stands. Coordinating 8-inch plates complete the festive setting.
$20-$35 for cake stands.
$39 for set of four plates. www.williams-sonoma.com
Compiled by Judy Averill, digs editor. Cake server, teacup and teapot photos by Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times. Photos of cake stands and plates courtesy of Williams-Sonoma. Please contact your preferred retailer for product availability.
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