"Vintage Style" - vintage treasures to hire for your special occassions

It is so nice to "stay-in" and entertain... even when you are on a get-away to the beautiful Wairarapa.
Invite family, have friends round, get cosy, open your favourite wine and celebrate in comfort and style.

Ever wanted to ring the changes and have a special afternoon tea or a celebration dinner party for 2 - 50 that needs a wonderful Victorian platter, sparkling crystal stem ware, pretty vintage china or silver candlesticks and you don't own them, the space to store them, or you are away from home for the special occasion?

Now we have the answer - "Vintage Style" - vintage crockery and table setting treasures to hire.

We can arrange pick up and drop off in the local Wairarapa area, Make arrangements ahead of your arrival with your home stay or accommodation. Help available also with local catering options, set up and clean up arrangements.

What better than a long cosy afternoon tea party with friends and family.

A wide range of patterns, colours and makes. Select by colour, theme, maker or the special ones you remember from the past. Let me know your preference and I can put a selection together.
Cups saucers and tea plates, cake plates to tone or matching some sets
Some sets of 6 matching available

Rental range from $4 for a trio



Tea pots and tea sets, some with matching china and trays

What ever the era we have a tea pot, hot water jug, sugar and milk setting from Victorian to 'retro'

There are 'married', 'harlequin' or matching sets

Rental prices vary and start from $9 and vary on style so email me for specifics
dgeisler@paradise.net.nz

Accessories, remember the difference between us and the animals is our ability to accessorise (quote from Steel Magnolias) - although in that quote I think she was referring to jewellery etc!
Cutlery:

Full sets, bone handle knives, special feature pieces, cake forks, bone handle, cake slices, teaspoons, carving sets, serving spoons
Trays: Silver plated many sizes and patterns
Also:
Bread, cheese boards, silver baskets, sandwich trays, cruet sets, coasters, tea strainers, sugar tongs, cake stands
Hire from $1 cutlery and $9 trays



Candelabra and candle sticks in a wide variety of shapes and styles


For that special finish for the table

And... remember you'll probably look so much better in candle light!
Prices range from $9
I am always adding to the selection so email me with your requirements
dgeisler@paradise.net.nz




Linen to die for!

Damask table cloths in a variety of sizes
Retro table linen in a variety of colours
Damask or embroidery napkins for tea and dinner with crystal or silver napkin rings
Doilies
Hand embroidery and crochet tray cloths
Range from $3 tray cloths to $25 or more depends on size and condition


Crystal and glass

Champagne, cocktails, tumblers and stem ware

Feature pieces, crystal bowls or candle sticks

Salts and sundae glasses

Punch bowls and glasses

Prices range from $3

Email me for information about packages and specific prices for a combination of items dgeisler@paradise.net.nz




I am so excited about this venture - if you want to discuss your ideas just give me a call 021-611-035 or email: dgeisler@paradise.net.nz. Full terms and conditions, replacement costs and delivery options available on request.

Now - get those handwritten, emailed or tweeted invitations sent out!

Tea Time

Wouldn't it be lovely if we could all stop and take time to have afternoon tea each day on our own or with selected friends - so much less hurried and frantic than meeting for a coffee. Coffee is fast... if you sip it too slow it is cold and horrid by the time you reach the bottom of the cup. There is nothing relaxing about coffee - it is a stimulant it gets you excited and ready for the day's activities - so, it should only be drunk in the morning!!

Which is why I believe that morning coffee and afternoon tea should never be confused!

Afternoon tea is calming, relaxing and should be taken in elegant surroundings with beautiful china. Of course 'at home' is always a choice setting.

There are so many options for china - matching sets of cup saucer and plate or married sets made to blend or the quirky harlequin sets from mixed producers. All fine china manufacturers have trios to admire and we have a great selection of patterns and prices.


Bone china from Royal Albert, Aynsley, Poole, Doulton, Royal Vale, Hammersley and many more are available - email or call for more details to start or add to your collection.




If you want to really celebrate then look at the lovely silver plate three tier cake stand - aaah perfect for all the goodies.

And of course gorgeous little matching teaspoons... just a sample of those available in the shop.

If you don't have your own sets of china, buy some today or....check out a fabulous idea to bring Afternoon Tea to the office or home http://www.strangelyfamiliar.co.nz/  for Vintage Tea Partied delivered to you - brilliant idea Katrina!