Okay, so I’ve been wanting a really nice tea set for a while now, something that feels fancy but not, like, too over the top. I decided I wanted a gold and white one – classic, you know?

First, I hit up all my usual online spots. Just browsing, seeing what’s out there. I spent a good few hours just scrolling, and my eyes started to glaze over. So many options!

Then I decided to get a little more specific with my searches. I started adding things like “modern” or “minimalist” to “gold and white tea set.” That helped narrow it down a bit.

Digging Deeper

• I made a list of, like, five or six sets that I really liked.
• Then I started reading reviews. Lots of reviews. Some people are super picky about their teacups, let me tell you!
• I also checked out some home decor blogs and Instagram accounts for inspiration. Just to see how other people were styling similar sets.

After all that, I narrowed it down to two contenders. One was a bit more expensive, but it had this really cool geometric design. The other was more traditional, but a little more affordable.

I went back and forth for, like, a day. Seriously, I asked all my friends for their opinions. Finally, I decided to go with the geometric one. It just felt more “me.”

I placed the order, and when it arrived, I was so excited! I unpacked everything carefully, and it was even more beautiful in person. The gold was just the right shade, not too brassy, and the white porcelain felt so smooth.

So, yeah, that’s the story of how I found my perfect gold and white tea set. It took a little bit of effort, but it was totally worth it. Now I feel super fancy whenever I have tea!