Vintage Whimsy - Crockery Hire

Vintage Whimsy - Crockery Hire

We are a Sunshine Coast High Tea hire business specialising in vintage, retro, & classically styled crockery, cutlery and glassware for you celebrations.

THE VINTAGE WHIMSY STORY
By Lea Parkes
At the beginning of May 2022 I set up this page to share photos and snippets about my passion for vintage crockery (in particularly Utility China). At the time I had been trying to work out how to turn my hobby into a income earning venture. As Sallie Dodd was already offering her lovely bespoke vintage crockery hire service for events on the Sunshin

Photos from Vintage Whimsy - Crockery Hire's post 14/10/2024

THE COLLECTION IS GROWING!!
Every week we continue to add to our range - and these are just a few of our gorgeous new pastel beauty additions.
If you'd like to bring a spring vibe to your high tea talk to us about your ideas and we can provide you with something perfect to hire.

27/07/2024

MAD DAY AT WORK!!
I loved seeing my mixed up high tea stands filled with beautiful tasty treats at The Curated Plate Mad Hatter's Tea Party!!🩷🩷

Photos from Bassett Barks Pty Ltd's post 12/07/2024

🩷🤍VERY IMPORTANT DATE🩷🤍
Can't wait to see 35 of my gorgeous mismatched High Tea Stands gracing the table as part of the awesome Curated Plate's Mad Hatter's Tea Party!

Photos from Vintage Whimsy - Crockery Hire's post 10/07/2024

ALL THE CRINOLINE LADIES!
So excited - today we rescued these 25 beautiful 'Crinoline' ladies from living in an op shop! These Empire Ware yellow crinoline ladies are just one design of many that were popular from the 1930s when they were produced. They will now be able to join the rest of my mismatched Crinoline ladies collection to become a very glamourous crockery family!!

Photos from Fiona Simpson MP's post 11/06/2024

OUR ROYAL ALBERT RANGE - enjoying a day out!!

Photos from Vintage Whimsy - Crockery Hire's post 28/01/2024

TEA FROM A TENNIS SET ANYONE?
These little beauties with their larger than normal saucer or smaller than normal side plate allow you to hold your tea and your little sweet treats, while you're standing and chatting!!
Apparently afternoon tea was commonly served at Wimbledon and the smaller plate that would hold a cup was very popular thus the name 'tennis set'.
I have a few but didn't think I would have enough to create a whole set to hire out.
So when I came across a lady selling 5 recently they just had to be mine! Now on the lookout for MORE!
I love how great they look with my modern Cristina Re teapot as well.
And I ask you - who would want to play tennis and sweat when you can look gorgeous, sip tea and hang out with your gals and chat?
If you are thinking about an event with your girlfriends in 2024 make sure you talk to me about what we can provide to suit your needs.

20/11/2023

MAD HATTERS!
To recognise and reward Garden Club members’ efforts in preparing and hosting the 2023 Spring Fair, the group’s October meeting became a special celebration. Members donned crazy hats, many of which incorporated floral themes. Combined with beautiful mad hatter themed floral arrangements for the tables and a quirky selection of crockery provided by Vintage Whimsy - Crockery Hire, a fine celebration was held at the Old Witta School.

Photos from Vintage Whimsy - Crockery Hire's post 15/09/2023

JUST A BIT EXCITED WITH THIS REVIEW!!
Thanks Leanne for your kind words and for sharing our lovely collection for your birthday celebration.
I think we should all live by the philosophy of not keeping lovely crockery and cutlery for special occasions - life is a special occasion!!

Photos from Vintage Whimsy - Crockery Hire's post 01/09/2023

100th Birthday Celebrations!!
Our gorgeous Cristina Re crockery was very happy to attend this lovely birthday high tea last weekend in Caloundra!!
What an amazing family celebration.
Have you got a special birthday coming up? .. talk to us about how we can help!!

Photos from Vintage Whimsy - Crockery Hire's post 29/07/2023

🧁🥂OUT AT A CURATED PLATE EVENT!🥂🧁
25 of our favourite high tea stands are busy right now at one of the Sunshine Coast's amazing curated plate events
Super excited to find these very funky 'green bags' for transporting these lovely ladies and keeping them safe!! 💚🤍 💚🤍💚
If you have an event planned and just need high tea stands make sure you get in contact (and no you don't have to book this many!!)

Photos from Vintage Whimsy - Crockery Hire's post 18/06/2023

LOVED UP AT WEDDING EXPO
Spending the day with my sister .. aka at her display! Totally gorgeous wedding signage.

Photos from Vintage Whimsy - Crockery Hire's post 03/06/2023

WOW WHAT A SPECTACULAR HIGH TEA
We went to the gorgeous Spicers Clovelly Estate at Montville today!
The lovely team there recently hired all of our very glamourous Cristina Re crockery for their Mother's Day celebrations, and today we got to experience first hand just how special their Taittinger High Tea is.
It is a beautiful location and a perfect way to enjoy time away from our teacups!! Spicers Clovelly Estate

Photos from Vintage Whimsy - Crockery Hire's post 25/05/2023

MIRANDA KERR'S EVERYDAY FRIENDSHIP RANGE
If you are looking for a vintage inspired high tea picnic then this set is just perfect!
With the beautiful floral patterns and delicate butterflies!
We can cater for up to 20 guests with this range, so if you are thinking about an upcoming celebration make sure you get in touch!!

20/05/2023

SUPER EXCITED THAT MY CROCKERY WAS ON THE COVER!!
I just loved seeing the happy faces of everyone enjoying their high tea in what the Coolum Advertiser described as "on the finest crockery".

Photos from Vintage Whimsy - Crockery Hire's post 18/05/2023

💙 HIGH TEA CELEBRATION 💙
On Tuesday as part of National Volunteer's Week I had the pleasure of providing our beautiful crockery and assisting the wonderful team at Northshore Community Centre with their high tea celebration.
North Shore Community Centre, Mudjimba Fiona Simpson MP

21/04/2023

A CORONATION HIGH TEA ANYONE?
What better way could there be to mark the occasion of King Charles' coronation than a lovely 'regal' high tea?
I am going to be giving the coronation quiche recipe a bit of a trial run this weekend to make sure I have it just right for the big day!
If it's a success I will report back, if it's a disaster I won't be letting on!
And if you are thinking of hosting your own high tea on the coronation weekend, and you need to hire some lovely pieces just let me know!

Photos from Vintage Whimsy - Crockery Hire's post 16/04/2023

❤️💛CROCKERY LOVE 💛❤️
These little beauties enjoyed their outing to Brisbane this weekend to feature in my very special Uncle's 80th birthday celebrations.
Royal Albert - Old Country Roses was my much-loved nanna's favourite china, sadly she is no longer here with us but it was lovely to be able to have her small but precious collection joined by some of mine for a high tea with family and friends.
Having nanna's crockery on the table reminded me of spending time with her and the love she had for all of us grandkids.
I like knowing that Vintage Whimsy crockery will be part of so many more happy and love filled events for many other families in the future.

Photos from Vintage Whimsy - Crockery Hire's post 11/04/2023

HOPE YOU HAD A HAPPY EASTER
Our beautiful crockery came in very handy for Easter celebrations! Not a scone or cup of tea was consumed but plenty of other tasty treats were enjoyed.
Don't forget to message us if you are planning a celebration at your place - Mother's Day, Bridal or Baby Shower, Milestone Birthday or Anniversary!!

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