Ode to Junk

Admit it, your kitchen’s got ’em—porcelain odds and ends, chintzy souvenirs, flea market trinkets, and tacky heirlooms—stashed in cupboards and buried in drawers. Maybe you’re practical and hold onto every chipped saucer because you never know. Or perhaps you’re sentimental and every tarnished teaspoon is a keepsake. Well, why not use all your junk to throw a great big tea party? One afternoon, we collected our favorite gewgaws. The result? A gorgeous riotous mix, as inviting as a table full of matching Wedgewood. Remember, the setting may be delightfully haphazard, but the food shouldn’t be. We served pastries from Fauchon (fauchon.com), tea sandwiches from William Poll (williampoll.com), and drugstore candy. Enjoy! How do you use your junk? E-mail odetojunk@isaacsstylebook.com