Tea cups

As a drinker of tea I will admit to having a rather outrageous cup fetish. There is a mish-mash of crockery hidden away in my cupboards, and little enough room for it all. However, as I am a raging addict, the insidious nature of my affliction pulls me back time and again - despite the protest of my groaning cupboards.

Let me share a little of my mania, if I may?
Rob Brandt is a designer from the Netherlands and I currently possess these crumple cups, which he is responsible for- and what fine specimens they are!

 But, you see, then I became aware of these.

Although my interest is most likely fostered by a childhood of family holidays involving camping, I do confess I would readily throw away some of my op shop mugs - including the horrible baby mug (which is exactly what it sounds like) - in favour of these sophisticated parcels of porcelain.

But I digress, perhaps now would be a good time to talk about some other accessories, like this porcelain milk jug which is delightfully shaped like a little milk carton. Somewhat reminiscent of the "Fred" glass milk jug below

 

I am ever the sucker for a gimmick....

Speaking of gimmicks, I've brought several of these moustache mugs as gifts for people, because, lets face it - you can't get much classier that that. Unless you have a monocle, did I mention I  have a monacle. because I do. I don't own a top hat, but we all have to strive for something.

 This is pretty much what I'll look like when I'm done.