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Vintage Swedish Coffee Service
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Vintage Swedish Coffee Service

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member dezignerwannabe from the Scandinavian Style group: Yesterday a box was delivered to our house and when I opened it, much to my surprise I found my mother's "Hackefors"  Coffee Service set.
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Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member dezignerwannabe from the Scandinavian Style group:

Yesterday a box was delivered to our house and when I opened it, much to my surprise I found my mother's "Hackefors"  Coffee Service set.

My mother is retiring back home to Sweden at the end of this month and she wanted to surprise me for my birthday by giving me her "kaffe servis" by Hackefors Porslin. Although it's not complete (after 30 years in Southern California earthquakes not much survives) I love it! I don't know much about the pattern which is "Nyponros" from 1980. I've even looked at their website, but it's not listed there anymore.

As it turns out, I'm having a girlie re-gifting party this afternoon with champagne and cupcakes so I can't wait to use it!

Do you have any Scandinavian home décor stories of your own? Share photos and tales in the Scandinavian Style group!

Casa Quickie: Tea Time
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Casa Quickie: Tea Time

Break out the tea cups even if you're not observing tea time.
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Break out the tea cups even if you're not observing tea time. Take advantage of Spring blooms, which are often already on a short stem, by arranging them in pretty, mismatched china. Displayed on a mantel or across a coffee table, these modest garden blooms can make a big impact.

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Roaches Cup and Saucer: Love It or Hate It?
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Roaches Cup and Saucer: Love It or Hate It?

Although some people may think this Roaches on My Cup and Saucer servingware ($47) is whimsical, I find it grossly realistic.
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Although some people may think this Roaches on My Cup and Saucer servingware ($47) is whimsical, I find it grossly realistic. I don't want a live roach crawling in my cappuccino, so why would I want to see a painting of one at the bottom of my mug?! Still, this teacup set could be fun for practical jokes. How do you feel about it? Does it make you squeamish, too?

YumSugar Gift Guide: The Tea Aficionado Grandma
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YumSugar Gift Guide: The Tea Aficionado Grandma

There are a number of high-end tea gifts that will delight the discerning tea lover in your life.
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There are a number of high-end tea gifts that will delight the discerning tea lover in your life. The key is to know what type of drinker she is: If she enjoys hosting afternoon tea, present her with this hand-embellished Fortnum & Mason serving set. For the on-the-go sipper, try a travel tea infuser. Is grandma a stylish trendsetter? Gift her this show-stopping teapot.

For more gift ideas, browse the selection below. Check out all the gift guides on HolidaySugar.

Teacups for a Baby Shower
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Tea Party: Sippers

Tea parties can be old–fashioned, sophisticated or modern and cool – it's up to you.
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Teacups for a Baby Shower

Tea parties can be old–fashioned, sophisticated or modern and cool – it's up to you. Set the tone for your tea party baby shower with cups and saucers that fit the mood. Spruce up your wares with these designs that keep things simple and aren't a huge expense.

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Midday Muse: Treasury of Teacups
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Midday Muse: Treasury of Teacups

I spotted this collection of tea cups in a store window recently (excuse the gate), and was inspired to start gathering mismatched antique teacups to display in my own home.
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I spotted this collection of tea cups in a store window recently (excuse the gate), and was inspired to start gathering mismatched antique teacups to display in my own home. Even a chipped and color-faded antique demitasse set looks magnificent when displayed amongst friends of similar form. The good thing is that these teacups are not usually too expensive, and you can find them at second-hand shops, antique shops, and of course eBay. The key to it, I think, is designating a shelf or glass cabinet for them to live out their old age, so the collection looks intentional and not like you pulled the short stick in an inheritance raffle.

MyCuppa Mugs Determine The Perfect Color
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MyCuppa Mugs Determine The Perfect Color

Most people don't measure out their milk when adding it to their coffee.
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Most people don't measure out their milk when adding it to their coffee. They generally just pour until the "right" amount has been added. If you've ever tried to be helpful and make someone a perfect cup, you may have found that it was either too much milk or not enough. Wouldn't it be great if there was a way you could figure it out? Well, now you can thanks to the MyCuppa mugs from Suck UK. Inside the mug are a series of color strips. All you have to do is find out what color they like, and then pour the milk until it matches. At little under $15 a piece, these mugs — available in tea or coffee versions — would make a great gift, or would be a great starter for that novelty mug collection you've been meaning to start.