Vintage Swedish Coffee Service


Updated 01/20/10 8:23 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

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. 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 Read more

Casa Quickie: Tea Time


Updated 03/26/09 12:11 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 9 comments

Casa Quickie: Tea Time

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. Source Read more

Roaches Cup and Saucer: Love It or Hate It?


Updated 03/31/09 10:55 AM · Posted by partysugar · 30 comments

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. 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? Roaches Cup and Saucer: Read more

YumSugar Gift Guide: The Tea Aficionado Grandma


Updated 11/13/08 11:15 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 5 comments

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. 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, Read more

Tea Party: Sippers


Updated 04/16/08 12:30 PM · Posted by babysugar · 0 comments

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. Read more

Midday Muse: Treasury of Teacups


Updated 11/09/07 8:54 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 16 comments

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. 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 Read more

Hoch Die Tassen: Love It Or Hate It?


Updated 02/20/08 1:28 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 19 comments

Hoch Die Tassen: Love It Or Hate It?

Artist Hrafnkell Birgisson has created these adorable champagne glasses. Or are they adorable tea cups? Either way I love them and want them. What do you guys think of Hoch Die Tassen (translation: "High Cups")? Source: Craft Hoch Die Tassen: Love It Or Hate It? Love It Hate It Undecided Read more

MyCuppa Mugs Determine The Perfect Color


Updated 09/03/07 11:32 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 21 comments

MyCuppa Mugs Determine The Perfect Color

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. Read more

Link Time: Cindy Crawford Knows How to Rock One Sexy Leather Dress


Updated 05/25/12 7:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Fashion News For May 25, 2012

Cindy Crawford knows how to rock one sexy leather dress — Stylelist What to pack for a long, sunny Summer weekend — Olivia Palermo Does The Great Gatsby accurately depict 1920s style? — HuffPost Style Jenna Lyons on J.Crew before Mickey Drexler: the company was "vanilla" — Fashionista The Real World celebrates 20 years of reality, fashion, and more — The Daily Beast Thoughts on Read more

Pucker Up to a Lemon Buttermilk Bundt Cake


Updated 05/21/12 10:56 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Lemon Buttermilk Bundt Cake Recipe

After eating my way through the cupcake craze, I'm ready to put my muffin tins away and dust off the cake pans that have been sitting at the back of my cupboards. Don't get me wrong: I love a tiny handheld treat. But there's something very satisfying slicing into — and serving — a full-sized cake. This time of year, I want something that goes well with a cup of tea or a scoop of fresh Read more