Five very special tea cups for Mother's Day
Tea cups
For the traditionalist
If Mom enjoys a traditional English tea party, she'll want to add this signature mug to her teaware collection. Fine china brand Royal Albert has been making tableware and collectables for over 100 years and their signature floral designs are flawless. This gorgeous collector's edition is covered in roses, forget-me-nots, violets and gold banding.
Royal Albert 1940 English Chintz mug, $28, Na.wwrd.com/ae/ca. For the 10-piece gift set featuring 1900 to 1940 Royal Albert patterns, $193, Na.wwrd.com/ae/ca/.
For the trendsetter
3D printing is all the rage right now with designers everywhere creating cool new products using this innovative technique. Enter POP (Pieces of Porcelain), a collection of dinnerware, each piece handmade in Australia. The printed 3D designs are molded and cast by hand from coloured porcelain. These stylish tea cups may not be reminiscent of high tea, but they are wicked cool.
POP Diamond beaker, $45, Gretelhome.com.
For the cat lover
World-renowned Italian painter and designer Piero Fornasetti produced thousands of sensational objects during the 20th century. One of his most famous designs was inspired by 19th century operatic singer Lina Cavalieri, known for her grace and beauty. He reproduced her likeness in a variety of his works, including this whimsical cat design, printed on white and gold porcelain cup and saucers.
Fornasetti cat tea set, contact for price, Shop.leclaireur.com.
For the sophisticated mom
This delicate pastel peach-coloured tea cup and saucer set is perfect for hosting a springtime tea party. Made with fine bone china, and lined with a burnished gold edge, it's elegant and emanates English refinement.
Harlequin Cuckoo tea set, $45, Wedgwood.com.
For the big thinker
If Mom enjoys digging into the inner workings of the mind, she'll appreciate this unique ink blot series from London-based design company We Love Kaoru. It's made from fine bone china and hand-painted in 22-karat gold. This splurge-worthy item comes in horse and butterfly ink blot designs, as well.
We Love Kaoru ink blot series fox, $35, Lamaisoncouture.com.
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