Different Uses for Tea Cups

I freely admit that I'm a compulsive tea cup collector...especially ones that 

don't match - all sorts of shapes, sizes and colors.  I saw a documentary 

once that Jacky Chan the martial arts comedian has a collection too.  And

why not indeed?  Other than being able to have Mad Hatter or Alice in 

Wonderland themed tea parties, one can actually do a lot in the way of

decor with a teacup.

I love the miniature bouquet above in this tea cup set.

Larger flowers all of the same kind will do just as well.

Ever thought of serving cupcakes in tea cups? 

Making a miniature house in a tea cup?  

Now this takes skill!  Amazing isn't it? 

A tea cup can also serve as a great candle.

Stack them up as a miniature shelf for small 

things or to serve chocolates and sweets on.

This isn't exactly a tea cup but a tea cup 

made of yarn is certainly creative.

At Home with WedgeWood: The Art of the Table

If you love platter ware and tea sets, this Wedgewood

book is a really great book to check out.  Available

through Amazon.

So if you have a collection of tea cups or occasionally

have the urge to buy one at a flea market, discount store,

or stores like Anthropologie - you should!  There's so much

you can do with tea cups.  Put candy in them, your change,

beads or other little things in...the list goes on.

Photos from Domino Magazine, Asmallworld.ca, 

Morguefile.com, ACupofGlee.blogspot, and Flickr LoveItaly.