When I visit a department store you will not find me browsing the ladies clothing department. Possibly because I find shopping for clothes a tricky task, my wonky spine makes finding any clothing that fits me a tedious and draining chore. But drop me in the middle of the Homewares section I am absorbed by all that surrounds me. I love accessories for the home - kitchenware, pretty cake stands - because the six I already have is obviously not enough! So there I was in the middle of the shiny new John Lewis store in Birmingham, when staring right at me was the perfect glass cup and saucer, what a delight. Better still they were sold as a set of two.
So now I find myself sitting at home, sipping a milky coffee or hot chocolate with gooey marshmallows melting on the top from my new favorite glass cup and saucer. They are so light too. I find the new modern glass has hardly any weight to it, true also of some jam jars I have. When my mom popped in for a milky coffee and a natter, she was reminiscing how they reminded of the glass cups and saucers that were popular back in the 50's and 60's. She would meet up with friends in coffee shops and this style cup and saucer were the trend.
