Although I’m not a big tea drinker, there is nothing like a cup of warm chamomile on a cold, wintry morning. Above: this earthenware espresso set at Amsterdam-based egg mercantile is absolutely darling! It comes with flower-shaped saucers and silver-plated spoons with a floral embellishment.

Egg mercantile also carries floral-decorated tableware by Helbak, a Danish company. Their ceramic collection includes cups, plates and vases with Euro-style tapered shapes and rounded edges. PS: Helbak also has a stripes/dots collection – anyone know where we can find these?