Start your day a little brighter with these cute putto espresso cups with angel wings as handles from Page One.

These red trimmed scallop edged Laurie footed bowl and plate are Christmas-y enough for Christmas yet retro-cool enough to be used all year round. Plus they look even more attractive with their post-Xmas sale price. $5.50 each at Crate & Barrel.

Taika means ‘magic’ in Finnish and I have indeed come under the spell of these lovely owl teacups designed by Klaus Haapaniemi. Especially love the black and white one. From Iittala.com.