Oh glorious spring! How fabulous you are with your chirpy birds, babbling brooks and the promise of great newness and change to come. For just such a festive occasion, this collection celebrates the egg, an iconic springtime symbol of renewal and optimism.
For many of us, the egg is also a staple of the breakfast table. Yet there are very few ways to display the elegance of an egg without it rolling out from under your hands. That’s where the egg cup comes into play!
Who are you?
I’m Helen Foers of Storeyshop.
What are you collecting?
Egg cups.
When did you start?
A few years ago.
How many do you have?
30 so far!
Where do you find them?
Vintage and junks shops, charity shops, car boot sales and in wrapping paper as my friends and family have started giving them to me for birthdays and bringing them back from holidays!
Where do you keep them?
In the kitchen cupboards, much to my husband’s annoyance. I have two decks of them stacked on and under vintage cake stands.
What’s an interesting story behind one?
Only one egg cup in my collection is my husband’s. He had it when he was little. It’s one of the ones with legs. I had one with legs when I was young too so we got them together and they’re now a couple.
What piece would you like to add?
Next on my list is one of Heidi Burton’s illustrated egg cups. I’d also like to find more with names and other typography.
Why do you love them?
I love boiled eggs and I love collecting. Perfect!
Which one is your favourite and why?
My pink plastic one with my name on it. I’ve had it as long as I can remember. My little brother had a blue one with his name on it, too. Maybe it’s where my love of personalised products stems from!
What else do you collect?
Other ceramics and chinaware. I have rather a lot of plates and saucers. Choosing which plate and egg cup combo to go for when having a boiled egg is always a tough one!
Helen’s incredible personalised hand cut paper works will add an artistic touch to all of your daily celebrations. Her custom made cards are brilliant and beautiful (I’ve given many away to loved ones as cherished gifts!). So hop on over and visit her beautiful shop and blog.
What do you collect? What makes a great collection? Please tell us in the comments below.
I’m Kristal Davis (a.k.a. rikrak) and I just love seeing what folks are collecting. I feel it tells us a little bit about what inspires them. The Collectors series, first published on my own little blog is 11 and a half quick questions with a wonderful artist on what they’re collecting — apart from their art supplies!
95 comments
Sign in to add your owniWALLS says:
Oh these are so cute! Great post!
1 year ago
LittleBirdWallArt says:
Wonderful interview! I love your collection!
1 year ago
HoneysuckleLane says:
This is such a fun collection! I love it that you and your husband both had egg cups when you were little and that you still have them!
1 year ago
theroyal says:
very cute :)
1 year ago
TheIDconnection says:
Sweet! Perfect for Easter Monica TheIDConnection :)
1 year ago
torik2009 says:
Adorable Collection!!
1 year ago
TallyLocke says:
adorable! thanks for sharing your collection!
1 year ago
artsyEVE says:
Adorable! I love the little hen egg cozy! so cute!
1 year ago
NangijalaJewelry says:
Awesome! I still have mine that I brought from Germany to the US :-)
1 year ago
JessieKatz says:
What a fun collection! I collect far too many things... anything classic peter rabbit, and carousel horses (which is actually growing into really anything with a classic carnival feel). Those are things I've collected ever since I was little. As an adult I've started a few collections as well, my favorites right now are giraffes and vintage typography (old signs, letterpress letters, etc). See... too many collections! haha
1 year ago
nickandnessies says:
Very cool collection! I have a few too, but they are kind of hard to find in the states.
1 year ago
ikabags says:
Adorable and so sweet :)
1 year ago
SoliDeoGloriaSDG says:
what a cute collection ... wishing you many more great finds!
1 year ago
thebeadgirl says:
Love it! What a great idea! My kids have egg cups too...i love the idea of collecting more for them. it's our sunday morning tradition...eggs in egg cups...imagine that! thanks for sharing!
1 year ago
NaturalPetProducts says:
Cool collection, I love egg cups! Seems as though the egg taste better out of them :-) TY for sharing!!!
1 year ago
MegansMenagerie says:
That is such an adorable collection! I love it!!!
1 year ago
ACupOfSparkle says:
I don't think I have heard anyone collecting egg cups before. That is sooo cute.. I bet your collection will increase rapidly.. FUN!!
1 year ago
VivaGailBeads says:
my mom had a egg cups that looked like my sister and I...one blonde, and one brunette. They had little hats for when they were eggless. thank you for sharing, this brought back a happy memory!
1 year ago
paramountvintage says:
i love the ones with the feet. adorable!
1 year ago
LittleWrenPottery says:
Awesome collection, I think the spotty ones are my favourite! Lovely to see you on the Etsy blog Helen :) I love your cards
1 year ago
DancingFeatherStore says:
My grandmother had egg cups, I remember how grown up and sophisticated I felt having a special cup for my boiled egg to sit in. What a cute and interesting thing to collect. Thanks for sharing!
1 year ago
birdie1 says:
I just love egg cups. . .and cake plates. Really enjoyed this post. Thank you :)
1 year ago
dabsh01 says:
Cute Collection... and good timing...
1 year ago
shopdomestica says:
Am SO jealous. It's not easy to pimp an egg cup collection here in the States. My English grandparents ate soft-boiled eggs for breakfast nearly every day (or at least every day their granddaughter was visiting). I love soft-boiled eggs and I love egg cups so! Thanks so much for sharing. I'm inspired - not going to give up!
1 year ago
MissHildebrandt says:
I am new to the egg cup. Interesting, all the different type. I now feel the need to make a couple for our kitchen for we are major egg eaters!
1 year ago
ThePolkadotMagpie says:
So cute, all those eggs on legs. Reminded me of my childhood breakfasts.
1 year ago
chifinds says:
Super duper adorable! Very neat that both you and your husband had egg cups with legs as children. :)
1 year ago
littleshopofphotos says:
Such a fun collection!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!
1 year ago
collectiblesatoz says:
Great fun collection. I collect anything vintage......Japan Blue Willow, Grapette, Still Glass Banks from the 50's, Cookbooks, Planter's Mr. Peanut, Beatles...........on and on......just about anything. Come visit and take a look.
1 year ago
accentonvintage says:
Love your collection!
1 year ago
IcingOnTheCupcake says:
Eggs on legs... so funny!
1 year ago
dbabcock says:
What a great story and wonderful collection! I love them.....Maybe this will spur me on to make some for my pottery shop! Thank you.
1 year ago
KisforCalligraphy says:
Simply eggtastic! I love egg cups! And I absolutely adore your collection! Thank you for sharing Helen (& Kristal)!
1 year ago
123Betwixt says:
Such fun - thanks!
1 year ago
KMalinka says:
Great egg cups!
1 year ago
DUSKtillDAWNvintage says:
so cute!
1 year ago
TipsyTimeMachine says:
I love eggcups too, always trying to find some more for the shop. Lately I've been collecting Kokeshi dolls and small metal and wire sculptures.
1 year ago
TheMillineryShop says:
Sweet collection. Enjoy it.
1 year ago
amiescardshoppe says:
oh my goodness, those egg cups are adorable! and Helen's shop is just beautiful. :)
1 year ago
Parachute425 says:
Great collection - thanks for the peek. Egg cups always catch my eye in the resale shops, but I've never owned one. Beautiful shop, Helen.
1 year ago
VidGirlsandDolls says:
Love the cards !
1 year ago
vintagenelly says:
What a fun, kitschy collection!! I love reading about what people collect - I like to see if they're as addicted to collecting stuff as I am!!! Great post!
1 year ago
TheNightjar says:
love the eggs on legs one...you have to take these out of the cupboard and display them proudly!
1 year ago
WoolnFelt says:
that is a fab collection. I always want to collect egg cups but so far only have 2. Im off to the swap shop sunday to start again. Easter sounds like an appropriate time.
1 year ago
peacesofindigo says:
Cute collection. Great post~ I love rikrak !!!!! :)
1 year ago
unflappableproducts says:
I adore this collection-I love egg cups!
1 year ago
Iammie says:
Those cups are cute. :)
1 year ago
jungledread says:
Colourful tacky! My kinda style
1 year ago
shop1848 says:
Adorable little things!
1 year ago
jacarandadesigns says:
It make me want to start a collection of my own - very sweet
1 year ago
dragonflymystdesigns says:
What a great collection!!
1 year ago
LudmilaKameneva says:
funny=))
1 year ago
HelloSprout says:
I love the ones with legs!
1 year ago
nisseworks says:
Love these :)
1 year ago
marjudesignsforyou says:
Sweet:}
1 year ago
HouseOfMoss says:
Cute collection! You know, I think I may have mistaken some egg cups I've seen for little handle-less teacups!
1 year ago
HannahsHatBox says:
fun collection!
1 year ago
Nishale says:
sweet great collection!
1 year ago
RomanceCatsAndWhimsy says:
I think egg cups are delightful. I had a pair of vintage ones that I sold - I was sorry to let them go. :(
1 year ago
BonTons says:
so cute, what a great collection
1 year ago
AccentsandPetals says:
I love you cute collection. My hubby on the otherhand collects giant mugs, I guess out of necessity. He is a coffee drinker
1 year ago
AccentsandPetals says:
I love you cute collection. My hubby on the otherhand collects giant mugs, I guess out of necessity. He is a coffee drinker
1 year ago
frommylifetoyours says:
I have never seen egg cups before they are very cute.
1 year ago
popupcrazy says:
My grandpa had a soft boiled egg for an egg cup every morning. He would crack the shell then peel of the top shell of the egg, next he would eat the top of the egg with a spoon while also dipping his toast in the yolk. I have one egg cup that was his. I collect vintage (1950+) drinking glasses and use them.
1 year ago
lulikucreations says:
CUTE EGG CUPS I REALLY ENJOYED SEEING THEM, COLLECTING IS AN AMAZING HOBBIE KEEP IT GOING ;)
1 year ago
charmstore says:
Really cute egg cups especially the one with legs on.
1 year ago
treeandsap says:
What a fun item to collect and a great article to match! I sure enjoyed reading this.
1 year ago
VelvetBitchOriginals says:
Love 'eggs on legs'!
1 year ago
OoohLaFab says:
I will fall in love with eggs because of your cute little cups!!! Excellent idea!!
1 year ago
whimsyleaf says:
What a cute collection! I've always wanted to have a gorgeous collection of colorful teacups.
1 year ago
paperholiday says:
So cute!
1 year ago
Storeyshop says:
Thank you, everyone! Happy to open my cupboard and share my collection :)
1 year ago
stepbackink says:
Egg coddlers are another good egg collectible ..harder to find but those egg cups are so cute, nice collection.
1 year ago
bigbluebed says:
A lovely collection. And as they are not very big they won't take up too much room. My sisters and brother and I all had our own egg cups - mine was a chicken one. I must go and look for it.
1 year ago
VitalVintage says:
Such a lovely, vibrant collection! I've never even used an egg cup. Now I might need to acquire one:) Nice feature story!
1 year ago
BanglewoodSupplies says:
Beautiful and Colorful!
1 year ago
imali says:
Lovely theme! Thank you!
1 year ago
TheBargainBabe says:
What a unique thing to collect!
1 year ago
TinsAndThings says:
No longer eat eggs as I'm vegan, but I still ADORE egg cups! At last count I had over 200 of them (yikes), so really should put some in my shop soon...
1 year ago
annerstreet4home says:
Lovely collection! Thank you for including my hen egg cozy!
1 year ago
lulusnest says:
Happy Easter everyone! Such a timely article.
1 year ago
ASenseofPlacePhotogr says:
I literally love egg cups, I know that sounds weird to say but I'm sure you can understand :) With a Ukrainian grandmother, I think decorative things that have to do with eggs have a special place in my heart. Thanks for including my item in your post :)
1 year ago
misterrob says:
Great collection! Thanks for including my little egg-cup! Best Rob
1 year ago
GollyBard says:
I love egg cups! super collection!
1 year ago
oksana2372 says:
Adorable Easter Creations!
1 year ago
misterrob says:
Hi , have you seen http://blog.wintersmoon.co.uk/ love Lorna
1 year ago
Jaclynscollections says:
Looking at these make me happy! It's the little things in life:)
1 year ago
girliepains says:
yay ! i remember the humpty dumpty one i had as a kid!
1 year ago
FayesAttic11 says:
Wow sweet collection! This is really unique and amazing! I am impressed!
1 year ago
FayesAttic11 says:
Wow sweet collection! This is really unique and amazing! I am impressed!
1 year ago
taketotheoars says:
great collection! you have some really great finds
1 year ago
SweetieCafe says:
Such a Sweet Collection
1 year ago
ephemerascenti says:
such a wonderful collection! very impressive! I have an egg cup that is adorable listed should you "need" just one more!
1 year ago
KJ57 says:
Hi there, I collect egg cups! Have been for a bout twenty years or so and have just over 400 now! They are perfect as souvenirs from wherever you go......and people love giving them as gifts! I have a cabinet with the special ones and a shelf that goes round the entire dining room, (high up!) that is two deep of cups! I am so glad someone else collects them! It's fun. You're right "shop domestica" ...they are hard to come by in The States! kathryn
1 year ago
CypressHouse says:
I love eggs and now I love egg cups!
335 days ago