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
iWALLS said 8 years ago
Oh these are so cute! Great post!
LittleBirdWallArt said 8 years ago
Wonderful interview! I love your collection!
HoneysuckleLane said 8 years ago
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!
theroyal said 8 years ago
very cute :)
TheIDconnection said 8 years ago
Sweet! Perfect for Easter Monica TheIDConnection :)
torik2009 said 8 years ago
Adorable Collection!!
TallyLocke said 8 years ago
adorable! thanks for sharing your collection!
artsyEVE said 8 years ago
Adorable! I love the little hen egg cozy! so cute!
NangijalaJewelry said 8 years ago
Awesome! I still have mine that I brought from Germany to the US :-)
JessieKatz said 8 years ago
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
nickandnessies said 8 years ago
Very cool collection! I have a few too, but they are kind of hard to find in the states.
ikabags said 8 years ago
Adorable and so sweet :)
SoliDeoGloriaSDG said 8 years ago
what a cute collection ... wishing you many more great finds!
thebeadgirl said 8 years ago
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!
NaturalPetProducts said 8 years ago
Cool collection, I love egg cups! Seems as though the egg taste better out of them :-) TY for sharing!!!
MegansMenagerie said 8 years ago
That is such an adorable collection! I love it!!!
ACupOfSparkle said 8 years ago
I don't think I have heard anyone collecting egg cups before. That is sooo cute.. I bet your collection will increase rapidly.. FUN!!
VivaGailBeads said 8 years ago
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!
paramountvintage said 8 years ago
i love the ones with the feet. adorable!
LittleWrenPottery said 8 years ago
Awesome collection, I think the spotty ones are my favourite! Lovely to see you on the Etsy blog Helen :) I love your cards
DancingFeatherStore said 8 years ago
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!
birdie1 said 8 years ago
I just love egg cups. . .and cake plates. Really enjoyed this post. Thank you :)
dabsh01 said 8 years ago
Cute Collection... and good timing...
shopdomestica said 8 years ago
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!
MissHildebrandt said 8 years ago
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!
ThePolkadotMagpie said 8 years ago
So cute, all those eggs on legs. Reminded me of my childhood breakfasts.
chifinds said 8 years ago
Super duper adorable! Very neat that both you and your husband had egg cups with legs as children. :)
littleshopofphotos said 8 years ago
Such a fun collection!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!
collectiblesatoz said 8 years ago
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.
accentonvintage said 8 years ago
Love your collection!
IcingOnTheCupcake said 8 years ago
Eggs on legs... so funny!
dbabcock said 8 years ago
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.
KisforCalligraphy said 8 years ago
Simply eggtastic! I love egg cups! And I absolutely adore your collection! Thank you for sharing Helen (& Kristal)!
123Betwixt said 8 years ago
Such fun - thanks!
KMalinka said 8 years ago
Great egg cups!
DUSKtillDAWNvintage said 8 years ago
so cute!
TipsyTimeMachine said 8 years ago
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.
TheMillineryShop said 8 years ago
Sweet collection. Enjoy it.
amiescardshoppe said 8 years ago
oh my goodness, those egg cups are adorable! and Helen's shop is just beautiful. :)
Parachute425 said 8 years ago
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.
VidGirlsandDolls said 8 years ago
Love the cards !
vintagenelly said 8 years ago
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!
TheNightjar said 8 years ago
love the eggs on legs one...you have to take these out of the cupboard and display them proudly!
WoolnFelt said 8 years ago
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.
peacesofindigo said 8 years ago
Cute collection. Great post~ I love rikrak !!!!! :)
unflappableproducts said 8 years ago
I adore this collection-I love egg cups!
Iammie said 8 years ago
Those cups are cute. :)
jungledread said 8 years ago
Colourful tacky! My kinda style
shop1848 said 8 years ago
Adorable little things!
jacarandadesigns said 8 years ago
It make me want to start a collection of my own - very sweet
dragonflymystdesigns said 8 years ago
What a great collection!!
LudmilaKameneva said 8 years ago
funny=))
HelloSprout said 8 years ago
I love the ones with legs!
nisseworks said 8 years ago
Love these :)
marjudesignsforyou said 8 years ago
Sweet:}
HouseOfMoss said 8 years ago
Cute collection! You know, I think I may have mistaken some egg cups I've seen for little handle-less teacups!
HannahsHatBox said 8 years ago
fun collection!
Nishale said 8 years ago
sweet great collection!
RomanceCatsAndWhimsy said 8 years ago
I think egg cups are delightful. I had a pair of vintage ones that I sold - I was sorry to let them go. :(
BonTons said 8 years ago
so cute, what a great collection
AccentsandPetals said 8 years ago
I love you cute collection. My hubby on the otherhand collects giant mugs, I guess out of necessity. He is a coffee drinker
AccentsandPetals said 8 years ago
I love you cute collection. My hubby on the otherhand collects giant mugs, I guess out of necessity. He is a coffee drinker
frommylifetoyours said 8 years ago
I have never seen egg cups before they are very cute.
popupcrazy said 8 years ago
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.
lulikucreations said 8 years ago
CUTE EGG CUPS I REALLY ENJOYED SEEING THEM, COLLECTING IS AN AMAZING HOBBIE KEEP IT GOING ;)
charmstore said 8 years ago
Really cute egg cups especially the one with legs on.
treeandsap said 8 years ago
What a fun item to collect and a great article to match! I sure enjoyed reading this.
VelvetBitchOriginals said 8 years ago
Love 'eggs on legs'!
OoohLaFab said 8 years ago
I will fall in love with eggs because of your cute little cups!!! Excellent idea!!
whimsyleaf said 8 years ago
What a cute collection! I've always wanted to have a gorgeous collection of colorful teacups.
paperholiday said 8 years ago
So cute!
Storeyshop said 8 years ago
Thank you, everyone! Happy to open my cupboard and share my collection :)
stepbackink said 8 years ago
Egg coddlers are another good egg collectible ..harder to find but those egg cups are so cute, nice collection.
bigbluebed said 8 years ago
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.
VitalVintage said 8 years ago
Such a lovely, vibrant collection! I've never even used an egg cup. Now I might need to acquire one:) Nice feature story!
BanglewoodSupplies said 8 years ago
Beautiful and Colorful!
imali said 8 years ago
Lovely theme! Thank you!
TheBargainBabe said 8 years ago
What a unique thing to collect!
TinsAndThings said 8 years ago
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...
annerstreet4home said 8 years ago
Lovely collection! Thank you for including my hen egg cozy!
lulusnest said 8 years ago
Happy Easter everyone! Such a timely article.
ASenseofPlacePhotogr said 8 years ago
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 :)
misterrob said 8 years ago
Great collection! Thanks for including my little egg-cup! Best Rob
GollyBard said 8 years ago
I love egg cups! super collection!
oksana2372 said 8 years ago
Adorable Easter Creations!
misterrob said 8 years ago
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Jaclynscollections said 8 years ago
Looking at these make me happy! It's the little things in life:)
girliepains said 8 years ago
yay ! i remember the humpty dumpty one i had as a kid!
FayesAttic11 said 8 years ago
Wow sweet collection! This is really unique and amazing! I am impressed!
FayesAttic11 said 8 years ago
Wow sweet collection! This is really unique and amazing! I am impressed!
taketotheoars said 8 years ago
great collection! you have some really great finds
SweetieCafe said 8 years ago
Such a Sweet Collection
ephemerascenti said 8 years ago
such a wonderful collection! very impressive! I have an egg cup that is adorable listed should you "need" just one more!
KJ57 said 8 years ago
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
CypressHouse said 8 years ago
I love eggs and now I love egg cups!