le Royal Monceau
Beyond 5 stars, this hotel has been granted the official "Palace Distinction" by Atout France, the French Agency for Tourism Development. Too fine for my budget, a late afternoon tea with friends was a perfect compromise.
The hotel decor is by Philippe Starck and this tea cup is a collaboration between Starck and famous French porcelain maker Raynaud. The design is seen on the saucer and reflected onto the surface of the cup. The figure (lips) disappear when you lift it off the saucer. Whimsical, elegant, and not cheap.
le Royal Monceau
37, avenue Hoche
75008, Paris
That cup and saucer brought a smile to my face Genie.
ReplyDeleteCe sont des "Chestershire cups"...
ReplyDeleteThe tea looks very weak.
ReplyDeleteHow interesting! I am amazed at what creative minds can come up with!! I hope you took photos of the hotel .... Would love to experience it vicariously.
ReplyDeleteI like Starck design in general, but I'm not so sure about this cup. I would love to drink a tea or coffee in this hotel though. Looks fancy. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet, whimsical design - there is such creativity in this world! (Made me smile too:)
ReplyDeleteA whimsical looking cup... I hope the tea's stronger than it looks.
ReplyDeleteNothing like a good cup of tea in any type of cup. I'm not picky.
ReplyDeletehave noted the address ;)
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