Either as a companion to her new tea kettle or as a stand alone gift, we love these hand-crafted earthenware cups by Chicago-based Susan Dwyer. They've been individually dipped in yellow rubber, giving them a bit of grip and a burst of bright color.

Johanna Lowe of Martyn George loves to use enamelware mugs for making individual pies and panna cotta when entertaining. Hers are vintage, but we love this set from Best Made Company. $32 for a set of two

The extensive use of natural wood on nearly every surface makes the inside of The Barn feel like an extension of the landscape outside.

Sleeping nooks that look like the grooves in a block of cheese.

Ceramic cups are a tactile and sophisticated riff on the French style latte bowl. In a pinch, these curved minimalistic, yet tactile cups by Morijana could do double-duty for cereal as well.

COPPER MEASURING CUPS $19 Portion control. Made in India, these shiny Copper Measuring Cups are as functional in a kitchen as they are beautiful, when hung on a hook.

Cup Set by Yield, $42 at yielddesign.co Fastened together with a handmade leather strap, this set of two stainless steel cups is a smart, reusable choice for picnics and dining alfresco.

A passage between the walls for hide and seek.

Atomium egg cup by Christian Ghion for Alessi.

First designed over 60 years ago, the Russel Wright Residential Collection is crafted from durable, shatterproof melamine. This cup and saucer transitions well to outdoor dining in warmer months.

With an organic aesthetic, the ceramic Morijana cups are minimalistic yet tactile. Offered in pleasing neutral hues, these curved cups are the perfect vessel for tea, coffee, or freshly squeezed juice and double as serving bowls for your favorite condiments or a dessert course.

From Yield Design Co., the Solid Copper Cup is an elegant drinking vessel that features a simple cylindrical shape that makes it stackable and versatile. The choice of material for the cup is not only an aesthetic one, but also practical. Copper is a naturally insulating and antimicrobial material that makes it functional for a variety of liquids and occasions.

A super minimal World Cup calendar helps us keep up with the schedule.

These thermo cups are designed with function and practicality in mind. With an insulating interior, the thermo cup keeps hot beverages warm, while the outer layer stays cool to the touch. The lid, which keeps contents warmer longer, can also double as a saucer.

Available in the Dwell store, these Nest 9 Plus polypropylene and plastic nesting measuring cups by Morph for Joseph Joseph are durable and suited for precise and colorful cooks.

Ears Cup, Éstudio Manus

Kiddush cup: Holds the ceremonial wine over which the kiddush blessing is recited.

This inset photograph of a circle of sandstone and porcelain cups contains the sober blacks and whites of Besengez's Flemish home.

In Besengez's porcelain 'Cup Town,' small figures draw attention to the architectural structuring of everyday objects.

The architects pulled away the roof at the house’s center to create a courtyard where the residents can enjoy meals. The ground sits below floor level, which means that the wraparound eucalyptus deck can also serve as a bench.

Crinkle Espresso Cups by Bialetti, $25 from bialettishop.comFor an espresso aficionado, Bialetti's porcelain cups are a wallet-friendly option. Pair with Blue Bottle's Espresso Medley Subscription, from $17.25 per pound, to ensure the vessels are put to good use.

Melamine cups and saucers from bergenhouse, $10.

Tin Cup's in St. Paul, Minnesota.

"Sure, enamel tin cups do well in the woods on camping trips, but they’re also great for preparing individual pot pies or panna cotta at home. The versatile Enamelware is conducive to baking and freezing."