This is why the box was so huge!

So, a little background. A lot of background.

I asked for something retro, or retro designed.

Fribby sent me a message regarding late shipping because of an emergency that came up. I was all "hey, no problem".

I got my tracking info, and my gift was shipped from the other side of Canada on October 31st.

About two weeks ago both fribby and I started to get a bit concerned. Where was box?

Apparently, box was still with customs.

I think customs thought ground coffee was hiding drugs, because it looks like they opened it.

Coffee is not ruined. Coffee is breakfast tomorrow.

I must be tired, because I'm not sure why I'm talking (typing) like that. The coffee and sweets are local, and I can't wait to try them out.

The coffee set itself, fribby described quite well. "I like to imagine that this coffee set began life providing caffeine to hungover disco dancers and sullen couples regretting the key party of the night before".

That description might cause some people to worry about where the cups have been, or what has been snorted off of the saucers, but I think it's great. It's definitely going to have a place of honor, and hopefully pour a few cups after some memorable nights, or maybe I'll serve from it during a bad movie party. And find a good place to display it. I feel every hostess needs a set like this and just doesn't know it. Take that, Martha Stewart!