It's been a long time since I've made an Etsy wish list treasury. But I have a lot of dishes to do, and the bathroom to clean, and thesis articles to read...so of course, I am sitting here looking at Etsy things. This time I'm focusing on really great mugs.
Everybody has their mug preferences. Those who drink as much coffee as I do develop well-tuned preferences. I'm kind of picky with mugs. I remember being part of an ongoing debate when living at camp about The Best Mug. There was much disagreement. I can't fully define the best kind, but I always have my favourites that I go for; at home, school, and work. I even have my favourites at my sister's and parents' houses. My personal mug collection is dominated by a 70's look, especially ones with birds on them. The shape is important too--it can't taper in or flare out too much. Ceramic is great. It can't be a weird porous texture that is weird to wash.
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Red Pickup Truck Kid Mug' by
MoorefieldPotteryKid mug? I would love this, and I'm 28...
'canary mug in porcelain' by
laurenwallstaylorI love this! I love the slightly wonky lines and the simplicity. And a yellow canary! Fabulous! It also looks like it would have a really nice smooth texture.
'Limited Series 183 Cardinal Mega Mug' by
JimAndGinaAgain with the trees and the birds. Love it. I'm still waiting to see a cardinal in the wild.
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Blue Green Mugs' by
WaterWheelDesignsThis mug has a great handle. Looks perfect for sticking your hand through to cup the warm shape. And I love that little squiggle detail.
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Stein with Chickadee and Brushwork' by
SteveWilliamsPotteryA Chickadee! And this is an example of a great shape without too much flare or taper...
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A Set of Four Teacups' by
NomadClayworksThese are just BEAUTIFUL. I LOVE them...
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Vintage camera mug' by
AceroStudioClassic shape. Great screen.
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Tree Mug' by
meadowpointGorgeous! I love this branch, which finishes in another example of a great handle...
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Moss green paisley mug' by
jjceramicsIn addition to trees and birds, I also have a thing for paisley.
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Large Turquoise Mug' by
HodakapotteryGreat colour combination.
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Penguin Mug' by
sadlyharmlessA penguin! And he looks so content...
'Sea Green Mug' by
frostindriI love this kind of ceramic mug.
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Cup with Legs' by
VadimMThis mug has the most personality of any I have seen. It's great.
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Owl Mug' by
DanmadeThis mug gains many points by a) having an owl and b) having a sneaky, grumpy-looking owl.
There are many more gems on Etsy. But I can't put off my cleaning and studying forever.
I'm going to make myself some more coffee. In one of my own favourite (thrift-store treasure) mugs:
Comments (2)
Rosalie,
i'm a new fan of your blog. So entertaining and read-worthy - never thought about how important a good mug is. My fave on here is the blue green mug with the squiggle. I also like the tree mug, but don't you think it's a touch heavy on the flare???
Heather, your once-roomie
love the mugs! I brought my own hefty pottery one out to camp---I need maximum capacity.....
cheers from the island,
k