Finding Joy in a Mug
10 Mugs for Your Next Coffee Break
(Virtual or IRL)
If there is one thing that is certain right now, it’s that quite a few of us are spending more time in our homes. During the month of March, Manitobans were asked to “Stay Home” to flatten the curve. And thus began one month of working from home for me. One thing I noticed during that time, is that I was finding moments of joy in the act of picking out a different coffee mug each morning!
Since I have the Collector gene, I do have a eclectic range of mug choices in the cupboard. Some mugs remind me of trips, some are works of art by local ceramicists, and some are just plain silly (e.g., Branch from the Trolls movie, with his washed-away pupils from an ill-fated trip into the dishwasher)!
I have put together this round-up of mugs that I would love to have in my cupboard. I hope you have been able to find moments of joy also, during these weird and trying times!
PHOTOGRAPHY BY MOON IN JUNE STUDIO
White Moth & Stars Mug, Moon In June Studio
I love Aimee’s work, and have had my eye on her ceramics for a while. Her mugs are earthy, etherial, and I imagine they would magically transport me into a beautiful cabin the woods. Shop her etsy store here.
IMAGE FROM 83 ORANGES ART SHOP ON SOCIETY 6
Santorini Vacay Coffe Mug
Since we can’t just hop on a plane and whisk away to Greece right now, this Society 6 mug will provide the pretty scene for your travel daydream.
IMAGE FROM OUT OF THE BLUE
Oh For Fox Sakes
If cursing the virus is getting you through the day, this one might be the one for you. It’s available for purchase from local indie darling shoppe Out of the Blue.
IMAGE FROM NEVER COFFEE
Arhoj Quench Cups from NEVER coffee
I would love a set of these mugs, from my favourite coffee shop NEVER coffee in Portland, Oregon. I travelled there in 2018 with my bestie, and have the fondest of memories. We visited this coffee shop, which was located nice and close to our airbnb, early in the morning on our way to catch our flight home.
IMAGE FROM STUMPTOWN COFFEE
Have A Nice Day Mug
Another coffee must visit in Portland, Oregon is Stumptown Coffee Roasters. I love the design of their merch! They rotate their mug designs, so it’s a limited edition situation with this one.
IMAGE FROM URBAN OUTFITTERS
Emotional Support Mug
I mean, that’s essentially what my mugs were doing for me in the height of lockdown. I thought about getting a cat too, but my allergies held me back from following through! Find it here from Urban Outfitters.
IMAGE FROM EQ3
IMAGE FROM LOOK HUMAN
Sassy Cat Mug
Cat memes will get me through most of life’s challenges. This one is the most purrrrrfect of the office humour.
IMAGE FROM TYLER KINGSTON MERCANTILE
XO Quote Mug
At the end of the day, this quote from Prince on a mug says it all.