Just as summer was about to begin, Teena couldn’t talk about anything other than sea turtles. Our resident art director – who is responsible for all the amazing artwork that we place on our products – has always wanted to see them and finally the opportunity to do just that, presented itself. Having a friend on Anna Maria Island in Florida, Teena began researching sea turtles and found that her chances of seeing them were pretty good. A couple of Google searches later, Teena was in touch with Suzi Fox, the director of the Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch. Airline tickets were purchased, and Teena was set to go! Now, I know what you’re thinking – what does this have to do with custom handmade mugs? Hang tight, we’re getting to that part. Read the rest of this entry »
Teena & the Turtles – A mug story
September 14th, 2011Handmade Mugs & Connections
August 3rd, 2011Nona-Nona’s 100th birthday
Every once in awhile, we get the opportunity to do something a little out of the ordinary. Although we take pride in every order we produce, there are instances when the human connection is definitely stronger. Here’s an example: This spring, Pete Salpietra called us because his grandmother was soon to be celebrating her 100th birthday. He wanted something to commemorate the occasion that each attendee could take with them and keep forever. Read the rest of this entry »
Another American Made Mug Story
July 25th, 2011Making handmade stoneware mugs by hand is just what we do. My family has been at this for almost 40 years, our anniversary is coming up in 2012, and each mug that we make has a story. Every custom stoneware mug that we create is done so for a customer, innkeepers for their bed and breakfasts, banks, insulation companies, or even National Parks like Valley Forge.
The style of the mug that we are focused on today is our latest and greatest called the patriot. This 12 oz. mug was designed by our potter Wade, who has been throwing pots here for coming up on 15 years. He is also fast becoming our glaze chemist, and we will have some new matte finishes very soon thanks to him. Anyway, back to the story, the Patriot mug! This mug was named on in honor of Independence Day with help from a close knit group of our fans on Facebook.
American made mugs
June 30th, 2011Lately there has been much talk about how so many of our national parks and museum stores do not have gifts that are made in the USA. Diane Sawyer from ABC news has a summer series entitled ‘Made in America’ which highlights this issue. From ABC news, “in the global trade battle, you cast a vote every time you open your wallet. The decision? Whether you spend your money on products made in America or overseas.” A big shift has taken place, in 1960 Americans only purchased 8% of foreign goods, compared with 60% today.
Since we are one of the few manufacturers still producing 100% American Made Mugs we stand behind this and also pledge to vote with our wallets. Through innovation, pride, and passion we strive to produce the best stoneware mugs that we can everyday! Here is our latest and greatest new mug style called the Patriot – Aptly named for the approaching celebration of Independence Day.
Ambitious Mug Collector…
April 6th, 2011Continuing on the topic of ‘mug collecting’ is at the center story of today’s blog… This one is a good one about the custom handmade mugs that we proudly create!
Did you say all 50 states?!?
“Yes – A round belly mug from each of the 50 states.”