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Broken my favourite mug, any classy recommendations?

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ChittyBangabang · 27/07/2023 21:36

Dropped my beautiful anthropology mug so looking for a beautiful replacement. Something striking, arty and beautiful.

Any suggestions anyone?

Links and pictures encouraged Smile

Looking to buy one asap as I'm mugless

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ChittyBangabang · 27/07/2023 22:23

ChinHairDontCare · 27/07/2023 22:22

Could you repair it with Sugru? Did that with two favourite mugs recently and it worked great.

I dropped it over the side of the bath and it shattered.

So it's a no, sadly.

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icebearforpresident · 27/07/2023 22:32

You have my sympathies OP, I live in fear of my favourite mug breaking, it’s a bit of merch from my favourite podcast, The West Wing Weekly. I had to pay import tax from America and a fee for paying in dollars on my debit card so it must have ended up costing over £40.

These ones from Habitat are good, but huge. They’re nice and chunky and have a good weight to them, and under £5

Broken my favourite mug, any classy recommendations?
Clafoutie · 27/07/2023 22:35

Dombasle · 27/07/2023 21:55

Eek! I have a horror of Octopuses (Octopi?), especially the sucker things, so those on the handle are just horrendous to me. Each to their own though!

FletchingStraight · 27/07/2023 22:43

I'm with @Sprig1 Morrisons china mugs are perfect - a proper big size for your first cuppa of the day & the right weight & thickness. Ive bought more expensive ones & they're lovely but I've just broken my absolute favourite & am distraught. I'm off to Morrisons tomorrow to replace!

Clafoutie · 27/07/2023 22:49

Gherkingreen · 27/07/2023 22:08

I'd go to TKMaxx/Homesense for a rootle, they have beautiful random cups/mugs and you can test the weight/feel of the handle/width of the rim (all important factors for that perfect cup of tea, right?!)
I have a preferred cup for Yorkshire tea, one for mint tea, another for tea when I'm gardening, tea in the morning vs the evening...it's a science.

Oh yes,completely agree. And I cannot drink tea out of a mug reserved for coffee, and vice versa!

ElleLeopine · 27/07/2023 22:49

Whichever you decide on, can I suggest you purchase more than one, so you have a backup in case of future disasters?

LadyLolaRuben · 27/07/2023 22:49

Gherkingreen · 27/07/2023 22:08

I'd go to TKMaxx/Homesense for a rootle, they have beautiful random cups/mugs and you can test the weight/feel of the handle/width of the rim (all important factors for that perfect cup of tea, right?!)
I have a preferred cup for Yorkshire tea, one for mint tea, another for tea when I'm gardening, tea in the morning vs the evening...it's a science.

Love this comment. Different cups for different teas! Sounds like the poster has studied this subject well...

Sleeepdeprived · 27/07/2023 22:56

Daisyhillsareblooming · 27/07/2023 22:24

https://www.houseofdisaster.com/products/frida-kahlo-tropical-cup I love this but not sure if it’s a little too fancy for everyday use .

I love this!!

JulesJules · 27/07/2023 22:58

My daughter had some mugs disappear from the kitchen at university, so we did extensive googling to find replacements. The M&S octopus ones up thread were on the list as were these from Anthropologie
www.anthropologie.com/en-gb/shop/insight-mug2?inventoryCountry=GB&countryCode=GB&currency=GBP&utm_content=Smart%20-%20Home&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_source=google&utm_term=&utm_kxconfid=vx65edeg7&gclid=CjwKCAjwq4imBhBQEiwA9Nx1BsFEsG2nxR1yryxF5_DKJvJKm4xQXvLsiG05G5DYfp0I-2iPBYIuYhoCuOsQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&color=043&type=REGULAR&size=One%20Size&quantity=1
(Hope that link worked.)

You might like this at John Lewis:
www.johnlewis.com/tache-crafts-rounded-floral-mug-420ml-multi/p110101002?s_share=jlappdroid

I bought her two of these, pale green and blackberry
www.cornishware.co.uk/mugs/cornish-12oz-mug#selection.color=Blue

Clafoutie · 27/07/2023 23:01

Sleeepdeprived · 27/07/2023 22:56

I love this!!

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Oh wow, yes, absolutely beautiful! Though the company name could be a worry, given the OP’s original mishap😆

AlfietheSchnauzer · 27/07/2023 23:07

Look on Temptationgifts! Mug paradise

pinkishlemonade · 27/07/2023 23:22

QuestionableMouse · 27/07/2023 22:18

Whittards mugs were always my go to but they're not making the best ones any more!

Have you checked ebay? I've found replacements on there!

I agree. They used to be lovely!! I love mine from 25 years ago.

LuciaMimi · 27/07/2023 23:27

Am a bit shit at links, but I love Hannah Wrendale mugs. Also Emma Bridgewater anything is good!

TenOhSeven · 27/07/2023 23:29

I like these but it really bothers me that the sandcastle is upside down when drinking. #issues
www.glosters.co.uk/collections/spring/products/sandcastle-handmade-mug

Lilaciriscross · 27/07/2023 23:46

Why am I enjoying looking at everyone’s mugs so much?? - I don’t need mugs but really want some now. Come back and tell us which ones you get OP, I want to live vicariously!

Kisskiss · 27/07/2023 23:47

Fix it with a kintsugi kit! Might be even more beautiful than before

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ChittyBangabang · 27/07/2023 23:50

Such beautiful suggestions

Thank you so much everyone

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DomenicaAllesandra · 27/07/2023 23:52

wormshuffled · 27/07/2023 21:57

This is from T2 pricey but every cup of tea feels special.

Gorgeous design.

However, I'm having conniptions at it teetering that close to the table edge...
😮🙂

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