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Mug Lovers - Help Me Pick One for Work

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MistressOfCopperMountain · 13/06/2024 23:13

I have decided to come into the office more as I get lonely at home, so would like to make my desk really cosy and sassy. There are dozen of mugs in the cupboard, so I do not technically need one but I want my own, as currently have option like “World’s Best Engineer”, the faded one with someone’s Alsatian, the one with two bunnies, and Pantone one in brown (why would you, of all the choices!).

So, my perfect mug needs to meet the following criteria:

Not too small - 300 - 400 ml
Decent size handle
Thin walls, no thick chunky ones
White inside (so not a reactive glazed one)
Not mustard yellow
Any writing acceptable at work
Not open up at the top like a bowl, as I often have to take it meetings, so not splash when walking with tea
Budget under £20
Ooze competence, confidence, inner peace and good taste
Give a shot of joy every time I look at it

That’s it. Would you like to help me look for it?

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Lilsoph · 14/06/2024 09:14

This….. but it may offend some.

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MrsHouseMouse · 14/06/2024 10:25

Lilsoph · 14/06/2024 09:14

This….. but it may offend some.

I'm in major need of this mug.... especially for mornings!

MooBaggage · 14/06/2024 10:33

https://www.cosmochina.co.uk/

Cosmo China every time. They've got a little shop in London which is gorgeous or you can order online. They can make the mugs individually for you and they always make me happy when I use them 😊

Cosmo China | Hand Painted | London | Canterbury | England | Bone China

We are a group of artists hand painting bone china in our studios in London and Canterbury. All our pieces are painted and fired on site. We can personalise any of our pieces or do bespoke, one off commissions.

https://www.cosmochina.co.uk

theruffles · 14/06/2024 13:37

My favourite mugs are by Emma Bridgewater. I love the way they feel when you hold them and some of the designs are lovely. I don't own any but covet the mugs from Glosters too - so pretty!

TheHullabaloo · 14/06/2024 16:11

Ha, they have noticed I have visited their website and sent a 20% off code: KING20 think only for this weekend though.

Madcats · 14/06/2024 16:55

If you are at all interested in architecture I think you might like the larger 330ml versions of these mugs:
https://www.peoplewillalwaysneedplates.co.uk/shop?category=mugs

If you use mid-price dishwasher tablets, the inside doesn't retain coffee stains.

Also have some Keith B J mugs - they are chunky china - I somehow don't manage to spill tea in them at home walking up and down our stairs (but I don't fill them to the top).

Shop — People Will Always Need Plates

https://www.peoplewillalwaysneedplates.co.uk/shop?category=mugs

Windysquall · 14/06/2024 18:39

I love the larger sized Orla Kiely mugs. Not chunky and come in a variety of patterns. You can shop around but John Lewis stock them.

Windysquall · 14/06/2024 18:43

lots of other designs available.

Mug Lovers - Help Me Pick One for Work
DPotter · 14/06/2024 20:55

I grant you - not cheap but a lovely big, handmade mug with a great message

https://www.emmapuddickpottery.com/shop/well-behaved-women-mug

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Picoloangel · 14/06/2024 21:31

@Nocashforcashmere they are gorgeous!

Nocashforcashmere · 14/06/2024 21:47

They are, aren't they! I've got several, collected over several Christmas and birthdays. You can really wrap your hands around them. And no colours to fade in the dishwasher!

RallySooney · 14/06/2024 21:55

My work mug
www.next.ie/en/style/su161636/q76464#Q76464

EasterlyDirection · 14/06/2024 22:15

I love these
https://www.temptationgifts.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=lomond

BeretRaspberry · 14/06/2024 22:43

I love this one but it may be too thick for you. Just off to order a couple.

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AgnesX · 15/06/2024 08:14

Don't take too nice a one or it'll walk if you leave it in the kitchen (there being some offices where nothing is sacred).

The same goes for spoons, cutlery and plates!

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