Mugs as Gifts! My 10 Favorite for this Year

This week's blog is whimsical - a bit of a change from my usual information-laden entries.  I promise to return to those, but .......

I must confess - I love coffee mugs.

I enjoy receiving coffee mugs, and I enjoy giving coffee mugs - all year long. Not just ANY coffee mug, though - I lean toward the unusual mug.

Following are some of the more interesting coffee mugs I have found this season.

Enjoy!

Flamingo Santa Mug

Flamingos are such a whimsical fun bird - and who can resist one that is dressed for the holidays?  Just fill it with other flamingo "stuff."

Saguaro cactus with lid

Saguaro cactus with lid

Although I am not usually a fan of southwest decor - does not fit well with our boat home - this mug appeals to the gardener in me. Also, it is hand-thrown, making it even more special.  Isn't the lid great? Lids help to keep the coffee hot and keep other items from falling in the mug. Lidded mugs are great for sitting out on a deck or a porch.

Not sure there is anything more to say about this one, other than I love mine. Wouldn't this be cute filled with specialty creamers?

Auto Stir Mug

This mug may be the ultimate gadget for those too busy to stir their own mugs. This one automatically stirs the coffee with a push of the button while keeping the coffee warm. Some days this is extremely necessary!  

Canon Camera Lens Mug

Any photographers around? If so, this mug just might suit them. This mug looks exactly like a 24-105mm black lens with a realistic lens-cap lid with rubber-grip focus zoom rings. It even has an auto-focus switch that actually switches. Fill this mug with film for the film photographer or camera batteries and an SD card or stick drive for the digital image maker.

For the fashion conscious coffee drinker.....

Angry Face Dunking Mug

Any Dunkers out there?This ceramic mug depicts an angry face –with an opening or shelf that positions a donut directly in its mouth. Add a box of special donuts or donut recipes to this mug.

Ultimate Mug

This one is just so graceful. This cup is ergonomically designed with unusual curves, allowing it to fit naturally in the hand and in the cupboard.

My Cuppa Coffee

This mug is helps coffee drinkers mix the perfect amount of milk or cream every time, simply by matching the color of the coffee to the color preferences at the top of the mug: Milky, Regular, Dark & Strong, and Just Coffee. Color code your way to a perfect cup of coffee every time. Fill with a variety of creamers or sugars – or both.

and...finally...

This over-sized mug weighs 1 1/2 pounds and is 4 inches wide, 3 inches tall, with a 7 inch span - including the handle - perfect for soup, cappuccino or that extra large cup of coffee.

Next: Mug gift fillers

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