I love mugs. I am however quite particular about the mugs I use. And it also depends on what they are for. Not every mug is suitable for every drink or every occasion.

I have big chunky mugs for mid-morning coffee. I have smaller, handmade mugs for after dinner coffee. And for tea it HAS to be fine bone china. It just HAS to.

And there lies the problem. If like me, you are partial to your brew in fine bone china, you will know how difficult it is to find stylish mugs in fine bone china. Most often they are porcelain and that just won't do.

So when I found these in Habitat I just had to have one. They tick every box...colour, design, Orla-esque crosshatch and oh, fine bone china.

The only mistake I have made was just purchasing 2...I think I'll be going back for more.

So what's your penchant? What do you look for in a mug?

The simple things in life

I don't see myself as high maintenance. As long as we are all well and happy. As long as I have time to play in my studio (actually I even let Ruby and Matthew play in there with me on Sunday). As long as I can get out for my runs. Honestly I don't need copious amounts of material goods (although I LOVE my new bracelet Matthew bought me for my birthday).

It's the simple things in life that I get so much pleasure from.


Like having a little tray of bread and jam and drinking tea out of my mug that my 7 year old so sweetly went out to buy for my birthday.