Cottage Swap Film Strip and Stars 11oz Stoneware Mug - Red

This stoneware mug carries a cheerful illustrated print and the words "Still waiting for my own cottage swap" in bold black capitals along its lower edge. At its heart sits a round portrait of a woman wrapped up in a pink bobble hat, a pink scarf and a cream cable-knit jumper, raising a goblet of red wine with a weary, wistful look. A gold glitter-effect hanging ornament tops the portrait, and black film strips curl around the mug among red, green, white and gold stars, all on a soft pale pink ground. The handle and the inside are a bright red, and the mug holds 11oz, a proper size for a generous brew.

It is a mug for slow mornings and long, cosy evenings, whether that means a milky tea in the kitchen, a coffee at your desk or a hot chocolate on the sofa with a favourite film. The film strips and the wistful slogan give it a knowing, good-humoured charm for anyone who daydreams about swapping their own home for a snug cottage far away. With the print running all the way round, there is something to enjoy whichever way the handle faces on a shelf or a tray. It makes a fun, easy gift to wrap, and a cheerful one to keep for yourself.

We have it in stoneware with a gloss finish that gives the print a bright, smooth sheen. It stands 9.8cm tall, 12cm wide and 8.5cm deep, with a generous looped red handle. As good practice for printed stoneware, we suggest washing it by hand in warm soapy water with a soft cloth and drying it straight after to keep the print looking its best. Give it pride of place on an open kitchen shelf, or tuck a bag of good coffee inside and wrap it up for someone who could do with a little escape.

How much does the mug hold?

It holds 11oz, which is a generous size for a big mug of tea, coffee or hot chocolate on a cold evening.

What is the mug made from?

It is made from stoneware with a gloss finish. The handle and the inside are a bright red, and the outside carries the illustrated print.

What is printed on the mug?

A woman in a pink bobble hat and scarf raises a goblet of red wine. Film strips and stars surround her, with the words "Still waiting for my own cottage swap".

How big is the mug?

It stands 9.8cm tall, 12cm wide and 8.5cm deep, so it sits neatly on a kitchen shelf, a desk or a bedside table.

Does the print go all the way round?

Yes, the pale pink ground, black film strips and coloured stars run all the way round, and the slogan wraps along the lower edge.

How should I look after it?

As good practice for printed stoneware, we suggest washing it by hand in warm soapy water and drying it straight away to keep the print bright.