Description
This embossed stoneware mug carries a little raised sheep on a soft green body, with the words "life is better with EWE" lettered beneath it. The sheep has a cream, cloud-like fleece, a black face with sleepy closed eyes and four short black legs, and it stands out in gentle relief so you can feel it under your fingertips. The lettering is in a simple, friendly hand, grey for the opening words and cream for EWE, a soft play on "you" that keeps the message warm rather than loud. Inside, the mug is a clean cream, and a generous loop handle sits to one side. It measures 8.5cm tall, 12cm wide and 8.5cm deep, a comfortable everyday size.
Because the message is kind and the design is gentle, we think it makes a lovely thank you gift, and it suits teachers especially well, since a small, heartfelt present often says more than a big one. It is a thoughtful Mother's Day gift too, for someone who starts every morning with a cuppa and a smile. At home it looks at ease in a country-style kitchen, on a desk beside the laptop or on a bedside table with an early tea. The green is soft enough to sit happily alongside natural wood, cream crockery and other muted colours.
The mug is made from stoneware, with the sheep raised from the surface and the lettering picked out in fine, clear strokes. A slightly flared foot gives it a settled, homely look on the table. For everyday care, a gentle wash by hand in warm soapy water is good practice for keeping the colour and the raised design looking fresh. We like to fill it with a few teabags or a bar of chocolate, wrap it in tissue and add a handwritten card, so the message on the side does most of the talking.
Specification
| Material |
Stoneware |
| Colour |
Green |
| Height |
8.5cm |
| Width |
12cm |
| Depth |
8.5cm |
| Weight |
0.289kg |
| Occasion |
Mother's Day, Thank You |
Frequently Asked
What words are on the sheep mug?
It reads "life is better with EWE" beneath a raised sheep, a gentle pun on "you" that makes it a warm little message to give.
How big is this mug?
It measures 8.5cm tall, 12cm wide and 8.5cm deep, a comfortable everyday size for a cup of tea or coffee.
What is the mug made from?
The mug is made from stoneware, green on the outside with a clean cream colour inside, and a generous loop handle.
Is the sheep printed or raised?
The sheep is embossed, so it stands out in gentle relief from the surface of the mug and you can feel its fleece under your fingertips.
Is this a good gift for a teacher?
Yes, we think it makes a lovely thank you gift for a teacher, and it is a thoughtful choice for Mother's Day as well.
How should I look after the mug?
As good general practice for stoneware, a gentle wash by hand in warm soapy water helps keep the colour and the raised design looking fresh.