Description
This white stoneware mug is printed with the words 'a MUM is a FRIEND you never OUT GROW', set beside a simple line drawing of a tall house with a flower growing by its door. The lettering mixes neat capitals with a looser handwritten script, and the soft grey print sits gently against the glazed white finish. It is a round, compact mug, 7.5cm tall, 12cm wide and 9cm deep, and it holds 290ml, a comfortable cup of tea or coffee without being oversized. The handle is a generous loop with small curled details where it meets the body, so it sits easily in the hand.
We think of it first as a Mother's Day gift, and the words make it a natural choice for any mum, whether she likes a strong morning brew or a milky afternoon coffee. It suits the kitchen shelf, a desk at home or the bedside table for a slow weekend cup. The message is printed on both sides, so it reads facing out whichever hand she holds it in. The quiet white and grey look sits happily alongside almost any kitchen colour scheme. It is the sort of everyday piece that gets reached for again and again, and every time it does, it says something kind.
The mug is made from ceramic stoneware with a smooth glazed finish. To keep the print crisp, we'd suggest washing it by hand in warm soapy water and drying it with a soft cloth. For gifting, fill it with her favourite tea or a few chocolates and wrap it with a card, or bring it to her with breakfast in bed on Mother's Day morning so it is the first thing she reaches for. However you give it, the words do the talking.
Specification
| Material |
Stoneware |
| Colour |
White |
| Finish |
Glazed |
| Height |
7.5cm |
| Width |
12cm |
| Depth |
9cm |
| Weight |
0.253kg |
| Capacity |
290ml |
| Occasion |
Mother's Day |
Frequently Asked
How much does the mug hold?
It holds 290ml, which is a comfortable everyday cup of tea or coffee without being an oversized mug.
How big is the mug?
The mug is 7.5cm tall, 12cm wide and 9cm deep. It is a compact round shape that sits neatly on a shelf or desk.
What does the mug say?
It reads 'a MUM is a FRIEND you never OUT GROW' in a mix of capitals and handwritten script, beside a little drawn house with a flower.
What is the mug made of?
It is made from ceramic stoneware with a smooth glazed white finish, and the words and drawing are printed in a soft grey.
Is the design printed on both sides?
Yes. The words and the house drawing are printed on both sides, so the message faces out whichever hand holds the mug.
Is it a good Mother's Day gift?
We think so. The message is written for a mum, and it is lovely given on its own or filled with her favourite tea.