I apologize in advance if this humorous vintage coffee mug is no longer available. However, some mugs just beg to be shared and I wanted to add this one to my collection here online before it disappeared forever.
What is it about this mug that appealed to me? Well, the comment on the side made me smile. It reads, "Don't borrow trouble, borrow money then trouble will follow you."
Of course, the bold orange color is also appealing.
Created by Prestige Ceramics and Crown Art Products in Canada, it would surely be a one of a kind gift idea for someone who is in the business of borrowing (or should I say lending) money, LOL.
If you are interested in buying it - maybe you are a banker - visit Swhirling Dervish's store on Etsy by clicking this link. If this one is no longer available, maybe you will find another vintage mug that appeals to you. Alternatively, you can also check for this Don't Borrow Trouble Borrow Money mug here on eBay.
You never know what
mugs I might have
in store for you!
Brenda
Woo Hoo! Along with the new Muppets movie The Muppets: Most Wanted came a handsome new new line of coffee mugs from Disney.
On this page, celebrate your love of this very successful movie franchise that started many years ago with a humble man by the name of Jim Henson, which now continues on with the hugely successful movie company, Disney. A Muppet coffee mug is an affordable, practical and personal gift idea for anyone who is obsessed with The Muppets!
2021 UPDATE: These handsome mugs are discontinued. Some of them are still available through Amazon by following the links shown below but if you have no luck there, be sure to look for these Muppets Most Wanted mugs on eBay by clicking here.
Kermit the Frog Coffee Mug
There is no question in my mind that Kermit the Frog is Jim Henson’s most popular Muppet character though some would argue that Miss Piggy ranks right up there, too. Kermit the Frog was introduced to the world by Henson in 1955 long before The Muppet Show and Kermit eventually went on to star in many programs including but not limited to The Muppet Show and Sesame Street. More recently Kermit and the whole gang have had a comeback led by the Disney Company that has included two very successful movies, The Muppets and The Muppets: Most Wanted.This Kermit the Frog Most Wanted coffee mug is a simple, affordable way to show you love Kermit the Frog, the little green guy who brought us the Rainbow Connection and so much more.
Miss Piggy Coffee Mug
Miss Piggy started out with a small role on The Muppet Show but, as you all know, her role is now as big as her personality. She is one diva of a pig. One who loves the limelight and will stop at nothing in pursuit of what she wants. She is, as Frank Oz who played her in The Muppet Show said, “A truck driver wanting to be a woman.” If you relate to Miss Piggy in any way or simply desire to have every Muppet in your coffee mug collection, you will want to own this mug in which the starlet is, as usual, very pretty in pink.
Animal Coffee Mug
Wow! Animal is not to be missed physically or visually and nor is this coffee mug. It's brilliant! Animal is the CRAZY drummer originally from The Muppet band Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem and was created by Michael Frith. Wikipedia says that Animal first appeared in 1976 on The Muppet Show. Whether you think of yourself as an animal or not, this Animal-themed coffee mug is a simple, affordable way to show you love the crazy red Muppet drummer. Find Animal on Amazon here.
Gonzo Coffee Mug
Although I think of him loosely as Gonzo, Gonzo is actually The Great Gonzo. Gonzo appeared first in 1970 in a Christmas program called The Great Santa Claus Switch. Like Miss Piggy, he started as a minor character but has grown to be much more than that.There's something special about Gonzo. That might be because he's a puppet NOT based on a human being or an animal. If you like him because his physical attributes, which include blue fur, purple feathers, bug-eyes and a hooked nose, make him different, this is the mug to add to your collection. Find Gonzo on Amazon here.
Fozzie Coffee Mug
Here’s the comedian of the bunch. Fozzie is a great big fuzzy teddy bear of sorts who, like Miss Piggy and Animal, also made his first appearance on The Muppet Show. He’s a stand-up comedian whose jokes, well, often just don’t work. If you’re inclined to crack jokes whether successfully or unsuccessfully and you like repeating Fozzie’s trademark "Wocka Wocka Wocka," then this is the Most Wanted coffee mug for you. Find Fozzie on Amazon here.
Which of these Muppets Most Wanted coffee mugs do you like the best? Is there a Muppet mug in your future?
A FINAL NOTE: When I first wrote this page in 2014, these mugs were readily available and affordable. Of course, once they go out of production, they become harder to find and more expensive. If the links shown above on this page do not lead you to a successful buying opportunity on Amazon, use this link to check out all of the Muppets Most Wanted coffee mugs on eBay. Good luck to you in your search!
You never know
what mugs I might
have in store for you!
Brenda
This Emma Bridgewater mug is another darling piece in the line that celebrated the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in 2012. It measures 3.5 inches in height and holds 10.5 ounces of your favorite hot beverage. You can click here to see what mugs from this series are currently available from eBay.
The product line, however, included other attractive pieces like a teapot, a dish cloth, a plate and an apron.
I am a tea drinker -- I always put tea in my coffee mugs and I would really put this beautiful Emma Bridgewater Diamond Jubilee teapot to good use. It is also made in Emma Bridgewater's factory from English earthenware. It measures 8 inches tall and holds 4 cups of tea, brewed exactly as you like it, of course.
One review that I read was from a buyer who says that she purchased this teapot for her 88 year old mother who is British. She says that her mother loved the sentiment "Steadfast and True" that is written on the teapot as well as the fact that this teapot celebrates the Queen and her Diamond Jubilee. The teapot now resides in the center of her mother's treasured display!
When I first wrote this page, these pieces were available on Amazon. However, when I was looking today I discovered that there are not many of these items available there anymore. You can, however, find them on eBay by clicking right here.
Any of the pieces in this set would make a wonderful gift idea for someone who follows the life of Britain's Royal Family and who has a royal memorabilia collection. I would love to own them all and I do not have a Royal Family collection. How about you? Are you a fan? Of the Queen and her family? Of Emma Bridgewater?
You never know
what mugs I might
have in store for you!
Brenda
This post previously published elsewhere by the author in 2012.
Emma Bridgewater says, "I'm a coffee addict and can't really get through the morning without it, so I was delighted when Starbucks asked me to design a mug that really encapsulated everything that was great about Britain."
If you love a handsome mug like the ones produced by Emma Bridgewater and the ones produced by Starbucks, you will LOVE this collaboration between the two companies, which saw the production of a mug that fans of both brands and of Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family will love.
In 2012, Starbucks commissioned Emma Bridgewater to create a limited edition mug for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebration. A limited run of only 6,000 of the mugs were made, guaranteeing it to become a very special collector's item indeed.
On this page, if you have not already seen it, you can check out this unusual and very handsome Starbucks coffee mug, learn a bit more about it and even find out where you can buy one for your collection.
Picture used with permission from blogger Another Goldfish, whose blog is at this point only open by invitation.
What's The Story of Starbucks' Emma Bridgewater Diamond Jubilee Coffee Mug?
The Starbucks' Diamond Jubilee coffee mug was handmade in Emma Bridgewater's Victorian factory in Staffordshire, England and features that company's design talents and fine craftsmanship. At the end of May, 2012, it was sold at about one hundred Starbucks coffee shops.
Are These Starbucks Mugs Really Handmade?
In a blog post on Starbucks' blog, Emma Bridgewater says that at their factory, the Staffordshire Potteries in Stoke-on-Trent, they make and decorate each and every piece by hand. The company feels that it is important to keep these skills going and do so in a Victorian factory that strives to meet the area's heritage of world class ceramics. They believe it is important to nurture talent and maintain the manufacturing heritage of Britain.
Emma Bridgewater Diamond Jubilee Products Video
This short video will give you an idea HOW Emma Bridgewater products are made and, if you are anything like me, it will make you want to travel to England to visit the factory. I have been to England but was blissfully unaware of Emma Bridgewater at the time.
You Can Own A Limited Edition Emma Bridgewater Starbucks Coffee Mug Via the Sellers on eBay
I've never actively followed interest in a limited edition mug like this Starbucks & Emma Bridgewater mug. Since only 6,000 mugs were made, I'd assume that demand and the value of these mugs will only increase. As I write this, this handsome piece is selling on eBay for up to $60 plus shipping.
Take a peek at the Emma Bridgewater Starbucks cups that the private eBay sellers have available right now by clicking right here.
You never know
what mugs I might have
in store
for you!
Brenda
This post previously published elsewhere by the author in 2012.
I love Marc Tetro's Canadian themed artwork and therefore I love these coffee mugs. Marc Tetro is a Canadian artist whose images are collected around the world. Typically, his images are a picture outlined in black. They can be found on many products but this page is dedicated to the handsome and collectable coffee mugs.
The Walt Disney Company is Marc Tetro's licensing agent. Tetro is the first artist to receive this honour while he is still alive. He has also been commissioned to do work for The World Wildlife Fund and the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research.
Marc Tetro's artwork includes many Canadian themes \like the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Native American Indian and Eskimo peoples, the Canadian sport of hockey, Canadian wildlife and dogs including but not limited to the Siberian huskies. The subject matter of his work makes one of his mugs a most suitable way to show your love of our great Canadian country or to celebrate a visit or past connection to Canada.
What follows on this page is a number of coffee mugs featuring the work of this artist, that are or were available in my eBay store. You can click through on any of the large pictures on this page to see the Marc Tetro mugs available in my eBay store today.
I enjoy all of the Marc Tetro mugs that I have seen but from the ones I have showcased here on this page, I might pick the Native American mug as a favourite. Or the moose one or possibly the R.C.M.P. one. Well, you get the idea. I cannot pick. I love how these cups and the artwork on them represent Canada. Can you pick a favourite mug from this selection?
You never know
what mugs I might have
in store for you!
Brenda
All images shown on this page are from my own pictures and were at one time available in the coffee mug department of my eBay store. Author's Note: This page originally written elsewhere in 2012.
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