The Journal
Notes from a small Australian cow shop. Mug guides, design stories, and the occasional opinion.
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Why I put cows on mugs
People ask me why cows. Honest answer? Where I live, cows are part of the landscape. Out here in cow country you can’t drive past a paddock without one watching you go. They have personalities, opinions, and excellent timing for when they decide to sit on a fence and become a road hazard. I’d been
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Why a mug is a brilliant gift (when you pick it well)
Mugs get a bad rap as gifts. The “Number One Mum” mug. The corporate freebie with a logo on it. The one a coworker brought back from Bali that you’ve never used. Here’s the thing. A mug is a brilliant gift, IF you pick well. Why mugs work You use a mug every day. Every.
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Ceramic, enamel, or stainless: which mug actually wins your mornings
The three materials we put designs on are ceramic, enamel, and stainless steel. They all have their place. Some places are better than others. Here’s the honest version. Ceramic Glossy white, classic mug shape, baked clay coated in glaze. Heat is held well, the cup feels like a proper mug in your hand, and the
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Pick the right mug size (and stop second guessing it)
Right, mug sizes. They sound straightforward until you go to buy one and you have no idea whether 11oz is too small or 15oz is overkill. I’ll give you the cheat sheet I use myself. The everyday 11oz (325ml) This is what your nan probably has. Holds a single shot of coffee with milk, or