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SMILE MUGS
originally $36.00
SALE $19.99
handmade
community voted (323 votes)
This item has been discontinued. When it sells out, it will no longer be available.
Sip Your Bliss
Want to drink up every last drop of joy that life has to offer? Then try sipping from one of these irresistibly cheerful mugs! From the imagination of artist Kristin Nelson, the mismatched colors and big, round eyes suggest a beloved, quilted animal from childhood. The adorably oversized ears rest perfectly against your thumbs as you cradle your warming drink in your hands. And once your beverage is gone, painted inside the mug you will discover a smile of perfect, blissful contentment. Handmade in Seattle, Washington.
- Item ID: 21620
- Materials: ceramic, glaze
- 6.75" L x 3.5" W x 3.5" H, 12 oz.
- The dishes are top rack dishwasher safe: position them securely in the machine so that they will not knock against anything else and chip. Not recommended for microwave or freezer use.
This item is breakable ceramic and not intended for small children.
This item has been discontinued. When it sells out, it will no longer be available.
Kristin Nelson
A Seattle native, Kristin Nelson has been a ceramic artist since 1983. She has a background in fashion design and textiles, and studied weaving in Sweden, receiving her degree in ceramics from the University of Washington. An avid outdoorswoman, she is married to professional kayaker and writer, Nigel Foster. See all creations.
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Q and A
When our community voted on this product, some also shared comments - read them below:
323 votes * 65 comments
Cassie, UncommonGoods Community Moderator
These mugs are appropriately named. Now that we've seen them, we can't stop smiling! The big, round eyes, the bright colors, and Kristin Nelson's wonderful craftsmanship have us excited about this design. Click on the alternate image below the main photo for a happy surprise, then tell us why you love this potential uncommon good.
Jalena
Vote: Thumbs up!
Adorable and US made
Chris
Vote: Thumbs down!
Be too hard to hold, not large enough on the handles
Lee
Vote: Thumbs down!
They look like they would be really hard to use if they were filled with hot liquid. They are cute though.
Jennifer
Vote: Thumbs down!
I agree that they would be too hard to hold but they're very cute.
gina
Vote: Thumbs up!
I won't buy anything for eating/drinking/serving that isn't both microwave and dishwasher safe. Glad to see dishwasher safe specified in the description, but would want to know about the microwave as well.
nigel
Vote: Thumbs up!
I love this item! The best hand-warmer in my office and always makes me smile!
Ava
Vote: Thumbs down!
Seems cute but hard to hold.
Susan
Vote: Thumbs up!
they are so cute, what a good gift they would for a new Mother or anyone
susie
Vote: Thumbs up!
These mugs make me happy!
barb
Vote: Thumbs up!
Love them, keep my toothbrushes in them and they make you smile.
Marlow
Vote: Thumbs up!
My kids would just love these! I hate plastic kids stuff, and this is a perfect solution.
Kathy
Vote: Thumbs up!
I have the yellow one!
Shawna
Vote: Thumbs up!
I love the smile mugs! I have two, and they are wonderful conversation pieces and they brighten up your whole day!
Eric
Vote: Thumbs up!
I love these mugs! They are fun to use but also can be used as a decoration piece. Great vibrant colors too. You have to smile when you use one. :)
brian
Vote: Thumbs up!
I gave these to my kids for tea and such. They love them!
Richard
Vote: Thumbs up!
Just love this cups. Makes me happy every day!
gwen
Vote: Thumbs up!
adorable! and nothing that i've ever seen before. made in USA makes them especially cool
Gail
I have given some of these as gifts and my friends have loved them.
peter
I love these!
Richard
Vote: Thumbs up!
Awesome color combo
Pat
Vote: Thumbs up!
Kri kri makes coffee fun!
kay
Vote: Thumbs up!
I use my blue one for morning tea! The little ears make for great handles,perfect for warming up my hands while reading
Malorie
Vote: Thumbs up!
What do you mean, "Too hard to hold"? Haven't you ever heard of the ears being used as handles? LoL
Karin
I love these cups! They make me smile. I gave one to my friend's little daughter. It is now her favorite cup!
Suzanne
Vote: Thumbs up!
adorable
Matt
Vote: Thumbs up!
They're awesome to use and cheer you up- Kristin's stuff is great!
Tracy
Vote: Thumbs down!
I love the smile at the bottom of the mugs, but the face on the front is odd looking. Not quite happy. Sort of dazed, or drugged. Does NOT make me smile.
Lisa
Vote: Thumbs down!
Cute. I just would rather they had a better handle on them.
Katie
Vote: Thumbs up!
Too cute to pass up!
Liz
Would like to see larger handles, but I'd still buy.
Arubagal
Vote: Thumbs up!
They're sweet. I like to start the day with a smile.
nicole
Vote: Thumbs up!
Not too cute! I think these would appeal to all ages, men or women.
shana
Vote: Thumbs up!
perfect marriage of whimsy and practicality! Love them.
Jennifer
Vote: Thumbs down!
I like the smiles but the outsides don't really sit well with me
Terra
Vote: Thumbs up!
Very cute but seems hard to hold, usually you like to cup your drink when you drink but these could be used for decoration.
Catphile
Vote: Thumbs up!
really cute but I'd need to know how much they hold (number of ounces) before I'd buy
Katherine
Vote: Thumbs up!
Part weird. Part cute. Right up my alley.
jayma
Vote: Thumbs up!
love Kri Kri pottery~Own a number of pieces....
Jackie
Vote: Thumbs up!
Love happy things!! ... and especially smiley faces
Sheila
Vote: Thumbs down!
I'm a smiley face purist.
Chris
Vote: Thumbs up!
Nice way to add a smile to your day.
Susan
Irresistible, engaging smile!
Barbara
Vote: Thumbs up!
Very cute. Glad they are US made
Deborah
Vote: Thumbs up!
I like them but they are probably not practical for everyday.
Cathy
These are so cute! I would definitely buy these!!
Vote: Thumbs down!
kinda creepy
Fern
Vote: Thumbs down!
Too difficult to handle especially for seniors with poor dexterity
Valerie
Vote: Thumbs up!
Adorable! I wonder, as others have, how the mugs handle hot liquid... Still, I would buy and give them a try!
Akiko
Vote: Thumbs down!
looks difficult to hold comfortably, especially if there's hot liquid. Font face is off putting.
KAREN
Vote: Thumbs up!
These would certainly brighten anyone's day!
Jennifer
Vote: Thumbs down!
Inside is cute. Outside looks like a third grade art project.
Amanda
Vote: Thumbs down!
Creepy!
Anne
Vote: Thumbs up!
I may use this or (these) as a candy dish or a planter or to keep kitchen sponges or for keeping those little packages of instant coffee, let me see, what else . . . . that's all for now
Julianna
Vote: Thumbs down!
They are a little bit creepy.
Julie
Vote: Thumbs down!
The faces creep me out :(
Ramona
I don't believe I would buy these but they are so cute. just don't fit my life, but I could see them as a gift for a few of my friends and workmates!
Kathleen
Vote: Thumbs up!
Adorable! Are they microwave safe too?
Christine
Vote: Thumbs up!
Cute design.
Kennedy
Vote: Thumbs up!
These are sooooooo cute!
Anuradha
Vote: Thumbs down!
Seems like one could burn their hands while trying to hold
Samantha
Vote: Thumbs down!
There's no good handle to grip while drinking out of it and they look more like zombies to me than cute quilted animals.
maria
Vote: Thumbs down!
not practical, but cute.How do I make a kid drink a hot beverage? this is just cute and I have seen better.
Pamela
Vote: Thumbs down!
The "ear" handles do not work for me. The whole thing is a bit too sweet for me.
kathy
Very cute!!