Which would you use?

I LOVE coffee mugs!! I especially love creative and/or unique coffee mugs. The funnier and more unique they are, the happier they make me. I mean really… what better way to start off your day than with a coffee mug that makes you smile. =) Check these out:

My absolute fav: The Zoom Lens Coffee Mug

This mug is unfortunately just a prototype. It is currently not being sold anywhere, which saddens me beyond belief. If someone happens to come upon it one day though, please let me know!! I WANT ONE!!!! If not, well then someone out there please make this!!!!!

The Pantone Mug

These mugs are perfect for anyone that works with Pantone colors for a living (interior designers, graphic designers, interior decorators, etc.). They come in 10 lovely PMS colors and sell for $130 for all 10 (4 if you choose the espresso mugs; sold at $40 for all 4).

Espresso Mugs

I’m not really sure hot to categorize these mugs, but I just love the concept. Handing out coffee to people always seems to be somewhat tedious. They’re small. They spill. They’re hot! And especially with espresso mugs, they always have the tenious of handles. What I love about these is that you can serve them 4 at a time (8 if you have really steady hands). The presentation is clean, simple and oh-so-elegant. =)

The ON/OFF Mug

What’s great about this mug (yes, they’re all the same mug) is that they tell you when they’re HOT! Before you pour your coffee, the mug pleasantly tells you that it’s cool to touch b/c there is nothing in it (hence “OFF”; similar to a light switch). Once you pour your nice hot coffee into the mug though, it slowly changes into white, and replaces “OFF” with “ON”. It sells for $26.

“I AM NOT A PAPER CUP” Mug

Clearly! This mug is not a paper cup! For those of you that like the look of disposable cups, but who want to be environmentally friendly, this is for you!! (Btw, the mug itself is porcelain; the cover is silicone). This sells for $20.

The “New Yorker” Mug

If you live in NYC, you know what I mean. For some reason, this was the “standard” coffee cup that was given to you at all delis/street vendors/food carts when you ordered coffee. These days, the cups are a bit different. But who ever said there was anything wrong w/ honoring history?! Btw, they sell for all of $10.95 on amazon.

The “This is MINE!” Mug

This is perfect for all of us office workers out there! The idea behind it is that you “plug” the lock at the bottom to prevent others from using your mug. This ensures that only YOU can use it. It even comes with a keyring so that you can carry your plug at all times. Unfortunately, though, this is yet another wonderful concept. Sad because I think it would get huge sales!

The “I love my dog/cat” Mug

Have a dog? No? Then do you have a cat? Fish?  Cow? Duck? Elephant? Frog? If you say yes to any of these and you just absolutely love them to death, then these mugs are for you! The “dog” and “cat” mugs come in a variety of breeds to suit your needs. They sell for $16 to $18 each.

The “Mood Barometer” Mug

Are you in a different mood every morning? Do you sometimes feel like a great, big ball of bursting sunshine one day and a big, rainy cloud on another? If yes, then get these. They can tell your coworkers/family members what mood you’re in before approaching you. So now if they approach you when you’re in your “rainy day mood”, you can truly say “well you asked for it!”. They sell for $35 for all 4.

The “I Can ONLY Drink My Coffee If It’s JUST The Way I Like” Mug

Perfect for the difficult coffee drinker in your life. Now you/they can always make the perfect cup of coffee. They sell for $25.

The “I like cookies/biscuits with my coffee” Mug

I think the picture explains it all here.

And finally, for those who prefer tea instead of coffee to wake them up…

The “I Don’t Know What To Do With My Teabag” Mug