As professional homebodies and amateur makers, we don't think there are many hard-and-fast design and decor rules to follow. Well, except one—you can never have too many mugs. Whether their appeal lies in a fun memory with your favorite person or a beautiful design, there’s something to be said for a cabinet full of well-loved pieces. That’s why, for the fourth year in a row, we’ve asked 52 pottery studios around the country to create a limited-edition batch of handmade mugs.
Seven are new to the crew this year, others have been part of Mugs52 for a while. We’ve even got a handmade Dansk mug from the legendary Niels Refsgaard (responsible for the iconic Vandivid line, among many other others, of course.) But one thing that stays constant is that the mugs represent each studio's ethos, and the collection features pieces with all different types of techniques, forms, glazes, and colors with the same end goal—heirloom-worthy pieces from small businesses and creatives who make the world—and our morning routines—a little bit more beautiful.