Hey New Yorkers, f your morning coffee could talk, it would probably have a very specific accent — and now it might even come with its own neighborhood storyline. NewYorkPrideGoodshas released a collection of NYC Toile coffee mugs that turn your daily caffeine fix into a mini tour of the five boroughs.
At first glance, these mugs lean classic — traditional toile patterns in blue, red, and green. But look closer and the pastoral scenes you’d expect are swapped out for something much more local: New York City streetscapes, neighborhood landmarks, and those hyper-specific details that make each corner of the city feel like its own world. Continue reading Eye On Design: NYC Toile Mugs By New York Pride Goods→
Sometimes a piece of pop culture merchandise manages to capture the entire spirit of a film in a single object. This wonderfully dramatic Jaws Shark (Attack)Tiki Mug with Swimmer Swizzle Stick does exactly that, turning the iconic movie poster for Jaws into a three-dimensional drinking vessel and immersive, nostalgic experience.
Released in 2019 by Mondo and produced by Tiki Farm, the ceramic mug is shaped like the gaping jaws of the great white shark made famous in Jaws. The shark rises up through sculpted ocean waves, mouth open wide and ready to swallow whatever tropical concoction you choose to pour inside. Continue reading Shark Attack Jaws Tiki Mug!→
If you like your hot beverages with a side of brutal honesty, this Pink Coffee Mug from Fish’s Eddy — spotted at the Shoppe Object gift show —has you covered. Boldly emblazoned with the words “Tea is for Losers”, it’s the perfect vessel for sipping tea ironically, serving coffee smugly, or just making sure everyone knows you’re not here for herbal diplomacy.
If pink is your passion, I recommend you hightail it over to Sugar Factory in Times Square while they’re running their Valentine’s Day menu, which consists of extra-romantic appetizers, main dishes, desserts and cocktails! We spotted this amazing cocktail-for-two served in a Pink Pig-Shaped Mug-thing on an adjacent table and couldn’t resist capturing it for this column. Continue reading Pink Thing Of The Day: Pig Cocktail Mug!→
Let me start by saying, if you’re looking for a Father’s Day gift that boldly celebrates the absolute worst qualities of fatherhood, then the Logan Roy #1 Dad T-Shirt is a hilariously perfect choice! Packed with irony and a hefty dose of dark humor, this handsome and comfy tee encapsulates the essence of the infamous Patriarch from HBO’s Succession.
Now, I know what you’re thinking: “Why on earth would I want my dad to wear a shirt that pays tribute to such a terrible father figure?” Well, my friend, that’s precisely the point! This shirt is like a playful middle finger to all the conventional notions of fatherly greatness. It’s a rebellious statement that says, “Hey, Dad, you may not be perfect, but at least you’re not as bad as Logan Roy!” Continue reading The Logan Roy #1 Dad T-Shirt: For the Dad Who Embraces the Dark Side of Parenting!→
