Unload a kill full of monsters with me! We have a tentative release date for September 25th, but nothing confirmed. Will update when the final kiln of monsters has been fired 🤞 Have you spotted your favourite monster yet?

Purple is the worst! To this day, we still have not found a vibrant purple that applies with even colour distribution or without showing brushstrokes… but we’re not giving up! Anytime we hear of a new purple on the market we always give it a shot. Would you say this is this ambitious or fool hearty?

I’m not sure we can officially call ourselves experts, but we’ve had plenty of practice testing mugs—and we can confidently say that drinks DO taste better in a handmade mug! Drop a 👍 in the comments if you agree with our findings!

You can add to your cupboard struggle today, August 19, at 7pm MT! There will be a full release of our regular production mug collection, as well as a double batch of our most popular designs 🎉 If your entire SSD mug collection is clean in the cupboard, what design do you always grab first?

Evolution of a mug, The Conclusion

Evolution of a mug, Part Two

The evolution of a mug, Part One

Date is still TBD, but we heard you loud and clear: Our next release will include a double batch of foxes, bears, unicorns, seals, manatees, octopuses, AND otters! Drop a 🎉 in the comments if this news made your day

Whoever named this an ‘easy-open tab’ was clearly joking. This design flaw drives me nuts! What’s a design you run into that makes absolutely no sense? #designfail #everydaywoes #potteryproblems

Bisque firing is the first kiln step! After air drying, our mugs go into a super-hot oven to burn out moisture and harden the clay. It’s like baking—turning mud into something solid and ready for glaze. Any questions about this step? #potteryprocess #yycpottery #handmadewithlove

🚨 Mug Drop Alert! 🚨 Get ready to snatch your favorite regular production mugs! Foxes, bears and more are back, but in limited quantities. Mark your calendars for July 10th at 7 PM MT. Set those alarms and have your links ready. You don’t wanna miss this! What mug design do you have your eyes on?

Handles: The Conclusion 🎉 We hope you’ve enjoyed this look at how handles are made. If you ever have any questions about our process, we’re always happy to share what we know. Did you have a favourite part of this series? #potteryprocess #handmadewithlove #handmadeisbetter #canyouhandleit

We put a lot of thought into every part of our mugs—and the handle is no exception! Often overlooked, it’s one of the most important details in making a mug feel just right in your hand. Will you ever look at a handle the same way again? #handmademug #potteryprocess #functionalart #mughandlelove

Handle making Part 2: Did you know your hand had a natural taper? This is just one of the many things that we think about to ensure you enjoy every part of your handmade mug ❤️ #canyouhandleit #handlelife #potterylove #potteryprocess

It’s an often overlooked sculptural function on your mug, but it’s so important… Today we’re talking about handles! #potterylove #potteryprocess #yycpottery #handmadewithlove #handleit

Sending this message to everyone who’s about to bring a Salty Sea Dog Designs planter into their life… it’s not you, it’s the plant! What plant do you notoriously kill every time even though people swear it’s the easiest plant in the world to care for?

Are you using your next SSD creation as a bowl or a planter? Make sure you are setting yourself a reminder for Bowl Adoption Day: June 5th at 7pm MT. You don’t want to miss this one! 🎉

Four new bowls designs are joining our website June 5 at 7 PM MT! Since they are in regular production you’ll be able to preview them all under the Bowl section on our site. Which one are you most excited to brining home this Thursday!?! 🧸🦊🐸🦄

Bowls will be back June 5 at 7 PM MT 🎉 We are restocking 4 fan favourites: the Otter, Sasquatch, Octopus and Sheep PLUS two returning favourites AND 4 new designs. Drop your guess as to the new creations coming in hot!! BIG reveal coming tomorrow 🤩

Unicorn Bowls Coming Soon… If you had to pick just one detail would it be the horn, the tail or the smile that steals your heart more?

Yes… Even Canadian bound orders! This will help streamline our new process as we ship and is a beautiful reminder that you are supporting a handmade Canadian business that is grateful for everyone supporting us, no matter where you reside. 🇨🇦❤️ #canadianmade #elbowsup #shopsmallbiz #potterylove

If our regular mugs are gentle giants (20+ oz), Lil’ Sippers are their adorable 14–16 oz sidekicks. ☕ 🚨 Launching May 16 at 7 PM MT—these cuties go fast! Preview all 12 now in the Limited Edition section. ❤️

Blair’s making hedgehogs! 20 lil’ sippers drop May 16 at 7pm MT—plus 11 other designs! Preview them all on our Limited Edition page. What’s the perfect name for a hedgie? #potteryvideos #sculpturalceramics #potteryprocess #hedgehoglife

To the birth moms, chosen moms, stepmoms, grandmothers, and those who mother with love in any form—thank you. Today we celebrate your strength, your care, and the beauty you bring into the world. Happy Mother’s Day to all the types of moms today ❤️

Our hands work overtime in the studio and need some TLC. What are your favourite hand care companies? #potteryproblems #potterslife #handmadepottery #madewithlove

Blair talking his way through the cute parts of an otter mug may* be even cuter than the mug itself! #makermonday #mugshotmonday #ottermug #potteryvideo

Happy Star Wars Day! Here are 3 ways learning to be a potter is like learning to be a Jedi: 1. Patience is key—rushing ruins everything. 2. Trust your hands like Jedi trust the Force. 4. Balance is key—in the Force and in form. So we should have said… May the clay be with you!

I have two regrets: 1. Posting during breakfast. 2. Not realizing how many of you wear black. The result? Mug-naming mayhem. Help me fix it—what two nonsensical things should I ask next time to get cuter names? Drop your ideas below! #failforward #potterylove #yycartist #asktheinternet #muglove

Throwing always looks easy—especially sped up… But this mug took 5 real minutes and years of practice! Still feels like magic Inspired to try the wheel? Let us know below! #wheelthrowing #potteryprocess #handmadeceramics

Tap to reveal your destiny… in mug form ✨✨ Our full mug restock hits the website on April 24th at 7pm — it will be the last mug restock until June! It’s also the perfect chance to snag a mug for the mother figure in your life. 😉 Let us know in the comments which mug fate chose for you?

We happily contort our bodies so filming magic can happen! What part of our process do you wish we filmed more? #potteryprocess #potterylove #handmadewithlove #canadianceramics

Say hello to our newest underwater friend — the Dolphin Mug! Launching April 17 at 7pm MT. They’re here to stay, but restocks are monthly—so don’t miss your chance to be part of the first pod! #dolphinmug #handmadepottery #madeincanada

Do you like a little mystery… We are adding a new design to our Underwater category! We are not ready to reveal this design yet but here are three clues: 💧You have never seen this design before! 💧 It has been asked for MANY times! 💧 Blair had to get the nose just right! What‘s your guess?

Leap for joy—our new hand-sculpted frog drops April 10 at 7 PM MT! It’s joining both Forest Friends & Underwater Friends (we couldn’t decide!). Restocked monthly, so don’t miss the first batch! Got a name for your new froggy friend? Tell us below!

A bisque kiln is the first firing our pieces go through, heating clay to 1,800°F. This removes moisture, making it strong but still porous enough to absorb glaze. After bisque firing, pieces can be glazed and fired again for a finished look. Any questions?

Can you guess the lie? 1: Blair loves Kraft Dinner so much he ate it for 30 days straight—breakfast, lunch, dinner! 2: Blair is a huge Star Trek fan and is banned from Star Trek trivia games! 3: Blair is terrified of the sea and has abandoned his wife when he thought a shark grazed his leg!

Sometimes the universe gives you the signs you need! Our limited edition bunny mug can hop into your life tonight, March 20, at 7 PM MT. Set those alarms and be ready yearly. Unlikely real rabbits, this is the one and only batch. What do you consider the first sign of spring?

Serious question! Do you prefer dark or milk chocolate. We asked our Mug Support Group members this question and it was a tight race. Let’s see if our social media family thinks the same way… and if you say white chocolate you may be a psychopath! Just saying 🥴🤢

Did you catch all the charming details on our bunny mug? This limited-edition design hops away fast—grab yours March 20 at 7 PM MT! Once they sell out, they’re gone for good. Set an alarm and be ready! Which bunny detail is your favorite?

Hopping into something new is hare-raising, but after a lot of second-guessing, we’re finally ready to share it! ✨ A limited edition design drops March 20 at 7 PM MT! ✨ Is the anxiety worth it, or are we just driving ourselves hopping mad? Let us know! 🐰⬇️

Every review is a gift to our small business. They help new customers feel confident in choosing handmade and remind us why we do what we do. ⭐️ They build trust with new fans. ⭐️ They provide valuable feedback. ⭐️ They keep us improving. If you haven’t yet, we’d love to hear what you think.

It’s the little things that make a big difference! We don’t have to add pink inside the ears, but we need to. It just feels right. Do you have a favourite detail on your mugs? Share with the rest of us to see if we noticed it too!!!! #canadianmade🇨🇦 #handmademugs #potteryprocess #zebra

I have a question that may put you in a silly, yet good mood… If these two mugs were dating, where would they have their first date? I’ll add my answer in the comments but I’m super curious to know yours too👇😆

In case no one told you today ❤️❤️❤️ Share the love and pass this message on. Kindness is contagious 🥰

Our only regular mug restock for March drops tomorrow at 7PM MT! 14 designs, all handmade with love—once they’re gone, they’re gone. Set your alarms, tell a friend, and get ready, because these never stick around for long!

Do you want to know the craziest fact about sloths? Sloths are the only mammal that cannot fart! Do you think that that’s why they are so slow? Are farts just the way mammals are being propelled forward at any rate of speed? Adopt your own sloth mug this Thursday, March 6, at 7 PM MT 🦥 💨

Blair and I are continually exploring ways subtle shifts in design can influence how a creation feels when we are crafting these delightful designs. Both the highland cow and yeti mug will be part of our next mug release which happens March 6th @ 7 PM MT! Did you spot the difference right away?

This Bluejay design reminds us of Blair’s mom, who passed in July, making it one of the rare pieces we’ve kept. But 150 Bluejay mugs are ready to find homes tonight, Feb 27, at 7 PM MT! Set your alarms and grab one of our most detailed, limited editions ever. 💙

3 delightful Bluejay facts: 🩵 Their feathers are not actually blue, it’s an optical illusion! 🩵 Some migrate, some don’t… scientists don’t know why! 🩵 They mimic hawks to scare off threats. Bluejay mugs go live Feb 27 @ 7 PM MT. Set your alarms so you don’t miss out! Which fact surprised you most?

Bird lovers and coffee enthusiasts—this one’s for you! The Limited Edition Blue Jay Mug drops Feb 27th at 7 PM MT—don’t miss it! Each mug is hand-sculpted and painted to capture a blue jay’s cheeky charm (minus the peanut debates). These will fly fast, so set your alarms and bookmark the listing! 💙