A few weeks ago I posted about connecting with friends who live far away and my struggle with finding the best way. Amazingly enough my friend Blaine launched his newest project around the same time called Our Common Mug. Sold only in pairs (or more), one handcrafted mug ships directly to you, while the other embarks on a journey to your beloved, along with a special, handwritten note.
I received mine yesterday and loved opening up the package to see the beautiful letterpress coaster. Nestled inside the package was my mug!
I sent my mug to my friend Kellyn who lives in Philly. The sweetest note! Now we can virtually get coffee together until our next visit. I plan to text, email or call her every time I use the mug.
Isn’t it gorgeous? So simple and meaningful.
If you want to sent a mug to a loved one – purchase TODAY in order to receive it by Christmas! They only have a few left!!
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26 Comments
December 18, 2013
YES YES YES YES YES doing it .
December 18, 2013
YAY!!
December 18, 2013
Be sure and get your order in soon. We’ve only got a handful left!
December 18, 2013
1. I LOVE that nail polish color.
2. This idea is so great. I have a group of college friends that are spread out from coast to coast. It is so hard to coordinate a trip that everyone can make. We just got everyone together this November after almost two years! Looking into this as a possible Valentine’s Day gift :)
December 18, 2013
Thanks Kateri! This would be a great Valentine’s Day gift for friends!!
December 18, 2013
Kateri, we’ve actually had a lot of groups of college friends do exactly what you’re talking about! We were talking about doing a big Valentine’s Day promotion, but if things keep going the way they are we may be sold out by Christmas. No plans for another run at this point. Limited edition as they say. :-)
December 18, 2013
This is an incredibly beautiful idea!!! I certainly want to do this!
December 18, 2013
I’m so glad you love it too!
December 18, 2013
Juliette – Thanks so much! We’re so glad our story is resonating with others. As I told the rest of Ms. Lehman’s lovely followers, we’ve only got a few left in stock.
December 18, 2013
Done and done. My best friend and I have lived far apart for the last 6 years and I think this is a great new way to be connected. Thanks for sharing!
December 18, 2013
I love hearing that Jess! She will love it.
December 18, 2013
Jess, thanks so much for your order and support! I hope you and your friend will love them for years to come.
December 18, 2013
I was just looking at these yesterday! Thinking of sending a few to my close, but far-away friends :)
December 18, 2013
You definitely should!!
December 18, 2013
Hello ladies! Allie, thanks so much for posting and I’m delighted to hear how excited everyone is. We’ve only got a few mugs remaining and today is the last day to guarantee US shipping by Christmas.
December 18, 2013
Loved being able to share this, Blaine! Good work.
December 18, 2013
What a lovely idea! Thanks for the tip… I’ve got a few long-distance friends who would love this!
December 18, 2013
Wonderful :)
December 18, 2013
OMG this is one of the cutest things I’ve seen in a long time, there are so many people I would like to get this for!
December 18, 2013
Isn’t it so fabulous?
December 18, 2013
This is such a sweet idea!
Sarah
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December 18, 2013
I hope my pal loves it as much as I do!
December 18, 2013
Me too! It’d be so great for her to share her thoughts and photos on her blog. And maybe hear the story of your friendship. That would be the BEST!
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