Five Ways: Coffee Mugs

Warm up your morning (and your workspace) with a fresh mug for your daily cuppa joe.

1. Kami Wood Mug, $78.00 Handcrafted in Japan from castor aralia wood, the thickness of this simple mug is only 2mm—thin enough to allow light to glow through, yet thick enough for durable insulation. Get it: muhshome.com

2. Small Diamond Knit Cozy Mug, $22.00 The hand-knit cozy surrounding this porcelain mug makes taking on a winter day a bit easier. Get it: leifshop.com

3. Ripple Mugs, $28.00 Water inspired each piece in this dishwasher-safe collection, which merges the durability of porcelain with a handmade, minimalist look. Get it: tasknewyork.com

4. Striped Mugs, $40.00 Artist Heather Dahl hand-paints these bright mugs in orange, navy, or celery (and we especially like their light gray interiors). Get it: curiosityshoppeonline.com

5. Color Dipped Mug, $28.00 Another great pick made in Japan: straightforward white porcelain mugs dipped in hues of charcoal, red, yellow, or blue. Get it: poketo.com

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Take A Break

Now, you’re going to have to just sit back and enjoy. I’ve been trying to figure out connection between this video and Lifework  and I have to tell you there really isn’t one. But you should watch it. Take a break from your workday and enjoy the crazy cleverness of LA band OK Go! and their collaborators Synn Labs. It’s joyous to watch. (Don’t be put off by the guy splattered in red paint at the beginning – it makes sense in the end). Via my husband who keeps on top of these important things.