3 months ago
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I’d shuffle into the kitchen half-awake, pour coffee into the same plain white mug, and go through the motions. It wasn’t bad — it just wasn’t special. There was nothing that made me pause or smile before starting the day.
One morning, while browsing online, I came across the Laurie Gates Tierra Mosaic Hand-Painted Mugs on QVC. They were bright, colorful, and full of life — like tiny pieces of art. Something about them immediately lifted my mood, even just through the screen.
I ordered them on a whim, hoping they’d bring a little spark to my mornings. When they arrived, I could hardly believe how beautiful they were in person. The colors were so vibrant, and each mug had its own unique pattern — perfectly imperfect in that hand-painted way that makes things feel alive.
The next morning, I poured my coffee into one of them, and it genuinely changed the experience. The mug felt warm and smooth in my hands, and the colors caught the early sunlight streaming through the window. The coffee tasted just a little richer, or maybe I was just slowing down enough to actually notice it.
Now, these mugs have become part of my daily ritual. They sit on the open shelves in my kitchen, bringing warmth and personality to the space. I love choosing which one to use each day — it’s like picking a mood.
They’ve also done something I didn’t expect: they’ve made me appreciate mornings again. That first quiet moment, holding something beautiful and simple, sets the tone for my day.
It’s funny how something as small as a mug can make such a difference. But these ones do. They turned my mornings from ordinary to joyful — and reminded me that beauty in everyday things really does matter.