Funkily Made Mugs

UBUNTU is a word borrowed from the Zulu and Xhosa languages of Africa. It means, loosely, that we need each other, we're better together, and neither of us prospers without the other.

Black and White shaking hands, 'heart tree' and plowed fields background with white peace dove and olive branch. We are in this together...

Siamese Cat dressed as Tibetan Lama peacefully meditating with paws together.

Fictitious Pear grower's crate label - "Whatta Pear!" showing a pair of luscious looking pears growing side by side... GRADE A too!

Ahr Youse from Rho Di'lin - The Oshun Stayt? Like steamahs n chowdah? Weenahs too? Youse a Native! Aaayyy - d'youse eat yet?

Green square with white lotus facing up and down, lotus leaves and seed pods. Wording reads "Breathe - for just a moment the world will go on without you. It will all still be there when you're ready.

Like gardening AND Mr. Bean? Get Mr. Bean Sprouts!

We label others, so why not label yourself so others will be less confused: Genuine Simulated Adult, Made in USA, Do not hang to dry!

Classic Meditator, bamboo and bonsai in background, brush type lettering "Without expectations, anger and frustrations diminish."

A fictitious company inspired by Rhode Island's mob history and our own particular dialect. If youse not from Rho D'Ilin, don' worry if youse don' ged it. Ayyy...fuhgeddaboudit!

Fictitious Produce crate label for Marla's Maple Syrup in Vermont. If you don't remember this reference it's easy to find...

Fictitious Peach grower's produce crate label, antique style. Who doesn't love a beautiful pair of luscious peaches, firm and ripe, with just a little bit of fuzz...?

"These eggs just got laid - they're so fresh you'll wanna slap 'em! A fictitious produce crate label dedicated to a friend of mine who raises chickens and sells eggs…"

Tai Chi practioner in dark blue, low table with blooming cherry bonsai, hanging scroll "No Ego".

"A fictitious company inspired by Rhode Island's mob history and our own particular dialect. If youse not from Rho D'Ilin, don' worry if youse don' ged it. Ayyy...fuhgeddaboudit! Good food is a Rho Di'lin tradition - so many wonderful Italian cooks... and Vinnny and Rocko are traditional Italian men's nicknames. "

Hippyish lettering "We Are One". Purple heart background, Capital O in One divided into four sections with one of the 'human' colors.

We are all one - human shaded hand prints all around a circle behind the word 'ONE'.

The simple wish for peace with a white dove of peace carrying an olive branch. Communicate the message quickly - peace is best.

A fictitious company inspired by Rhode Island's mob history and our own particular dialect. If youse not from Rho D'Ilin, don' worry if youse don' ged it. Ayyy...fuhgeddaboudit!

Cuddly baby orangutan face with smile, funky ears, and frizzy reddish hair sticking out all over. Great on any T, especially great on onesies!

the standard yin/yang gets a little dull sometimes. I wanted to do a green leafy version for us tree huggers...

Ram dressed as Tibetan Lama peacefully ringing meditation chimes- Do Wop revisited!

Namaste, the greeting used in some yoga classes and in many parts of Asia, means very loosely "I see divinity in you and the divinity in me recognizes and greets it." It's a wonderfully respectful way to recognize our connection and oneness without hierarchy.

Been through the ringer and come back stronger? Wounded and risen to try again? This is for you...

This digital painting shows red eyed frogs on a log in the Amazon alongside various orchids, blue macaws and high waterfalls in the background - when it's snowy outside, think rainforest!

Cuddly llama doll in blue and red with milk bottle. Like to tweak traditions? This is your doll…

If you carry a wand give people fair warning...

Sticks and stones may build a home, but only hearts can fill it. Home is where your heart and your loved one's hearts are. A house is just to hold them...

Cuddly baby polar bear face, fuzzy, big eyes, you'll want to cuddle! Great on any T, especially great on a onesie!

Tuxedo Cat dressed as Tibetan Lama peacefully meditating with paws together.

A new coat of arms in the traditional style with a beautifully ornate double griffin and flourishes plus the center shield motto: DETERMINATION - I CAN AND I WILL in both English and Latin. Around the edges: 'I never give up' and 'Every day I give my all to make my world stonger, smarter, and safer for all'. Need a little inspiration?

Fictitious produce company's crate label for Cape Cod Cranberries. Rhode Island can't be in Cape Code, but Rhode Island Red chickens can be and this inspired the quintessential Cape Cod produce - cranberries.

Tiger Cat dressed as Tibetan Lama peacefully meditating with paws together.

You have big, wonderful, inspirational dreams - now make them real!

Cuddly baby panda face, fuzzy, big eyes and ears, with a little smile. Great on any T, especially great on a onesie!

Cuddly baby panda face, fuzzy, big eyes and ears, with a little smile. Great on any T, especially great on a onesie!