This is both my most and least favorite type of reuse.
Using damaged (and formerly favorite!) mugs as stuff holders is a great way to bring a bit of color or beauty to a work area. Sadly, if I'm using a mug in this way, it also means I've broken or worn out a favorite piece.
I'll occasionally purchase a second or vintage mug for this purpose. Here are some beautiful seconds found on Etsy that would make terrific containers.
A fabulous looking mug from the Square Peg.
It had a flaw so she drilled a hole in the bottom making useful as a planter as well as a pen holder or other container.
This great cup is offered as a second by Fawn & Lark.
thank you for featuring my work! I also agree with what you wrote! The way I look at it though, is that the mugs graduate to being something-else holders. Like its their retirement twilight. This makes it not so sad :)
ReplyDeletehooray for imperfection and all the doors it opens!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of mugs graduating to be something else.
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