Inspiration Spotlight: The Happy Little Mug

Sometimes inspiration comes in the smallest details—like this playful polka dot mug I stumbled across in Kansas City while visiting for my sister-in-law's wedding. This stunner is from Anthropologie! I am WEAK when it comes to coffee mugs (and books, but that’s a story for another time—once my bookshelves are back in order).

This simple mug is a reminder that good design doesn’t have to be complicated. Even a coffee cup can spark ideas for color, pattern, and personality in your home. You could place it on a wooden pedestal board, add a cute lamp or some fresh flowers, arrange your coffee fixings nearby—and just like that, you’ve created a little corner of joy.

Finding beauty in the ordinary is special—it can set the tone for your whole day. Look for small details that make you smile. What inspires you? A stack of books, a vibrant mug, a cozy blanket, or a corner of sunlight streaming through your window—sometimes the tiniest touches bring the most inspiration.

You can find this mug here.