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The Story of Glacier National Park Conservancy and Mug Memories That Last a Lifetime
We’re honored to be a small part of the Glacier National Park Conservancy’s efforts by crafting their handmade ceramic mugs, which are available online and in park stores. For Deneen Pottery, being part of something bigger than just a business is a point of pride. We value our American roots and believe in the pursuit of preserving and protecting our public lands. We’re thrilled to contribute to that mission....
23 May, 2025 National Park No comment0 Likes
Amazing Stoneware Mugs – Amazing Images
Recently I was working with Sarah Stotts, from BedandBreakfast.com, on an article about my family’s Custom Pottery Mug business When she asked me for any new images of our handmade stoneware Jumping Rocks popped into my head. So I got on the phone and......
23 April, 2009 Pictures No comment1 Like
The Hunt for a Handmade Round Belly Mug
As my family has been making mugs for customers for over 30 years from time to time we hear from folks like Vince Smith of Houston, Texas: Dear Niles: Approximately 12 years ago, my wife and I were in Ithaca, NY and had the pleasure......
17 April, 2009 Testimonials No comment4 Likes
Attention Catalog Request Recipients
If you requested a catalog and didn’t receive one in February or March your information did not makes its way through our website to us. We apologize for this miscommunication and failure to send you our catalog. The problems have been fixed and the “Catalog......
15 April, 2009 Announcements No comment1 Like
Custom Handmade Stoneware Mugs & More – Kiln Report 2
Spring is finally in the air and I had a few minutes this morning to take pictures of the firing that took place yesterday. We fire the kiln 4-5 days a week, each glaze firing heats the stoneware inside up to about 2350º F and......
15 April, 2009 Just off the Kiln No comment1 Like
Innkeeping Conference and Trade Show – Paii
Not sure where you were from the March 30th – April 2nd… My family (mom, dad, aunt and wifey) spent 4 days in Atlanta talking about our custom handmade stoneware mugs with some of the best innkeeping professionals in the country. We’ve been working with......
09 April, 2009 Conferences No comment1 Like
Azariah’s Olde Storehouse Testimonial
On February 13th we shipped an order of custom handmade mugs to Christina and Charlie Ward in Yanceyville, NC and on February 18th we received this email: Hello Niles, Yesterday I received the handmade mugs, they’re PERFECT! it’s exactly what I was looking for. I......
27 March, 2009 Testimonials No comment1 Like
Peter Deneen at the Illinois Conference
No early retirement for Peter Deneen. At the start of this year with all of the economic uncertainty we decided to head out to more bed and breakfast conferences in the hopes of attracting new customers. A few weeks back my dad attended the Illinois......
27 March, 2009 Conferences No comment1 Like
First Handmade Stoneware Testimonial!
With each order that we ship, we hope to meet or exceed our customer’s expectations… Now and then we are lucky enough to have a reaction like this: Dear Niles and Teena, I want you to know that our new custom mugs are simply spectacular. ......
23 February, 2009 Testimonials No comment1 Like
Custom Handmade Stoneware Mugs & More – Kiln Report
It was a cool and sunny weekend here in Minnesota and we had a firing that took place. Today I photographed a few pictures of some of the handmade stoneware custom mugs that are just about to be shipped....
16 February, 2009 Just off the Kiln No comment2 Likes

23 May The Story of Glacier National Park Conservancy and Mug Memories That Last a Lifetime

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We’re honored to be a small part of the Glacier National Park Conservancy’s efforts by crafting their handmade ceramic mugs, which are available online and in park stores. For Deneen Pottery, being part of something bigger than just a business is a point of pride....

16 May Honoring Our Heroes: A Heartfelt Thank You to Those Who Serve

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We have had the profound honor of crafting handmade mugs for many branches of the United States Armed Forces. From the U.S. Marine Corps to the National Guard, these mugs aren’t just stoneware vessels, they are tributes. They are small but powerful reminders of service...

09 May From Our Hands to Hers: Celebrating Moms with Heartfelt Tradition

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Moms are artists in their own right. They shape people. And their tools aren’t brushes or kilns, but repetition and resilience. They show up, again and again, in big ways and in small ones. The quiet way she picked up the pieces without being asked,...

02 May Honoring Our Community’s Everyday Heroes

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This annual week of recognition gives us all an opportunity to celebrate those who keep our communities safe, educated, protected, and cared for. From teachers guiding the next generation, to firefighters, EMTs, police officers, park rangers, and public employees who show up every day, often...

25 Apr Zion National Park: A Place Worth Preserving, One Mug at a Time

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At Deneen Pottery, our relationship with Zion is personal. Not only do we create handcrafted mugs inspired by the park’s beauty, but we also support its protection, because places like Zion deserve more than admiration; they deserve our care....

18 Apr Rocky Mountain National Park Spotlight

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We at Deneen Pottery are proud to collaborate with the Rocky Mountain Conservancy to create something tangible—a handcrafted way to bring the spirit of the park home. At Deneen Pottery, every handcrafted mug tells a story—and few places inspire storytelling quite like Rocky Mountain National...

11 Apr The Story of Neighbor’s Mill Bakery and Deneen Pottery

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Our collaboration with Neighbor's Mill is not just a business relationship; it's a story of mutual growth, and a commitment to quality that spans decades....

07 Apr Deneen Pottery & CNHA Spotlight

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At Deneen Pottery, we deeply value our partnership with CNHA. Collaborating with an organization that is dedicated to the preservation and education of national parks aligns seamlessly with our mission....

02 Apr The Ghostbusters Mug Collection by Deneen Pottery & Pop Culture Coffee!

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At Deneen Pottery, we're thrilled to announce our collaboration with Pop Culture Coffee to bring you an exclusive collection of handcrafted Ghostbusters mugs. These unique pieces are perfect for both coffee enthusiasts and fans of the iconic franchise....

24 Mar Deneen Pottery’s Commitment to National Parks

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Deneen Pottery’s relationship with the national parks began with a simple yet profound mission: to create mugs that not only serve as keepsakes but also support the preservation of these iconic places....

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23 May The Story of Glacier National Park Conservancy and Mug Memories That Last a Lifetime

16 May Honoring Our Heroes: A Heartfelt Thank You to Those Who Serve

09 May From Our Hands to Hers: Celebrating Moms with Heartfelt Tradition

02 May Honoring Our Community’s Everyday Heroes

25 Apr Zion National Park: A Place Worth Preserving, One Mug at a Time

18 Apr Rocky Mountain National Park Spotlight

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07 Apr Deneen Pottery & CNHA Spotlight

02 Apr The Ghostbusters Mug Collection by Deneen Pottery & Pop Culture Coffee!

24 Mar Deneen Pottery’s Commitment to National Parks