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Successful Displays Demand Attention
Today, we’re highlighting a few of our favorites, each showing how a good display turns handmade pottery into an unforgettable treasure....
05 September, 2025 Customer Spotlight 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

12 Dec Revenue Generators for Businesses in Their Off Season

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Just because the 'season' is over doesn't mean that you need to pack things in and wait until next year to keep your business operational and profitable. If you're willing to get a little creative, you can still find business in the offseason and generate...

04 Dec 11 Hot Drinks To Sip From Your Deneen Mug (Coffee & Coffee Alternatives)

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We are in the midst of hot drinks season. While the summer is dominated by refreshing lemonade and other citrus-infused drinks, when the wind chill starts to go down, the temperature of our drinks goes up. While coffee remains a staple of hot drinks, there...

27 Nov Sustainability Through Process & Debunking Sustainability Myths

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Sustainability is a bit of a buzzword these days when it comes to a business's operations. How are they sourcing their raw materials, what are they using in terms of energy, and how are they helping out the local communities they are operating in are...

23 Nov Corporate Holiday Gift Ideas

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It's never too early to start planning gifts for your employees! In fact, the sooner the better, as the bigger the order, the longer it takes to ship out and reach its destination. Plus, corporate holiday gifts are a great way to give thanks to...

19 Nov 5 Tips Every Small Business Can Use to Take Advantage of the Holiday Season

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We're coming up on that holiday season once more and while it may seem like big retailers and other larger companies are the ones who are most successful during this time of gift buying, small business can take advantage of the holiday season as well....

14 Nov Stocking Stuffer Ideas for the Coffee Lover in Your Family

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It's safe to say we all know at least one obsessive coffee drinker amongst our family or friends. Lucky for you, there are tons of great gift options for the coffee lover you know. If you're still not quite sure what to gift them for...

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21 Oct 7 Marketing Moves for Your Business in the Offseason

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The offseason doesn’t mean that you need to stop marketing. In fact, the offseason is a great time to make sure that you’re still engaged with your customers all year long. Marketing in the offseason will allow you to ensure you’re still the first option...

15 Oct Improve Your Seasonal Business in the Offseason with These 6 Simple Tips

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As a seasonal business, you don’t operate at the same schedule as businesses that have busy seasons all year round. While some may view it as a negative or a set back of sorts, the offseason can actually be a great time to make improvements...

11 Oct Featured Client Series: Red Fox Diner

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Welcome to Deneen Pottery’s featured client series – where we share stories about companies that we’ve worked with; their history, outlook and commitment to the communities they serve. Today we’re highlighting our friends at Red Fox Diner, located in Lighthouse Point, Florida. Recently, we chatted about...

05 Oct Best Places to Sip a Cup of Joe in our Hometown – Twin Cities

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There’s nothing like the perfect cup of coffee in the perfect setting. Twin Cities residents looking for a shot of caffeine can head to any of these hometown places below to enjoy a fresh cup of joe. Next time you find yourself at one of...

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12 Dec Revenue Generators for Businesses in Their Off Season

04 Dec 11 Hot Drinks To Sip From Your Deneen Mug (Coffee & Coffee Alternatives)

27 Nov Sustainability Through Process & Debunking Sustainability Myths

23 Nov Corporate Holiday Gift Ideas

19 Nov 5 Tips Every Small Business Can Use to Take Advantage of the Holiday Season

14 Nov Stocking Stuffer Ideas for the Coffee Lover in Your Family

21 Oct 7 Marketing Moves for Your Business in the Offseason

15 Oct Improve Your Seasonal Business in the Offseason with These 6 Simple Tips

11 Oct Featured Client Series: Red Fox Diner

05 Oct Best Places to Sip a Cup of Joe in our Hometown – Twin Cities