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A Cup of CommuniTEA: Tea Lovers Tea Club
Tea Lovers Tea Club was founded with a simple mission: to create a warm and welcoming space for anyone who loves tea....
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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

26 Jun Featured Client: Neighbor’s Mill Bakery & Café

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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’s post covers our friends Mike and Karin Nabors at Neighbor’s Mill Bakery & Café in Harrison, Arkansas....

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18 Jun Minnesota Makers – Handmade Products from our Home State to Support

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Supporting Minnesota businesses is a great way to support our state. Plus, there are countless local companies making handmade products – crafted to a higher quality than any national retailer or big box store can accomplish. If you’re interested in supporting local business, keep reading. Let’s...

22 May Handmade Goods That Will Knock Your (knitted) Socks Off

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From clothing to jewelry to pottery, there are many traditional mediums thriving in today’s handmade goods market. More and more, consumers are fighting against mass-production materials that are driving shopping trends toward one-of-a-kind craftsmanship. Whether you’re looking for yourself or someone else, choose a product...

23 Feb Awesome Gifts for Clients

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Whether you represent a B2B organization, a multi-million dollar corporation or a small tech startup, gift giving can go a long way when it comes to building relationships with clients. So don’t skimp by giving them a boring gift - maximize this opportunity by giving...

16 Feb Best Winter Drinks to Make in Our Beautiful Mugs

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When it’s cold out, one of life’s great pleasures is enjoying a steamy beverage on a cold winter day. Whether you’re just coming in from an afternoon of sledding, skiing or shoveling, or you’re simply taking a snow day siesta, warm your senses with some...

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26 Jan Winter Road Trip Essentials

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Weary winter road trippers know the value a hot drink, warm blanket or even a roadside shovel can provide when trying to make it through a long, cold drive – especially those of us in Minnesota! With so many things to prepare, however, essential items...

22 Jan Unique Birthday Present Ideas

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Are you shopping for the perfect birthday present for the unique individual in your life? You’ve come to the right place – Deneen Pottery has assembled this quick guide of unique birthday present ideas to help you make someone’s special day even better – no matter...

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17 Jan Dominating the Company Swag Game: Make a Huge Impact with Custom Mugs

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If your company is in the market for some new swag, skip the boring, same-old merchandise and opt for something better – custom, branded mugs! With a custom mug, you’re much more likely to make a better impression among prospects, customers, clients, employees and anyone else...

18 Dec Why Does Coffee Taste Insanely Better In A Ceramic Mug? [An Investigation]

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When it comes to your ideal sipping situation, would you rather have your favorite beverage taste as good as possible or bland and flavorless? We bet the answer is pretty obvious. An essential piece of achieving the best taste is the material the mug is made...

25 Nov The Surprising Reasons You Need A Stoneware Mug Today!

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There’s nothing quite as satisfying as sipping your favorite java or drink out of stoneware mugs. Here are a couple of the best perks of choosing stoneware over other common mug materials. First, What Is Stoneware? Stoneware, while less commonly used than other types of coffee...

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26 Jun Featured Client: Neighbor’s Mill Bakery & Café

18 Jun Minnesota Makers – Handmade Products from our Home State to Support

22 May Handmade Goods That Will Knock Your (knitted) Socks Off

23 Feb Awesome Gifts for Clients

16 Feb Best Winter Drinks to Make in Our Beautiful Mugs

26 Jan Winter Road Trip Essentials

22 Jan Unique Birthday Present Ideas

17 Jan Dominating the Company Swag Game: Make a Huge Impact with Custom Mugs

18 Dec Why Does Coffee Taste Insanely Better In A Ceramic Mug? [An Investigation]

25 Nov The Surprising Reasons You Need A Stoneware Mug Today!