The beverage accessory trend has found a new cycle with Stanley, and the demand at big-box stores has been … well, intense.
Limited-edition Valentine’s Day Stanley Quenchers have sold out to collectors and tastemakers across the country, creating a certifiable fad for the oversized cups. (In 2023, the company generated $750 million in sales, according to a CNBC report.)
And we’ve seen this before — maybe a little less extremely — with other brands like S’well, Yeti and Hydro Flask.
What’s so special about a pink Stanley, anyway? We found a few cool tumbler and mug options, and we didn’t need to look far. Local creators and businesses have put their touches on cups, bottles, mugs and tumblers. Here are a few worth considering.
(Courtesy Flavor of Ohio)
Flavor of Ohio’s Cleveland Tumbler
A map of Cleveland wraps around this 20-ounce tumbler ($39.95), perfect for keeping cold beverages chilly or hot beverages piping. It’s a part of Valley View gift basket company Flavor of Ohio’s offerings, many of which sport Cleveland- and Ohio-inspired designs. flavorohio.com
(Courtesy Hilary Chan)
Hilary Chan’s Cloud Mugs
Local ceramics artist Hilary Chan crafts whimsical mugs and cups, including a travel mug with a built-in half lid. Her most popular design features blue skies with small smiling, crying and angry clouds on them ($30). hilarychanartistry.com
(Courtesy Lucky's Cafe)
Lucky’s Cafe’s Travel Mugs
If you love Lucky’s Cafe in Tremont, you’ll love these loyalty travel mugs ($15.95) that come in red, orange, olive green and blue. If you refill one at the restaurant, you’ll get a discount for as long as the mug lasts. luckyscafe.com
(Courtesy Ready Set Coffee)
Ready Set Coffee’s Travel Tumbler
Ready, set … caffeinate. Gordon Square’s Ready Set Coffee offers a sleek Miir 12-ounce travel tumbler ($28) to contain both cold and hot brews from the shop — or, really, any beverage from anywhere. readysetcoffee.com
(Courtesy Rough Around the Etches)
Rough Around the Etches’ Taylor Swift Tumbler
Swifties will love local designer Rough Around the Etches’ 40-ounce tumblers — the same size as coveted Stanley insulated cups. This creation ($50) features pop singer Taylor Swift’s albums on a stack of books. The creator also sells a variety of other tumblers, iced coffee cups and glasses, many of which feature Cleveland pride. rougharoundtheetches.com
(Courtesy Slow Train Cafe)
Slow Train Cafe and The Local’s Travel Mugs
The next time you’re in Downtown Oberlin, swing by either Slow Train Cafe or The Local to pick up one of these travel mugs in support of the small businesses — and receive a free drink when you do. slowtraincafe.com
(Courtesy Three Bears Pottery)
Three Bears Pottery’s Travel Mugs
Ceramics artist Karen Sacco makes unique creations under the name Three Bears Pottery, including travel mugs with fitted lids. Though the brand doesn’t have an online shop, its products can be found at Made Cleveland in Coventry, Salvage Yard Resale Shoppe in Fairview Park and Ravine’s Edge Farm and Parlour in Medina. Interested customers can also reach out to Sacco on Instagram. instagram.com/threebearspottery
(Courtesy Viktoriia Basargina)
Viktoriia Basargina’s Funky Mugs
Colorful characters come to life on Viktoriia Basargina’s mug creations. The South Euclid-based artist uses polymer clay to create detailed faces and other details on mugs ($99-plus) and even offers custom options. instagram.com/anicraftsoul
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