A mugga

Snow, ice, frigid temps, they call for certain accoutrements to keep life moving forward. An especially important one: the vessel from which you’ll be drinking copious amounts of steaming hot beverages. When choosing a proper winter mug there are a few things to keep in mind: 1) Size–too big, and your drink cools too quickly; too small, and you’ll be forced to refill every two seconds; you want it sized just right; 2) Design–a mug should be designed for double-duty–beverage holder / hand warmer; it should fit perfectly in the cup of your hand.

Also, it should ooze charm and character . . .

{Pebble mug with green accents by Kim Westad}

You’ll know you chose wisely when people look past your nose and cheeks of scarlet, rumpled layers of clothing, crazy hair, and icicles hanging from unfortunate orifices to exclaim, “Say, nice mug!”