Best Buds (Q-tip & Leo) - Ceramic Mug 11oz

Some mornings on the farm, you catch a moment that stops you in your tracks. This is one of them. Q-tip, our fluffy white baby Highland, leaning in nose-to-nose with his best friend Leo, a dark brown calf with a bright yellow ear tag. They do this all day. Where one goes, the other follows. It's the kind of friendship that's hard not to smile at, and we figured a coffee mug was the right place for it to live.

This is a real phone photo from our pasture in Ithaca, Michigan, printed in full color on both sides of an 11oz glossy white ceramic mug. The image wraps cleanly so you see the boys whether you're right-handed or left-handed. Sublimation printing bonds the ink into the mug's surface, so the photo won't peel, crack, or fade with daily use. It's microwave and dishwasher safe, though a gentle cycle will keep the colors looking their best for years.

Who it's for

If someone in your life loves Highland cows, baby animals, or just cute things in general, this one lands every time. It makes a thoughtful Mother's Day or birthday gift, a housewarming present for a country kitchen, or a little pick-me-up for a friend who needs more fluffy cow content in their morning routine. Works just as well for coffee, tea, cocoa, or a generous scoop of ice cream at 10pm.

• Size: 11oz standard ceramic mug, 3.85" tall x 3.2" diameter
• Material: Glossy white ceramic with dual-side full-color sublimation print
• Care: Microwave and dishwasher safe; hand wash recommended for longest life
• Photo: Real farm photo of Q-tip and Leo, our baby Highlands
• Printed: On demand in the USA by our print partner
• From: Wolf & Steer, a small family farm in mid-Michigan

A note on shipping

Every mug is made to order, so please allow a few business days for production before it ships. We think it's worth the short wait — nothing sits in a warehouse, and each mug is printed fresh for you.

Q-tip was the first baby born on our 30 acres, and Leo came along not long after. Watching these two figure out the world together has been one of the best parts of running this farm. Thanks for letting a little piece of that show up on your kitchen counter.