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We often give Jean Elton pieces as Christmas gifts to friends and family.  In this case, we gave a mug to our father/grandfather.  Here is his succinct response:

You may be on to something great:

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I drip excessively in drinking out of a cup.

Your creation, the cup you sent me for Christmas with that significant lip, does not drip.  I like it.

We are so glad you like it and happy to pass on your pleasure in our coffee mug!

I’ve always loved dinnerware and I especially enjoy setting a table and layering dishes.  That’s why I’m enjoying creating pieces that have a “layered mystery” about them…  The question is… “how is how is that pieces layered and where does the rest of it go?”  It’s almost like each piece has a secret.

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The Christmas season is over so you’d think we would finally be able to take a breath!  Not so!  Here at Jean Elton, we are already busily planning for 2011.  First up this year is a special line of products celebrating Valentine’s Day, to be showcased on our homepage starting January 15.  Until then, our Christmas Clearance items will still be available, so take advantage of those amazing prices while you still can!

So if you are curious about all we have going on in 2011, keep up with us on Facebook, where you’ll see behind-the-scenes photos nearly every day!  Additionally, you’ll see our monthly Featured Items from their very beginning, long before they make it to our website.  And we love to get your input, so don’t be shy about sharing your opinion!