Local Finds: Marvelous mugs

Now that fall has officially arrived, there’s no better time to curl up with a steaming cup of coffee, tea or hot cocoa. Just add a crackling fireplace, your coziest sweater and one of these cool mugs from Lawrence stores. Cheers!

Big Ben mug: This one’s for all you Anglophiles out there.

Keep your Earl Gray warm by keeping a (bell tower) lid on this charming mug. Available at: Brits, 929 Massachusetts St., 843-2288, $7.95.

Author mug: If you don’t have the time to brush up on his classic novels, enjoy witticisms from Mark Twain with your morning cup of coffee. (You can also choose Jane Austen, Kurt Vonnegut or Edgar Allan Poe.) Available at: Hobbs, 700 Massachusetts St., 331-4622, $13.50.

Love Garden mug: Share your love of the iconic Lawrence record store every time you take a sip from this groovy mug. Available at: Love Garden Sounds, 822 Massachusetts St., 843-1551, $8.

Handle-free mug: This mug’s non-traditional design keeps your hand toasty, perfect for those chilly autumn nights. Available at: Bloom Bath & Body, 704 Massachusetts St., 749-7321, $11.95.

“I like it here” mug: Represent the Sunflower State at home or abroad with a Kansas-proud cup. It’s the ideal gift for all the homesick college students or expatriates in your life. Available at: Made, 737 Massachusetts St., 749-1162, $25.