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Lake Zurich Through Two Generations of Family Visits

My father-in-law's childhood and Matt's visits give this lakeside mug a family angle.

Matt's father spent part of his childhood in Lake Zurich, and Matt visited while growing up. That handed-down connection made the lake and town details feel like a family story rather than a place we found on a map.

Ashley sketching the Lake Zurich mug artwork on paper
The Lake Zurich drawing in progress.

Details in the drawing

The wraparound artwork includes Lake Zurich, Paulus Park, Lake Zurich Promenade and Ela Historical Society. Each is part of the place this mug was drawn to remember.

See the finished mug

Explore the artwork and find current shop information on The Lake Zurich Mug page. The mug is carried through Stompin’ Grounds Cafe; please check the mug page or contact the shop before making a special trip.

A gift idea with a real place behind it

Lake Zurich and Paulus Park give this design two points to recognize on a return visit. For someone who knows Lake Zurich through trips rather than an address, pair the mug with a note about a particular stop or a plan to go back. It keeps the gift tied to an experience instead of a generic destination.

Soli Deo Gloria,Ashley Ann's signature

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