Hand-drawn hometown collection
A hand-drawn celebration of Hinsdale, available exclusively at Cafe La Fortuna.
Community
Hinsdale is admired for its natural beauty, historic architecture, and the welcoming rhythm of village life. Downtown shops, Robbins Park, the Metra station, Fullersburg Woods, and familiar civic landmarks create a hometown that feels polished, connected, and deeply lived in.
Where to find it
46 Village Pl
Hinsdale, IL 60521
Store hours
Checked September 14, 2026. Holiday, seasonal, and special-event hours may vary.
The collaboration
The Hinsdale Mug began with local research and a collaboration with Cafe La Fortuna. Ashley translated the community’s recognizable places and shared references into an original drawing designed for everyday use.
The Hinsdale Mug’s continued sales at Cafe La Fortuna led to another 72-mug production run for the fall and winter season.
Each element began as an individual hand drawing. Ashley refined the artwork and arranged the pieces into a continuous design made to wrap around a ceramic mug, creating a keepsake that feels specific to Hinsdale.
The story behind the mug
Ashley partnered with Cafe La Fortuna to create a mug rooted in Hinsdale.
Research and community input highlighted historic architecture, parks, schools, rail travel, and village traditions.
Ashley translated each selected place and symbol into an individual hand-drawn illustration.
The drawings were refined and arranged into a continuous design that rewards a closer look.
The finished mug became a locally available keepsake through Cafe La Fortuna.
Inside the illustration
Each element celebrates a recognizable part of the community’s history, landscape, gathering places, and everyday life.
Downtown Hinsdale helps tell the story of Hinsdale and the character residents recognize as home.
Robbins Park helps tell the story of Hinsdale and the character residents recognize as home.
Hinsdale Metra Station helps tell the story of Hinsdale and the character residents recognize as home.
Fullersburg Woods helps tell the story of Hinsdale and the character residents recognize as home.
Hinsdale Central helps tell the story of Hinsdale and the character residents recognize as home.
Historic Village Hall helps tell the story of Hinsdale and the character residents recognize as home.
The creative process
I built this design around Downtown Hinsdale, Robbins Park, Hinsdale Metra Station, and Fullersburg Woods. Each was drawn on its own, then adjusted and arranged until the finished wrap felt less like a collection of icons and more like a walk through Hinsdale.
A meaningful local gift
Whether someone has just moved to Hinsdale, Illinois, is preparing to leave, or still calls it home from miles away, this hometown mug offers a warm and useful connection to the community.