Hand-drawn hometown collection
A hand-drawn celebration of Lake Zurich, available exclusively at Stompin’ Grounds Cafe.
Community
Lake Zurich is centered around the water that gives the village its name and the community life that grows along its shores. Paulus Park, the Promenade, Alpine Fest, and sunset views create a hometown atmosphere that feels relaxed, connected, and inviting.
Where to find it
64 N Old Rand Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Store hours
Monday–Friday: 6:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Checked September 14, 2026. Holiday, seasonal, and special-event hours may vary.
The collaboration
The Lake Zurich Mug began with local research and a collaboration with Stompin’ Grounds Cafe. Ashley translated the community’s recognizable places and shared references into an original drawing designed for everyday use.
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 Lake Zurich.
The story behind the mug
Ashley partnered with Stompin’ Grounds Cafe to create a mug rooted in Lake Zurich.
Research and community input highlighted the lakefront, parks, village history, and favourite community celebrations.
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 Stompin’ Grounds Cafe.
Inside the illustration
Each element celebrates a recognizable part of the community’s history, landscape, gathering places, and everyday life.
Lake Zurich helps tell the story of Lake Zurich and the character residents recognize as home.
Paulus Park helps tell the story of Lake Zurich and the character residents recognize as home.
Lake Zurich Promenade helps tell the story of Lake Zurich and the character residents recognize as home.
Ela Historical Society helps tell the story of Lake Zurich and the character residents recognize as home.
Alpine Fest helps tell the story of Lake Zurich and the character residents recognize as home.
Sunset Pavilion helps tell the story of Lake Zurich and the character residents recognize as home.
The creative process
I let Lake Zurich lead this drawing, then worked Paulus Park, Lake Zurich Promenade, and Ela Historical Society into the scene around it. That flow gave me a natural way to carry the parts of Lake Zurich people know best across the full curve of the mug.
A meaningful local gift
The mug makes a meaningful Lake Zurich, Illinois housewarming gift, new-home welcome, or moving-away keepsake. Its hand-drawn local details give residents and former residents something familiar to recognize with every cup.
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