Hand-drawn hometown collection
A hand-drawn celebration of Lemont, available exclusively at Mabel’s Market.
Community
Lemont is a one-of-a-kind canal town built from limestone, industry, and generations of local pride. The historic downtown, I&M Canal, quarries, water tower, and outdoor adventure at The Forge make it a distinctive home and a rewarding place to visit.
Where to find it
307 Canal St
Lemont, IL 60439
Store hours
Wednesday–Friday: 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Monday–Tuesday: Closed
Checked September 14, 2026. Holiday, seasonal, and special-event hours may vary.
The collaboration
The Lemont Mug began with local research and a collaboration with Mabel’s Market. Ashley translated the community’s recognizable places and shared references into an original drawing designed for everyday use.
The Lemont Mug has continued through Mabel’s Market, with a further 72-mug run authorized after the earlier inventory was nearly gone.
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 Lemont.
The story behind the mug
Ashley partnered with Mabel’s Market to create a mug rooted in Lemont.
Research and community input highlighted canal history, limestone heritage, outdoor adventure, and the historic downtown.
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 Mabel’s Market.
Inside the illustration
Each element celebrates a recognizable part of the community’s history, landscape, gathering places, and everyday life.
Illinois and Michigan Canal helps tell the story of Lemont and the character residents recognize as home.
Lemont Quarries helps tell the story of Lemont and the character residents recognize as home.
Historic Downtown Lemont helps tell the story of Lemont and the character residents recognize as home.
The Forge helps tell the story of Lemont and the character residents recognize as home.
Lemont Water Tower helps tell the story of Lemont and the character residents recognize as home.
Limestone Buildings helps tell the story of Lemont and the character residents recognize as home.
The creative process
Illinois and Michigan Canal became the visual thread for this mug. I drew Lemont Quarries, Historic Downtown Lemont, and The Forge around it so the finished wrap moves through Lemont the way a familiar view or favorite drive does.
A meaningful local gift
The mug makes a meaningful Lemont, 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.