Hand-drawn hometown collection
A hand-drawn celebration of Lisle, available exclusively at Creme & Co. Cafe.
Community
Lisle is a friendly village where natural beauty and community traditions are easy to find. The Morton Arboretum, Dragonfly Landing, Four Lakes, the Depot Museum, and beloved local events make it a comfortable home and an inviting destination in every season.
Where to find it
908 Ogden Ave, Unit E
Lisle, IL 60532
Store hours
Checked September 14, 2026. Holiday, seasonal, and special-event hours may vary.
The collaboration
The Lisle Mug began as a passion project while I was exploring communities around Northern Illinois. I grew up in nearby Plainfield and was familiar with Lisle, but drawing the mug gave me the chance to learn much more about its history and character.
The town’s connection to hot-air balloons especially stood out to me, along with its small and welcoming downtown. The finished mug found a home at Creme & Co., and it has been such a pleasure collaborating with Areej. She is incredibly kind, and the partnership has made this little hometown project especially enjoyable.
The story behind the mug
Ashley partnered with Creme & Co. Cafe to create a mug rooted in Lisle.
Research and community input highlighted gardens, trails, village history, festivals, and outdoor spaces.
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 Creme & Co. Cafe.
Inside the illustration
Each element celebrates a recognizable part of the community’s history, landscape, gathering places, and everyday life.
The Morton Arboretum helps tell the story of Lisle and the character residents recognize as home.
Four Lakes helps tell the story of Lisle and the character residents recognize as home.
Lisle Depot Museum helps tell the story of Lisle and the character residents recognize as home.
Eyes to the Skies helps tell the story of Lisle and the character residents recognize as home.
Downtown Lisle helps tell the story of Lisle and the character residents recognize as home.
Dragonfly Landing helps tell the story of Lisle and the character residents recognize as home.
The creative process
I used The Morton Arboretum to establish the setting, then added Four Lakes, Lisle Depot Museum, and Eyes to the Skies as the drawing moved around the mug. Balancing scenery with familiar local places helped the finished piece feel rooted in the way Lisle is actually experienced.
A meaningful local gift
A thoughtful choice for a realtor closing gift, new homeowner, or longtime resident, the artwork turns familiar Lisle, Illinois landmarks into a useful keepsake rather than an ordinary souvenir.