Hand-drawn hometown collection
A hand-drawn celebration of Naperville, available exclusively at Blackberry Market.
Community
Naperville pairs a lively downtown with beautiful public spaces and traditions that make a large city feel personal. The Riverwalk, Dandelion Fountain, Moser Tower, Centennial Beach, and Naper Settlement offer residents and visitors a memorable mix of history, recreation, and community life.
Where to find it
192 W Gartner Rd, Suite 104
Naperville, IL 60540
Store hours
Monday–Friday: 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
Checked September 14, 2026. Holiday and special-event hours may vary.
View current Blackberry Market Naperville hoursThe collaboration
My connection to Naperville goes back to childhood. I grew up in neighboring Plainfield, and Naperville was where our family frequently went for shopping, restaurants, activities, and time with friends. My family still visits today to shop, spend time together, and enjoy everything the city offers.
The Riverwalk and Centennial Beach were my favorite elements to draw. They represent the beauty, energy, and public spaces that make Naperville such an enjoyable community for residents and visitors alike.
The Naperville Mug has been a wonderful collaboration with Blackberry Market. I love working together to celebrate the community, and it has been especially good working with Neil, the manager there.
Celebrating the community
Collaborating with Blackberry Market on the Naperville Mug has been such a good experience. I love celebrating this beautiful community through my drawings and have especially enjoyed working with Neil, the manager of the Naperville shop.
The story behind the mug
Growing up in neighboring Plainfield, Ashley visited Naperville with her family for shopping, restaurants, activities, and time with friends.
Research and community input highlighted the Riverwalk, local history, downtown gathering places, and beloved civic landmarks.
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.
Working with Neil and the Blackberry Market team brought the Naperville Mug to the community alongside Ashley’s other hometown designs.
Inside the illustration
Each element celebrates a recognizable part of the community’s history, landscape, gathering places, and everyday life.
The Riverwalk is one of my favorite elements to draw. Its water, paths, bridges, and gathering spaces capture so much of the beauty and energy of Naperville.
Dandelion Fountain helps tell the story of Naperville and the character residents recognize as home.
Moser Tower helps tell the story of Naperville and the character residents recognize as home.
Centennial Beach is absolutely beautiful and another of my favorite elements in the artwork. It represents generations of summer memories in the community.
Naper Settlement helps tell the story of Naperville and the character residents recognize as home.
Downtown Naperville helps tell the story of Naperville and the character residents recognize as home.
The creative process
I let Naperville Riverwalk lead this drawing, then worked Dandelion Fountain, Moser Tower, and Centennial Beach into the scene around it. That flow gave me a natural way to carry the parts of Naperville people know best across the full curve of the mug.
A meaningful local gift
The mug makes a meaningful Naperville, 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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