Hand-drawn hometown collection
A hand-drawn celebration of Oswego, available exclusively at Oak & Bean.
15 oz ceramic mugMicrowave safeDishwasher safe
Community
Oswego is a growing Fox River community that keeps its historic downtown and hometown traditions close. Hudson Crossing Park, the Little White School Museum, PrairieFest, and familiar river views give residents a strong sense of belonging and visitors an inviting glimpse of local life.
The collaboration
The Oswego Mug grew out of my work with Kacie at Krema Coffee in Plainfield. After collaborating on the Plainfield Mug, Kacie connected me with Connie, her fellow owner at Oak & Bean, and that introduction led to a design created especially for Oswego.
The community has received the mug so warmly, and it has sold wonderfully. Oak & Bean is more than a coffee stop for us. My husband and I also enjoy going there for wine and an occasional date night when we are in the area. It has been a fun partnership rooted in relationships between local businesses.
The story behind the mug
Inside the illustration
At Oswego, the Fox River meets Waubonsie Creek near the natural limestone crossing that helped draw the village’s early settlement.
Hudson Crossing Park is a Fox River gathering place beside downtown Oswego, connecting riverfront recreation with the village center.
Downtown Oswego’s historic district centers on Main Street between Jackson and Washington streets.
The Little White School Museum preserves the history and development of Oswegoland in a restored former church and school building.
PrairieFest brings carnival rides and community festivities to Oswego through the Oswegoland Park District.
Journal · Behind the drawing
A coffee connection led to a new town drawing centered on the water.
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