Hand-drawn hometown collection
A hand-drawn celebration of Palatine, available exclusively at Conscious Cup.
Town
Palatine combines an active downtown, beautiful parks, and traditions that bring the village together throughout the year. The Metra station, Clayson House, Cutting Hall, local stables, and community events give residents a hometown identity that feels both lively and familiar.
Where to find it
137 W Wood St.
Palatine, IL 60067
847-907-4370
Store hours
Monday–Friday: 5:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: 6 a.m.–4 p.m.
Checked September 14, 2026. Holiday and special-event hours may vary.
View current Conscious Cup Palatine hoursThe collaboration
The Palatine Mug was created with Mike and Rosanna Shipley at Conscious Cup. Our collaboration began with the Crystal Lake Mug, and they later invited me to create mugs for each of their locations. It has been truly enjoyable working with them and the Conscious Cup staff.
Palatine also felt familiar to my husband Matt, who grew up in Crystal Lake. Located along Route 14 and the Metra line into Chicago, it was one of the communities he regularly passed through while growing up. That personal familiarity gave the collaboration another natural connection to our family.
The story behind the mug
Ashley’s Crystal Lake design connected with the Conscious Cup team and opened the door to a larger hometown collection.
Conscious Cup invited Ashley to create a distinct mug for Palatine as part of its original five-town collection.
Ashley gathered the village’s historic places, transportation, community traditions, and recreational landmarks into individual drawings.
Each hand-drawn study was refined and arranged into a continuous composition designed to wrap around the mug.
Conscious Cup introduced the finished Palatine design alongside the full five-town collection and its local storytelling campaign.
Inside the illustration
Each element celebrates a recognizable part of the village’s history, gathering places, and community life.
The station and its clock tower represent the railway connection at the center of downtown Palatine.
Storefronts, streetlights, and familiar gathering places capture the character of the village center.
The restored historic home honors Palatine’s nineteenth-century roots and local history.
The longtime performing arts center represents generations of local plays, concerts, and community events.
A horse and rider celebrate the village’s beloved equestrian tradition.
Food, music, hockey, and baseball details reflect the festivals and shared interests that bring neighbors together.
From one town to five
The Crystal Lake Mug opened the door to four more town designs: Cary, Barrington, Palatine, and Libertyville. Conscious Cup introduced all five in November 2022 with a coordinated campaign focused on Ashley’s hand-drawn process and the local identity of every cafe community.
The mugs were created as generously sized, 15 oz latte-style keepsakes, meant to be used at home while keeping a familiar place close at hand.
The creative process
Palatine Metra Station gave me the architectural starting point for this design. I balanced it with Downtown Palatine, Clayson House Museum, and Cutting Hall, drawing each one separately before fitting them together into a continuous view of Palatine.
A meaningful local gift
Whether someone has just moved to Palatine, Illinois, is preparing to leave, or still calls it home from miles away, this hometown mug offers a warm and useful connection to the community.
Purchasing information
The Palatine Mug is sold at the Palatine Conscious Cup location while supplies last. Because availability can change, contact the cafe before making a special trip.
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