Hand-drawn hometown collection
A hand-drawn Plainfield gift and hometown keepsake, available exclusively at Krema Coffee.
15 oz ceramic mugMicrowave safeDishwasher safe
Town
Plainfield is a welcoming community where a historic downtown and growing neighborhoods share the same hometown spirit. Settlers’ Park, Lake Renwick, Route 59, local school pride, and one of the area’s oldest buildings give residents plenty of stories and places to claim as their own.
The collaboration
The Plainfield Mug began as a passion project for the community where I grew up. I wanted to draw the places and details that made my hometown recognizable, then offer the finished mug somewhere that felt genuinely connected to local life.
I approached Kacie at Krema Coffee about carrying it exclusively, and she was thrilled. She later asked me to create mugs for Krema’s other communities as well, opening the door to an exciting series of collaborations. It has been so good working with Kacie, Michael, and their staff. We have created both mugs and 40-ounce tumblers featuring my artwork, and the response has continued to be wonderful.
The runner is the most personally meaningful element on the Plainfield Mug because I ran cross-country during high school in Plainfield. It is a small drawing that holds a very specific part of my own story.
The story behind the mug
Familiar places and memories from growing up in Plainfield inspired the mug.
Local landmarks and a runner reflecting my high-school cross-country years became part of the drawing.
I approached Kacie at Krema Coffee about carrying the Plainfield Mug exclusively, and she was thrilled.
Kacie later asked me to create mugs for Krema’s other communities, opening the door to more collaborations.
The Herald-News and Patch shared how the Plainfield Mug connected Ashley’s hometown roots, local art, and Krema Coffee.
Inside the illustration
The storefronts and streetscape that give the heart of Plainfield its recognizable character.
The historic stagecoach-era inn recalls Plainfield’s early place along the route between Chicago and Ottawa.
The familiar highway marker represents one of the main roads connecting the community.
A beloved green space for concerts, recreation, and everyday time together.
Local wildlife and open water celebrate the natural landscape surrounding Plainfield.
Football and school spirit honor the traditions shared by generations of local families.
In the news
The Herald-News shared Ashley’s path from Plainfield artist to creator of community mugs, while Patch explored how designing the mug connected her life in Canada back to her hometown.
Journal · Behind the drawing
The hand-drawn story, local collaboration, and community details behind The Plainfield Mug by Artist Ashley Ann at Krema Coffee.
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