There’s something about an old, rusty can of Colt 45, Quaker State, Coors Banquet, Velvet tobacco or Sta-Lube that immediately brings back great childhood memories of exploring musty garages and basements. Unfortunately, as cool as they are, they’re not good for much these days except sitting pretty on a shelf. That’s where Iowa-based artist Mitchell Spain and his unique ceramics come in. Mitchell takes vintage designs and breathes new life into them, creating modern ceramic pieces as functional as they are nostalgic. You want a threaded flask that looks like a can of Duraflame? No problem. A mug that looks like a can of Fox Beer or a K & N oil filter? He can make those too. A cone top bottle that looks like a can of Schlitz? You got it. Each of Mitchell’s creations is porcelain slip-cast, decked out in a vintage decal and sealed to be food safe. The only problem is trying to decide which one to buy.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
