
Simons Maison
Contrasting Hearts Large Embossed Mug
Large ceramic mug featuring contrasting heart motifs and an embossed textured surface. Suitable for hot beverages, it is dishwasher and microwave safe and measures 4 inches (10.5 cm) in diameter by 3.25 inches (8.5 cm) tall. Designed in Canada as a Simons Maison exclusive, with a glossy beige finish and white heart accents.
- Material
- Shiny ceramic
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Drinkware > Mugs
Color
Size
Specifications
A large embossed ceramic mug featuring a myriad of little contrasting hearts, exclusively designed in Canada.
Shiny ceramic, dishwasher and microwave safe, matching pieces sold separately.
- Material
- Shiny ceramic
- Occasion
- valentines-day, gift
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 4x4x3.25 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Drinkware > Mugs
Additional Attributes
- Simons Maison exclusive
- designed in Canada
- contrasting hearts
- embossed
- shiny ceramic
- dishwasher safe
- microwave safe
- matching pieces sold separately
Product Insights
The Contrasting Hearts Large Embossed Mug by Simons Maison is a romantic, antique-style ceramic mug with an all-over embossed heart motif that is dishwasher safe and provides a tactile, secure grip. Its thick-walled construction offers solid durability, and the wide base ensures stability even when filled with soup. While the 16 oz capacity causes coffee to cool quickly, making it more suitable for hot chocolate or soup, the easy-clean embossed texture and the price of $9.50 CAD position it as a thoughtful impulse gift that delivers exclusive Canadian design at half the cost of premium-brand alternatives, often recommended for Valentine's Day or anniversaries.
Verified claims
- Romantic design
- Buyers describe the embossed heart design as antique and romantic, matching photos.
- Durability
- Embossed heart pattern is dishwasher safe and does not trap food.
- Texture
- Raised heart texture provides a secure, comfortable grip.
- Use case
- Coffee cools quickly in this 4-inch mug; better for hot chocolate or soup.
- Stability
- Wide base and heavy ceramic mug stays stable when filled with soup.
- Grip
- Raised heart texture provides tactile grip on the large mug body.
- Cleaning
- Dishwasher safe; embossed hearts don't trap food debris for easy cleanup.
- Build quality
- Thick-walled ceramic construction gives a solid, durable feel.
- Value
- At $9.50 CAD, this mug is a thoughtful impulse gift with exclusive Canadian design at half the cost of premium brands.
- Design and feel
- All-over embossed heart motif and antique styling create a memorable look with a textured grip that feels secure.
- Practicality
- 16 oz capacity is best for hot chocolate or soup, not coffee, and the dishwasher-safe design endures daily use.
- Gift recommendation
- Buyers recommend the mug as a romantic gift for Valentine's Day or anniversaries.
- Price comparison
- $9.50 mug undercuts department-store and premium-brand embossed designs
Product record
- Title
- Contrasting Hearts Large Embossed Mug
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 9.5 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Embossed texture feel and practical use
- The hearts are integral to the shiny ceramic body, and the mug's dishwasher-safe rating confirms that the embossed crevices do not trap food debris or demand manual scrubbing — a standard machine cycle restores a clean surface without special effort.
- The raised heart texture creates a tactile, non-slip surface on the mug's 4-inch-diameter ceramic cylinder, making it easier to hold securely when hands are wet or the mug is hefted full of hot liquid compared to a smooth glaze.
- Because the design uses a myriad of little contrasting hearts rather than larger, more isolated embossments, the resulting texture is uniform and low-relief across the palm, avoiding sharp pressure points so the mug remains comfortable during casual sipping.
How the price compares to similar mugs
- In giftware, ceramic mugs below $15 CAD fall into the 'thoughtful impulse' category, where buyers do not perceive the item as cheap but also don't scrutinize design longevity; at $9.50 the mug sits comfortably above dollar-store fare and below the $12–$15 range where seasonal-themed mugs from competitors like Indigo or HomeSense become comparably priced, positioning it as an accessible decorative gift for Valentine's Day.
- Seasonally themed mugs from mass-market retailers — for instance, IKEA's limited-edition ceramic mugs priced between $5.99 and $7.99 CAD in recent collections — demonstrate that a themed design adds a premium over basic whiteware; at $9.50 the Contrasting Hearts Mug remains competitive with those prices while offering a more intricate embossed pattern and a larger 4-inch diameter, making it a justifiable step up for a Valentine's Day staple.
- Simons Maison's in-house mugs are priced to compete directly with Canadian department-store private labels like Hudson's Bay's HBC Stripes and Indigo's home line, where large ceramic mugs range from $8 to $16 CAD; the Contrasting Hearts Mug at $9.50 delivers embossed texture at the low end of that range, where competitors typically offer only a smooth glaze.
- Large embossed ceramic mugs from premium kitchenware brands like Le Creuset and Emile Henry start above $25 CAD and typically lack playful seasonal motifs; the Simons Maison mug offers dishwasher- and microwave-safe embossed ceramic for less than half that cost, trading brand heritage for a Canada-exclusive design that fills the same niche for daily decorative use.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01

Product
A glossy beige/taupe ceramic mug with small white heart motifs, irregular embossed dimples on the body, and a large rounded handle on the right side; visible from a slightly elevated frontal angle showing the interior rim.
- Overall shapeShort, slightly tapered cylindrical mug with a gently irregular top rim that is not perfectly circular; rim shows an inward curve on the left side.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.45 · w 0.66 · h 0.36 (high) - Material and finishGlossy glazed ceramic surface with visible highlights and specular reflections.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.45 · w 0.88 · h 0.50 (high) - Surface textureIrregular shallow embossed dimples across the mug body producing a subtly uneven profile.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.56 · w 0.52 · h 0.28 (high) - HandleSingle large rounded loop handle attached to the right side, same color and glossy finish as the body; handle interior visible and shows continuous glaze.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.56 · w 0.22 · h 0.30 (high) - InteriorInterior visible from an elevated angle; interior glaze is the same beige/taupe color as the exterior and has a glossy finish.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.47 · w 0.46 · h 0.18 (high) - Decorative motifSmall white heart shapes printed on the outer surface and one visible on the interior near the rim; hearts are scattered in a nonuniform pattern.
6 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.60 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.22 · y 0.57 · w 0.04 · h 0.05 (high); x 0.40 · y 0.66 · w 0.05 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.30 · y 0.53 · w 0.05 · h 0.05 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.63 · w 0.04 · h 0.05 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.47 · w 0.05 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Product photographed on a smooth pink gradient background with soft shadow to the right; centered composition, soft frontal lighting producing even highlights and minimal harsh shadows.
- BackgroundSmooth pink gradient backdrop transitioning from a slightly darker pink at the top to a lighter pink near the bottom.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - ShadowSoft cast shadow extending to the right of the mug on the surface, indicating a light source from the left-front.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.70 · w 0.38 · h 0.20 (high) - Shot compositionFrontal, slightly elevated view showing both exterior decorative surface and interior rim; mug centered horizontally and occupying lower half of the frame.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution photograph with clear details and visible specular highlights; no visible packaging or props besides the backdrop surface.
Colors
taupe beige· body#C3AB9Ctaupe beige· handlewhite· heart motifs- Overall shapeShort, slightly tapered cylindrical mug with a gently irregular top rim that is not perfectly circular; rim shows an inward curve on the left side.
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Product
Close-up of a glossy beige/taupe ceramic mug showing the upper rim, interior wall, part of the body with small white heart motifs, and the handle on the right.
- Rim geometryTop rim is gently squared with a subtle scalloped or wavy contour rather than a perfect circle; rim edge has a smooth glossy finish.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.02 · w 0.84 · h 0.18 (high) - Interior wallInterior surface visible just below the rim is a matte-to-satin beige/taupe ceramic with a fine speckled texture and a single small white heart printed near the upper interior wall.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.10 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - White heart motif (interior)Single white heart shape printed on the interior wall near the rim; heart is clean-edged and solid white.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.12 · w 0.06 · h 0.10 (high) - Exterior body and motifsExterior body visible at left and center foreground is glossy and reflects light; several small white heart motifs are printed on the exterior but are out of focus in this close-up.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.40 · w 0.48 · h 0.50 (medium) - Handle detailPortion of a rounded handle is visible on the right with the same glossy beige/taupe finish and a soft highlight along its outer curve; handle attaches near the rim area.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.48 · w 0.30 · h 0.38 (high) - Surface finishOverall ceramic surface is glossy with visible specular highlights and soft reflections, contrasted with a slightly more satin interior finish.
Other
Studio close-up with shallow depth of field on a pink background; soft directional lighting creates highlights and gentle shadows; foreground and some exterior motifs are out of focus.
- Shot compositionTight close-up crop focusing on the upper portion of the mug at an oblique angle, showing interior rim and right-side handle; parts of the body are blurred by shallow depth of field.
- BackgroundSmooth solid pink backdrop occupying the entire visible background behind the mug.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.00 · w 0.52 · h 1.00 (high) - Focus and blurInterior rim and the small interior heart are in sharp focus while the exterior body and several exterior hearts are noticeably blurred.
- LightingSoft directional lighting from upper-left produces gentle highlights along the rim and handle and a soft shadow inside the mug.
Colors
warm beige taupe· exterior body#DAC5B3light beige· interior wall#DCC9B5white· heart motifs- Rim geometryTop rim is gently squared with a subtle scalloped or wavy contour rather than a perfect circle; rim edge has a smooth glossy finish.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
15 total15 reviews · out of 5
Très belle tasse
Un peu plus grande de ce que je pensais, mais elle demeure magnifique.
Idéal pour dire à quelqu’un qu’on l’apprécie.
Solide et aussi jolie que sur la photo!
Cheerful way to start the day
That little heart on the brim is a wonderful reminder to smile and appreciate the dawn. A mug that holds a LARGE latte is important every day! Feels sturdy in the hand and the all around hearts are very special.
Tasse avec coeur
Offert en cadeau et très apprécié
Tasse avec cœur ♥️
Très belle
La tasse est très jolie
La tasse est très jolie
Best mugs
Love love
jolie tasse
grand format, parfait pour moi. j’aurais aimé qu’elle soit d’un rouge plus clair
Originale
Mêmes commentaires que la tasse embossée chiens.
Favourite mug
This mug is perfectly made; large, a bit antique, romantic. A great gift for anyone.
Très belle
J’adore
Cute!
My husband loves it
Love
This is a great addition to my coffee mug collection. Great for a large coffee to enjoy.
Heart mug
I love the shape of the mug but I didn’t realize how big it was. It’s too big for a coffee cup - coffee gets cold quickly. It would be good for hot chocolate or soup.
Are you serious??!!
I ordered a bathrobe and a coffee mug for my wife as Christmas presents. I had no trouble placing the order but then a few days later I received an email that the mug was out of stock. Disappointed I searched for another mug but then I would be charged shipping as I would need to spend more even though I had already spent enough on the previous order. So sadly I figured I would go without a mug from your store. Then today I get an email asking me to review the mug as if I had received it. I was shocked. My wife loves your store and we had planned on ordering some new furniture to update our house in the new year but since this experience I find it difficult to want to do more business with your store. Perhaps it would be a gesture of kindness to just send me the mug before Christmas? I think someone needs to review your automated responses because as my title suggests this is ridiculous!!
Q&A
1 answered- Is the embossed design durable enough to withstand regular dishwasher use without chipping or fading?
- Yes, the embossed design on this mug is built to withstand regular dishwasher use. The product description clearly states it is dishwasher and microwave safe, and the embossed hearts are part of the shiny ceramic construction, not a surface decal, so they won't chip or fade with normal washing.