{"product_id":"malibu-california-tasse-0-33-l","title":"Malibu California Mug 0.33 l – Retro Watercolor with Beach \u0026 Beach House","description":"\u003cp\u003eMalibu California Mug 0.33 l – Pacific, Beach House, Palms, and a touch of relaxed 1960s California atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wraparound watercolor illustration leads from the open coast with gentle waves and rocky hills to a modernist beach house nestled among palm trees and Mediterranean vegetation. A figure with a small dog and a leaning surfboard make it less of a landmark and more of a small snapshot of Californian life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Malibu California motif with lettering\u003cbr\u003e• Pacific coast with beach, waves, and cliffs\u003cbr\u003e• Mid-Century-inspired beach house\u003cbr\u003e• Palm tree, surfboard, and Californian coastal vegetation\u003cbr\u003e• Figure with a small dog on the beach\u003cbr\u003e• Gentle watercolor-like retro coloring\u003cbr\u003e• Wraparound design\u003cbr\u003e• Glossy white ceramic mug\u003cbr\u003e• Capacity approx. 325 ml \/ 0.33 l\u003cbr\u003e• Dishwasher safe\u003cbr\u003e• Microwave safe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mae-product-description\"\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mae-intro-block\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mae-eyebrow\"\u003eMALIBU · CALIFORNIA · COASTAL LIFE\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n    \u003ch3\u003e10:17 AM Somewhere in Malibu\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The sun is already high enough to postpone any reasonable work\n      until later. Small waves lap the beach below,\n      a house overlooks the Pacific above. A surfboard leans\n      ready, a palm tree provides the necessary silhouette, and someone\n      is out with the dog.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Not much more actually happens on this \u003cstrong\u003eMalibu California Mug 0.33 l\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      And that's precisely its charm.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eThe House Above the Beach\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The illustration tells the story of Malibu not through famous landmarks,\n    but through an atmosphere: bright coastal slopes, open architecture,\n    lots of sky, and immediate proximity to the sea.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The modernist-inspired beach house is slightly elevated above\n    the beach. Large windows, clean lines, and a generous staircase\n    echo the Californian architecture that, in the 1950s and\n    1960s, sought to minimize separation between interior space, landscape, and sun.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Agaves and coastal plants grow in front. A surfboard waits against the\n    wall. Whether it's used is almost secondary.\n    In Malibu, a surfboard can simply be decorative.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eA Picture That Changes as You Turn It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The design wraps around the mug and doesn't function as\n    a single applied motif.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    On one side, the landscape opens to the Pacific:\n    beach, sea, waves, and rocky coastline dominate the image.\n    As you continue to turn it, the beach house appears between the palm tree and\n    vegetation. A figure, dog, and surfboard ultimately complete\n    a small everyday scene.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    This almost creates a short camera pan along the coast –\n    just with coffee in hand.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy the Colors Remain So Subtle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Malibu could easily be depicted in vibrant turquoise, sunny yellow, and\n    postcard blue. This illustration deliberately opts against that.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Pale sky blue, sand, cream, muted green, and warm\n    natural tones give the motif a light, watercolor-like effect.\n    The colors feel more like a memory than an advertisement:\n    a little faded, a little sun-drenched, and precisely\n    because of that, pleasantly calm.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Narrow geometric ornaments pick up the color scheme and give\n    the design a subtle Mid-Century rhythm without\n    overloading the landscape.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eCalifornia Still – A Moment Instead of a Landmark\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The motif belongs to the imagery of \u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia Still – 1960s Life\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n    no grand events, no exaggerated nostalgia, and no\n    tourist checklist.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Instead, it's about those small scenes that make a place authentic\n    – a house, a path to the beach, a dog, a surfboard,\n    a palm tree, and that special light that occasionally makes California\n    look as if someone has slightly turned down the contrast.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eThe Mug Itself\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The motif is printed on a glossy white ceramic mug.\n    With approximately \u003cstrong\u003e325 ml or 0.33 l\u003c\/strong\u003e, it has\n    a classic size for coffee, tea, cocoa, and other beverages.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface:\u003c\/strong\u003e glossy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 325 ml \/ 0.33 l\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malibu, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e wraparound watercolor illustration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e California Retro and Mid-Century-inspired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDishwasher safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicrowave safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eFor People with a Certain West Coast Inclination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Malibu mug suits California lovers as well as\n    people with a fondness for Mid-Century architecture, American\n    coastal landscapes, and understated retro illustrations.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    And of course, for everyone who likes to pretend in the morning that\n    behind the kitchen window isn't the nearest parking lot, but the Pacific.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mano et Arte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55074188132694,"sku":"2cfa7ca2-d408-4703-ae5b-292f163109da","price":16.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1025\/8458\/2486\/files\/efaedb51-8678-4576-a838-e6be095a1e99.webp?v=1787479560","url":"https:\/\/manoetarte.com\/en\/products\/malibu-california-tasse-0-33-l","provider":"Mano et Arte","version":"1.0","type":"link"}