Created as a joint project between local tableware designer, Rosanna, and long-time Seattle institution Bartell Drugs to foster a sense of community, Bartell stores are now offering iconic Ballard Neighborhood mugs.

The mugs depict all that is Ballard including a ship, fish, the Ballard Locks, Market Street and even some "Uff Da".

It is one in a series of neighborhood mugs, plates, and Christmas tree ornaments that celebrate neighborhoods up and down the Puget Sound.  

"Ballard was one of the first neighborhoods chosen for design because of the iconic locks, fishing industry, history, and personality of the neighborhood," said Chris Winn, Public Relations and Media Coordinator at Rosanna Inc.
"There has been a real trend during these economic times for people to get back to what's important---family and community.  These mugs were created as a way for people to feel more connected with their neighborhood."   

Rosanna and Bartell are hoping to further foster that sense of community and will be purchasing a park bench for the neighborhood showing the most neighborhood pride.

The mugs are available at all Bartell stores and there are glass trays and Ballard Christmas Tree Ornaments available as well.