'Clay by Tay' is known for pop culture-inspired mugs.

WENTZVILLE, Mo. — Taylor Emery is a whirlwind of creativity. As soon as she started throwing clay in college, she caught the bug for making pottery.

She doesn’t want you to look at art – she wants you to drink from art. Emery started selling coffee mugs when she was a junior in college. She runs her business Clay by Tay out of her basement in Wentzville, MO. She’s known for pop culture-inspired coffee mugs.

Emery makes the decals that she puts on her mugs, which adds a couple extra steps. The way she goes through the process ensures that the mugs are dishwasher safe and the decal won’t wear off.

“Don’t quit your daydream. That’s what I’m doing,” said Emery.

For more information, visit Clay By Tay’s website and Instagram.

This St. Louis mom designs unique jewelry ELLISVILLE, Mo. - Courtney Colaneri from Ellisville has her hands full with making jewelry, as well as taking care of three kids all under three years old. "It started where it was like they'd go to bed or nap time, and I'd just go let it all out in the basement and create.