I am enamored with these sleek, black-and-white mugs from Starbucks.

I have long struggled with fitting my juxtaposition of coffee mugs into my kitchen cupboards, quite a feat since the misshapen handles are not exactly compact. Nevertheless, the handles serve their purpose and keep me from burning my fingers!

These mugs from Starbucks are white and beautifully simple, with no odd appendages so to speak of. Instead, they boast a sleek black band that serves the same purpose as the cardboard sleeves on to-go cups but with a whole lot more style.

Starbucks White Ceramic Mug with Black Sleeve is available from Starbucks for $9.95.