I threw this cup using a darker clay called Carmel, so the buttermilk glaze came out as a very warm brown. I put indentations on each side to make it easier to pick up. This is another multi-tasking piece of pottery..use it as a bathroom cup, or store cotton balls or q tips in it. It would make a great soapdish for a medium sized bar of soap. Or, put some wildflowers in it by the bathtub. It's totally up to you how you use this handthrown piece.