Ceramic cups still life II

I captured a still life photo of ceramic cups in Valkoinen Puu café, Toivolan vanha piha, Jyväskylä. I used partial the rule of thirds as a composition guide. Little info:
TREAT YOURSELF
Valkoinen Puu is a big little café chain, known for its handmade American-style cakes. Family recipes, authentic ingredients, and a passion for baking are the secrets to the cakes’ popularity. All of these things combined guarantee the cakes’ unrivalled flavour.
The café also serves special coffees, savoury pies, paninis, hearty salads, and artisan pizza.
Each day, lunch combines flavours from Finland and afar. The pesto lasagne served on Wednesdays has amassed somewhat of a cult following among our patrons. Its addictive flavour comes from our pesto, which we make ourselves from fresh basil.

A CAFÉ THAT BEGAN WITH LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT
The story of Valkoinen Puu cafés began when Finn Kirsi met American Mark on an international dating site and fell in love. The soulmates married on their third date, and their friends thought they were crazy.
Almost twenty years later, the couple are still happy. Nowadays they live a down-to-earth life in the South Bothnian countryside with their four children. They work on Kirsi’s family farm and run the Valkoinen Puu company.

FINNISH-AMERICAN COFFEE HOUSE CULTURE
Kirsi and Mark’s home countries are both represented in their products. The hearty American-style cakes are paired with Finnish locally sourced and organic ingredients. Some of the recipes come directly from the Mark’s grandfather, who ran an American diner in the 1950s.
Valkoinen Puu’s bakery sources pure Finnish organic spelt flour, berries, and free-range eggs directly from local producers.
Kirsi and Mark both have backgrounds in creative industries. Kirsi has experience with upholstery and interior design while Mark has worked in events organising and ceramics. This is reflected in the beautiful, relaxed and laid-back atmosphere in the cafés.
Their shared dream was to create international and unique cafés that are like a second living room for customers. Their philosophy for the coffee house experience can be summed up in the motto “Treat yourself”.

CITY CULTURE AND IDYLLIC TRANQUILLITY IN A BEAUTIFUL COURTYARD
Toivola Old Courtyard provides a rare glimpse into Jyväskylä’s old wooden town. Nowadays, the city-centre courtyard provides a variety of high-quality services available from dawn until dusk. At Toivola, you can drink coffee, shop in the boutiques, visit the free museum, enjoy lunch or a six-course dinner, organise your own events, or pop in to one of Toivola’s own events.

THE COURTYARD’S STORY
Toivola Old Courtyard is named after the smith Herman Toivola, who owned the courtyard in the 19th century. Its fascinating history began in artisanal 19th-century Jyväskylä and spans right to this day. The courtyard scenery evokes memories of days gone by, telling stories which played an important role in making Toivola what it is today.

JYVÄSKYLÄ’S MOST BEAUTIFUL COURTYARD - EXPERIENCES FROM DAWN TO DUSK
Toivola Old Courtyard – known to its friends simply as “Toivola” – is a unique 19th century craftsman’s courtyard with a fascinating history. To this day, the courtyard is home to high-quality services. The relaxed and upbeat meeting point aims to bring joy to visitors and provide unforgettable experiences. Once you step through the gates, you’ll find a wide range of history combined with the present day, art, culture, events, craftsmanship, kindness, atmosphere, food, and drink – as much, or as little, as you want. Toivola is located right in the city centre of Jyväskylä, but that is quickly forgotten once you’re inside the gates. Leave all your troubles at the gate and step into the unhurried idyll, where you can relax and unwind.
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