Personalised Meeting Could Have Been an Email Mug – Funny Christmas Gift for a Work Colleague

Drawn a work colleague's name for Secret Santa? Two hours, fourteen attendees and zero decisions later, this funny personalised meeting could have been an email mug says what everyone was thinking. It's for the teammate who messages you halfway through every call, and it makes their brew easy to spot in the tea round.

The design

A "Meeting ended" video call window that lasted 2 hours and 14 minutes, with the line "Thanks for the meeting that could've been an email" and a choice between "Rejoin" and "Leave". Red and green stripes frame the joke for Christmas, and it's printed on both sides, so it reads the right way round in either hand.

Choose your size

• 11oz – £9.99: the classic office mug, and inside a £10 Secret Santa budget
• 15oz – £12.99: a bigger mug for the next two-hour call

How to order

1. Choose your mug size.
2. Type their name in the text box, exactly as you'd like it printed.
3. Tick to confirm your spelling, then add to basket.
4. Add a gift message at checkout if it's a present.

Perfect for

• Secret Santa gifts for work colleagues under £10
• Workplace Secret Santa, team gift swaps and the office Christmas party
• The colleague who'd rather get an email than another calendar invite
• Remote and hybrid teammates who live on video calls
• Brightening up a desk, alongside our desk and office gifts

Add their name and give them the one meeting outcome everyone agrees on.

Why shop with Lilpins Essentials

• Made to order by a UK small business
• Personalised in 1–2 working days
• Friendly, real-person customer support

FAQs

Will it arrive for Christmas?

Order by 11 December for Christmas delivery.

How long does delivery take?

We personalise your mug in 1–2 working days, then UK delivery takes 2–3 working days after dispatch, so allow 3–5 working days in total. Delivery is free on UK mainland orders over £35.

Will it fit a £10 Secret Santa budget?

Yes, the 11oz mug is £9.99 before delivery.

Is it suitable for any workplace?

Yes. The joke is light-hearted and office-friendly, so it works whether you know your colleague well or not.

Which part do I personalise?

Just the name below the video call. The meeting message and call stats are part of the design.

Does the price include two mugs?

No, each order is for one mug. The photo with two mugs shows the design from both sides.

Is it dishwasher safe?

Hand wash only recommended to keep the print looking its best. Not suitable for the microwave.

Can I add a gift message?

Yes, add one at checkout.

Standard processing time for made-to-order products is 1 to 2 business days. If a product has a different production time, it is shown on its product page.

Free UK mainland delivery applies to orders of £35 or more. Standard UK mainland delivery is £3.95.

Processing and handling

We create, quality check and package your personalised gifts within 1 to 2 business days. Processing time is separate from delivery time.

Delivery after dispatch

Standard UK delivery takes 2 to 3 business days after dispatch.

Express UK delivery takes 1 business day after dispatch. 

Business days run Monday to Friday, excluding UK bank holidays.

Cancellations

You have a 12-hour window from placing your order to request a cancellation.

Orders become non-cancellable once production or dispatch begins. To request a cancellation, email contactus@lilpinsessentials.com with the subject line “Cancellation” and include your order number.

Delivery delays

Weather, peak seasons and public holidays sometimes slow postal services. Delivery dates are estimates rather than guarantees.