An art print called The Fae, a Stay Wild Flower Child Cow Plushie and a Cute But Fucking Feral Plush Bunny sound as though they have wandered in from three entirely different stories. One belongs to a world of fantasy, another radiates flower-child energy, and the third appears to have exhausted its patience with polite society.
At ASKMOLS, all three belong. The Cornwall-based creative business brings together original hand-drawn artwork, colourful homewares, expressive clothing and gifts with a sense of humour that occasionally abandons good manners altogether.
Behind the assortment is Molly, the artist and printer who started ASKMOLS in 2020. Her work moves between softness, eccentricity and irreverence, giving familiar everyday objects the kind of personality that makes someone stop scrolling and smile.
When Artwork Refuses to Stay on the Wall
An original drawing has a particular appeal. There is an identifiable creative decision behind its composition, whether that involves a fantasy-inspired subject, an unusual colour combination or a character with a mischievous expression.
ASKMOLS begins with Molly’s own artwork, and its catalogue includes pieces intended for display alongside designs applied to everyday products. The Fae and The Fae Print provide two ways to appreciate her artwork, with the original piece and its printed counterpart occupying different places in the collection.
An original artwork has a particular relationship with its creator. It represents the physical work itself, while a print allows the same image to find a place in another home without requiring the original to change hands.
Yet the attraction of an illustration does not necessarily end at the picture frame. A design can become part of a morning routine, an outfit or the furnishings that give a home its particular character.
ASKMOLS explores that possibility through printed mugs, clothing, bags, bedding, cushions and other decorative items. Rather than keeping artistic expression in one designated corner, the collection allows illustrated ideas to appear throughout ordinary life.
A mushroom illustration on a mug has a different presence from artwork hanging above a sofa. It becomes something encountered while making tea, taking a break or sitting down to work.
A bold floral pattern on bedding has another effect entirely, occupying a much larger visual space. The same appetite for expressive design can appear on a tote bag, where colour and illustration become part of an outfit rather than a room.
That range gives people several ways to enjoy creative work. Someone might fall in love with an artwork for its own sake, while another person becomes attached to the character of an everyday object.
Soft and Sweet, Until the Bunny Starts Swearing
Not every whimsical design needs to be gentle. Some of the most entertaining gifts play with the difference between what an object looks like and what it appears to be saying.
The Cute But Fucking Feral Plush Bunny captures that contradiction in a single product name. A cuddly bunny traditionally suggests innocence and comfort, but this one arrives with a considerably less innocent personality.
The humour depends on both elements being present. Remove the sweetness and the joke loses its surprise; remove the attitude and it becomes another charming plush toy.
ASKMOLS develops the Feral theme beyond the bunny. Its range includes Feral but make it cute products, clothing and a coordinated cotton bed set that carries the same cheeky sentiment into the bedroom.
There is something entertaining about turning a personality trait into a design theme. The idea of being simultaneously adorable and difficult gives the collection a recognisable sense of humour, particularly for someone who enjoys pretty things without feeling obliged to behave like a perfect little angel.
Elsewhere, the Here For The Vibes Plush Bunny takes a more relaxed approach, while the Stay Wild Flower Child Cow Plushie combines a familiar animal character with a free-spirited sentiment. The In my fairy era bunny offers yet another mood, leaning into a playful fantasy-inspired expression.
These products do not rely on elaborate explanations. Their appeal comes from the immediate meeting of a recognisable character and a particular mood, phrase or attitude.
One person might gravitate towards fairy-inspired designs, another towards flower-child imagery, and another towards a bunny whose vocabulary would make a traditional gift shop nervous. ASKMOLS accommodates those different tastes without trying to make every design appeal to everybody.
A Home Can Have a Sense of Humour Too
Home décor is often discussed in terms of matching furniture, coordinating colours and creating a consistent visual scheme. There is also something appealing about a room that reveals the interests and humour of the people who live there.
ASKMOLS offers several decorative directions. Its deer-print cushions and throw blankets lean towards animal-inspired imagery, while colourful floral curtains and mushroom-patterned bedding explore a more lively visual territory.
These pieces occupy different spaces and play different roles. A patterned curtain introduces colour across a large surface, while a cushion allows an illustration to become a smaller accent within an existing arrangement.
The Felt Storage Box – Colorful Mushroom, Flower & Fruit Pattern Organizer takes the idea further. Even an object intended to hold household belongings can contribute to the personality of a room instead of disappearing into the background.
Mugs offer another kind of expression altogether. The Mushroom Pattern Ceramic Mug brings illustrated charm to an everyday object, while the Rude word ceramic mug makes its message part of the attraction.
The same shop can therefore appeal to someone who wants a cheerful cup for a quiet morning and someone who prefers their coffee with a side of sarcasm.
There is also a difference between decorating with a bold visual pattern and bringing home an object with a particular character. A floral curtain can influence the atmosphere of an entire room, while a plush cow or bunny becomes a distinctive presence on a bed or shelf.
The collection leaves room for both approaches, including the occasional deliberate clash of styles. A home can contain sentimental artwork, a gentle animal print and an absurdly rude mug without needing to explain the relationship between them.
Gifts That Resemble the People Receiving Them
A memorable gift often has an immediate connection to the person opening it. The attraction might come from a shared joke, a favourite animal, an obsession with mushrooms or a phrase that sounds suspiciously like something the recipient would say.
That connection can be remarkably specific. Someone who has always loved fairy stories might be drawn towards fantasy-themed artwork, while an enthusiastic mushroom collector could appreciate a design that reflects an existing fascination.
ASKMOLS offers several routes into those personal interests. The Fae caters to an appreciation for imaginative art, while mushroom illustrations appear across products such as mugs, bags and textiles.
Animal-themed designs introduce another kind of affection. The deer-print homewares have a different emotional character from the playful cow and bunny plushies, allowing the subject and presentation to shape the appeal.
Then there are the people whose sense of humour is best understood by those who know them well. A gift with an unapologetically rude message can feel affectionate precisely because the recipient would never mistake it for an insult.
A Cute But Fucking Feral Plush Bunny is unlikely to be the obvious choice for a formal acquaintance. For a friend whose personality fits the joke perfectly, however, that specificity is the attraction.
The delight comes from recognition. The person opening the gift sees an object and understands why someone thought of them.
This kind of connection can be playful, sentimental or wonderfully ridiculous. A mug featuring a favourite motif might become part of someone’s daily routine, while an art print may remain on display for years because its imagery continues to appeal.
The occasion provides an opportunity to give something, but the person receiving it gives the choice its character. ASKMOLS is particularly appealing when that character happens to be colourful, unconventional or slightly difficult to categorise.
The Pencil Behind the Personality
Molly started ASKMOLS in 2020, turning drawing and designing into a business she still runs as its artist and printer. That personal authorship helps explain how fairy-inspired artwork, colourful homewares and irreverent plush toys can live in the same collection.
Browse ASKMOLS’ original artwork and gifts for something with a little personality. Sometimes that means a beautiful print; sometimes it means a bunny that swears.
