A rustic, hand-carved wooden sign hangs from a wrought-iron bracket attached to the tavern’s stone facade. The sign is oval-shaped with a weathered, deep oak finish, showing the marks of years in the open air. At its center, a smiling ceramic mug is carved in relief, frothy ale spilling playfully over its rim. The mug has two small painted eyes and an exaggerated grin, giving it a lively, animated personality. Surrounding the mug are curling vine patterns, subtly tying it to the forest setting. The tavern's name, 'The Laughing Mug,' is etched in elegant, swirling letters beneath the illustration, highlighted in golden paint that catches the light.