Hampshire Open Studios
Last week I went over to visit Alice, Caroline and Penny at their venue as part of Hampshire Open Stuidos. This Saturday (22nd August) is their last day and I highly recommend visiting them. Their venue is very welcoming with a really friendly atmosphere and lots of space to browse. You can see Alice doing […]
Get Eurofied!
I’ve blogged about it before but this time I’ve taken part, how exciting! The Indian summer samplers are on sale now. You can purchase them from Etsy and see more about what might be in them on the website. There are 10 lovely handmade from around the world in this sampler box, I’m very tempted […]
Shop updates
I’ve been updating my Folksy and Esty shops over the weekend, still have more to come so watch this space. These button pots are hot off the press, the buttons are from the collection i inherited on Saturday.
Trees covered in knitting!
Isn’t this just amazing. Trees covered in knitting! I want one. This tree cozy is made by Carol Hummel. I should also mention that I saw this blog recommended on folksy, take a look Deputy Dog. Just been looking at it in more depth wondering who writes this stuff, then i read the about page […]
I’ve won a prize
Hooray, I’ve won a lovely hand crochet poppy corsage from Anita of Hats and More. Check out Anita’s blog here, you can also see her lovely hats in her folksy shop. Isn’t it cute. Thanks again.
Mini break in Cornwall
As you’ll see from the previous post we’ve been in Cornwall. The weather was wonderful and it was great to catch up with friends, do a bit of shopping, play crazy golf and get some sun, sea and sand. Here are a few photos, the first is of the house we stayed in which you […]
Caversham Open Studios
It’s time for Caversham Open Studios! I’ll be at venue 12 which is open from 10am – 5pm on June 6&7. See map for further details. I will be showing my ceramics (which will be available to purchase) and giving tours of my studio as well as mini demonstrations. Feel free to pop in to […]
The weekend….
It’s been a busy weekend. I managed to spend some time making pots, visiting an open studios event, make some homemade soup and buy a new car! These are the pots I’m currently working on. They are the same mould as the button pots i make but they’ve got a row of texture on instead […]
Nordic Blue Hares
Look what I bought from Dee Beale on Etsy. I saw a tweet from Dee to say that it had been re listed. It’s already framed and on the wall of frames. It’s such a lovely colour blue. Visit Dee’s shop for more prints and another version of this one.
I’ve inherited some buttons!
I went to visit my parents yesterday and had a lovely surprise. Mum had found my Nan’s old button collection and gave me the whole lot! I love the tin, and there are some lovely buttons, some so nice i don’t want to use them. On the way home I went to visit my other […]
Too much twittering?
I’ve not really used twitter much but had a good go on it today, so much so that i got the fail whale! I love this picture, it’s so cute. I thought i was special but my other half says he gets this all the time. It’s cute, better than the broken sofa over on […]
New gallery opening in Tilehurst on Friday 26th June from 5pm-9pm
You are invited to the private view of the opening exhibition of pottery and ceramic art at Bluematchbox on Friday 26th June from 5pm-9pm. Bluematchbox is a brand new gallery for pottery and ceramic art located at 205 Halls Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4PT. Look forward to seeing you there.
latest purchase – toucan light
Look what i bought! Isn’t it fab, a retro toucan light. We’ve been away in Cornwall and i found this little lovely in a charity shop. I love it, it’s so cute and useful too.
The Henley Arts Trail
It’s this weekend…..hope to see some of you at venue 13. I’m taking part in The Henley Arts Trail from 23-25 June at venue 13 which is Jo’s house in Twyford. If you are local or in the area you are welcome to visit any of the venues that are on the website, see http://www.henleyartstrail.com/ […]
Folksy finds to share
I have been looking at newly listed items on folksy this morning and couldn’t resist sharing them with you. I first saw The Cotton Potter on notmassproduced.com earlier this week so it was a nice surprise to see the same lovely items on folksy. These jar/tin wraps are made from unbleached calico and cotton fastened […]
I love handmade
I had a lovely message from Kev of Dig the Earth last week telling me i had been featured on his new blog that was started in July. It’s called I love handmade and will hopefully show you some great items that you might not have seen on your travels around the world. I just […]
Slip cast blog
I’ve been added to a wonderful blog full of slip cast ceramics, how great. Check it out, it’s called Slipcast-The Ceramics Blog – A blog dedicated to all things Ceramic. Art, Pottery, Science, Tile, Dinnerware, Sculpture, Glaze Calc, Raw Mats, Sanitaryware, Everything Ceramic. There are some great ceramics featured, these umbrella dishes by Benjamin Hubert […]
I’ve been baking!
I’ve been baking! Thought I’d get creative in the kitchen for fathers day. Yesterday we had my parents and my nan round for dinner and cake to celebrate fathers day, and an early celebration for my mums birthday which is tomorrow. It’s cute don’t you think! My Dad is big time into his allotment so […]
Open Studios
Just a little reminder that i will be having an open studio this Saturday 6th June and Sunday 7th June as part of Caversham Open Studios. I’ll be at venue 12. see map or COS blog for further details. There will also be a make and take opportunity for children (and adults) who might want […]