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During lockdown, I was on a mission to design and

During lockdown, I was on a mission to design and make my own mugs, which is something I have wanted to do for a very long time! It actually proved to be quite a challenge: I wanted to make handmade mugs that were cheerful, comforting to hold, good to drink from and that keep your drink hot. These mug babies are the result. They all hold approximately 8oz (roughly 220ml) of liquid (some a bit more and some a tiny bit less!) This is perfect for a flat white style coffee or a smaller cup of tea. They are £22 each, so if you think one might suit your cuppa, or a gift, then please let me know. “Big mug v small mug” discussion with friends and also at my sale on Saturday has concluded that I most definitely need to make some bigger mugs that hold at least half a pint of tea (in fact some folk would like 1 pint mugs!!!). I need to get to work!!!! #mugshotmonday #hampshirebusiness #lovewinchester

Had such a fab morning with my impromptu pottery s

Had such a fab morning with my impromptu pottery sale!!!! So great to have a chat with you lovely folk that dropped by to say hello and make some purchases - thank you!!!! Thank you also to those of you who have made purchases remotely! I have posted a little video on my stories, so if you see anything you like, please let me know! I will do another doorstep sale on a sunny day again very soon!!! Happy weekend to you all xx #hampshirebusiness #lovewinchester

Right!!! The sun has been shining, and is all set

Right!!! The sun has been shining, and is all set to shine tomorrow too, and, we are still allowed out!! Who knows what’s going to happen in the next few weeks, so, I’ve decided to have a little impromptu pottery sale on my front step tomorrow morning (Saturday 26th) 10.30-12 noon. Lots of new plant babies, including some in hanging pots! Also lots of brightly coloured pottery to keep you cheery! If you live near to #coldencommon, please do pop by. I’ll have lots of hand sanitiser and will keep my social distance! If you can’t pop by but see something you like in the photos (scroll across) then please let me know. I do have lots of other stock, but this is just a little happy selection for a sunny day in September!!! #happyfriday #hampshirebuisness #lovewinchester

Apologies for another block of radio silence! Desp

Apologies for another block of radio silence! Despite best intentions, I haven’t seemed to be able to keep up with social media lately. “Must try harder” is the phrase that springs to mind!!!!! I have however been working behind the scenes on admin and also meeting lovely customers to create baby keepsakes and personalised pottery. Bookings are already starting to fill up for appointments to create baby keepsakes for Christmas gifts, so please do get in touch if you would like an appointment. In other news, more plant babies will soon be available. I plan to post some photos of some new babies who are waiting for new homes very soon (well tomorrow, fingers crossed 🤞) Wishing you a restful Thursday evening xx #hampshirebusiness #lovewinchester

These glazed imprints, avocado saucers and soap di

These glazed imprints, avocado saucers and soap dish trials are all currently cooking away in Gertie the kiln. They really don’t look their best at this stage in the process as the clear glaze looks like dusty white emulsion paint before firing!! All being well they will be all shiny and lovely when I open the door on Monday! Now off to enjoy fajita Friday and a gin!!! Happy Friday to you all xx #hampshirebusiness #happyfriday #kilngodsbekind

I know it’s only September, but just putting thi

I know it’s only September, but just putting this out there..........!!!!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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(PS It’s not too early to get baby keepsake appointments in the diary!!!) #giftsforgrandparents #giftsfordad #giftsformum #giftsfortherelatives #babykeepsake #fingerprintpottery #personalisedgift

Back to work today after a lovely week off, so I’m going to start with a coffee in one of my mugs!!! #mugshotmonday #getbacktoit #stopprocrastinating #procaffeinating

It’s been a while since I posted some #vitaminse

It’s been a while since I posted some #vitaminsea on my page and I thought this photo would do the job! I feel so lucky that we were able to have a brilliant week camping in Cornwall this last week: lots of surfing, paddle boarding, kayaking, swimming and playing in the waves (in all weathers!). I love being by the sea and it’s definitely somewhere where I feel calm and happy. It’s back to work, school and college this week in our household with new starts, challenges and lots of pot making ahead so memories of lovely beaches like this one near #porthcurno will keep us going!!! #beautifulcornwall #theseaismyhappyplace

Footprint flower pots remain a firm favourite for

Footprint flower pots remain a firm favourite for Grandparent gifts, complete with toe-print bees, ladybirds and birds to fly around the pot with the footprint butterfly! #madeinhampshire #lovewinchester

#mugshotmonday Lots of mugs in various stages: one

#mugshotmonday Lots of mugs in various stages: one with tea in (most important stage), some dried and ready to be painted, some already painted with slip, some carved, and some fired and glazed. I've got quite a good stock now, but am not sure how to sell them. I'm hoping that I'll be able to hold my annual open house event in some shape or form in September or October, but I'm not quite sure how at the moment, Also, my Etsy shop is up and running with some stock, but has not been as successful as hoped - any hints and tips would be greatly appreciated, as would any information about any local craft and gift markets that might be running in the Autumn!! Thank you!!!

A different photo today: meet Simon the avocado! T

A different photo today: meet Simon the avocado! The eldest teenager in our house has become rather plant obsessed, and a lockdown project has been to try and grow an avocado from the stone! I didn't even know this was a thing, but at the same time that the stone was "in germination" a few months ago, I had an enquiry from a customer as to whether I made "saucers to grow avocados"! After a bit of internet research, I created this little saucer which has a hole in the bottom and sits over a jar of water. A couple of months down the line and we have an actual avocado plant! Who knew!!?? #happyfriday to you all xx #avocadofromseed #avocadotree #avocado #avocagrow #avocadotreegrowers #houseplants #indoorplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #madeinhampshire PS If you would like an avocado saucer, I can make more!!!!

Hello on this #wetwednesday . I love turning finge

Hello on this #wetwednesday . I love turning fingerprints and baby-big-toe-prints into creatures! These look great on personalised mugs and I don't think any family member could fail to be pleased to receive one of these mugs with their name on and prints from a favourite little monster or monkey!! They also work well on coasters. You can make an appointment to come to my workshop and I can create these with you and your child, or I can make a DIY kit for you to do at home - both options work really well and in both cases, I do all the artwork and text! #lovewinchester #madeinhampshire

#mugshotmonday : a lovely photo of one of my mugs

#mugshotmonday : a lovely photo of one of my mugs in progress taken by the fab @jennyophoto (in my very tidy shed, which sadly isn’t quite as tidy at the moment!!) Carving the pattern into the mugs is really therapeutic but is just one of the MANY parts of the mug making process: throwing, handle making, painting with slip and adding the carved decoration are all required before firing in the first of two kiln firings. Each stage needs to be undertaken when the clay is at the required consistency in it’s slow drying process: definitely #slowmaking ! In other news, if you feel like a bit of sweary therapy for a Monday, please take a look at some new little dishes on my @profanitypots page (on Instagram) (which has been a bit of fun during lockdown and a good stress reliever!!) #hampshirepotter #lovewinchester

Hello and Happy Friday! My 'collect and paint at h

Hello and Happy Friday! My 'collect and paint at home kits' have been going well and people have been painting some great creations. The kits suit all ages, so you could paint some pottery with your children or could get a small group of friends together to have a socially distanced pottery painting party in the garden! The kits are £12 per painter and contain a plate, bowl or mug and up to four glaze paint colours plus instructions, brushes and sponges, and also stickers if required to write a name or add some stars, hearts or dots. Please get in touch if you would like to order one! #lovewinchester #hampshirepottery

Sorry for the radio silence recently, but I’ve l

Sorry for the radio silence recently, but I’ve lost my way with social media lately - blaming the lovely weather!! It was amazing to get such a great response from my post with a picture of the plant babies! That batch all sold which was brilliant!! I’ve got the eldest teenager on the case potting up more babies and settling them into new pots. More pots are currently cooling in Gertie the kiln (however she’s taking much longer than usual to cool at the moment - much like the rest of us!!!!) #hampshirepotter #lovewinchester

Good Morning! Today, there is a ‘Community Garag

Good Morning! Today, there is a ‘Community Garage Sale’ taking place in #coldencommon between now and 1pm. Lots of households have been having a clear-out and have got lots of items for sale in their gardens, driveways and garages! We have lots of toys and books for sale, and I have also got some of my plant babies out for sale too. If you can’t make it today, but a plant baby in the photo catches your eye, please let me know! #plantbabies #garagesale #lovewinchester

Gertie (the kiln) did a good job as usual - always

Gertie (the kiln) did a good job as usual - always a relief when I open the kiln door and all is as it should be! Now off for a Saturday gin! Cheers! #hampshirebusiness #lovewinchester #cheerstotheweekend

The end of the school year this week has brought u

The end of the school year this week has brought us a mix of emotions with the end of home school for one child and end of secondary school completely for the other! Also, summer holidays 2020 are looking a bit different to what we've been used to! Prior to lockdown I often did paint your own pottery parties for both children and adults, but as that is not currently possible, I thought I'd offer DIY kits to paint your own bowl, plate or mug during the holidays. Pottery painting is great for both adults and children, and might be a nice activity to have in hand for a rainy day! I can provide a kit containing the pottery item of your choice, glaze paints, brushes, mixing tile and instructions for you to collect from Colden Common. Local home delivery may also be possible. Once you have painted your items, they will need to be returned to me to dip in clear glaze and fired in my kiln. They will be ready to collect approximately 2 weeks later and then used for your tea, coffee, hot chocolate, toast or cereal (and washed in the dishwasher)! The cost will be £12 per item. Please let me know if you would like more details. #hampshirebusiness #lovewinchester #hampshireholidays

A kiln-full of goodies going into the kiln this af

A kiln-full of goodies going into the kiln this afternoon for their glaze firing: tea mugs, pourers, plant pots, bowls, plates and some BABY PRINTS!!!! yay!!! Oh and also some c*******s decorations!! Here’s hoping that my trusty kiln Gertie kiln does her usual excellent job 🤞 #hampshirebusiness #lovewinchester #kilngodsbekind

It’s been a while since this kind of work has be

It’s been a while since this kind of work has been on my bench! My COVID safe workshop set up seems to be working really well and it’s so lovely to see parents and babies again 🥰 #hampshirebusiness #lovewinchester #babykeepsakes

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