I have a serious love of pottery – I love the sustainability, the artistry, the idea that I am actually using something that is not only functional but beautiful as well. Every Christmas there is a Potter’s Market that I love to explore and buy gifts at- I don’t know if it will happen this year unfortunately, so thank goodness for the internet and online shopping! I already have quite a few favorite artists and I am constantly shoving my phone in Billy’s face and exclaiming “Billy! Look at this! Isn’t this awesome?” while he sort of chuckles at my enthusiasm. He is used to me after over twenty years together. Anyway, I wanted to share a few of my favorites!

I LOVE everything that Tara and Matt from Pitch Pine Pottery design. Their creations sell out so quickly online and I never seem to catch the restocks in time… maybe tonight I will get lucky since they are restocking TODAY at 8 pm EST in their Etsy store. If you are interested set an alarm, things go fast! They do have a high price tag but I think the price reflects the amount of work and love and artistry that goes into each piece. I am totally coveting these fox mugs!!

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So it’s that time of year y’all, and by that time of year I mean it’s Fox time 🦊 Seriously though for some reason late summer heading into fall makes me think of red foxes hanging out together. Frolicking in a meadow or sitting underneath a big oak tree. . Matt has this fox story about how a hunter friend of his told him if he wanted to see more wildlife on hikes, he needed to just sit down somewhere and chill for a while. When your not crashing around in the woods the animals will come out and do their thing. So he picked a big tree to sit under and waited for a while, not seeing anything. Just before giving up and going home, he heard something sniffing and suddenly a little fox emerged from the woods heading straight towards him. It was focused entirely on his scent, looking down at the ground as it got closer and closer to him just sitting there. It got so close to him that he could reach out and touch it, but before he could the fox looked up at him and let out a little fox yip/bark/whatever and scampered away like lightning! . I like to imagine the fox going home and telling it’s fox friends about how it narrowly escaped an encounter with a terrible giant monkey monster that day beneath the tree 😂

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I also really love Lochbroom Pottery! This potter is from Scotland, and her designs reflect her love for her homeland and it’s wildlife. Highland cattle and rabbits and thistles and puffins – so perfect! I have a thistle tattoo in honor of my Scottish grandmother, and have her china tea set with a thistle pattern that I use for special occasions. I love this little thistle plate! You can find her store here.

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New thistle design, soap dish hand, thrown stoneware ,candle holder ,spoon rest ,decorative functional dish #candle dish #scottish #scottishhighlands #scottishlandscape #scotland #scotlandsbeauty #stoneware #pottery #ceramics #ceramic #nc500 #ullapool #scottishtourism #etsy #etsyshop

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Next up is Earth and Empathy Ceramics. I love nature and am a little boho eclectic and this shop is chock-full of items that I love. I love the minimalist style but also the wonderful designs – the moons and rainbows and the planter that says Mother Earth… love them all. But it is these little guys that really make me smile! You can find Earth and Empathy Ceramics here.

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Happy July! Where did June go? 😅 I’m sorry I promised a June shop update and then wigged out. Life, man! I’ll def be having a July update though, and I’ll have some Earth Sprites (pictured), crystal mugs, some necklaces, planters, and a few wall hangings. A nice lil’ mixture of all the things! I hope you’re as excited as I am! * * * * * * #pottery #potteryofinstagram #instapottery #potterylover #ceramics #contemporaryceramics #handmade #lovepottery #loveceramics #potteryforall #vessel #handmadepottery #makersgonnamake #clay #art #wilmington #wilmingtonnc #potteryporn #makersmovement #ceramica #potteryofinstagram #potteryart #moreclaylessplastic #mamapreneur #madeinaskutt #crystals #crystallove #ceramicart #ihavethisthingwithceramics #crystalhealing #quartzcrystal

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Callahan Ceramics is another that sells out before you can snap your fingers – and you can certainly see why if you scroll their Instagram feed. The colorways are simply gorgeous! I had such a difficult time deciding which photo to use on this post – everything is just so darn beautiful! And I love their slogan of “One of a kind pieces for everyday.” They have a range of products, from pins to watering cans to mugs to wall hangings and more. Their next restock is the 23rd so if you like their stuff, set a reminder! You can find their store here.

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⭐️STARGAZER⭐️ . The third new colorway that will be launching this Saturday! Plains 05: Stargazer💫 Inspired by all the billions of stars you can see on a clear night out on the countryside🥰

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This next one is a local favorite, for over 100 years. Pewabic Pottery in Detroit is an historic landmark, and they do so much for the ceramic community. I love dropping in and picking up gifts for myself or others, and I also used to go to their special events, like the garden party. They weren’t able to have one in person this year, but hopefully next year will be better for us all! Find them here – they have so much to explore on their site! Also, shout out to Two James pictured below as well – they are a Detroit distillery that was extremely active in helping the city and community during the height of the pandemic in Detroit. Pre-Wyatt you could find Billy and I and friends gathered around their bar, enjoying a few cocktails on the weekends.

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Virtual Garden Party starts tomorrow evening at 6:30PM EDT. We’ve linked up with a few of our favorite local businesses to bring you some unique door prizes. Tune in tomorrow to see for yourself! Here’s a preview for now featuring rocks cups in our newest glaze––Midnight. We’ve also collaborated with @twojames to bring you an exciting summer cocktail recipe for your Garden Party screening parties tomorrow. Check out our story post for the recipe card! We’re proud of the work we’ve made and been a part of this year despite the setbacks we’ve faced. Art is healing, motivating, and gives us hope each day. Here’s to a better, more inclusive future.

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And I can’t end this without mentioning my own personal favorite, my talented mother-in-law. She makes amazing pieces and is so creative – and lucky for me, I am gifted with them all the time!