I love everything about pottery and ceramics. I love making it, I love eating and drinking out of it, I love putting flowers in it, and I love buying it.
Therefore I thought I would share a last chance to buy some 'seconds' items from Emma Bridgewater - the pieces for babies and children in particular are lovely.
Emma Bridgewater is a British ceramics manufacturer founded in 1985. They are well known for their polka dot design and specialise in pottery with motifs drawing on techniques stretching back over 200 years. The company is one of the largest pottery manufacturers in the UK, with all of its products made in its factory in Stoke on Trent.
Items from the polka dot range
Although their products are quite pricey, it's good to support a British company and their skilled potters.
I bought the Flopsy Bunny baby mug (above) last week on their site for £4.95 for Eve. This is a total bargain as these are usually £12.95. Seconds may have slight faults to the design or shape but each piece functions as it should. Faults are marked on the items in black which easily rubs off when you receive.
We were very lucky to be given a couple of beautiful polka dot cups as a wedding present when we were married. I drink green tea out of one every morning; it's a wonderful way to start the day. The skill can be felt as well as seen, as they fit into your hand just perfectly. I really appreciate the time and passion that has gone into making these pieces of pottery.
I can't wait to receive the Flopsy Bunny baby mug in the post soon. Seeing Eve drinking out of it will be so cute - let's hope it doesn't get broken and makes it all the way through her childhood.
http://www.emmabridgewater.co.uk/invt/2ptr010043
Here's a little video taken at the weekend, of Eve and Daddy having fun in the park!
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