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#diversitymatters . I thought this post would be about Soap, about how a small change using soap bars, is a deliciously smelling way of helping the environment. . But it’s not all sweet smelling this week in fact there are things I’ve heard that downright stink and bring bile to my throat. . I’ve been watching quietly for a while a brewing, seething storm around racism. The unfurling of a call to really address diversity issues across several accounts on IG. I encountered some genuinely terrifying racist attitudes.. It stayed on my mind, I felt uncomfortable with the rage from both sides. I started to feel accountable but unsure what my voice added. I questioned why I was putout by the talk of the privileged white person having to do “The Work”. I got annoyed by the term “white fragility” until slowly my brain gently allowed me to see that’s exactly what white fragility is - compounded by good British stiff upper lip behaviours. . I don’t know exactly where I have ended up but I’m listening and watching even closer. I’m speaking my mind where I can to raise the voice of #diversitymatters and I’m actively seeking out accounts that will keep me on my toes and ensure that I’m not blind to the issues again. . If you haven’t found these IG accounts yet recommend them for both beautiful pictures and even more beautifully championing diversity @sheflourished_ @beforeandagain_ @lucylucraft @ajabarber @kateo_sullivan @iamrachelricketts @rachel.cargle @ourstorytime . #inspiredbynature_ #aseasonalshift #searchwandercollect #lovelydeadcrap #botanical #rusticgamestrong #pottery #ceramic #loveceramic #potterystudio #oxfordshire #ceramica #ceramik #livemoremagic #creativityfound #natureandnourish #nurtureandbloom #worksoftheheart #creativeinthecountryside #seasonspoetry #simplethingsmadebeautiful #91mag_handmade

22 357 11:27 AM Jan 29, 2019

Catkins. . Little jewels dangling from the trees, filled with brave sparks of life waiting to fly off with the wind. . These are actually last years foragings, it turns out I’m a dab hand at dried flowers. It’s mostly by accident, the vase left to get parched, mostly ending in a mildewey swamp ditched outside the back door but occasionally there are the gems like these that get dried to perfection. . It’s cold out so I have thoroughly procrastinated this week, lots of catching up to do today snow or ice I gotta crack on regardless. . #91mag_handmade #signsofspring #inspiredbynature_ #searchwandercollect #lovelydeadcrap #botanical #rusticgamestrong #thewildflowerseries #slowfloralstyle #natureandnourish #nurtureandbloom #worksoftheheart #creativeinthecountryside #simplethingsmadebeautiful #dreamingofspring #signsofspring #savouringtheseason #aseasonalshift #embracingtheseasons #pottery #ceramic #loveceramic #oxfordshire #ceramica #ceramik

13 222 11:40 AM Jan 24, 2019

Back at it! . It’s about a year since I started to really focus on printing with botanicals, enough time to have followed the season but I missed out on spring because Emily was still tiny so I’m catching up with all the gorgeous shoots that herald in the next season. Hellebores, snowdrops and primroses are taking their turn this week. . I first started out printing with lace, from my wedding dress no less. The idea moved onto botanicals after I got us stuck in a French campsite having locked our car keys in the boot of the car. Fortunately the extra week waiting for the courier to bring our spare keys was spent watching the grasses sway in the beautiful wildflower meadow at the heart of the campsite. . I came home, gathered up some grass and made my first little plate. . It’s a great adventure following the seasons and printing with the new beauties. I’m glad I’m getting chance to capture these little seasonal moments. . #livemoremagic #creativityfound #natureandnourish #worksoftheheart #creativeinthecountryside #simplethingsmadebeautiful #inspiredbynature_ #searchwandercollect #lovelydeadcrap #botanical #rusticgamestrong #thewildflowerseries #flowermagic #inspiredbypetals #slowfloralstyle #savouringtheseason #aseasonalshift #dreamingofspring #signsofspring #embracingtheseasons #thatspringfeeling #springisintheair #pottery #ceramic #loveceramic #potterystudio #oxfordshire #ceramica #ceramik #91mag_handmade

27 298 1:56 PM Jan 15, 2019

Slow January. . I’m drawing together a number of ideas for this years making which have been slowly percolating over Christmas, and it’s been wonderful to have my nose in plenty of inspiring material. Since the children arrived I haven’t really sat with a book at all and I’m returning to indulge that love more (and enjoying the almost nostalgic feels of non digital content). . I’ve tended to work along with natures natural cycles printing with what I find on the day but I’m going to add a little more planning to get the most out of each season and working up designs to seek out. . I’m allowing more time for thinking and planning as my production schedule is being slowed with childcare uncertainties which I don’t mind, I’m slowly learning to unwind my need to complete projects at break-neck speed and to remember that I chose this career as a way to enjoy a balance in my family life. . It’s so easy to allow work plans and the feeling that I’m coming to my true calling relatively late to overshadow the pure enjoyment of life and my little family. This universe is definitely speaking clearly with a call to Slow, slow down and take care of the things that matter, rush less and enjoy each little moment a bit more. I haven’t had a word to guide my year before but this feels like a good place to guide my efforts. How are your plans for the year unfolding? I spent 15 years working as a project manager and it’s the first time I’ve really unleashed a planning process for both my work and our family’s direction so interested to hear what you’ve found useful in creating a vision & path for where you’d like to see yourself getting to! . #inspiredbynature_ #aseasonalyear #botanical #rusticgamestrong #pottery #ceramic #potterystudio #oxfordshire #ceramica #ceramik #91mag_handmade #cremerging #livemoremagic #creativityfound #natureandnourish #nurtureandbloom #worksoftheheart #creativeinthecountryside #seasonspoetry #simplethingsmadebeautiful #tea

21 160 2:00 PM Jan 10, 2019

Flow. . And so we watch the last days of the year tinkling by, with eyes forward to that vast new canvas that forms the year ahead. . I like a plan, but there’s a flow calling in my work which is definitely drawing me further into nature, fortuitously my best 9 of 2018 seems to agree with that direction. . I’m carefully laying out my intentions for the studio and working on a plan to curate a collection of seasonal plates, capturing the essence of the months and getting them ready for release before each fleeting moment expires it’s fresh joys. . Exciting things are ahead but I also learnt this year that I need to slow down and create more space for flex back to my family and to nurture myself from the deep tiredness of relentless nights of broken sleep. . #livemoremagic #creativityfound #natureandnourish #nurtureandbloom #worksoftheheart #creativeinthecountryside #seasonspoetry #simplethingsmadebeautiful #kinfolktable #tablescape #foodstylist #pottery #ceramic #loveceramic #potterystudio #oxfordshire #ceramica #ceramik #91mag_handmade #inspiredbynature_ #aseasonalshift #searchwandercollect #lovelydeadcrap #botanical #rusticgamestrong

37 1264 7:22 AM Dec 30, 2018

Elves? Where are they when you need them? . No one reminded me that once I had carefully packaged up the last parcel to send out, I would still need my ninja wrapping skills for all our own gifts. . Wishing they’d wrap themselves, and not forgetting my husbands lamp is still waiting to be fired 😬. . Come on Elves the sofa and Christmas movies are calling! . Hope you’re all slowing down for the festivities and friends or family are near. . #91mag_handmade #inspiredbynature_ #aseasonalshift #searchwandercollect #lovelydeadcrap #botanical #rusticgamestrong #pottery #ceramic #loveceramic #potterystudio #oxfordshire #ceramica #ceramik #christmasdecor #livemoremagic #creativityfound #natureandnourish #nurtureandbloom #worksoftheheart #creativeinthecountryside #seasonspoetry #simplethingsmadebeautiful #theslowdowncollective #tablescape

8 169 5:48 PM Dec 22, 2018

Cheese. . I’m not a big fan of the traditional Christmas sweet treats, you can have all the mince pies, Christmas pudding and cake. I’ll be face first in the cheese board instead. . This board comes with a velvet hanger so it can double as a beautiful ornament for the kitchen. It was cheekily hiding in a forgotten box so has just been added to the web shop. #91mag_handmade #inspiredbynature_ #aseasonalshift #searchwandercollect #lovelydeadcrap #botanical #rusticgamestrong #pottery #ceramic #loveceramic #potterystudio #oxfordshire #ceramica #ceramik #christmasgifts #christmasdecor #christmasgiftideas #livemoremagic #creativityfound #natureandnourish #nurtureandbloom #worksoftheheart #creativeinthecountryside #seasonspoetry #simplethingsmadebeautiful #kinfolk #kinfolktable #theslowdowncollective #tablescape #cheeseboard

15 257 11:36 AM Dec 15, 2018

Christmas edition plates shop update. . I collected a handful of evergreen twigs from by birthday visit to a lovely estate in the New Forest. There’s a mixture of prints with heathers, pine and good old conifers.🌲. . If you’re keen on getting your mitts on one of these Christmas editions I’m adding them to my webshop today, link in profile. There’s a range of sizes and prints to pick from and this is my final update for Christmas 🎄 . . Thank you to everyone who has liked, commented or brought my work this festive season. It’s really wonderful getting positive feedback and it’s given me a massive boost of energy for printing more of these beauties in the new year and excitement to get ready for the next seasonal editions 😘 . . #91mag_handmade #livemoremagic #creativityfound #natureandnourish #nurtureandbloom #worksoftheheart #creativeinthecountryside #seasonspoetry #simplethingsmadebeautiful #inspiredbynature_ #aseasonalshift #searchwandercollect #lovelydeadcrap #botanical #rusticgamestrong #pottery #ceramic #loveceramic #potterystudio #oxfordshire #ceramica #ceramik #christmasgifts #christmasdecor #christmasgiftideas #kinfolk #kinfolktable #plates #tablescape #foodstylist

8 215 10:28 AM Dec 14, 2018

Merriment. . This is a big old month, there’s the obvious festival of Christmas, and my birthday. . This one marks a big 40 years of wondering this earth, for the most part with little of a plan in mind, just following whatever happened to come my way. . It’s led me in many directions, but making pots is definitely my homecoming, I’m busting with thoughts on what to make next and relishing the way I’m slowly forming a signature look. . Thank you for joining me on this little part of my travels, I was surprised by a sudden influx of people this month, perhaps the algorithm knows it’s my birthday 🎁 . If you’re waiting on a last flourish of gifting, I have almost a kiln full of plates that will be available tomorrow evening on my website and that will be a wrap for this year. 🙌. . #christmasgifts #christmasdecor #christmasgiftideas #pottery #ceramic #loveceramic #potterystudio #oxfordshire #ceramica #ceramik #91mag_handmade #cremerging #livemoremagic #creativityfound #natureandnourish #nurtureandbloom #worksoftheheart #creativeinthecountryside #seasonspoetry #simplethingsmadebeautiful #kinfolk #kinfolktable #plates #tablescape #inspiredbynature_ #aseasonalshift #searchwandercollect #lovelydeadcrap #botanical #rusticgamestrong

26 207 1:46 PM Dec 13, 2018

Christmas wreath. . I’m slowly starting to realise I’m about a season behind where I ought to be. That’s life with small people constantly exploding the contents of my home, I swear they stole my bank card twice this month and I’ve spent so long looking I had to admit defeat and get a third issued today. . This little wreath may be as close as I get to the beauties that are popping up daily on my feed but it’s already wrapped up and out in the post to it’s new owners. I added a little copper oxide to the mix which gives it these festive green hues. . I have a few pieces I’ve added this week to the webshop and a couple more might make it through a firing in time for Christmas, if you’re still festive shopping my last day for guaranteed delivery is the 10th December. . Hope your wreath making game is stronger than mine 🎄🎄🎄. . #livemoremagic #creativityfound #natureandnourish #nurtureandbloom #worksoftheheart #creativeinthecountryside #seasonspoetry #simplethingsmadebeautiful #kinfolk #kinfolktable #plates #tablescape #91mag_handmade #pottery #ceramic #loveceramic #potterystudio #oxfordshire #ceramica #ceramik #inspiredbynature_ #aseasonalshift #searchwandercollect #lovelydeadcrap #botanical #rusticgamestrong #christmasgifts #christmasdecor #christmasgiftideas

58 914 6:49 AM Dec 7, 2018

Wobble mug, wheat. . There’s a third design coming on my wobble mugs, it’s soft and whispy grasses floating around the edges. . Hand drawn with an oxide pencil these mugs are little pieces of art for daily use. . They are also surprisingly fine with being put through a dishwasher, which is good because I definitely don’t have time for hand washing. . It’s coming up to last order times for Christmas last orders for UK delivery is 10th December - it’s my birthday the week of Christmas so I’m looking forward to promptly downing tools once all the last parcels are wrapped and on their way. . #pottery #ceramic #loveceramic #potterystudio #oxfordshire #ceramica #ceramik #christmasgifts #christmasdecor #christmasgiftideas #inspiredbynature_ #aseasonalshift #searchwandercollect #lovelydeadcrap #botanical #rusticgamestrong #91mag_handmade #kinfolk #kinfolktable #livemoremagic #creativityfound #natureandnourish #nurtureandbloom #worksoftheheart #creativeinthecountryside #seasonspoetry #aquietstyle #theslowdowncollective

12 231 6:44 AM Dec 3, 2018

Peony leaves. . This run of prints started on a Tuesday morning at our village Toddler morning. . With a room full of 0-4 year olds I had raided the garden in the morning for interesting leaves for the kids to print into clay. . When I saw the prints coming from the Peony leaves they were stunning. I rushed straight home to batch out some for my own work. . My tree is really small but I’m gathering up the fallen leaves before the seasons move on yet again and the leaves decompose to nothing. . One jug and a couple of plates still available. I’ll be adding another batch this week but it’s a race before those leaves get too dry to print with. . . #pottery #ceramic #loveceramic #potterystudio #oxfordshire #ceramica #ceramik #91mag_handmade #cremerging #livemoremagic #creativityfound #natureandnourish #nurtureandbloom #worksoftheheart #creativeinthecountryside #christmasgifts #christmasdecor #christmasgiftideas #inspiredbynature_ #aseasonalshift #searchwandercollect #lovelydeadcrap #botanical #rusticgamestrong #kinfolk #kinfolktable #tablescape #aquietstyle #theslowdowncollective

8 229 8:28 AM Dec 1, 2018