Linda Bloomfield

As many of you know, I love cake stands! From the gorgeous coloured bird and flower ones from Whitney Smith to the adorable "Decor Bon Bon" range from Rosanna. So, today I want to introduce you to British potter, Linda Bloomfield, who makes hand thrown, porcelain, subtly coloured cake pottery in simple shapes with tactile satin matt glazes.

Linda first took up pottery in 1973 in a potter's studio in Bristol, England and since then she has been a visiting scholar to MIT in Boston in the US, opened her first pottery studio in California, and exhibited and demonstrated at Art in Action. Linda currently resides in West London and her tableware is stocked in Liberty, amongst other retailers, as well as being shown in international galleries. Her book, entitled "Advanced Pottery" comes out later this month.

I, of course, love her ice cream coloured three cake stands piled high and filled with pretty cup cakes!

Cake stands by Linda Bloomfield from Notonthehighstreet.

Have a sweet day!

Polly George

Just before Christmas a friend and I were wandering around Brick Lane in the heart of London's bustling East End when we discovered Luna & Curious, a delightful shop run by seven designers in collaboration, which showcases an eclectic mix of fashion, jewellery and interiors.

I immediately spotted the beautiful butterfly ceramic collection from Polly George. My sweet friend then surprised me at Christmas with a beautiful gift: a Polly George butterfly mug, which I am using as a pen pot in my craft room.






Polly George is an English ceramicist who started her career in the mid 90's creating miniature framed collections of everyday objects. Most recently she has been adorning functional items such as teapots, cake stands and cups and saucers with a host of simply charming butterflies, roses and birds. Her all-white bone china pieces are hand made and individually decorated in Stoke-on-Trent.

Have a sweet day!