We’re blessed to have our Mum here with us for two weeks while she visits from Australia. I’m very close to her — more like friends than a mother and daughter as I can tell her anything and she is there for me during my highs and lows. It was her birthday recently so we knew we had to get her something very special.
A few months ago I posted about the work of Nancy Bauch from White Forest Pottery and I had no doubt that the organic forms would appeal to Mum. Each piece is handmade and reflects the philosophy of “wabi sabi,” an aesthetic that honors the beauty of imperfection. And Mum’s set of tea cups is nothing but beautiful, as each cup is unique from the next. I can just imagine her drinking hot tea late at night while curled up on the couch. All she’ll need is a fireplace but the sound of the rain or wind outside will do just fine.
Nancy draws her inspiration from nature and now directly works with the earth using a more sustainable process. Her work has become a form of meditation as she molds clay and waxed linen coils into bud vases, bowls, wave plates, and charming forest bells. One day I would love to visit her studio but for now I’m happy to browse her beautiful site.
Happy Birthday, Mum.
Image credits: White Forest Pottery and tea cups photographed by me
10 responses so far ↓
1 Jen @ Small Town Shopaholic : Aug 12, 2008 at 10:49 am
They’re so pretty! What a lovely gift.
Happy Birthday to your Mum!
2 Krissy : Aug 12, 2008 at 10:58 am
Lovely pottery and photography! Happy Birthday to your mum!
3 Diana : Aug 12, 2008 at 11:11 am
These are so lovely - great find!
4 Paloma : Aug 12, 2008 at 2:07 pm
Kylie, I remember you telling me about the rose bowls. They are so lovely. Hope your mum is feeling better and that you are able to enjoy every minute you spend together.
5 bandelle : Aug 12, 2008 at 7:19 pm
Mum just read all of your comments and says thank you to all of you…
6 Richard & Angela : Aug 13, 2008 at 3:57 am
What a lovely post, Kylie.
Happy Birthday Aunty! We’re sorry we missed your birthday but sure you had a great one!
Lots of kisses and cuddles,
Richard and Angela
7 Jude : Aug 13, 2008 at 7:43 am
These are beautiful, and how lucky is Mum to be the recipient of such a lovely set? Hope she had a fantastic birthday. It’s nice you two are so close.
I especially love the Forest Bells. It would be gorgeous to have several strewn throughout the trees in the backyard.
8 bandelle : Aug 13, 2008 at 9:17 am
Rich & Ange — Mum sends her kisses and cuddles. So lovely to hear from you.
Jude — the forest bells would look beautiful in your yard. Maybe near your Koi pond.
9 mrs. french : Aug 13, 2008 at 3:41 pm
such a lucky mum you have to receive such a lovely gift and you are pretty lucky too!
10 All Thing Lovely : Aug 15, 2008 at 3:14 am
Happy birthday to your Mum! What a gorgeous gift! I checked out the site and want the rose bowls, just not sure I can justify them! I do love the little bells as well, what gorgeous things.
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