Once in a blue moon

So I haven't blogged in a long while, and since it's a blue moon tonight I thought maybe this is the time to finally get round to it. Lol. It's been a very busy year, I've been developing some new products such as the ones you see below. The Token range has come a long way since 2008 at the very first I Heart Market.

Over the last year or so, I've introduced small little dishes - the heart-shaped, tulip-shaped, lace imprinted bowls and small pie-dishes. Each one is hand-made and hand-glazed by myself. Recently, I've sought to expand that range to include these two new designs.

These little dishes are slip-cast in white stoneware and impressed with stamp details, and some have been hand-drawn into the clay. So each piece is unique.

I'm totally loving the new colour glazes I've introduced: the rich coral, acid chartreuse, light turquoise, lemon yellow and a new denim blue.The flower stamped bowls have a lovely muted matte glaze on the outside which really contrasts wonderfully with vibrant  shine of the inside colours

 

Those of you that are regulars at my stall at the I Heart Market have probably noticed these little plates below. These are the perfect size to use as a soup dish, teabag holder, spoon rest or just for popping your jewellery into at bedtime. Each has a contrasting glaze on the back too.

 

 

Well, that's it from me, hopefully it won't be another blue moon until I update my blog.
Here's a quick snap I took of a orange blue moon over Durban tonight. See you at the market!

fresh heart love @ the market

It's the I Heart Market on this Saturday, 2nd April, in the big marquee tent on the lawn. Such a lovely flyer too, well done Dom :) I'll see you there!

I made these hearts and stars last month but I've been so busy that I have not had a chance to blog about them until now (see my other blog). I'm rather pleased with the way they've turned out. They are about 10 to 12 cm at the widest part and strung with tiger-tail wire (plastic-coated super-strong wire). Each piece is unique, they have different textures and imprints and are hand-glazed on one side. I think they would look fantastic in a kitchen or bathroom.
Here's some pics:

doily print delft blue hanging heart

palm print celadon green hanging heart

floral print red hanging heart

 swirl patterned turquoise hanging heart

doily print dark forest green hanging heart

chrysanthemum print delft blue hanging star

Marvelous Marquee

Well, last Saturday was the first of THREE December I heart Markets and yes, it was held in a marquee tent to accommodate the expanding family of Marketeers. I think this was the biggest market yet! There was a wonderful festive vibe, despite the Durban heat. 

Here's some pics of the market on the 4th December and my neighbours :)

Super-cool and timeless gifts by Hey Cherry

Hey Cherry

 Savage Jewellery - for handmade and beautifully designed pieces - I really love Nicky's work :)

Savage Jewellery

 I tried playing around with the display on my table. Please note the new Xmas decorations...

Xmas decorations will be on special this Saturday

many brooches in all shapes and colours

Hope to see you all there this Saturday, 11th December and next Saturday the 18th, plenty of time to get some shopping done. So no excuses ;)