Nurtured by Pottery

There is something about pottery that makes me feel nurtured and brings me joy. I imagine it is because I know someone took the time to put their hands to clay and make something functional to enhance daily tasks. My favorite potter is Amy Holland, who started as my pottery instructor (she an excellent teacher to any age) and became a good friend. I love everything about her work and literally begin and end my day using it. On my kitchen counter is a crock that holds my morning granola and a compost crock that I empty each evening. Also pictured is a mug that appeared in my cupboard one day. It warms my hands with my morning cocoa. Cocoa just tastes better in that mug.

Even the cat's food is kept in pottery. The center crock, given to me as a house warming gift 30 years ago, holds their dry food and is flanked by Holland pieces that store assorted treats. Amy even sculpted the boys as the handle on the lid, especially for them!

Filling my home with art is one way I care for myself. I will keep posting Amy's work just in case you wish to fill your home with her art as well.