Add Instant Sophistication with Italian Blue and White Ceramics

Add Instant Sophistication with Italian Blue and White Ceramics

Blue and white is a popular color combination, though not all blue and white ceramics have the same feel. I think the flexibility of blue and white explains the combo’s success since it can adapt so easily to any decorating style. For example, blue and white ceramics from Mexico have a quite contemporary feel while Italian blue and…

Bartoloni’s Lemons: More than Simply Decorative Plates

Bartoloni’s Lemons: More than Simply Decorative Plates

Looking for a decorative dinner plate that will bring cheer to your table? With Italian hand painted plates, your search is over. From square limoni plates to large serving platters, the lemon motifs by the Bartoloni brothers are a sure winner for kitchens and dining rooms alike. There are many factors that make these decorative plates so…

Behind the Scenes: Patrice Voelkel’s French Ceramics

Behind the Scenes: Patrice Voelkel’s French Ceramics

One of my favorite parts about my four years with Emilia Ceramics has been developing a rapport with ceramic artists all around the world. In this series of posts, I’ll give some insights into what happens behind the scenes to make these beautiful hand-painted ceramics come to life. I learned about Patrice Voelkel from a book…

How to pick the best ginger jars for your home

How to pick the best ginger jars for your home

Unsurprisingly, I get questions from people looking to buy ceramics online quite frequently. The most requested information about ceramics & pottery deals with ginger jars. Thinking about incorporating these decorating statements into your home? Here are my tips to choose and buy these ceramics online with success.   • Make a decorating plan. There’s nothing worse than buying…

The Staying Power of Fine Italian Ceramics, Past and Present

The Staying Power of Fine Italian Ceramics, Past and Present

Fine Italian ceramics are nothing new. Dating back to the Middle Ages and beginning to flourish in the 1400s, the ceramic centers of Italy have been producing incredibly detailed ceramics for literally hundreds of years. I recently came across a little book discussing Italian and other European ceramics throughout history – Mailolica, Delft and Faïence by Giuseppe Scavizzi…

black and white vases

black and white vases

I love how this black and white flower vase contrasts with the bright sunflowers. black and white flower vaseAnother idea is to add black and white ginger jars to flank the kitchen range. Mix and match patterns for a modern touch. Black and white butter dishes, salt and pepper shakers, napkin holders, wine bottle holders, tablecloths, or even just…