My friend Jude always buys me amazing things for Christmas and my birthday and this year she excelled herself. She knows I love a cuppa and she knows I love a mug and this beauty by Julia Smith Ceramics ticks all the boxes/

Julia’s based in the Scottish Highlands and makes quirky pottery in wonderful earthy colours. Its beautiful but is also made to be used and loved.

I thought I’d share a few pics with you although these snaps don’t really do it justice. If, like me, you have way too many ceramics but still can find room for a few more, you can visit her website here 

You can follow her on Instagram here

And she has her first monthly online sale on Jan 25…