I love stoneware pottery. I like the simplicity of the form, the colors used, and how even though beautiful they are durable. So when Emerson Creek Pottery offered to let me review one of their items I was thrilled!
Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, Emerson Creek Pottery artisans are continuing the American tradition of handmade pottery in a contemporary way. The property on which Emerson Creek Pottery sits was originally a 500-acre land grant from the King of England. In 1825, Silas Wade acquired the land and built his two room, and two story log cabin, now the home of Emerson Creek Pottery.
Our handcrafted ceramics are formed of clay made onsite. Each piece is hand made, hand painted and fired in a gas kiln. Each pattern is a series of carefully planned strokes. No templates or stencils are used. The patterns are practiced and committed to memory. The artists paint the pattern again and again. Each piece is alike and yet different, like flowers in a field. We are currently featuring 13 different lines of ceramic pottery, including our beloved signature line - Field of Iris, a classic since 1977. All of our work is microwave and dishwasher safe, lead free and ovenproof.
Emerson Creek Pottery history and high standards are a major selling point for me. Especially that they are Made in the USA! I hate buying things made in China because the standards there are so lax when it comes to toxic chemicals. I always worry that things I buy from China for cooking are high in lead, but with Emerson Creek I can feel completely assured of the safety of their pottery.
It took me quite awhile to choose the item I wanted to review because frankly I love so much of their pottery! I finally picked the Oval Serving Tray in American Blue. I personally love this blue color and would happily decorate my house in it. There are tons of different patterns and colors you can choose from. You could get entire sets to match. The minute I took it out of the box I could see how well made it was. The quality is just amazing. The serving tray is perfect for serving rolls or as you see above the main dish of our dinner.
There are several items now on my wish list from Emerson Creek Pottery. There is just so many different baking dishes, plates, or tea sets that are beautiful and functional. I would recommend Emerson Creek Pottery to anyone wanting high quality, affordable, USA made stone ware. They would also make amazing gifts(hint hint to any family members reading this)!
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I love, love the Lavender Posie Pitcher. It is beautiful and makes me think of warmer weather which I am anxiously awaiting!
ReplyDeleteCan I say I love it all???? I really like the Blueberry Dinner plates. We grow blueberries on our land so they would be perfect for us! Thank you for this great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteWendy Clark
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I love the copper clay dinner set!
ReplyDeleteI would love the iris cup -so pretty. Really everything is just beautiful there.
ReplyDeleteI like the copper iced tea pitcher.
ReplyDeleteI would love their soap and lotion dispensers!
ReplyDeleteAnything with the Red Poppy or Dragonfly prints. It is all so gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI like the Large Iris Loaf Pan
ReplyDeleteI like the Large Iris Loaf Pan
ReplyDeleteI would love to get the American Blue African Violet Planter. I grow African Violets and these pots are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI like the dragonfly electric tart burner.
ReplyDeleteLove the iris dinner set
ReplyDeleteI think the snowflake cookie stamp is cute.
ReplyDeleteI think the snowflake cookie press is cute.
ReplyDeleteLike the field of iris place settings.
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ReplyDeleteI like the fields of iris place settings.
love the field of iris place settings.
ReplyDeleteI love the blue crab Brie bker
ReplyDeletelike the crab plate
ReplyDeleteI love the Red Poppy pattern- especially the mug, because I collect them!
ReplyDeleteI like the large iris loaf pan.
ReplyDeleteterra j sweeps
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As I can feel the spring slowly coming on I would love to sip my morning coffee out of the Summer Peaks Ceramic Mug.
ReplyDeletethe copper clay dinner set is so classsy
ReplyDeleteI'd love the Moss Rose Cookie Stamp.
ReplyDeleteI like the iris dinner plates - billsn beaks
ReplyDeleteI like the 9 3/4" Pie Plate in the blueberry print
ReplyDeletekellywcu8888ATgmailDOTcom
I would love an African violet pot.
ReplyDeleteThe copper clay apple baker is nice
ReplyDeleteI would love to have the Tuscan Olive Iced Tea Pitcher
ReplyDeleteHer ceramic dip coolers are so cute. I also like that they come with a dip mix!
ReplyDeleteMy sister and I buy each other tea cups so, being from the pinetree state, I'd like the pinecone cups toshare. (mickey louth)
ReplyDeleteI like the Red Poppy Large Ceramic Lamp.
ReplyDeleteI would love the dip chiller for entertaining!
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ReplyDeleteI love the Summer's Peaks Teapot
ReplyDeleteI like Pinecone Onion Soup Crock
ReplyDeleteI love the Dragonfly Tea Cups.
ReplyDeleteI love the blueberry sugar bowl!
ReplyDeletearifamily at comcast dot net
Would love the red poppy 16 oz. Mug!
ReplyDeleteWould love the red poppy 16 oz. Mug!
ReplyDeleteI would love the Ladybug Baby Dishes.
ReplyDeletekdavis1@centurytel.net
I like the Copper Clay Honey Pot.
ReplyDeleteThere is alot I like! I like the GoGreen Earthware salt and pepper shakers or the serving bowl in the same. Also I like the dip coolers (cranberries) for gifts!!
ReplyDeleteI love the Blueberry Bouquet Vase.
ReplyDeleteI like the blueberry set, and the go green set. Nice !!
ReplyDeletei love there Iris Mixing Bowl
ReplyDeleteI would love to have the Small Red Poppy Lamp | 10" High. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI really love the Copper Clay Iced Tea Pitcher.
ReplyDeleteI really love stoneware, the Shortbread Pan - Celtic Knotwork is a favorite. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com
ReplyDeleteI like the ceramic pitchers also.
ReplyDeleteI really like the Dragonfly Iced tea pitcher. Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteI also love the goldfish baby dishes. What a wonderful way to keep more plastic out of our lives (and thus the landfill).
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bakeware!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the Dogwood or Cranberry Dinner Set for Four and the Shortbread Teatime Pan. The Field of Iris Bakeware is also nice. Thank you for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI love the snow flake cookie press and the beautiful cookware sets.
ReplyDeleteI would love to have the Copper Clay Cookie Jar. So beautiful it would look great in my kitchen.
ReplyDeleteI would also love to get the go green earthware brie baker.
ReplyDeleteI love the Copper Clay Tea Set!
ReplyDeletepriscillabenavides at yahoo dotcom
The copper clay dinner set!
ReplyDeleteI like the American Blue Latte Mugs.
ReplyDeletei would love the green earthware--esp for the bathroom. i think it would be so earthy and make it feel like a spa http://www.emersoncreekpottery.com/gifts/go-green-bathroom-set.shtml
ReplyDeleteI'd love to get the Dogwood Pasta Bowl - love the design!
ReplyDeleteLarge Dragonfly Loaf Pan.
ReplyDeleteI love the Red Poppy Berry Colander.
ReplyDeleteI loved the Red Poppy Ceramic Baking Dish = so pretty and so practical!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the Iris Ceramic Bathroom Set, it would match my bathroom well...
ReplyDeleteI love the iced tea pitchers
ReplyDeleteI like the Copper Clay Chili Bowl - looks so awesome for stews, soups and chilis
ReplyDeleteI love the iris dinner set. It is stunning.
ReplyDeleteLove the Blueberry Handpainted Ceramic Bakeware - 8" Large Loaf Pan
ReplyDeletencjeepster@aol.com
I love their ceramic baking dishes - especially in Copper Clay or the http://www.emersoncreekpottery.com/bakeware/go-green-baking-dish.shtml
ReplyDeleteJesselyn A/Jesstinger
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I'd love a large mug!
ReplyDeleteWow, some people are WAY more talented then I am. There are so many wonderful items, but I would choose a Large Ceramic Loaf Pan. I make a lot of bread and having a nice ceramic loaf pan would be great.
ReplyDeleteRed Poppy Ceramic Baking Dish
ReplyDeleteI like the lavender flower pot
ReplyDeleteI love the Dragonfly Bouquet Vase
ReplyDeleteI like the Go Green Earthware Tea Set.
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