I hope you are enjoying the fabulous weather! How nice is it to feel that glorious spring sunshine on your face?
This week I was in Edinburgh restocking the ever fabulous Popping Up in Stockbridge. If you have not been, I really recommend it. It has so many beautiful products, handmade by an array of talented Scottish based designers and makers. This shop was originally a Pop Up shop, hence the name, but has been so successful it is staying open until March 2018! Hoooray!
Popping Up in Stockbridge
It seems Edinburgh really likes my pots, so after only announcing Marchmont Gallery as my new stockist last month, their shelves needed restocking too! It is another shop full of wonderful hand crafted things.
Last but not least, NEW stockist ALERT ** Iona Craft Shop** on the Isle of Iona is now selling Tea with Jud! Unfortunately I did not get to do this delivery in person, but hopefully one day I will.
Would you believe that four years ago today, about 11.30am I was sitting on a ski slope feeling faint with a VERY sore knee? I had just fallen over and torn my ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) and Meniscus. Two things I never even knew existed. At that point in time my pottery business was still just a dream in my head and it’s hard to believe how far I’ve come since then!
Primary Colours
So today I’m pleased to tell you that I have another new stockist in Edinburgh. Marchmont Gallery are now stocking my Primary Range of Pottery. You can see the rest of my stockists here.
I have some new markets and fairs lined up for 2017, but this weekend you will be able to find me in Glasgow, at The National Trust’s Pollok House. I’ll be there from 11 – 4pm.
This day is significant for many reasons. Another one being, that in 2013 when I phoned home to say I was in hospital with a sore knee, my sister was in hospital too, but she was giving birth to my youngest nephew! So Happy Birthday Brodie! Happy Monday to everyone else. Whatever happens today, I hope you don’t hurt yourself, but if you do, you might end up somewhere you only dreamed of in 4 years time!
Winter is here! We have all been waiting patiently for the snow to fall and Glenshee is finally open! Wooohooo!
Skis
This is great news as it means The Cabin Ski Hire is OPEN now too, and they will be selling a selection of my ski themed mugs and espresso mugs.If you are in getting your rental skis, or even just passing by on your way to the slopes, pop in and have a look!
Can you think of a better way to warm up after an exciting day on the mountain? You could sip some tea from one of my mugs at apres ski! ** IMPORTANT NOTE** These mugs are also suitable for hot chocolate and gluehwhein. Mmmm…
Cable Car Mug
Have fun on the slopes, and ski safe. No accidents please!
It’s been a while! I bet you were wondering where I was!? Do not worry, I am still here! There are two reasons why i’ve been quiet this month…
1. I was enjoying doing nothing over Christmas and New Year. I never realized how good it is to properly switch off. I’m going to do it more often.
2. On my return back to Scotland, Albert’s dog shampoo burst in my bag and destroyed my camera so it has taken me this long to get the pictures off it! I thought it wouldn’t be fair to post anything until i had some enticing pictures to show you!
So, here is a selection of pots that were top secret before Christmas. **warning** there are a lot of egg cups.
Blue Egg Cups
Westie Mug
Green Polka Dot Egg Cups
Jack in his Hat
Mint Polka Dot Egg Cups
Pink and Turquoise Polka Dot
Fair Isle Hat and Mitts
Boats at Sea
Espresso Mug & Saucers
Yellow Egg Cups
Albert modelling a dog Coat
Purple Polka Dot Egg Cup
Turquoise Polka Dot Egg Cup
Scottie Dogs
Bees
Pink Polka Dot Egg Cups
Stars
Now I’m back and settled into a good routine I’m getting excited to see what lies ahead for Tea with Jud this year. I have applied for some new markets, so I’ll hopefully be out and about as usual, brightening up a table somewhere. Keep an eye on my Diary to see where I’ll be!
Over the next few months I’ll be restocking all my outlets and adding a few new ones too. I’ll keep you up to date with everything Tea with Jud related. Until then, cheerio!
You may have noticed I have not posted anything in a while, that is because I have been TOO busy, which is great, but I am definitely in need of a rest now!
So I just wanted to say thank you for all your support again this year; repeat customers, new customers and stockists. You are all contributing to my dreams coming true.
My workshop will be closed until the beginning of January, so any urgent pottery needs will have to wait! Until then I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and healthy and Happy New Year!
With the festive season approaching, as a self employed lady, the madness actually began a few months ago! I’ve technically been living in my workshop since September, layered in thermals and working very long hours! I’ve been making lots of new commissions, and masses of stock. So, if you are near any of these shops YOU are in luck as… Manchester Bee Company, John Muir Trust, Honest Thistle, Sunshine no:1, The Craft Shop, Popping Up in Stockbridge are all now fully restocked.
The Craft Room in Comber will be getting their shop delivery next week!
Tartan Wedding Set
As well as this I also have 2 new stockists – Braemar Gallery in Aberdeenshire, and also The Makers Gallery & Bistro in Alloa. Very exciting! My pottery is spreading! Wooo!
Unfortunately if you have not already placed an order for Christmas I can’t guarantee it will be ready in time. However, you still have the chance to find me at 5 markets before 22nd December – this weekend I will be at Pitlochry Christmas Festival on Saturday 3rd and Morningside Makers Market on Sunday 4th. For the rest, please check out my Diary page.
I am still working away on lots of TOP SECRET commissions, you never know, it might even be something for you, but as you can’t see them until after Christmas I thought you might like to see some pieces I’ve made so far throughout the year.
My kiln broke last week … eeek, not again! It’s ok now though, only a little bit of stress, panic and ruined work, but hooray I was so lucky to get it fixed on Monday, so all back to normal, but i’m a LITTLE bit behind. grr…
People of Perthshire (and beyond) – The ABC Craft Fair is on right now! Plenty of talented crafts people selling their wares. Get down there.
Date:27th – 30th October 2016
Time: 10am – 4pm daily
Location: Blairgowrie Town Hall
**NEW STOCKIST ALERT**
Yes that’s right I have a new stockist! The Craft Room in Comber, Northern Ireland is opening this Saturday. There is a fine selection of quality handmade items so get down there too!
Knitty Gritty will NOT be on Monday 31st October. Back on 7th November.
Remember Remember the 14th November – it’s the last date for your orders to be guaranteed for Christmas!
