Although I carry the more exuberant examples of 60′s/70′s West German pottery I’m enjoying the subtlety of these 3 vases.

We rarely find great bookshelves–nobody wants to part with them. But we now have 2, both horizontal, one 4′ long, the other 6′ long, with nicely beveled edges.

This is a great set from Huronia Pottery, in its distinctive shape and glaze.

Huronia Pottery was based in Meaford, Ontario and was founded by Tom Hrcek, a Czech immigrant who had worked at Blue Mountain Pottery in Collingwood, Ontario, as a mold maker. This glaze is undoubtedly Frankoma inspired. The pottery closed in the 1970′s.

We are in the midst of a heat wave in Toronto and I would love to be at a cottage right now. Instead, I’ve gone through my bins and pulled out some great dishes that should also be at a cottage right now. This is a Figgjo Flint set (6 cups and saucers), in the most gentle shade of blue (there is a sugar bowl but it is out having its photo taken for Chatelaine magazine)

These dishes below, from Grindley, Medicine Hat Pottery and Sovereign Potters, all have that cottage feel.

The last grouping are pieces from Myott’s Safari shape in the Silent Night pattern.

Just in time for a hot summer’s day on the porch. Beautiful design (I wouldn’t leave it out on the porch unguarded….) and very comfortable.  yours for $375