Early Wedding Gift

So I mentioned last week that my mom and I went north for a day to visit my great Aunt. Well I am a lucky girl, while I was there she presented me with our wedding gift. A little early I know, but she will be unable to attend the wedding as she is going to Europe with her daughters. Look what we received:

 

A beautiful handmade pottery casserole dish! Who told her I love pottery? What a lovely gift! I'm excited. Can you tell? I haven't used it yet, but I will be sure to bake something delicious in it as soon as it cools down a little. Perhaps a baked squash dish? mmmm! And the bright colour of the squash against the soft blue/green of the dish.... I can just see it now!

We are some lucky (or spoiled as my mom would say :)
xox

Obsession: Pottery

As I was washing some dishes the other day I realized I have a lot of pottery. I remember when my Grandfather passed away and we were moving my Grandmother into a smaller place, she had lots of pottery pieces that no one else wanted. I gratefully accepted all of them! Here is some of my collection:

Some of them I have collected over time, some I received as gifts, and some I got has hand-me-downs. But I love every single piece. And here are a few of my favourites:

Milk and Sugar set

Spice, Jam and Honey pots

Raku Bowl, and mug made by the Kerslakes

I have a hard time at craft shows, or studio tours. I am always drawn to the pottery booths and I know I can't afford $16 for one mug, but they are so beautiful! Every time I go into a thrift store I find myself standing just a little too long in the kitchen wares section, drooling over old pottery bowls. Although I suppose a thrift store is a more affordable place to feed my addiction.

What is your obsession?