When I first began making pottery in 2000, I made little cups, bowls, and eventually plates strewn with ladybugs for baby gifts. We lived in the country and our first winter in our old, drafty house we had thousands of ladybugs seeking refuge in the room that I used as a studio. And every other room in the house! I am pleased to offer these again, as custom order sets and for a handful of ready-to-ship pieces.

The custom set is a sweet, memorable baby gift. It includes a 4oz handled cup, a 4” bowl, and a 5.5” plate. The ladybugs are slightly raised bumps of stoneware (but will not come off), painted with underglaze, and finished with satin clear food, dishwasher, microwave safe glaze. The pieces can be personalized with your sweet little one’s name, or not. Custom sets have a 4 week turnaround time. Please order well in advance of your need-by date.

I also have several 4 oz cups, perfect for baby or your own shot of espresso, and a 7 oz cup. My regular 8 oz mug is available for preorder.