It finally feels like spring is in the air, the clocks have gone forward readying us for the lighter mornings and evenings, with the promise of warmer days ahead. Our gardens are starting to awake from their winter slumber, as colourful crocuses pepper the ground and vibrant green shoots begin to emerge. Spring is such a beautiful season that brings with it a sense of new beginnings and renewed energy, but most importantly it means that Easter is just around the corner!

Right: (From Left) Speckled Oat Nesting Bowls, Speckled Oat Small Pinch Bowl, Speckled Oat Stoneware Plates, Speckled Oat Pasta Bowl. Left: Speckled Egg Holder

For us, as it is for many, Easter is a time of indulgence, there is nothing more comforting or mouth watering than the wonderful aroma of a hot cross bun toasting, or the satisfying crack of the first chocolate egg. It’s a time that conjures many happy memories, but some of our fondest are from family gatherings, where the table had been beautifully laid to host an array of delicious home-cooked dishes.

We learnt from our mother that laying the table is just as important as the meal that will grace it.

Taking inspiration from the romantic textures and colours of the season, our new Speckled Oat range is the perfect choice of dinnerware. A subtle nod to the occasion, the clay has a wonderful speckled appearance that is reminiscent of a delicate quails egg. Our nesting bowls are a handy accompaniment, adding a simple decorative touch. The rustic charm of our Speckled Oat Jugs are perfect for displaying freshly cut blooms and our Speckled Egg Holders add the final Easter flourish. A twist on a traditional egg box, these cute little trays are as practical as they are pretty.