My Handmade Pottery Collection (and my favorite ones) | VLOG

[@joannasmith9876]

As a potter, it makes me feel so good when people show off Pottery. Not only because of the time and effort that goes into it but to have someone else appreciate what they have made. For myself, I have no biological children and I think of my Pottery as a small part of me that will carry-on after I leave this earth. And I hope one day someone like you will be excited to show off that little piece of my heart that still exist.

[@meganmackenzie5993]

This vlog about Jess's pottery collection fits so well with the intentionality that Roots & Refuge promotes: not just buying "things," but supporting small-business makers and choosing to place things in our homes that have meaningful stories. ❤ Such a good reminder of living to thrive and not just survive.

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

Perfectly worded! Thank you!!

[@Fernandvinepottery]

My heart dropped to the floor when I saw the title of this video! I said to myself just calm down and watch it! 😅 This is like a full circle end of my big dreams moment here! (Other than seeing you drinking out of one of my pieces in your garden while you teach me to grow food❤) oh the blessings you spread to so many! Thank you again for being a light! And sorry but you didn’t show enough mugs for me! I want like the 2 hour video version of them all still 😂

[@2L82Sk8Bye]

Your mug Jess showed was gorgeous! 👏🌻

[@jpmatth]

"kintsugi" is the japanese art of repairing broken pottery in a decorative fashion, adding gold flake to the glue so the break is highlighted in the finished repair. the cup or bowl is preserved, and made more unique and beautiful because of the damage.

[@laurenparnass8343]

I did that with a pottery bowl my son sent me as a gift after it arrived broken. He was disappointed when I told him it arrived broken but was every happy when he came to visit and saw that I had put it back together with gold colored epoxy and had it on display in my living room with the cracked part visible.

[@brianadixon8995]

Was coming her to talk about the same thing, but checked comments first to see if anyone beat me.

[@victoriac1672]

What?! That’s incredible! Thanks for that information

[@lisabayliss7872]

It's so beautiful too and when things crack, it lets the other guy in, so to fill with gold is perfect ❤

[@trevamakesit]

As a potter, I really love and appreciate your collection. I am also grateful to see you using your pieces, that is why we potters make them 😊.

[@amyharris7337]

I have loved handmade pottery for a long time, but it just wasn't in the budget. I have a few that I've found in thrift stores that I enjoy. Thanks for sharing your collection and all of the stories that accompany them. You're such a blessing to these artisans. I am glad that you're using your platform to highlight beautifully crafted works of art!

[@raynasummers3633]

I remember the day you showed the mug from your friend who passed away and I sat and cried for you and my friend that I had recently passed away as well. My husband took me out that day and we stopped by a local pottery store and I picked up a mug to have my coffee with to remember my friend each morning while I am having my coffee. You have a beautiful collection and the stories that they trigger are just as precious. Thanks for sharing your collection with us.

[@emilymarlow2624]

Girl we've been waiting for a pottery tour FOR YEARS. Sharing what you have with us is why we love you so much!

[@meemkaplan4315]

YES!!! My first job back in the 60s was at a hobby shop and I learned ceramics. When we began firing for the local community college I got to learn how to throw on a wheel. I haven't done any ceramics since the 70s but you have inspired me to get this on my bucket list.

[@jeannamcgregor9967]

My mom was a potter and my daughter followed in her footsteps. My house is full of their work and handmade pots just make my heart happy. Thanks, Jess.

[@cpnotill9264]

I just got off my wheel and love making pottery so nice to see you supporting us artists. 😁👍

[@paigeh4231]

I love seeing people enjoying, sharing, and promoting others art!

[@mainenanabear9746]

Never let the negative people out there to dull your shine and beauty Jess. You do you.....its how you have so many followers and why you ar so loved. NEVER allow what others feel influence you and what you do.❤

[@gsjob11]

Be inspired by a person that passionate! Love that❤️

[@graskeygirls3850]

Jess we all want to be your best friend and Miah made it very clear that he is your best friend " homestead festival ". 99.99% of us will never get to sit and have a cup of coffee with you but we all feel that we do every time you show us a glimpse into your home. We are blessed to get that glimpse. It warms are hearts.

[@kewpiefan72]

What a wonderful video! My favorite part of the video was your very apparent enjoyment in your collection. I’m so glad to see you so happy!

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

Thank you so much!

[@kewpiefan72]

You are a remarkable person. Thanks for sharing your happiness. You make my old heart feel good! Thanks for that.

[@BearWithMe-Jillian]

I love the look of handmade pottery. I never got to try pottery in school because my anxiety disorder/ agoraphobia got so bad I left public school for homeschool partway through 10th grade, but I remember loving working with clay in lower grades and always thought it'd be fun to try the pottery wheel someday. I collect Winnie the Pooh dishes (well, practically anything Pooh but am focusing on housewares). When I was little, one of the few dreams I had about when I was on my own was to have a house decorated entirely in Winnie the Pooh. At the time I wished it, Pooh was on everything. But by the time I was on my own, he was harder to find, and I couldn't afford the prices anyway. So I changed my decor to bees and honey, figuring that'd go well with any Pooh items I could get. But these past few years have been really good for finding Pooh dishes at discount stores like HomeGoods. And Hobby Lobby has had several nice wall art. I've had to stop buying mugs because I have a full cupboard. My favorite is taller and was made to look like a tree trunk, and looks like Pooh's gotten himself wedged in a honey tree. His head and arms are sticking out on the front and his rear end is sticking out the opposite side. The handle also has holes in it for storing a honey dipper. I don't drink coffee and only drink hot tea when I'm cold, but I use the mugs for most beverages.

[@bethpotts-mee8730]

Jess, I can really feel the potter's energy in their art. Handmade is special. Pottery, glass, paintings & stained glass etc one of a kind. It was made especially for me to find at the thrift store, Etsy to admire & commit to. When things break, I save shards to use in mosaic, jewelry or decorate succulent bowls. Same with fossils, shells pretty rocks! I am the architect of what gives meaning & beauty to my life. Nothing is wasted. Why viewers would criticize your clay collection is beyond me. Don't close your heart to beautiful and meaningful please❣It is the Higher vibration. ❤

[@lynnkincaid6780]

I have loved watching the way the Lord has blessed you and your family. Those who are Nay Sayers just don't know and understand how our God takes care of and provide for His children 💘🙏🏻 When God blessed you, you always bless others ❤❤ Stay true to the Lord and He will stay true and bless you 💗🙏🏻

[@karenshields1878]

Thank you

[@cazmarsh6395]

Oh Jess you have a beautiful mug collection 🥰. I love how you shared different stories for each one. I did pottery when I was in high school too, and now as a 40 something woman I have taken it up again. I love it every Tuesday night is my pottery night, I do classes and it’s my time to be me not mum or wife just me, it’s the best thing I’ve ever done. Thankyou so much for sharing your life with us 🥰😘. Would you believe I’ve met another roots and refuge follower at my son’s primary school in Australia. She spotted one of your shirts that I was wearing and came up and said hi, and now we friends. Iam so blessed.

[@thegoddessandthegeekhomest2880]

My dear Jess…I cannot express in words how much I adore you and how happy I am to have found your channel several years ago! I took a pottery class in high school as well. Absolutely loved it! For various reasons I never did anything with that love but it was just something about holding that mud or dirt in my hands…it was like feeling the earth for me. I wonder if that was the draw? Anyway fast forward to today…over the past several years I’ve been buying pottery too because you told me that I could buy the lovely things and not feel guilty! So I did! I probably have 20 mugs and I don’t drink coffee! Lol but I also have bowls and tumblers that I adore every time I take them out of the cabinet. It brings me so much joy just like watching your videos. Thank you SO MUCH for all that you’ve taught me…yes a 54 year old woman…I needed you and your wisdom with your beautiful poetic heart and rose colored glasses outlook on life. I just wanted you to know that there’s so many hearts and lives you’ve touched. I don’t think you could even fathom. I got to get a few bowls and one or two mugs from Hailey Rose because I fell in love with yours. No one is allowed to touch that one! Lol one potter I think you’d love is on IG as mudslingingpottery. She’s a female owned small business that does really sturdy cool designed mugs and other things. Much love to you! Thank you for all that you do! 💜 Tamara

[@amboe13]

That’s was fun!!! I’ve collected carousel horses since I was a kid. All the kids in my life LOVE to look at them and listen to them play. It’s such a joy.

[@lisabayliss7872]

Hey Jess. Thanks for such a homely video of all your lovely collection. It was extremely nostalgic for me because I revisited memories I have had watching you over the years. I remember your SM getting you the Mug from Hayley and her Mom, and remember you opening your last mug from Hayley too. I cried when I watched you open that mug and just seeing her creations again and hearing that her Mom had picked up the baton is beautiful. We all watch your journey in the garden and to see your journey through pottery is so sweet. Thanks for the real life transparency. Wishing you all a beautiful day from her in the UK 🌻

[@lyndarebustillo9114]

I love your mug collection. They are so much a part of you that I not only look forward to your videos, but what mug you are using. The mugs that Hailey made and her mom made for you are absolutely stunning. Don’t ever let anyone make you feel bad because of what you have. You have earned it! ❤

[@naynerboppers5254]

I am so happy to see your collection! I will eventually be buying one from @rosaliebrushworks that honors my late dog/furbaby, Chance. I already reached out to her and she's such a sweet, passionate woman. I was going to use my birthday money to do so but decided I should finish building my garden first...so I'm just waiting until it's financially responsible to do so. My hubby was out of work for 8 months and only just started working a month ago. I highly encourage others, if able, to buy gifts from small businesses, makers, and creators. They end up having so much more meaning when it's something not mass produced plus they often last longer and can even become something passed down for generations.

[@erinsteinman4243]

As a potter, I love that you support handmade, one of kind pottery. Thanks for showing us your collection and all your do.

[@kelliebaranowski]

I’m in awe of anyone who can create such things of beauty

[@lavernfoy4591]

Drink from your special mugs till your heart is contented. Each mug is precious and has a special blessing. ❤️🙏

[@kariannecrysler640]

Wild pines pottery was my favorite. They are all beautiful, but that wild pines won my heart 😁✌️💗

[@faithfullyfitkitchen]

That was incredibly satisfying Jess! I dont have any hand made mugs but i do have a thing for cute mugs and I also make sure they all get some love ❤

[@valeriem3644]

As a fellow pottery obsessed person, especially mugs, I love it! 😊😊😊

[@tensiepalmer1730]

So very beautiful!! Love that you put the broken pieces in you gardens! 🙏💜🙏

[@gelwood99]

I do the same. Old dishes and bowls that have a special meaning go there too.

[@PrairieDawnC]

My husband's grandmother collected damaged tea pots and grew geraniums in them. When the teapot for my wedding china broke, it made me smile to know it would have a second life. People all over town brought teapots to Grandma C.

[@Cgirlphoto]

Today I learned... you move your mugs around to make sure they get equally loved. Another reason I simply adore you Jess!!

[@n803er]

Jess, you kind of summed up why I watch you. I think I first watched you due to a KZbin search on tomatoes. Years later I've seen very video since! I landscape my suburban house with flowers and shrubs with a few tomatoes a greens. That's all. Do I want to homestead, milk cows, raise pigs , not really. But I truly enjoy watching you do it so passionately. You inspire people to be passionate about being passionate about something, anything. Thank you and tomatoes are better than dinner.

[@hannahsouthard871]

I thought this was you announcing you’re selling pottery and I about lost my mind 😂

[@blessedabundance6266]

OHMYGOSH, SAME !!!!

[@blackrock5749]

😂😂😂

[@petecilione4166]

Same~ Tammy

[@robingirven4570]

I have a very small pottery collection. Mostly VanBriggle but there was a potter who had a shop on the same road that I work on. He made my hubs and I each a mug. I use that one everyday, for the last 6 years!

[@erikas974]

How great to watch your mug collection Jess. Monday morning in bed jus had my breakfast and I am sipping my black coffee out of a cup which I have purchased about 25 years ago in a "Dollar Tree" type of shop in Sydney Australia. I bought a set of 6 bit bigger than a short black cup. The reason I bought it because has coffee beans painted on them and the word coffee. Now I only have 2 left and I am sad if one day I don't have them but I am using them every day. I actually purchased another set which was a real shot size and gave it to my girlfriend. I have other cups like Koala painted but the coffee beans is the one for me. Since I moved to the country and even a bit before friends started to give me mugs with cow pictures. I do have a few but love my cows so I don't use them much so I don't break them. Love your collection. Maybe you can write a "coffe table book" with photoes and the stories with your mug collection and put the book out in your coffe house. I think people would enjoy sipping they coffee and looking through your mug memories.☕️ ❤

[@pathoward5721]

Great idea 💡 🎉❤❤❤

[@cherylkruse500]

I love pottery but I live with my son and dil so I just don’t have any room to put anything. Doesn’t stop me from enjoying watching someone else with their collection. Very beautiful

[@betsytoombs6618]

Happy and content is the person who can show grace and gratitude for all. It matters not if they have great bounties or may be lacking, happiness comes from being grateful. Yup, grateful...period! Even grateful for others who have been blessed. I am thankful you share with all of us. I am so happy for you. It serves no purpose to be envious or critical, it does not bring happiness to shame or put down. Shame on y'all who find reasons to bring others down or criticize. Bless the Sowards for showing us how to dream, to work hard and live rich. Bless you all. Be happy! ❤❤❤

[@walkbyfaithfamily9177]

I can not figure out why anyone would have something negative to say about your love of pottery. My mother was an artist and a Potter. Maybe that's why I love pottery myself. I took 3 pottery classes in a row my senior year of high school. I think I cut out math to make that work. 😂 I have pieces of pottery my mom made that I can still see her thumb prints in, and it is a treasure to me since she is now with Jesus. I love your love of pottery- makes me love you even more. 💕 Also- coffee tastes so much better in a pottery mug! ❤

[@10KidsandAGarage]

You are right on with everything you are saying. It’s so weird when you are just sharing to send joy of your life. You are so sweet with caring for holding back on your words. But honestly I love that you shared your collection. They are all so beautiful.

[@hillbillyshadetreefarm5732]

While your mugs tug at your heart strings for Haily Rose, never feel silly for it. Mine is kitchen aprons for my Mom who passed away 24 years ago because she always had a apron on when in the kitchen. Last year when getting more serious about canning, I knew the smart thing was to wear an apron. I had some tears initially but then I made it a mission to overcome my sorrow. I made up my mind to honor my Mom instead of mourning her by wearing aprons. She's always with me but now she over my shoulder guiding me in my canning journey and telling me how proud she is that I am carrying on many generations of family tradition with canning, food preservation and gardening. Thank you for your wonderful videos and your encouragement to dream. - Rhonda

[@jeanrichards8042]

This comment made me tear up. Such a wonderful way to honor your mom. I'm so glad you were able to find a way to push through and be able to cherish her memory while carrying on a family tradition and keep her with you ❤️

[@sandikay4048]

Ha! I do the same thing. I love pottery and have collections going way back from art shows, farmers markets, travels, etc. I really don't have a lot of use for regular dishware. It's way more fun to set a table with eclectic pieces of hand crafted and loved pottery. I don't cry too much if one breaks, it just means I have room and it's time to find another treasure. I have admired many of your mugs from past videos- thanks for sharing!

[@DeborahLZoda]

I have been watching you since you were struggling so with finances. Your success is so awesome. One of the reasons I love watching you so much is how grateful and aware you are of how far you have come. Don't let the haters get you down. You have worked so hard for what you have it is inspiring. Stay the course, we love you!

[@this.vibrantlife]

I love you, Jess. From your natural comment of feeling like a hobbit when you are drinking wine from a tumbler, to your sweet roots. Your realness hooked me back in 2019. And it’s your realness that keeps me coming back. You are a true gem.

[@blessedabundance6266]

First Mug, and I'm Already Crying 😭 Your Collection is TRULY PRECIOUS & Moving my heart & soul !! Thank you Jess for Sharing ❤🙏 At the end of your Vid, and i just want you to know.. I Really, Really Enjoyed you showing each one and their stories and what they mean to you !! Its the little things in life that tickle our soul and have so much meaning ❤ thank you for the reminder 😍

[@shodson314]

Jess, you need to take a day trip up to a place up in North Carolina called Sea Grove! It is a very small town north of Rockingham, NC that is full of small independent potters. If you go, the best place to have a meal is the local grocery store deli/eatery. I kid you not! Really, the only other restaurant is the Hardees in the gas station out by the highway. They have a pretty large store near the high way that sells the various artists work I think by commission but if you drive the very short distance into the town you can find each potters place. My current favorite place is called “Dirt Works” . Love, love, love pottery!

[@manishaholm]

I've always loved pottery. It's fabulous to see your collection and hear the stories behind each one. Thank you for a fun start to my day.

[@minnesotagardener3249]

I'm in love with pottery. I currently have two wheels and a big kiln and try to throw all the time. I really got into it because I wanted to have a lard container and mixing bowls like my grandma Alma. I'm going to keep on just making my little bits and then maybe one day I'll get to a point where you make small batches. ❤ Thanks for sharing your passion I don't feel like such a weirdo texture is huge ❤

[@ColRubyDimplesManacha]

That's a wonderful collection! The mugs of your farm and Bear are so personal and precious, I teared up. Thanks for everyhting you do, Jess!

[@carriewebb5764]

I’ve never let myself get into mugs because I have a small house and I could never store them all, but they are so beautiful. I loved seeing your collection and seeing how they hold precious memories. I’m like that with my Christmas ornaments. Each one reminds me of specific people or places that my family has gone. Thanks for sharing your precious collection!

[@louiseswart1315]

I understand your emotional ties to pottery very well. Kneading newly made up clumps of clay was very therapeutic for me mourning my father's death at 12yrs old. The mother of one of my best school palls was a very industrious potter at the time(all handmade) who preferred to work in silence, which was exactly what I needed. I was gifted by her son(still our pall) a big set of little espresso cups with saucers made in the few years following this time, when he got overstocked with her pottery. I use them often, though they are irreplaceable after her death.

[@grinchis40]

It's not about collecting certain mugs or whatever you're into but all about the story which made this video so enjoyable.

[@JB-pd4ni]

Jessica, I'm sorry to hear about the broken people who can't be happy for someone else. You are a hard working woman, a loving mother, and a skilled gardener. I don't know how you do it all, so don't allow anyone to diminish that. I feel the same way as you about a mug that feels right, it's part of the coffee ritual.

[@sherrymurphy-kleine4592]

I'm so glad to hear that someone else takes the pieces of something precious and puts them about their garden...to come upon them at a later date, and remember!😘

[@patchurch1677]

Jess, I know what it is to have a special relationship with the mug for my morning and all day coffee! I have a small garden of perennial flowers in my front yard and the broken mugs are nestled between the edging plants. I think back to using the mugs when I weed. It brings a smile to me and I hope some other people! From western Massachusetts USA with love. :-)

[@dayafeickert6752]

Please always show your loves and passions,it’s why we follow you. You are amazing and you love lovely things. Don’t let some bitter heart who likely does nothing special with their life dull your sparkle. You and your family have worked so hard and have moved forward because you follow Gods prompting. You deserve your ability to follow passions and pursuits. Life is so short, drink from your special mugs, and share without fear

[@samanthajean237]

When I seen this video in my box I was immediately so excited and hesitant at the same time. I seen Rosalie post that last mug she made for you, I knew you would love it ❤ Rosalie is really keeping Hailey’s memory alive. Their pieces are just beautiful. Enjoy your collection Jess, I know it’s more than just the beauty if a piece of pottery.

[@dhansonranch]

Love your pottery collection! Have been admiring for a while now as I see glimpses in video's. Quite enjoyed the stories tied to so many of the beautiful mugs. I wanted to mention to you that should one of your favorite mugs break, consider doing Kintsugi with the mug - the ancient Japanese art of repairing pottery. Thank you for sharing!

[@kshields273]

Thank you for sharing your collection! I’ve been collecting handmade pottery for a couple decades. It the only thing we use for our dishes, bowls and mugs, because I want to enjoy the beautiful art on a daily basis. I still can’t help but add more when I see something I love!

[@terechop3843]

I’ve always loved pottery too! I also tried my hand at making it and realized I was not good at it! I made several pieces that I’m proud of, but decided I’d be better off supporting people who were truly talented at it. I feel very blessed to have been able to get many of Haley’s mugs before she passed away too. She was such a talented and sweet person. I also have one of her “wheat” mugs and one of her hand made mugs. They are cherished for sure. I also have a couple of the Miller White mugs. She’s also a very talented potter. Annnnd of course, i have a lot of the Old Dog Pottery pieces. Mugs, tumblers, bowls, etc. I do have to say, I wouldn’t have many of these pieces if it weren’t for you. Thank you for sharing these amazing people/businesses!!! ❤

[@TheGingerMeeple]

I just received my Wild Pines blueberry mug yesterday. I loved the way her mountain scape mug felt in my hand (it’s my daily mug). So many wonderful potters! I did have to step away from some of the more popular potters because the stress of trying to get a mug in a restock that sells out in 5 seconds was taking the joy out of it. Nothing beats tea in handmade pottery!

[@erinmorgan8546]

I can’t comprehend why anyone would ever criticize you or anyone similar to you. You are such a kind soul. I started listening to your podcast and I’m hooked. You woke up something in me that has helped me question my world differently, I see beauty in things I was too busy to see before and it’s also brought me healing. You, my friend, are such a blessing to me and so many others. I have always noticed your pottery mugs, your ability to decorate. You see beauty in all things. My home looks similar to yours. Very calm, organic and I have plants everywhere. They make my head stop spinning in this weird world we live in. I’m worried that my praising you will make me sound like a stalker so I’ll stop. 😂 I’m just thankful for the wonderful women I’ve found on here and other social media platforms and how y’all make my heart sing and help me in so many ways.

[@sunsetsky594]

Pottery class in high school - me too! Took two years of it and loved the wheel thrown. My favorite glazes are earthy tones of blue, green, purple & burgandy!

[@kristinemagnien1]

I love your regular garden tour videos because that has always been a passion of mine but this was a wonderful change. I love your collection! I bought my first pottery mug last year and cant bring myself to drink my coffee out of anything else in the morning. You fuel new addictions Jess 😂

[@MorePranaGardens]

There's a newer word, compersion, that essentially means "being happy for someone else's happiness." I have SO MUCH compersion for your pottery. Watching you light up over the years as you show your mugs brings so much joy. Thanks for the opportunity for compersion.

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

What a wonderful word! Thank you!!!

[@iartistdotme]

LOVE TODAY'S VIDEO! I do collect and use all the mugs - they keep coffee warmer than the cups you buy at the store Besides, I love how they feel in my hand and that the handle doesn't get hot! I

[@graceful-shakti9019]

I love pottery, and I have also been collecting for years, but I collect bowls mostly, and I like you get them where I can find them and I have to take my time because they are pricey but worth it. One of the reasons I don’t collect mugs is for the very breakage reason I’ve broken so many that it makes me sad. But I do use them still not as drinking vessels but for holding things, and I’ve also put them in the yard or in places where they still get to live life and be appreciated. I really prefer to eat out of battery and do so every single day. It just feels better and makes my experience i’m eating we’re enjoyable. When it comes to mugs I like mine to be big heavy and to be able to retain heat for a long time. Unfortunately my very favorite mug that fit that category, did break and so I’ve been drinking my coffee out of a yeti. Coffee taste better out of the mug though. Thank you for sharing your collection and I think you could’ve shared the whole thing and it would not have been too long.

[@FaithfulFarmstead]

Be inspired by what someone is passionate about! YES!! I share your same feelings/concerns about sharing certain things on social. It can feel very vulnerable to show certain areas. Thanks for the encouragement to do it anyway! 🙌

[@billiejoblizard6050]

I lived in Virginia for almost twenty years. When we would till our garden shards of pottery would show up. Modern pottery as well as Native American pottery. It was so cool to find these shards. Survival is amazing! We would find pottery shards with the pattern of a corn cob empty of the kernels! So interesting! One of my favorite pieces is a pitcher with a pineapple pattern of crochet on it! It came from Floyd VA. Thank you for sharing!!

[@anybodysomebody7899]

It is a relief to me when others bravely share the freedom they carry inside them to be original. I say that our Crestor manifest perfection of the soul in this way to connect and unify us. I love the mug you last purchased (it strikes an accord in me) with the harvest ready grain tops. Moving to Arkansas from California & packng all my art supplies into my camper truck (multiple times) help me rescue the 20 pound lump of clay used on the potter wheel I saved for a project. It reminded me of the verse about G0D being the potter & we his clay - your inspiring treks of free spirit trails makes a refuge for wounded souls & the mighty as well. Funny how healing takes so many different routes, huh? I did not know the Carolina Homestead Exchange was open online! YEA! Thank you Jess, i bless thee til next time. (grin) ❤🙏💯😍💜💚💛💙🤍🍺💕🍻🌹

[@suzannemills9955]

I think the Japanese will glue broken items back together and use a gold element to highlight the connector cracks...you probably wouldn't use the mug again for drinking but what a wonderful way to showcase it as a plant pot as you suggested..I think the philosophy is that there is no shame to breaking then putting yourself back together❤ ❤❤❤

[@light_and_sound]

When I was a kid my family went to The Smokeys every fall. We visited Alewine often on the arts and crafts trolley tour. They have been releasing a lot of new products recently with a more modern minimalist vibe to them. Definitely a potter worth checking out!

[@rhodi-anne]

So much fun! I felt like a friend hanging out with you sharing in a passion of yours, getting to know you a little more, even though I was one of the covid subscribers, found you because of tomatoes. We all have these little things that make life more colourful, and I am thrilled you shared another side of your world with us. You are wonderful and I consider myself lucky to have found you to watch and hang out with. ❤❤❤ Thank you🫶

[@aloras405]

I believe that when someone is bashing something like this, they’re jealous and they can’t handle it. I love when someone shows what makes them happy.

[@heartsdreamshomestead8930]

I have been following her for a bit on Instagramand admiring her mugs. And I haven't watched Roots in 3 months. What a cool surprise to see you have mugs from her!

[@reneethompson523]

Goodness, I never really thought a lot about pottery. Your collection is gorgeous! Now, I’m interested! Thank you for sharing! ❤️

[@allenfarm]

Those first few mugs were watched with a very tender heart. She is very missed! I had no idea her mom continued the love in her honor.

[@celestecherry6286]

I'm watching this at 10 weeks pregnant and I used to be big into pottery from 15-20 years old and life sadly moved me away from ceramics but my hormonal self just cried big tears at your mug with your dog on it

[@lindahigginbotham8279]

Jess, i havent watched in a while but today when i turned your channel on, I realized what I have been missing, it is your kind and beautiful soul that I am drawn to. Thank you for being you😘

[@corleeashley8016]

Ohhhhh.... I enjoy handmade pottery so much. I am still in the second (more likely 3rd or 4th) hand mode. Thank you for sharing what you love with us because I adore you and your family. I pray for you!

[@heathernorman869]

“It makes me feel like a hobbit…”. You are precious! Thank you for sharing your beautiful pottery collection! ❤️

[@mothermedicinemusic]

An amazing potter near you is Marsden Blow out of Asheville, she makes singing bowls (like crystal bowls) for meditation as well as cups, wall plaques, etc. I, too, have a collection - makes my tea taste so much better cause you feel the love! A beautiful way to surround yourself - artistic pottery❤

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Thank you for the validation you always bring, Jess. ❤

[@ieri_creations]

Jess! Please, don't throw out the mug pieces! I love the things that you already do, but you should try kintsugi or making a mosaic with the pieces. It will keep the memories longer and bring new life to a broken treasure. You could even use the mosaic stone in the cottage garden, near a seat?

[@rainerounduphomestead8942]

We used to have a toad that lived in one of our window wells. My kids named him Toady. I kept rescuing him out of there and he would be back in there the next morning. I realized that he was eating the bugs that came to the window. So I just gave him a dish for water and he lived in there for years ❤

[@twanabanawna3878]

LOVE your pottery collection! Planning a move and will need to get some of those! So sorry for your loss! My mom passed a year ago and when I see things she would have loved, I miss her so much.

[@margueritelankinen7661]

I have always enjoyed your videos, for many reasons. What especially is great about them is how you often give a shout out to others to increase their subscribers or business as well. Kudos to you!

[@cindyp.9030]

I love handmade pottery mugs also, I have to watch myself or I will go crazy buying them. I don't have as many as I used to, some were given to me and others I bought. I try to be selective of which ones I buy now. I love your collection, rotating them is a great tip. Thanks for sharing.

[@OrganicMommaGA]

Absolutely wonderful collection! Thank you for sharing with us. What you said about the reality of grief hitting hard sometimes - so true. I had a housewarming party about 12 years ago, and a friend brought me a handmade tea mug and several teas in tins as a gift. I never knew the potter, but a short time later, my friend was killed in a freak vehicle accident in Alabama on a main highway there. I treasure that mug above others in my cabinet because the giver was a treasured friend and I think of her when I use the mug - and for a long while, that mug was "put up" and not used because I was not ready for the flood of grief I felt when I saw it. Now though, it is a sweet memory of our last time spent together and I toast her whenever I have hot tea from that mug.

[@chamiltonmlwgs]

It's amazing how many handmade pieces of pottery ends up in goodwill. I have to save them all.

[@ruthsikorski5495]

Jess, I have done the same thing. Glue broken pottery back together. And put it in my garden when it is done. You are not alone in that.

[@Youcangarden]

Hey Jess! Thanks for sharing your pottery collection. Loved it! The first video of yours I ever saw was you talking about Hailey just passing away and you were drinking from a mug she gave you. It was very touching and I knew yours was a voice I wanted to listen to. Since then I used your videos to start my first garden last Spring. Then I did my first fall garden. Then I talked my wonderful hubby into building me an enclosed, 24’x32’ potager garden with 8 beds and 30+ containers. Will add 5 more beds next spring! Just canned for the first time yesterday (sweet relish) and sent my girls around our neighborhood with relish and other treats from my garden (Lol got them outside and taught a lesson on kindness 😊) I grew lots of veg but also grew Elf Sunflowers, snapdragons, Petunias, Verbena, Alyssum, Borage, Zinnia, wild bergamot, and nasturtiums! My garden has been such a great place to connect with God, let my bullies roam around while I garden, and just drink in God’s kindness to us. ❤ So all that to say your friend lives on in many ways and God has used your gifts and your joyful spirit to spread health and kindness here in my little corner of Kansas! Ty! God bless you bunches. Christina

[@claragoforth3645]

I just bought myself a hand made pottery ramen bowl just yesterday and used it for dinner and loved it! I love to buy what I call living art, handmade pieces that you get to use in everyday living. Jewelry, vases, dish ware, tea ware, etc. I have small shelves in my kitchen so I limit myself to 4 mugs but each is handmade and each one fits a different season so I rotate through them:)

[@tinymillymakes]

Also a potter and I'm not gonna lie, I've been designing you a mug. I've got it all drawn up I just haven't got it made quite yet. Funny that this is the video you do today 😊

[@jolarson151]

Loved this video! I lived in Okinawa from 1980 to 1987 & did pottery. We had a chance to visit the studio of Kinjo Jiro. He was a Japanese National Treasure. I have a couple of his pieces that I treasure. On the same trip we visited the community kiln. Thanks for bringing that lovely day to mind!❤

[@samanthahoos9827]

Your collection is lovely! My daughter took a college course in ceramics which made me want to take up the hobby but it’s so expensive. After she buys her first home next year I’m thinking of buying us everything to start making pottery up for a side business for her at home. She’s talented!

[@frances607]

I thoroughly enjoyed seeing every mug and hearing what you love about each of them! I also love the feel of a mug most when picking out what one to use. There is something so soothing or comforting about a good feeling mug that fits well in your hands!! ☕ 🍵 Thanks for taking the time to share your collection with us!

[@tommielourogers4327]

It’s a great collection Jess. Thanks for sharing it with us and telling us the stories and why you love each one. I feel the same way about some of my treasures. I am especially glad that you made this video because lately I’ve been too sick to do much housework and well meaning friends offer to come help me with it, but their idea of helping is to organize a garage sale to get rid of my “clutter”! I try to explain to them that it’s not clutter, it’s treasured memories of the people I love, and places I have loved, and special memories of people who have passed on, and all those little moments of peace and happiness in my life. Being younger and healthier than I am, they think that memories last forever and you don’t need a physical cue to remind you of small moments. They tell me that I can keep my memories, just get rid of the clutter. They don’t have to take the pharmaceuticals that rob them of deep emotional feelings and special memories and leave them with brain fog. So they try to shame me for having too many possessions from a long and well lived life. I explain to them that I have down sized many times and that I have given away everything that I didn’t really love, and even several large items that I did really love but couldn’t keep. What I have left is nonnegotiable. I thank them for their kind offer to help and help when I feel up to another visit, I will think of them, but for now, I am tired and need to rest. But what I am actually thinking is, “I am now done defending myself, my priorities and my beloved belongings against your misplaced shame. Please go away and if I ever, in a moment of weakness think to open my door to you again, this beloved object will help me remember how you tried to make me feel for having it and enjoying it and I will go back to enjoying my pets and my beautiful treasures and pretend that I am not home. I will keep what I love and my beautiful memories and you may keep your feelings of superiority and the shame that you seem to love to bestow upon any others who do not capitulate to your desires as to how they should live their lives.” It’s a good thing that I am old and probably won’t be here for the Great Reset. Owning nothing and being happy about it, is not going to work out well for me, nor for the people who try to enforce it.

[@juliecolbourn8232]

Though I Have followed you for a long time, I don’t comment very often. I think my one previous comment, was about your mugs. One of the things I lover about your mugs is the big handle. I am very particular about my mug handles and like to put my whole hand in the handle. A fun thing I have done for a long time, is I buy a buy whenever I travel. Th us when I drink my coffee I. Have an awesome reminder about my travels. This was great during Covid. Thanks for sharing.

[@lindseytomlinson-peck9213]

I have loved and learned from your channel for years. As a potter, I really enjoyed seeing your passion for pottery. I love seeing the connection you have with your pots and the potters that made them. Thank you!

[@bhavens9149]

One of the things I love is ceramic pitchers, I use them so much whether in the garden or house.