hand-blocked diy

I'm loving this DIY by Classic Casual Home where blogger Mary Ann hand-stenciled a wall inspired by for under forty dollars!

And here's how it turned out.

Amazing! This was her inspiration.

Read more here.

agateware

Are you familiar with agateware? I was not, I'm still just learning about pottery. I saw this while surfing 1st Dibs. Apparently, it is decorated with a combination of contrasting colored clays to mimic agates, gorgoeus. This example is said to be an early piece of Wegwood's work, dates to circa 1770/80.

Another one with fine details.