Journal

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We’re delighted to share our celebration of spring, inspired by the garden aristocrat—the Magnolia.

The Magnolia’s fleeting beauty, with its sculptural, sumptuous blooms, has been a joy to study. One of the first trees to flower in spring, this ancient species—dating back over 65 million years—carries a rich history, quiet resilience and rich symbolism.

Our design is inspired by the Magnolia tree at Lastingham Grange Hotel, where we’ve spent time sketching and photographing its buds and blooms, often accompanied by an afternoon tea.

A warm pink bowl with a matching pink lip wrap,

in a limited edition of 75 small and 25 large pieces.

The Magnolia tree at Lastingham Grange is finally in full bloom. She is stunning.

Bertie & Tom, the magnificent hosts at the Grange have been very welcoming as I take time to photograph and draw the blooms, whilst of course enjoying tea on the sunny terrace.

Work on the first limited edition bowl of 2026 is almost finished.

Stephen has made the bowls in a deep warm pink glass and the design is almost settled ready for launch on April 30th.

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Our first design of 2026 is in the planning stages.

Bowls made, art work to finalise.

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Our new Bowl will be launched this Thursday at 6pm.

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This spring, the Hazel Catkins have been spectacular, with thousands of blooms swaying in the breeze along the roadsides and hedgerows of the North York Moors. Catkins are the male flowers of the hazel tree, and each tail is made up of hundreds of tiny individual flowers, bursting with yellow pollen.

Since insects are scarce at this time of year, the hazel tree relies on the wind to pollinate its flowers, carrying pollen on the breeze to help produce those wonderful hazelnuts in autumn.

The name Catkin comes from the Dutch word katteken, meaning "kitten," as the flowers resemble fluffy kitten tails. They’re also known as lamb’s tails, a name more closely linked to the arrival of spring.

The flowers of the wild garlic are delightful and very busy, like a firework bust of white petals and delicate yellow stamen a top a sturdy stem. The wind has been cold and strong and the stems withstand the worst the weather throws at them.

The colour I've chosen  for the body of the bowl is very subtle, which I hope brings out the delicate nature of these blooms, and the rim is a nod to the sea of green leaves from whence the blooms rise... like stars in a night sky.

I've been patiently waiting for this flower to open. The buds remain tightly closed as the weather remains cold up here in Rosedale.

Just this weekend a few brave blooms appeared and work has begun to transcribe their form and physical essence onto a bowl.

Their 'other' essence is much lauded by chefs and in many recipes... I am surprised that even the pollen packs a generous aromatic punch.