Picking mushrooms in silk shoes
In the 18th Century the dessert started to become the most decoratively elaborate course of dinner parties. This makes sense, if you...
Knitting wool
Knitting Wool I am often asked about the names of patterns. Many patterns didn't have a particular name, as there were too many patterns...
Of boats and yokes
© Victoria and Albert Museum, London I am often asked the question: can you transport porcelain safely all over the world? The answer is:...
Bellona
A rare find Not long ago I had a very lucky find at an auction: a rare porcelain figure made by the Bow factory in about 1760. I had...
Dressing up
This little boy piper is spreading the good news: as a result of last week's appeal to buy while I would donate 10% of sales to my local...
All you need is love
[click the < arrows > to slide] London has been coming to terms with a hateful act in the last number of hours, so we need some love!...
