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Postured on four legs, this vase provides a handy pocket to hold nature finds or a bloom from the garden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/37f5dff4-e066-446c-b08a-96e68fe0aaed/Double+Walled+Vessel.jpg Gallery Muted white, chartreuse, and copper red glazes gently pattern this double-walled form. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/60e1e76b-aa89-40a3-9a72-e01390ac42ca/9CAACF9C-969B-4190-BAF0-8F4EE6939240+2.JPG Gallery Yellow birch bark-inspired vessels. Wheel-thrown, made of stoneware, and brushed with oxides and copper-red glazes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/1704469007788-CMJXW7I1EG6MP2C5C31N/IMG_6008.jpg Gallery A cup with just a hint of texture. Dimpled cups behind. Wheel-thrown, made of stoneware, oxides, and glazes made by me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/3e30a90f-b468-4571-9adb-309c05c0762b/Handbuilt+Vessel.jpg Gallery Pressed natural wallpaper made the dotted pattern on this hand built stoneware bowl. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/4a3c6560-a4eb-4fae-b3c9-4b722523d5eb/IMG_6775+2.jpg Gallery Garden shadows on wheel-thrown, stoneware plates. Glazes made by me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/379ab089-2c9f-4693-9bf9-99fcafbb1096/Geranium+and+Fern+Vases.jpg Gallery Vessels with surface patterns made from impressed maple leaves and fern fronds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/1605205995293-QIX5LN11TKVKVVC1XGNA/IMG_8218.jpg Gallery On my shelf: A jar with nice, round shape next to a poppy from my garden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/1a9b86d2-e5d5-4a3c-a02e-3dab292c2869/IMG_9417+2.jpg Gallery Mugs with wavy clay lines, made from combining light and dark clays. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/1605337189418-EAA1FU0GT096WMDN9TWP/IMG_7500%252Bcopy%252B2.jpg Gallery Moss impressions on clay. Hand built box with lid. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/1721068102124-Z08YNGT6XE31DY5WFYFI/FullSizeRender.jpg Gallery A charming teapot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/e57eaa8c-a3c3-4fb6-bec3-6e25044d2413/3C3206AC-964F-4DDD-902E-EB3924ABA8B0.JPG Gallery A set of 14! Each setting includes a salad plate, dinner plate, and bowl. For Karri and family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/1721067921264-KA48T8FVXOX5FRKAABY0/IMG_2050.jpg Gallery An Earth Pod. For plant babies and cuttings. Hand-pinched, stoneware, oxides, and glaze. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/1721069567963-PSH0H6PZ2WRHIJLR8ZWY/IMG_1875%252B%2525282%252529.jpg Gallery White glaze over hand-pinched surface details. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/1721067988378-WDZ9KAQB1VZORQYMZH8A/IMG_1804.jpg Gallery Pools of blue glaze gathered in tooled clay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/80122283-4650-4ea6-b27d-4548ed885ca2/93C08520-D8B5-4485-AABE-7C7F1AC03B59.JPG Gallery Playful handles, just for fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/1712333483720-UZ8I7F2SUD9NDROTPI2A/E05A0B98-61DD-4331-8828-1CF4F4343C8C%2B2.jpg Gallery Sponged green over tan glaze and oxide layers on plate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/1702264618565-5Z6RNOLD5EW7NO99QBSV/IMG_9389.jpg Gallery Colorful pools of melted glass on plates. Glass pieces were given to me by my friend and mosaic artist, Ann H. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/d51455b3-6b68-4b41-90b9-95aa68dcea95/IMG_9509+2.jpg Gallery A petal pattern accented with a line of bright blue. Wheel-thrown bud vase, oxides, and glazes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/1703804969439-TM7LB6VBSPV27NWCJ111/IMG_9504.jpg Gallery Brushed glaze lines and dots on wheel-thrown vases. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/1721068347984-4V6R9HPXZQMQCJ8U67TP/SummerMug%2526MushroomPal.jpg Gallery Mug in mushroom colors and copper-blue. Wheel-thrown, stoneware, oxides, and glazes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/c51ead2b-1dd3-4088-8743-d8423ad90c11/IMG_3400.jpg Gallery These two forms began as a throwing demonstration, to show my class how to throw hollow rings on the wheel. Both were hand-pressed to shape and separate wheel thrown parts (legs, spout, and necks) were added to complete. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/3a64231b-d334-4f6d-bbfd-e26a26ad5c5f/IMG_9400+3.jpg Gallery Green glaze brushed over pink unexpectedly fired blue! A happy accident :) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/1721069060905-DVXTITPVSQ197440JUHF/IMG_8473.jpg Gallery Wintertime colors on swirling clay lines. Wheel-thrown, stoneware, oxides, and glazes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/74b045f5-d27b-49f2-9f94-cab4da980cf4/5FA5253E-FF78-4A26-B856-22B658505455.jpg Gallery A little Elly with a maple leaf to share. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/83a1a73a-5938-4db4-910d-36d327246d13/IMG_9368.jpg Gallery Baby bud vases in mossy-green and copper-blue. Wheel-thrown, stoneware, oxides, and glazes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/1621181099622-PRY2685OQ75BFPMTJ1UU/578BB358-59FF-400F-B0D1-868E36AB35EB.JPG Gallery Hand built vases and earth pod. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/bea480e5-3310-4c30-a275-10a9b800a78d/IMG_9351.jpg Gallery Hand built bowl, made of reclaimed stoneware. Incised lines and a raised dot pattern decorate the surface. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/1605121493174-2H2EUEJFOJ3SBJNPLUTK/IMG_8895.jpg Gallery Jaime's Bowls. Wheel-thrown, made of stoneware, oxides, and glazes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/1702189123756-4SX1NUSFGEMGQBK4QBQV/IMG_1215.jpg Gallery Pantaloons-style vase in my garden's shadow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/e4b17ebd-f2f9-435e-b977-9b98f85d7220/Box2021.jpg Gallery Fern Impressions on hand built lidded box, made of stoneware, oxides, and glazes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/5a46c7f0-c66c-4d85-a55d-c99e52d2092e/AC757818-81A3-413A-9077-6DAA538AADFF.JPG Gallery This decorative birdhouse has a stamped sign announcing Bird Shack. The natural clay surface is textured using coffee grounds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/1702264116415-VX1L3JJNAHEJL07CAVWJ/34995099-04FE-42DF-AFC5-F3C287DA9F2C.jpg Gallery Paper birch bark inspired my use of glaze colors and patterns on these Pantaloons. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/1705125428132-K0HG849OI8A77799CFMB/IMG_9471.jpg Gallery Speckles, clay lines, and smooth glazes make this a cozy dimpled cup! Wheel-thrown tumblers, stoneware, oxides, and glazes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/15a98ded-7560-47d8-98c3-12110de87fbf/Gunther+Pitcher+Vase.jpg Gallery A beaked pitcher with earthy texture. Hand built stoneware, oxides, and glazes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/4081da11-1bf8-4609-9392-c66a2de524eb/FullSizeRender+9.jpg Gallery Watering pitchers. Wheel-thrown and assembled, stoneware, oxides, and glazes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/7fbc37e2-c9e2-4626-9490-a7ca22bcf9d5/IMG_9409.jpg Gallery A line of shimmering metallic blue on wheel-thrown vase. Stoneware, oxides, and glazes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/a89c42a3-0ff7-4cae-a5a5-28a59a326f9a/IMG_3963.jpg Gallery A patterned tray hand built from sections of impressed clay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/1721068193223-594NU81MCHVYF4CT2ZA4/IMG_9444.jpg Gallery Two "eyes" seen on these faceted stoneware mugs made from three clays. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/1601918110258-I2I1K9H50KQTLS7YGOTW/IMG_0713.JPG Gallery A favorite piece of mine. A hand built bowl with natural clay edge, glazed in mossy-green. Blue glaze drips accent. It makes a nice ring sound when tapped too! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/23b34d4b-179e-4f6a-8d95-ac319d37f847/2020-03-24+18.03.44-5.jpg Gallery Cups made from combining light and dark clays. Transparent white glaze and salty drips give a misty landscape look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/1682861188792-OL83XSEXUBFH5KUNTFNZ/364FA393-406A-4462-AF94-948342E0C515.JPG Gallery Love Nest, a decorative birdhouse for Adam and Lonie's wedding gift. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/1736794385225-NZT8UJH7059LOL8YILJL/IMG_4346.jpg Gallery Wheel-thrown plates, 10 inch size, in mossy-green and amber glazes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/1601945938808-LGO0M9HCQUWD73MPA446/IMG_8386+copy.jpg Gallery A mug in calming earthy-amber and mossy-green glazes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/1721069473834-Y1K91BPX6MNNC4895EVC/IMG_5324.jpg Gallery A moon drop of white glaze rests on rutile gold. Wheel-thrown plates with painterly glaze patterns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/6eb3d9b1-25a1-4105-bb36-a9121ea9978c/CDBC+%2816+of+43%29.jpg Gallery A line of blue brightens this bowl's glaze design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/ca481594-ebdd-46b2-b6be-9c4a840ec08c/IMG_7848.jpg Gallery Dimpled Tumbler. Wheel-thrown, stoneware, oxides, and glazes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/1770007211797-ATS1WCT7DAADFVFYX8AG/CDBC%2B%252813%2Bof%2B43%2529.jpg Gallery A sunny stack of useful bowls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/56f415cf-868f-4a2f-a725-a23db755395e/34F3A73E-3C06-4F86-891B-8A28D6F86727.jpeg Gallery Meg's plates, in her favorite colors. Wheel-thrown stoneware, oxides, and glazes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/47a30d13-01a1-4529-a083-b5430246babc/FullSizeRender+8.jpg Gallery A wintery mug made from light, dark, and speckled clays. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/9f834167-1769-4d25-b172-25b38cea4d82/IMG_0604.PNG Gallery Jaime's mugs with melty marshmallows. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/659c0c30-dcda-4499-aada-2f5efe6da338/IMG_5333.jpeg Gallery A hand built birdhouse with birch leaves impressed into the clay. Glazes were brushed and dripped onto the surface. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/ddc22052-6733-4e0e-a3fa-a3ee4aafb83c/IMG_5294.jpg Gallery Cheriese's berry pretty mug and delicious dessert. Mug made by me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/1770007184264-995613NBVVLZVG982SFH/CDBC%252B%2525285%252Bof%252B43%252529.jpg Gallery Tea for Two. Wheel-thrown, stoneware tea set, with sgraffito and glaze decoration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/1721058204844-T48AG14XV07MLJX41L5E/2076538487_2e4dea3a14_o.jpg Gallery Impressions in clay made using a vintage printing block found on a visit to Barcelona. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/1712433584969-V33OTRUHV6BM590TRBPK/Photos%2Bfor.jpg Gallery Hand built vase with wavy line design carved in surface. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/1721147838430-2DR2ULKQRRBZK9WCICJX/IMG_9600%2B2.jpg Gallery Revealed, natural clay makes a warm accent on this bowl glazed in blue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/1727226796590-MGQNYGFNTEJ8SYBOJTV6/7CD88CAA-D98D-4D0F-AA66-301CD970214F.jpg Gallery Taylor's cozy cup. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/1721068178641-6SYGBTJV00GOHY018AAU/IMG_4882.jpg Gallery Carved and textured mugs in nature-inspired colors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/ecd6b242-f25f-402d-b240-8dd702df01c7/IMG_9952.jpeg Gallery Decorative ceramic birdhouse with loop handle for hanging. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/934ee5f5-dd76-4bbd-84d3-d66f76857b36/Nurturing+the+soul+--+lenten+expressions.jpg Gallery Sunny, with a side of fresh veggies! Jaime's Bowl. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/1753500041673-H5M3HKPC2M8FH3VVA0BK/Audrey%2527s%2Bflowers%2B1.jpg Gallery Audrey's vase with her flower arrangement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/87659f62-39bc-42cf-9704-077967187418/IMG_0539.JPG Gallery Kristen's cups, bowls, and plates. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/00764413-c2d3-40a9-a9ec-5c6b31d7086f/IMG_1177.jpg Gallery See the colorful chickadee nest in Janet's birdhouse! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/1721147787586-77N0K6V1MDO8JGCDHUK1/IMG_1152%252B4.jpg Gallery Calming blues and greens over white on these 8 place settings for Phillip M. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/2f411ab7-5b3a-4b26-846f-6bdd6bbdd0da/IMG_2392+2.jpg Gallery Monique's watering pitcher. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/f97668bb-7e82-4524-8b88-baac3b13b3f7/IMG_6109.JPG Gallery Eric and Jody's plates. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/1605118673147-BEKXI07SAQHCLG8PQTGD/IMG_5258.jpg Gallery A slender pitcher. Hand built, stoneware, oxides, and glaze. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/1702188452499-C0YH709A7WRCLD6G1HR2/IMG_2329%2B3.jpg Gallery Manganese brushed on copper carbonate blue glaze. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/da012395-b08a-420b-8091-16301372bf2f/IMG_8045.jpg Gallery https://video.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/d3b5d9d3-e8fd-4675-adb0-3aae2c2ea10f/playlist.m3u8 https://video.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/d3b5d9d3-e8fd-4675-adb0-3aae2c2ea10f/thumbnail Gallery Gallery https://ceramicdesignbycherie.com/about daily 0.75 2026-05-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/1663725358090-P8RDP7FQS2R98TX25W2M/IMG_6885.JPG https://ceramicdesignbycherie.com/wood-firing-at-newfc-2025 daily 0.75 2025-07-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/1752805117307-JTIXBIBNFG41DK65JF91/IMG_3686.png My First-Ever Wood Firing! In Swanville, Maine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/1752804485450-KNJPH3R97BRVNCT2UW2B/IMG_3640.png My First-Ever Wood Firing! My greenware, glazed, and ready to be stacked in the kiln https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/1752803041734-398IMM6X5BBJY51Z49X9/IMG_3607.png My First-Ever Wood Firing! Glaze over my raw clay vases, made with raised jellyfish patterns https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/13ae6d51-2ac8-480c-930e-4f8cb6467e5e/IMG_3605.JPG My First-Ever Wood Firing! First stack, next to the firing chamber https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/1752804515778-TM4BNZDFLGULIJ25A051/IMG_3649.png My First-Ever Wood Firing! Stacked pots, top of first and second columns https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/d0db1557-a5e4-4fe9-be9d-ab7ef118c370/IMG_3664.JPG My First-Ever Wood Firing! All our pots set, and ready to fire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/1b45e552-89a1-4f06-8edd-d886d88bb9b3/IMG_3682.JPG My First-Ever Wood Firing! Bricking up the door https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/ed433b0d-713f-4cb6-989d-9bf402ee6d77/IMG_3697.JPG My First-Ever Wood Firing! First match, lighting the kiln https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/bd9c2541-f0d3-448b-a131-94cbc5a29466/IMG_3743.jpg My First-Ever Wood Firing! Fire has caught in the chamber, and the kiln is drawing through the chimney https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/bc006847-c0de-4354-a44e-1d101488130d/IMG_3781.JPG My First-Ever Wood Firing! Stoking the kiln -- on this shift, two logs and one stick for each side of the fire chamber https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/110e8dcf-8a8c-4ab5-8f66-04bc194255d9/IMG_8154.JPEG My First-Ever Wood Firing! Me taking photos in Jody's garden, Rebecca said my hat looked like one of the poppies :) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/688aec8f-7d14-4cca-b4bf-5e38143235c7/IMG_3684.JPG My First-Ever Wood Firing! A pretty swallowtail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/ea6db87b-64bc-42c9-9ad5-6b8475158159/PXL_20250622_190607003.jpg My First-Ever Wood Firing! Here I am , tending the hearth on the final shift https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/063822b7-0e91-486a-958c-42351019beb1/IMG_8105.JPEG My First-Ever Wood Firing! We, Jody's crew, are all-smiles after a delicious pot-luck lunch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/1752803632870-39HC62BC7SRKG37HSXZ9/PXL_20250625_170319846.MP.jpg My First-Ever Wood Firing! Having a look at all of our fired pieces https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/12b4237b-b30b-4cc3-ac1e-e94d3436ffaf/IMG_3943.jpg My First-Ever Wood Firing! A turtle and vase, made by me https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/63277d07-5e9e-47ea-b003-12e8d500657b/IMG_3945+2.jpg My First-Ever Wood Firing! Three of my groove-y cups https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/eae29ab1-199d-43d8-8688-79ce710e0b66/IMG_3946.jpg My First-Ever Wood Firing! A mug for Frank, with lovely glaze drip over toasty clay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/6c94faf7-c810-443d-b116-a7bdc8f25c40/IMG_4172.jpg My First-Ever Wood Firing! It's a match-up! Glaze colors and patterns on my vase resemble the rock behind https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/1752804667134-9W6S09TKX993008PA5HY/IMG_4255.jpg My First-Ever Wood Firing! A toasty clay cup with grayish-purple coloring from wood ash deposited during the firing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/1752805028697-P7SP5ZLNSYXCYOB9H28T/IMG_4216.png My First-Ever Wood Firing! A jellyfish forever floating on an earthy-red, flame-kissed, natural clay surface :) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7a2107e262891544b23c20/71c6263b-9816-4caa-a44f-fa351ddfd046/A72B6464-2355-41D0-9C63-B2BD76DA2F2C.jpeg My First-Ever Wood Firing! Just a lovely mug, in earthy green and pink, with peek-a-boo reveal of natural clay on the inside