Do you remember your first tea set? I do. It was miniscule in scale, sized perfectly for dolls' petite porcelain hands, and dotted with tiny pink flowers. Many a posh affair was hosted with that set. Today my taste in vessels runs more towards the Venti capacity, but these hand-illustrated ceramics from British artist Yvonne Ellen have me thinking a return to my formerly civilzed ways is in order.
Yvonne spends her weekends scavenging vintage china at estate sales and flea markets, then embellishes each plate, cup, and saucer by hand—making every piece one-of-a-kind. From furred and feathered friends to the cheeky typography, her drawings have so much personality! So who'll join me, the giraffe, and the puffer fish for some scones and Earl Grey?
Images: 1. 2-5. Yvonne Ellen Ceramics
oh my god that giraffe set. amazing! i'm totally in for this tea party... but maybe with espresso instead?! :)
Posted by: rita | March 11, 2013 at 11:19 AM
Great post--thanks for introducing me to Ellen's work. I'm nuts about the whale plates!
Posted by: Douglas | March 11, 2013 at 12:59 PM
The animal ceramic plates are ADORABLE! Thanks for introducing me to Yvonne Ellen's work.
Posted by: Ada (new york) | March 12, 2013 at 01:22 PM
I'm in. I've decided that tea parties, like letter-writing, are just going to have to become envogue for my benefit. Love the cheekiness of these designs.
Posted by: ginger from the style of being | March 12, 2013 at 02:18 PM
I'm kind of in love with the giraffe plates...
Posted by: Courtney K | March 12, 2013 at 06:36 PM
Uhm, I'm need those whale plates. Now. These are so fun!
Posted by: Juliane at Modern Mural | March 13, 2013 at 10:32 AM
These are too much! I just love them :) Going on the Pinterest wishlist as we speak!
Posted by: Hannah B. | March 14, 2013 at 01:53 PM
The marble table looks amazing!!!
Thanks so much for the intro :)
Posted by: Bryan | March 15, 2013 at 01:23 PM