The Hosting Edit
Toast your favourite entertainer with stylish serveware and home scenting must-haves - and then grab a little something for your own holiday celebrations! Set the scene for Christmas hosting with soft, tactile cushions, a porcelain vase for your guest room bedside table and colourful floral placemats for festive tablescaping. It’s those thoughtful little details that help create a memorable experience.
An elegant new addition to our range of handmade stoneware and porcelain vessels for flowers and grasses, the Honour vase is made from recycled porcelain clay and has a wonderfully textured, tactile look.
Twice fired, the beautiful fractal effect is achieved when a black glaze is layered with magnesium carbonate. The resulting surface has a wonderfully organic, lustrous look that swirls over the vessel’s curves and is mesmerising to look at.
With its narrow, scalloped neck, the Honour vase is perfect for long, slender stems and dried grasses. I like to fill it with tall, papery dried honesty as a lovely counterpart to the dark, blue-black and ivory pattern.
Height: approx 15cm
Dishwasher safe, but hand washing with care is advised
Handmade in East Sussex.
Paper Thin Moon is a family business run by father and daughter team Peter and Claire Holland. All our ceramics are hand thrown by Peter, who is the seventh generation of the Fishley Holland family of craft potters.
Presented in a deep set oak frame, this work is on a smaller scale than those I’ve made previously, but features similar botanicals that are grown in our East Sussex garden, or picked from abundantly growing clusters in the wild in the surrounding countryside. Some of those included here are: lily of the valley, sweet cecily and clematis leaves, buttercups and astrantia.
Brighten your shelf or mantelpiece with this one-of-a-kind work that’s easy to move around when you’re looking to refresh a room or space. It can also be hung on your wall. Each one of these works is totally unique - I only make a handful of each size from flowers carefully chosen from the previous summer’s pressings.
Your picture will come gift-ready, wrapped in tissue paper with a handwritten note, despatched in plastic-free packaging
We recommend that you place this work away from direct sunlight to preserve the colours of the flowers, which may fade over time.
Framed work measures approx 21 x 30cm
Paper Thin Moon is run by father and daughter duo, Peter and Claire. Our family have been making ceramics since 1800. And we’re continuing that tradition today, creating handcrafted homeware for lovers of eclectic interiors.
Bring a pop of colour to your dining table with our new reversible fabric table mats. Sewn by me in my East Sussex studio, these soft and versatile mats are made with two types of Indian block print cotton, edged with Liberty Tana Lawn and filled with cotton wadding.
Finished with a subtle frill, you can style them up or down depending on the occasion, and vary your look using the reverse side. I like to throw them on my pine table on a Sunday morning to brighten up a lazy brunch.
Diameter: approx 32cm (including frill)
Made by hand, by me, in my East Sussex studio.
Made to order. Please allow two weeks for delivery from the date you place your order.
A love note to my favourite style decade, the 1970s, this cushion will bring a subtle pop of colour to your home. In a contrasting palette of mustard Liberty floral print and beautifully sumptuous burnished gold corduroy, it pairs perfectly with our patterned hexagon patchwork cushions.
Create your own layered look by mixing the prints and colours for an eclectic look. Backed in Liberty Millie Tana Lawn cotton with a zip fastening.
Made by hand, by me, in my East Sussex studio
Dimensions: 45 x 45 cm
Zip fastening
Includes cotton cushion pad
Made to order. Please allow two weeks for delivery from the date you place your order.
The Sophia handled vase looks as elegant with or without blooms and sits as naturally on a kitchen shelf as it does in any other room in the house, offering a sculptural element to a mantelpiece or a bedside table. We like to put tall, fluffy grasses in ours.
Height approx: 12cm
Handmade in East Sussex.
Paper Thin Moon is a family business run by father and daughter team Peter and Claire Holland. All our ceramics are hand thrown by Peter, who is the seventh generation of the Fishley Holland family of craft potters.
Part of an exciting new range of beautiful, functional tableware, the Oxnam side plate is hand thrown on the potter’s wheel. Named after the rural Scottish hamlet that was the location for the Fishley Holland Pottery in the 1970s and ‘80s, this wonderfully tactile plece has been turned to make it light and functional.
The Oxnam plate goes through through five different processes after it’s been thrown and turned. Before being fired, it’s dipped in oatmeal glaze. Once fired, it’s then brushed with white glaze. When the glaze is dry, the linear pattern is incised on the interior before it’s fired for a final time.
Unglazed on the base, each one features our unique Fishley Holland maker’s mark.
Mix with our Harvest ceramic plates and bowls, or pair it with the rest of our Oxnam range, which includes a matching breakfast bowl and a dinner plate.
Handmade in East Sussex.
Paper Thin Moon is a family business run by father and daughter team Peter and Claire Holland. All our ceramics are hand thrown by Peter, who is the seventh generation of the Fishley Holland family of craft potters.
In this winter set, our handmade porcelain Hilda candle holder comes with a bundle of four St Eval Inspiritus candles and a box of pretty French matches in its own box. A wonderful gift for the candle lover (let’s face it, who doesn’t love a candle?), the Inspiritus taper candle is delicately scented with an uplifting blend of aromatic spices, nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves - the perfect scents to mingle with fresh fir and the waft of an open fire.
Make your own mini dried flower wreaths with our kits that come with everything you need. This DIY kit includes everything you need to create four mini dried flower wreaths, with instructions to guide you but the freedom to add your own unique style. The finished wreaths make wonderful toppers for gifts and decorations for a table setting for a special occasion.
Kit includes: lengths of vine, dried flowers and grasses (cut to size), string and a set of simple instructions
For me, a table is not complete without candles. Our latest addition, the understatedly elegant Hilda candle holder is made from smooth porcelain and is glazed in our signature matt finish. We think it complements our tableware perfectly. Use one alone or arrange a grouping of two or three to softly illuminate intimate gatherings at any time of day or night.
Made to fit slim taper candles that you can buy here.
Holds a 1.5 cm diameter slim taper candle
Height approx: 3.5 cm
Diameter approx: 10 cm
Handmade in East Sussex.
Paper Thin Moon is a family business run by father and daughter team Peter and Claire Holland. All our ceramics are hand thrown by Peter, who is the seventh generation of the Fishley Holland family of craft potters.
We’re very proud of our new candle. Housed in our porcelain Braunton tumbler, which is designed to be refilled or reused, once it’s finished burning, the container can be filled with your pencils , make up brushes, or used as a neat little vase.
Our vibrant turquoise version is filled with hand poured natural soy wax scented with seven essential oils, including rose otto, geranium and vetiver, which brings about a rich, sensuous sent with a gentle, slightly smoky aroma. If you like The White Company’s Pomegranate candle or Ren’s Rose Otto skincare range, you’ll probably like this.
Height: approx 9cm Diameter: approx 8cm
It’s tricky to get across in photographs just how subtly beautiful and tactile the glaze is on the Isabel jug. It feels as beautiful in the hand, and is the perfect pourer.
Approx height: 9cm
Handmade in East Sussex.
Paper Thin Moon is a family business run by father and daughter team Peter and Claire Holland. All our ceramics are hand thrown by Peter, who is the seventh generation of the Fishley Holland family of craft potters.
For those who prefer their warming morning cuppa on the large side, the tactile nature of the Annie stoneware mug is immediately familiar and comforting - at any time of day (or night).
Hand thrown in stoneware clay, and glazed in our chalky white signature glaze, the Annie has a subtle blue, glossy rim and fine, lined detail at the base and is stamped with the Fishley Holland insignia.
Height: 10cm
Capacity: approx 350ml
Handmade in East Sussex.
Paper Thin Moon is a family business run by father and daughter team Peter and Claire Holland. All our ceramics are hand thrown by Peter, who is the seventh generation of the Fishley Holland family of craft potters.
Introducing our domed porcelain butter dish for those slower, weekend mornings when a lazy, indulgent breakfast is the order of the day. We’ve ditched the plastic tubs of spreadable of late, opting for a good old fashioned slab of salted butter that is kept soft and protected by this diminutive dish.
Diameter approx: 16cm
Handmade in East Sussex.
Paper Thin Moon is a family business run by father and daughter team Peter and Claire Holland. All our ceramics are hand thrown by Peter, who is the seventh generation of the Fishley Holland family of craft potters.
A slightly larger, stoneware version of our Shoji cane handled teapot. Perfect for three or four good sized cups of tea. Why not curl up with a book and your favourite blend and make an afternoon of it?
Hand thrown in stoneware clay and decorated with our own delicately speckled oatmeal glaze, the bamboo handle adds to its contemporary look. It’s the perfect pourer, too - no drips here!
Hand washing recommended for this product (due to the handle potentially not withstanding very high water temperatures over time)
Height 16 cm (26 with handle)
Handmade in East Sussex.
Paper Thin Moon is a family business run by father and daughter team Peter and Claire Holland. All our ceramics are hand thrown by Peter, who is the seventh generation of the Fishley Holland family of craft potters.
This wide-necked vase is perfect for displaying large and medium-sized bunches of blooms, like hydrangea, roses and peonies. A really versatile piece that you’ll reach for time and time again. Crafted in smooth white porcelain and glazed in our signature slightly pearlescent coral glaze, it looks great with pops of bright colour and pastels alike.
Height: approx 12.5cm
Handmade in East Sussex.
Paper Thin Moon is a family business run by father and daughter team Peter and Claire Holland. All our ceramics are hand thrown by Peter, who is the seventh generation of the Fishley Holland family of craft potters.
To compliment our ceramic dinnerware, I’ve created a new range of fabric placemats, designed to bring colour and versatility to your dining table.
Whether it’s a lazy weekend breakfast for one or a fancy affair with friends and family, these soft, pretty mats in Liberty florals will help elevate the occasion.
Mix it up by using both sides together in the same setting or choose one for the mood you fancy that day.
Diameter: approx 32cm (including frill)
Made by hand, by me, in my East Sussex studio.
Made to order. Please allow two weeks for delivery from the date you place your order.
Make a statement with our geometric design patchwork cushion that pays homage to the patchwork bedspreads my mum used to make in the 1970s.
In a beautifully subtle palette of French clay linen and soft, tactile caramel corduroy.
Throw on to your sofa or armchair for a luxe heritage look, or mix and match with patterned cushions from our collection for an eclectic living room update.
Backed in caramel cord with a zip fastening.
Dimensions: 45 x 45 cm
With zip fastening
Includes cotton cushion pad
Made by me, by hand, in my East Sussex studio
Made to order. Please allow two weeks for delivery from the date you place your order.
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Add a unique accent to your home furnishings with with this vintage-inspired, bright and bold cushion in sumptuous jewel tones.
A love note to my favourite style decade, the 1970s, the hexagon motifs are paper pieced by hand using offcuts of French linen. The hexagon shape is then hand-appliqued to a pretty leaf print Liberty Tana Lawn fabric and the cushion finished with an understated frill.
A lovely way to brighten up your bedding or seating arrangements. Try combining with some of our other patterned cushions for a truly eclectic look.
Dimensions: 35 x 35 cm
Made by me, by hand, in my East Sussex studio
Made to order. Please expect delivery 2 weeks from placing your order.
A statement piece to complement our bestselling Hilda candleholder, the new Maude candlestick makes a bold statement and will sit beautifully as a part of a collection on your table.
Hand thrown in porcelain and dipped in our signature chalky matt white glaze, its elegant shape is shown to full effect when grouped with our other candleholders in varying heights. Try mixing different coloured candles to create a playful tablescape. It’s also the perfect addition to your festive mantelpiece.
The shape of each candlestick varies slightly. Each is embossed with our unique Fishley Holland Pottery stamp. Made to fit slim taper candles that you can buy here.
Handmade in East Sussex.
Paper Thin Moon is a family business run by father and daughter team Peter and Claire Holland. All our ceramics are hand thrown by Peter, who is the seventh generation of the Fishley Holland family of craft potters.
These tactile, smooth glazed mugs are fast becoming a favourite of mine, and everyone who has laid eyes on them since they came out of the kiln earlier this month.
Hand thrown in the signature straight form of our Clevedon mug, the Miro is similarly dipped but with its primary colour glaze continuing inside. The square shaped handle is hand formed to create this mug’s striking, sculptural look.
Slightly turned at the base, each Miro mug is stamped with our unique Fishley Holland Pottery insignia.
A beautiful addition to your kitchen shelves and morning breakfast table, the Miro has an understated elegance and feels lovely in the hand. Each varies slightly in glaze tone.
Handmade in East Sussex.
Paper Thin Moon is a family business run by father and daughter team Peter and Claire Holland. All our ceramics are hand thrown by Peter, who is the seventh generation of the Fishley Holland family of craft potters.
For those who appreciate the importance of breakfast done properly, and at a leisurely pace, our new Otto egg cups are designed to elevate the ritual of dunking soldiers into a dippy egg. What could be more satisfying?
Favourites on the weekend breakfast table in our house, this simple and elegant egg cup is hand thrown in porcelain and glazed in our signature smooth chalky white glaze. The Fishley Holland Pottery stamp is attached at the base of each one.
Handmade in East Sussex.
Paper Thin Moon is a family business run by father and daughter team Peter and Claire Holland. All our ceramics are hand thrown by Peter, who is the seventh generation of the Fishley Holland family of craft potters.
This generously-sized serving bowl is perfectly proportioned for salads, slaws and large side dishes and with its fluid, expressive design, it will sit handsomely at the centre of your dining table as beautiful standalone object.
Hand thrown in white porcelain, each bowl is uniquely decorated with brushwork in blue tones. Each design differs slightly, making them unique, one-of-a-kind pieces.
Each bowl will vary slightly in size and shape.
Handmade in East Sussex.
Paper Thin Moon is a family business run by father and daughter team Peter and Claire Holland. All our ceramics are hand thrown by Peter, who is the seventh generation of the Fishley Holland family of craft potters.
The perfect table centrepiece, or for using to serve salads and side dishes, this beautiful stoneware bowl goes through a number or processes in its creation.
Once leather-dry it it turned and glazed in our signature speckled oatmeal glaze before being fired. A darker oatmeal glaze is then applied and, once dry, the liner pattern is incised into that glaze. A blue glaze is then used on the rim and to accent the centre after which it is fired a second time.
The effect is beautifully nuanced, creating blurred, soft grey-blue hues.
The result is a unique, tactile piece of stoneware showing the refined craftsmanship of a seventh generation potter - a piece to be treasured that can be used every day.
Handmade in East Sussex.
Paper Thin Moon is a family business run by father and daughter team Peter and Claire Holland. All our ceramics are hand thrown by Peter, who is the seventh generation of the Fishley Holland family of craft potters.
These statement jugs will make a handsome pairing on your kitchen shelf and look just as striking when displayed alone. And, in keeping with our design ethos, they’re functional too. Designed to be used on your kitchen table, they also look great holding dried stems.
An elegant pair, they’ll serve you well - and make a wonderful conversation piece on your table during gatherings, with their fine brushwork design. Each is slightly different but designed to speak to each other.
Please note that designs will vary slightly as each piece is unique. Hand thrown in white porcelain and stamped with the Fishley Holland Pottery insignia.
Handmade in East Sussex.
Paper Thin Moon is a family business run by father and daughter team Peter and Claire Holland. All our ceramics are hand thrown by Peter, who is the seventh generation of the Fishley Holland family of craft potters.
These elegantly understated stoneware bowls make a wonderful centrepiece on your dining table, and a beautiful - and useful - addition to your kitchen shelf.
Each bowl is unique. Images will be uploaded as and when new versions become available - that will vary slightly in design and glaze permeations. Turned with a small foot to make them light and versatile, they can be used to serve up salads and side dishes on your dining table
Hand-thrown, these bowls are twice-fired in a process that involves dipping them in oatmeal glaze, firing, then brushing with white glaze and etching the design into the body of the vessel. Once a blue glaze has been added to the rim, the bowl is fired again to achieve this beautiful layered effect.
Fill with fresh figs or use to serve your salad and sides on your dinner table, or as a useful fruit bowl.
Diameter: approx: 22cm
Ovenproof and microwave and dishwasher safe..
Handmade in East Sussex.
Paper Thin Moon is a family business run by father and daughter team Peter and Claire Holland. All our ceramics are hand thrown by Peter, who is the seventh generation of the Fishley Holland family of craft potters.