Simon Pearce

I'm still somewhat giddy from meeting Simon Pearce and his wife Pia yesterday at their signing event at Table Matters. I am absolutely in love with his hand blown glass, and of course, while at the event I just had to buy my first piece! It was a tough choice (mainly dictated by my wallet), but I decided to go with the Norwich Beaker, which I can use as a tumbler, a juice glass or a small vase...LOVE that it is so versatile! (Maybe Santa Clause is reading my blog and will get me a matching glass so I will have a pair...just a thought). What I like most about my new glass is that it has Simon's signature at the base!

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One day I hope to be able to afford one of these fabulous chelsea bowls...

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or this gorgeous vase!
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And for the food lover, Simon and Pia just came out with a new book, A Way of Living, which contains 27 favorite recipes from the Simon Pearce restaurants, combined with images from their home, gardens, workshops, and of course their glass and pottery!

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Photos via Simon Pearce