It's now officially Spring, so your emails might be filled with newsletters reminding you of this! Today, we are giving you something a bit different: a Spring Cleaning guide! 

Spring is my favourite season, I love the new life starting to show outdoors, from snowdrops and hellebores, to noisy birds staking their territory, it is all starting to wake up from a winter slumber, and so our houses also need a bit of a refresh as rays of sunshine hit those surfaces! Spring is an inspiring time of year, as we feel a bit of a surge of energy and can get out more. I love the bright greens and yellows, the bluebells and tulips eventually surfacing. Who doesn't?

This is a guide for those who have some of our larger designs that require a bit more delicacy than just putting them in the dishwasher. Our ceramics are made with a lot of care, consideration and expertise, so naturally, you'll want to make sure to treat them well yourself! We reckon some of you might want to do a deep clean in honour of the new season, so we're here to give you some cleaning instructions for our designs, whether they're new or if they've been collecting dust for a while!

We'll start with our Flying Wall Trios because they tend to get a bit neglected as they're not in daily use. I would recommend very carefully lifting them up off their nails first. We don't want any breakages, so take care! These will just need a gentle wipe with a damp cloth with a bit of washing-up liquid in the water. The same goes for other ornamental objects like our Planters, Money Boxes and also the Salt & Peppers.

As for Teapots, Storage Jars and Tall Jugs- because these are larger, they're not great for the dishwasher, so we would recommend gently hand-washing and avoiding any harsh scrubbing with abrasive sponges. We also recommend hand-washing the ceramic Spoons, as they are more delicate, and the Egg Cups, as they have recesses that can hold water.

For the dishwasher, Plates, Bowls, Mugs, smaller Jugs, Butter Dishes, and Sugar Bowls are all fine! 

I have the Hedgehog, Wild Boar, and Elephant planters at home, and now is a good time to replant with fresh herbs or perhaps a succulent that doesn't require too much attention. For extra spring energy, fill your tall jugs with flowers to breathe new life into your home.

If last year's tea towels, oven gloves, and aprons are a bit tired, maybe it's time for a kitchen textiles glow-up! Our  Moth Tea Towels and Oven Gloves are a perfect match with a season of blooming flowers and buds (they're currently on sale too). They're all made of 100% organic, unbleached, and hand-printed cotton.

Spring at the Wiltshire studio means tidying and wiping down dusty shelves, unboxing new designs, and enjoying the sunny mornings (preferably with a cup of tea).

Hannah x