Our second showcase of Shelterrific reader collections is the Polish Pottery of Deb Schiff of Altered Plates and Here and There. According to The Polish Pottery Collector, “Polish Pottery is made in only one place – Boleslawiec, Poland – a small town in the southwest corner of Poland. Each piece [is] handcrafted using centuries-old techniques and unique materials.”

Deb’s collection is in the Peacock pattern. “There are quite a few different patterns available, but I find that sticking with the classics allows me to find many more of the pieces I’d like, like large vases,” she says.

Deb uses the pottery every day. “It’s really sturdy stuff — you can bake in it, microwave it, and run it through the dishwasher. I’ve even dropped bowls from the second shelf in the cabinet onto the counter without any damage to the bowl (or the counter).”

“My favorite aspect of this pottery is that it holds on to heat and moisture very well — so if we heat the plates before serving the food, it stays hot much longer than usual. Also, when I bake in the Polish pottery, the food stays very moist and tasty.”

Deb shares more insight into her collection — and a wealth of resources for finding your own pieces — on Here and There. Thanks, Deb, for giving us a look at your unique collection! –Mary T.

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