When we began researching Poland, we read a lot about how
popular and sought after Polish pottery is. We have already been asked
countless times is we have picked out a pattern or gotten our first few pieces.
I have even seen it at a few new friends’ houses and can’t wait to begin our
collection.
I did a little research and found out that geologist have
found proof of Boleslawiec pottery being made in Poland during the Middle Ages.
The region that is known for manufacturing this pottery, Boleslawiec, is rich
in natural clay deposits which causes the handmade and hand painted pottery to
be durable and functional. Not to mention it is beautiful!
In November the embassy sponsors a trip to Boleslawiec for
us to visit the manufacturing companies to Christmas shop! But in the meantime,
we have been told by many people that there is a great shop in Warsaw called
Anko, I think, that has a great variety and wonderful pieces.
My mission this week is to find this shop and begin my
Polish pottery collection. And just for fun, I thought I would buy an extra
piece to share!
That is where you come in. A blogger buddy of mine just did
her first giveaway and I have been inspired!
So I am going to buy a piece of traditional polish pottery
and sending to a friend in the states (unless the winner is from Poland, then I’ll
hand deliver)!
> So if you comment on this blog I will put your name in the
drawing once.
>If you share this blog on you Facebook page, I’ll put your
name in the drawing twice.
>If you become a follower of my blog, I will put your name in the drawing once.
I’m pretty sure that my mom and a few friends read this so
your chances should be great! I will draw on Saturday morning.
I hope you are as excited as I am!!!!!!!
14 comments:
Oh Megan, how fun! What a sweet way to share your adventure in Poland with your family. And you know I love to win prizes! Mary Kay taught me well.
What an awesome idea!! I love reading about your adventures in Poland!!
These are beautiful Megan. Would love to be a winner! Hope you and the family are enjoying your adventure!
Pick me...Pick me!! ;)
Thanks for posting the latest...the pictures of the pottery are beautiful!! :)
Suzanna
So fun! And I love a competition!
Silly girl, we all read it! Those pieces are beautiful!
Yay for my friend in Poland who is willing to share culture with us!
I love your blog!! Keep it up!!
Megan, I love reading your blogs! Thank you for sharing your adventure with us...it always puts a smile on my face! Have a great week!
what a creative way to share your new culture! hope you are all enjoying every bit of this journey of your life.
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I shared on my page, became a follower!! Oh, and I cannot BELIEVE you guys are way over in Poland! So cool! Keep the posts coming!!!
What a fun idea. Glad you guys are having a great time. We miss you. Love Mark, Molly and Mitchell
Megan, I am glad that you visited one of the potteries. You will have such fun with lots of similar discoveries.
When John and I were stationed at various places and visited others, I bought 4x4 and 8x8 ceramic tiles as remembrances of different places. I used to think that I would use them to decorate at some point, but they are in a stack in a drawer - few of them match any! Ah, well, it was fun to choose them.
Sandra S.
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