This giveaway has ended. Thanks to all that entered!
After I took a pottery class in college I developed a whole new respect for potters. I had issues making just a simple bowl! After my experience, I started collecting handmade pottery. My aunt told me about Emerson Creek Pottery, which is in Bedford, VA, and I had to check them out.
Until now, I never thought about lead or other dangerous materials being in clays or dyes used in making pottery. After all of the recent China recalls, the chances are pretty high. Especially when you can pay $4 for a cup made in China or Mexico. They are known for cutting corners, so why would this be any different? The FDA hasn’t paid much attention to pottery and this really needs to change! Studies have found that older China and pottery, even big name brands, have started to leach lead making them unsafe for food. Lead can get into your food and beverages through cracks, corrosion, heating of the pottery, or high acidic content. So instead of taking chances, purchase your pottery housewares from companies that you know you can trust.
Emerson Creek Pottery has been making handmade, Eco-friendly, non-toxic pottery for 32 years. All of their pottery is made from all natural and earth friendly materials. The paints and clays are non-toxic and lead free. Even your pottery is packaged in cornstarch peanuts and recycled fiber boxes.
I was sent a Go Green Earthware Posie Pitcher to review and it is truly beautiful. I love the earthy tone and smoothness of the pottery. There is something about holding a handmade piece and feeling the textures and shape. The 8 oz. Pitcher is great for personal made drinks, syrups or to even put a flower in for your kitchen table.
Emerson Creek Pottery carries a variety of gorgeous plates, bowls, mugs, bakeware, kitchenware, bathroom accessories, teaware, servingware, vases, lamps, home decor and more! They have 14 different lines to choose from, all at affordable prices.
Discount: Use MK909 at the checkout for 10% off any purchase of $25 and over.
The Giveaway: Emerson Creek Pottery would like to offer 1 lucky winner a coffee or tea Mug of their choice!
The Rules: You have until 11:59 p.m. EST September 26, 2009 to enter. The winner will be chosen by random.org and announced after they respond to the winning email. The winner has 48 hours to respond to the winning email, or a new winner will be chosen. You must leave your email address! This contest is open to the US
How to Enter: Tell me which Mug you would pick from Emerson Creek Pottery and what line it is in. Click on “Comments” to leave your post. Make sure to leave your email address!! I cannot contact the winner without it!
EXTRA entries: You must complete the “How To Enter” before making any extra entries. Make sure you leave a comment for each extra entry and tell me which one.
2. Become a fan of Mkokopelli on FB, Mkokopelli on Twitter or Follow my blog 3. Subscribe to my blog by email (on the right sidebar)
4. Blog, Tweet or send a message on FB and leave a link here (3 extra entries)
5. Enter another giveaway I have going on and tell me which one or leave a comment on a non-giveaway post
6. Tell me another piece of pottery from Emerson Creek that you would love to have
7. Tell me something you learned on Emerson Creek Pottery or their Blog
8. Fly the Flag Button on your blog or FB page and link back

i would choose the Iris Mug fom fields of iris.
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I learned they have free shipping for orders $100.00 or more. Under $100.00 shipping is half off.
dawns_horizen@yahoo.com
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I also like the Dogwood 48oz Tea Pot.
dawns_horizen@yahoo.com
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I like the Dogwood Ceramic Mug from the Dogwood Collection.
dawns_horizen@yahoo.com
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I promise I'm not just copying the previous poster….my favorite is the Dragonfly tea mug. It is so pretty and I collect dragonflies. Thanks for the giveaway.
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I like the tea mug from the Dragonfly collection
tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com
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I like the lavender mug in the classic mug collection.
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Dogwood Mug
KawaiiNeko2008 at aol dot com
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I have the flag button.
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I'd also like to have the Dogwood Candlesticks.
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Tweet: http://twitter.com/Spoodles/statuses/3994001865
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Email subscriber.
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I'm a Facebook fan: facebook.com/spoodles
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I'd choose the Dogwood Mug.
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The Snowman mug is neat. Thanks for the chance. Mogrill@comcast.net
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I like the Cranberry Mug and the Go Green Mug.
bebemiqui82(at)yahoo(dot)com
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Tuscan Olive classic mug in the classic line!
MDJDARLING@AOL.COM
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Go Green Salt and Pepper Shaker Set in the Small Salt and Pepper Shaker Line
kristi2bsb@Yahoo.com
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I entered the plasmart giveaway
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I would pick the Go Green Earthware Tea Set
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The Snowman Ceramic Pottery is what I would choose. It is so cute and snowmen always guarantee a smile! Thank you for the contest!
txgigggles@yahoo.com
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I really like the Snowman Mug
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and i tweeted lol
http://twitter.com/Pinpine77/status/3972575027
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i now follow you on twitter too
pinpine77
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I love the Tuscan Olive Mug 🙂
pinpine77@hotmail.com
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I entered the dreamsacks giveaway!
jls_wss2003 at yahoo dot com
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I also love the rooster ceramic bowl!
jls_wss2003 at yahoo dot com
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I subscribe!
jls_wss2003 at yahoo dot com
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I would choose the Rooster ceramic mug!
jls_wss2003 at yahoo dot com
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I learned that the Peaks of Otter Mountains are in Bedford, VA. on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Also in Bedford is the Log Cabin Outlet where you can purchase Emerson Creek Pottery.
gourdsrmylife@yahoo.com
Marj M.
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I entered your Plasmacar giveaway.
gourdsrmylife@yahoo.com
Marj M.
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I would really love to have the Field Of Iris 2 qt. Pasta Bowl.
gourdsrmylife@yahoo.com
Marj M.
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I am an email subscriber to Mkokopelli.
gourdsrmylife@yahoo.copm
Marj M.
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Oh mercy, I have found a new love. It is the Field of Iris Collection that Emerson Creek Pottery has. I would love a 16 oz mug in this collection if I get to pick the size, if I win.
gourdsrmylife@yahoo.com
Marj M.
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Subscriber!
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I like the Dragonfly mug…very cute!
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All the Go Green Earthware is fantastic!
shannoncarman@Yahoo.com
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I am already a subscriber via email.
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I follow your blog now!
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I love the Rooster ceramic mug!
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Emerson Creek Pottery's ceramic pieces have been featured at Mt. Vernon, Monticello and the Smithsonian Institute.
bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com
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I'd also like to have the Tuscan Olive Trivet.
bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com
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I entered the California Cozy Giveaway.
bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com
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I subscribe via email.
bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com
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I'd choose the Tuscan Olive Classic Mug. It's in the Classic Line, the second mug.
bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com
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I follow your blog
thank you
kaiminani@gmail.com
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I like the pinecone classic mug
thank you
kaiminani@gmail.com
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I would also love to have the wisteria baking dish.
pandamom05@gmail.com
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I also ented the Colorful Childhood Store contest.
pandamom05@gmail.com
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I love the wisteria collection. I would choose the personalized mug from the wisteria collection. I think I am going to order the dinnerware set for 4!
pandamom05@gmail.com
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