Shopgirl Visits: MUD Australia
I thought I’d post lightly for the next few days as I’m still feeling under the weather and need to take it easy so I can spring back soon! How are you doing? Are you well? I certainly hope so. Seems though that lots of people are sick right now, at least many of my contacts online seem to have kids or partners who are battling the same strange cold that I have that doesn’t seem to go away like all of the others. Boo, cold! I thought though that I’d pop in to share with you another inspiring shop tour from Australia photographer, Jillian Leiboff, who pops in to decor8 quite regularly to share the shops that she loves from her home country.
I wish I had a pro like Jillian camping out in every corner of the world shooting shops (and/or homes, everything inspirational!) to share on decor8 because I really enjoy seeing what stores are like in certain places that I don’t get to visit too often (or in this case, never ever as I’ve not been to Australia before – have you?). Anyway, today’s gorgeous shop tour shot by fabulous Jillian is located in Sydney and belongs to the famous ceramics company Mud. Would you like to take a peek?
Notice the sign in red, it says something you may not expect… I love fun little details, don’t you?
For as long as I’ve been blogging, I’ve been in love with Mud products — I mean, who isn’t? Their smooth matte finishes, dreamy pastel colors, yummy grey and white tones — it’s a playground in this store for any lover of tactile, quality goods and a full-on amusement park for the senses if you also happen to adore ceramics and collect/use them regularly. I think we would all love to own Mud ceramics – I can’t seem to locate a dealer near to where I live but perhaps in the future… Do you own anything from them? I know they are a favorite of food stylists, for good reason…
Note: Mud at 134 Edgecliff Road in Woollahra (shown above) is closed for renovations until June 1st.
A special thank you to wonderful Jillian and of course, Mud owner James Kirton for permission to share these images on decor8.
(images: jillian leiboff)
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May 5th, 2011 at 1:22pm
trop beau!!! I adore the yellow/pale green combination!!!
May 5th, 2011 at 1:34pm
I’ve been to australia a few times and to the mud shop as well..love their ceramics..really beautiful..thanks for sharing, holly..hope you are feeling better today..I would like you to visit my blog to check out the images of my daughter’s room which i recently decorated..It would be lovely to get your opinion..take care..xx meenal
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May 5th, 2011 at 1:37pm
Looks like a place where I could spend lots of money and time..! :-D
I LOVE to see stores and shops from other parts of the world; even food stores are fun since they are so different from what I´m used to.
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May 5th, 2011 at 1:46pm
I hope you’ll feel better soon, it’s such a silly weather. It was gorgeous in London for the past few days and today it is incredibly cold!
I’ve been going through my mum’s photo albums….check this shot http://bodieandfou.blogspot.com/2011/05/house-on-beach.html
Isn’t it gorgeous!!?
May 5th, 2011 at 1:48pm
Ah, Holly! I’m so sorry to hear you’re still under the weather. Maybe after all the adrenalin of your action-packed past few weeks, your body is telling you to slow down ?.
I adore Mud products and hope to buy some soon. It’s crazy – we lived in Sydney for 11 years but never managed to get to the shop. It’s certainly on my destination list next time we visit!
J x
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May 5th, 2011 at 1:56pm
That peach is delightful!
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May 5th, 2011 at 2:14pm
What lovely colors… Simple and pure design. I love all products. I wish I could go there. But it is too far away.
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May 5th, 2011 at 2:15pm
Hi there!
Lovely post. Thanks for sharing.
Yes, the sign ist great. I was thinking of it, ’cause I read the text in second place and first looked at the pictures. Normally it would be “Sorry, we’re closed” stand on the sign, isn’t it?!
I hope your are a bit better today then the day before. Take care.
ines
ines´s last [type] ..Shawn das Schaf
May 5th, 2011 at 2:20pm
I really liked the soft/light pink stuff! Would love to have a sip of tea from one of those tea cups… :o)
May 5th, 2011 at 2:22pm
Get well soon
sally´s last [type] ..seagulls and daisies
May 5th, 2011 at 2:31pm
Very clean, simple and elegant all at the same time. Truly speaking to me. Feel better soon. I think it is wise to take it easy. As a working woman, who is raising 5 children, going to school and preparing for foot surgery her self. I can see how easy it can be to push your self.
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May 5th, 2011 at 2:33pm
Gorgeous! Wish we had a shop like that in Dublin!
May 5th, 2011 at 3:05pm
sooo beautiful colors!!!
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May 5th, 2011 at 3:13pm
What a beautiful shop! My favorite are the coral-colored dishes:)
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May 5th, 2011 at 3:22pm
Whoa, the shop looks lovely! I would go there if I could.
Sadly is too far away from Slovenia :/
+ Wish that you recover soon Holly! <3
Btw, I received Decorate yesterday and is super gorgeous :)
I'm so happy that i bought the book! Worth it all :)
Congrats again! Xoxo
Urska @ Live.Create.Inspire
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May 5th, 2011 at 3:31pm
Oh my – looks like a candy store to me!! Now I’m going to try to see if there is a dealer close to me….
The problem would be picking a color.
Becky D@KingsDownRoad´s last [type] ..Desert Inspiration
May 5th, 2011 at 3:32pm
Beautiful store! I love the way they put the ceramic bowls (at the second photo)!
May 5th, 2011 at 4:16pm
That logo is a terrific example of using typography as illustration. The “M” entering the “u” is a great symbolic depiction of thumbs opening up the spinning lump of clay on the wheel. Kudos to the designer!
May 5th, 2011 at 4:20pm
Absolutely love it!!
May 5th, 2011 at 4:58pm
That looks like a fun shop! Love all the colors and the shapes of the bowls.
I hope you’re feeling better… since you’re blogging, you must be! xox
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May 5th, 2011 at 5:13pm
I definitely need more color in my dishware.
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May 5th, 2011 at 5:27pm
I have several Mud Australia pieces, the fish plate, small bowl and round platter, but I never use them because I am TERRIFIED of breaking or chipping them. They are so delicate and beautiful I just display them for now.
Hope you feel better soon! I’m going on day 6 of laryngitis. Grrr…
Courtney´s last [type] ..Rumour has it
May 5th, 2011 at 6:31pm
So well curated and beautiful. I am so jealous it isn’t near me!
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May 5th, 2011 at 7:28pm
Gorgeous! I love the thinness of the ceramics– so elegant, simple and delicate. And the color palette is sublime!
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May 5th, 2011 at 8:32pm
I have never been to Australia, but if/when I do go I am going to have to make sure that I drop in here!
I love all the gorgeous colors, they’re so pretty. I noticed the “open sign” and laughed out loud to myself before I scrolled down and noticed you wrote about it! :)
Lauren´s last [type] ..Happenings
May 5th, 2011 at 9:12pm
I hope you get better soon. Try my friends amazing get well quick juice. 1 x raw beetroot, 1 x orange, 1 x apple, 1 x chunk ginger root and put through your juicer. It REALLY does work. Nice post even though you are under par.
May 5th, 2011 at 11:20pm
Love those amazing pastel colors, like light mint and pink! Total yum!
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May 5th, 2011 at 11:58pm
I just love this!!! Tanks!
Maria
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May 6th, 2011 at 12:05am
I adore MUD! But don’t know where to start – so many pretty colours, but the neutrals also would be amazing. must visit when they re-open.
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May 6th, 2011 at 12:36am
Those are so beautiful. I could see them in my own home! We were in Australia about ten years ago and I was dazzled by their art. I had no idea!
I love your blog so much and cannot wait to see your book!
Fondly,
Suz
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May 6th, 2011 at 1:48am
Love the MUD dishes…makes me want to throw all mine out and by theirs! I loved the red ones! They really popped!
Lisa
May 6th, 2011 at 2:37am
Hi there,
Being an Aussie girl I love that you are showing our quirky sense of humour. I especially love the crispness of the ceramics and the colours just create a sense of calmness in me which i need at the moment. Love this blog and site.
May 6th, 2011 at 2:37am
Wow! they are gorgeous! I would love to own some! is Mud available in the US???
Sarah´s last [type] ..Transforming a bedroom
May 6th, 2011 at 4:07am
These are so beautiful. I especially like the clean, simple lines. Lovely colors too!
May 6th, 2011 at 6:21am
Beautiful colours as always Mud – the watermelon-y red is gorgeous. I love the combination of glossy interior glaze and the matt glaze on the outside too. Yes, I noticed that sign, very cheeky, “Sorry we’re open” (in other words, your wallet will be emptied, ha ha!).
Congratulations on the book being so successful!
x
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May 6th, 2011 at 7:13am
I hope you feel better soon! Lovely images!
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May 6th, 2011 at 9:30am
Why in Australia? Such beautiful places should be located closer to me, in Denmark :) Mud seems to have a really overwhelming collection of what I would call retro kitchen and dining gadgets. I really like the colour selection and soft forms.
Cheers,
Ewelina
May 6th, 2011 at 11:07am
Hi Holly. I’d be delighted to be you Durban South Africa shop reviewer. ;) Ill be interviewing quite a few in the days to come. Let me know.
Debx
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May 6th, 2011 at 12:34pm
Gorgeous colour range!
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May 6th, 2011 at 12:55pm
Living in Australia seems to pay of :-)
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May 6th, 2011 at 8:05pm
I would certainly buy many of these if they were in switzerland!! Wonderful stuff thanks Holly for sharing
May 9th, 2011 at 11:06pm
I love beautiful ceramics!
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August 1st, 2011 at 2:35pm
really love this shop, thanks !
June 8th, 2013 at 3:22pm
Love your post! I’ve been looking for something like this for a kitchen job I am working on. Now I’ve found out … now just to find a retailer near me to see colors in person. Thanks for all the photos!