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)

Tags: Jillian Leiboff

43 Responses to “Shop Tour: Mud Australia”

1 Estela commented:
May 5th, 2011 at 1:22 pm

trop beau!!! I adore the yellow/pale green combination!!!
2 meenal @ maison marigold commented:
May 5th, 2011 at 1:34 pm

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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3 tinajo commented:
May 5th, 2011 at 1:37 pm

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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4 BODIE and FOU commented:
May 5th, 2011 at 1:46 pm

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!!?
5 Jane commented:
May 5th, 2011 at 1:48 pm

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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6 Tracey Chalk commented:
May 5th, 2011 at 1:56 pm

That peach is delightful!
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7 cafenoHut commented:
May 5th, 2011 at 2:14 pm

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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8 ines commented:
May 5th, 2011 at 2:15 pm

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
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9 Annika commented:
May 5th, 2011 at 2:20 pm

I really liked the soft/light pink stuff! Would love to have a sip of tea from one of those tea cups… :o)
10 sally commented:
May 5th, 2011 at 2:22 pm

Get well soon
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11 Jenny commented:
May 5th, 2011 at 2:31 pm

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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12 Emily commented:
May 5th, 2011 at 2:33 pm

Gorgeous! Wish we had a shop like that in Dublin!
13 Elisa commented:
May 5th, 2011 at 3:05 pm

sooo beautiful colors!!!
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14 Katie Truelove commented:
May 5th, 2011 at 3:13 pm

What a beautiful shop! My favorite are the coral-colored dishes:)
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15 Urska M. commented:
May 5th, 2011 at 3:22 pm

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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16 Becky D@KingsDownRoad commented:
May 5th, 2011 at 3:31 pm

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
17 Andreia commented:
May 5th, 2011 at 3:32 pm

Beautiful store! I love the way they put the ceramic bowls (at the second photo)!
18 Wrenaissance Art commented:
May 5th, 2011 at 4:16 pm

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!
19 Miriam@FJällhem commented:
May 5th, 2011 at 4:20 pm

Absolutely love it!!
20 Shari commented:
May 5th, 2011 at 4:58 pm

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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21 Tanya commented:
May 5th, 2011 at 5:13 pm

I definitely need more color in my dishware.
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22 Courtney commented:
May 5th, 2011 at 5:27 pm

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…
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23 Cat@Breakfast to Bed commented:
May 5th, 2011 at 6:31 pm

So well curated and beautiful. I am so jealous it isn’t near me!
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24 Ariana commented:
May 5th, 2011 at 7:28 pm

Gorgeous! I love the thinness of the ceramics– so elegant, simple and delicate. And the color palette is sublime!
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25 Lauren commented:
May 5th, 2011 at 8:32 pm

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! :)
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26 Niki Fulton commented:
May 5th, 2011 at 9:12 pm

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.
27 Afi commented:
May 5th, 2011 at 11:20 pm

Love those amazing pastel colors, like light mint and pink! Total yum!
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28 Maria commented:
May 5th, 2011 at 11:58 pm

I just love this!!! Tanks!

Maria
Maria´s last [type] ..DIY
29 Laura commented:
May 6th, 2011 at 12:05 am

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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30 Susan Reaney commented:
May 6th, 2011 at 12:36 am

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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31 Lisa Lyons commented:
May 6th, 2011 at 1:48 am

Love the MUD dishes…makes me want to throw all mine out and by theirs! I loved the red ones! They really popped!

Lisa
32 Christine Kemp commented:
May 6th, 2011 at 2:37 am

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.
33 Sarah commented:
May 6th, 2011 at 2:37 am

Wow! they are gorgeous! I would love to own some! is Mud available in the US???
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34 Leone commented:
May 6th, 2011 at 4:07 am

These are so beautiful. I especially like the clean, simple lines. Lovely colors too!
35 julie commented:
May 6th, 2011 at 6:21 am

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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36 Rocio Rincon commented:
May 6th, 2011 at 7:13 am

I hope you feel better soon! Lovely images!
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37 Ewelina commented:
May 6th, 2011 at 9:30 am

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
38 Debbie commented:
May 6th, 2011 at 11:07 am

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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39 Lily Labyrinth commented:
May 6th, 2011 at 12:34 pm

Gorgeous colour range!

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40 Marlene commented:
May 6th, 2011 at 12:55 pm

Living in Australia seems to pay of :-)
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41 nieves commented:
May 6th, 2011 at 8:05 pm

I would certainly buy many of these if they were in switzerland!! Wonderful stuff thanks Holly for sharing
42 Lizet commented:
May 9th, 2011 at 11:06 pm

I love beautiful ceramics!
Lizet´s last [type] ..White Folded Bud Vase
43 Olivia commented:
August 1st, 2011 at 2:35 pm

really love this shop, thanks !

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