The Year's Final Firing: Morning Light Studio-Winter Collection

Carrie Dawson
Dec 15, 2025
1 min read

Hi friends!

As the year winds down, and with several inches of fresh snow blanketing our corner of West Virginia, I wanted to take a moment to say thank you. Making pots and sending them out into the world has been a meaningful part of my year, and I’m deeply grateful for the people who choose to use handmade work in their everyday lives.

Today is my final shop update of the year! The update goes live tonight at 8:00 PM Eastern.

What's In the Final Shop Update?

This release includes a mix of cozy, holiday-themed mugs, several snow people mugs and some of the familiar West Virginia mugs that always make great gifts this time of year.

I’m also excited to share a few pieces inspired by the turning of the season, including a vase and a straw tumbler crafted in celebration of the Winter Solstice, and a Christmas quilt-inspired vase (simple green with a single patch).

Additionally, I’ll be including a small number of “seconds” — mugs where the glaze ran a bit in the hot kiln. They’re fully functional, just a little imperfect, and a couple of them feature Halloween themes. These will be clearly marked and priced accordingly.

Thank you to everyone who has supported my work this year, whether by purchasing a mug, sharing my work, or simply following along!

I hope the end of your year holds some rest and warmth.

Happy Holidays!

Carrie