"Lafayette Avenue Ceramics was started with the idea of bringing family back to the table. Each piece is skillfully handcrafted from start to finish, and designed to fit perfectly in your hands and home. Used with love and treated with care, these pieces will last a lifetime, creating a bond between user and their surroundings.

Why “Lafayette Avenue”?
In Ventnor City, New Jersey- right next to the famous Atlantic City- there is a quiet street where front doors are always open and neighbors gather on the porch to enjoy the ocean breeze. On Lafayette Avenue there was a small gray house with a red door. This is where our family is from and it’s our heart, soul and inspiration."

Hi, I'm Emily and I run Lafayette Avenue Ceramics. Our goal is to bring family back to the table. Each piece is handmade with love.
Work with me on mugs decorated with custom art or sets of plates or bowls!

ADD ANY DESIGN TO A HANDMADE MUG BY EMILY

Is it a bowl? Is it a plate? It's up to you, the Saucy Plate does it all! This the perfect vessel for Chinese takeout, a hearty stew or waffles drenched in syrup. Who's hungry? Saucy Plates are sold in sets of 4 of the same color. Size: 9.75 inches in diameter, 1 inch tall. Plates are sold in sets of 4 of the same color.

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Set of 4 Ocean Blue Saucy Plates

Set of 4 Saucy Plates

Is it a bowl? Is it a plate? It's up to you, the Saucy Plate does it all! This the perfect vessel for Chinese takeout, a hearty stew or waffles drenched in syrup. Who's hungry? Saucy Plates are sold in sets of 4 of the same color.Size: 9.75 inches in diameter, 1 inch tall. Plates are sold in sets of 4 of the same color.

Set of 4 Classic White Saucy Plates

Is it a bowl? Is it a plate? It's up to you, the Saucy Plate does it all! This the perfect vessel for Chinese takeout, a hearty stew or waffles drenched in syrup. Who's hungry? Saucy Plates are sold in sets of 4 of the same color.Size: 9.75 inches in diameter, 1 inch tall. Sold in sets of 4 of the same color.

Set of 4 Mazzenine Saucy Plates

Is it a bowl? Is it a plate? It's up to you, the Saucy Plate does it all! This the perfect vessel for Chinese takeout, a hearty stew or waffles drenched in syrup. Who's hungry? Saucy Plates are sold in sets of 4 of the same color.Size: 9.75 inches in diameter, 1 inch tall. Plates sold in sets of 4.

Set of 4 Saucy Speckled Plates

The “everything” plate, designed for everyday use in your home. Pretty enough for entertaining, durable enough for life. The Dinner plates stack nicely in a cabinet and fit easily into the dishwasher. Dinner plates are sold in sets of 4 so you can mix and match with our Salad plates and bowls to create the perfect set! Size: 11 inches diameter. Plates are sold in sets of 4 of the same color.

Set of 4 White Dinner Plates

Set of 4 Speckled Dinner Plates

Set of 4 Coral Dinner Plates

The “everything” plate, designed for everyday use in your home. Pretty enough for entertaining, durable enough for life. The Dinner plates stack nicely in a cabinet and fit easily into the dishwasher. Dinner plates are sold in sets of 4 so you can mix and match with our Salad plates and bowls to create the perfect set!Size: 11 inches diameter. Plates are sold in sets of 4 of the same color.

Set of 4 Mazzerine Dinner Plates

Set of 4 Ocean Blue Dinner Plates

The “everything” plate, designed for everyday use in your home. Pretty enough for entertaining, durable enough for life. The Dinner plates stack nicely in a cabinet and fit easily into the dishwasher. Dinner plates are sold in sets of 4 so you can mix and match with our Salad plates and bowls to create the perfect set!Size: 11 inches diameter. Sold in sets of 4 of the same color.

set of 4 Dove Grey Dinner Plates

For the “messier” cook. The Spoon Rest is the perfect place to lay your cooking utensils to keep your stovetop and counters sparkling clean.Size: 4.5” diameterColor: Choose from Coral (light orange), Mazzerine (deep navy), Dock (speckled off-white), Snow (glossy white), Dove (grey), Ocean (glossy vibrant blue) or Lemon (yellow).The bottom of each Spoon Rest is intentionally left unglazed to show off the natural clay color. 

Spoon Rest

For the “messier” cook. The Spoon Rest is the perfect place to lay your cooking utensils to keep your stovetop and counters sparkling clean.Size: 4.5” diameter

The Juice Cup features a round, simple design with a tiny thumb indent-perfect for your favorite hot or cold beverage. Each cup is glaze inside and out and left raw on the bottom portion to show of the natural clay.

Will This Cup Get Hot? If the beverage is cool enough to drink, the cup should be cool enough to hold. However, everyone brews coffee and tea at different temperatures and it is important to always use caution when serving and drinking hot beverages. Size: 3.25” tall, holds about 8 oz. Size varies by 1/4 inch.

Lemon Glazed Juice Cup

Salad plates, but they’re not just for salad! This smaller pate is great for dessert, snacking, a quick appetizer or anything you dream of. Flat, round and simple, these stack nicely in a cabinet and fit easily into the dishwasher. Salad plates are sold in sets of 4 so you can mix and match with our dinner plates or saucy plates and create your dream set! Size: 7.5 inches diameter. Plates come in sets of 4.

Set of 4 Coral Salad Plates

Salad plates, but they’re not just for salad! This smaller pate is great for dessert, snacking, a quick appetizer or anything you dream of. Flat, round and simple, these stack nicely in a cabinet and fit easily into the dishwasher. Salad plates are sold in sets of 4 so you can mix and match with our dinner plates or saucy plates and create your dream set! Size: 7.5 inches diameter. These plates are food safe, dishwasher and microwave safe. Be careful, they can get hot!Since items are handmade in small batches, slight variations in shape, size and glaze coverage/color may occur. It is normal for size to vary by 1/4 inch. The images are samples and your exact item may differ slightly. All orders containing plates are made to order and will ship within 2-3 weeks of purchase. Plates are sold in sets of 4 of the same color.

Set of 4 Salad Plates

Salad plates, but they’re not just for salad! This smaller pate is great for dessert, snacking, a quick appetizer or anything you dream of. Flat, round and simple, these stack nicely in a cabinet and fit easily into the dishwasher. Salad plates are sold in sets of 4 so you can mix and match with our dinner plates or saucy plates and create your dream set! Size: 7.5 inches diameter. Plates are sold in sets of 4 of the same color.

Set of 4 Glossy White Salad Plates

Set of 4 Speckled Salad Plates

Set of 4 Mazzenine Salad Plates

Our Juice Cup, but all dressed up. Hand drawn designs are printed onto ceramic decals which are fired on in the kiln. The result is a beautiful, durable cup with a charming look.And they aren't just for juice! These cups make the perfect wine glass, succulent planter or container for bits and bobs.

Custom Artisan Juice Cups

Our Juice Cup, but all dressed up. Hand drawn designs are printed onto ceramic decals which are fired on in the kiln. The result is a beautiful, durable cup with a charming look.And they aren't just for juice! These cups make the perfect wine glass, succulent planter or container for bits and bobs.Image illustrated by Maura Dixon. Check out her work @mad_slugg on instagram and gardenslugg on etsy.All Juice Cups have our signature glossy white glaze inside and out and feature a unique decal on the front.Choose from 2 artist designed themes.Since all items are handmade, there may be slight variations in shape, size and glaze color between individual items and from order to order. Exact measurements may vary by 1/4 inch.All ceramics are food/dishwasher/microwave safe and designed for everyday use in the home.Orders ship on Fridays.

Artist Juice Cups

These hand painted coasters make the perfect gift for a desert dweller or serve as a trendy moment from your vacation. Sold in a set of 4, these coasters are bright white with a little Southwestern flair. Each coaster features a hand painted 14K gold Saguaro cactus. The gold has been fired in the kiln and is still food safe. Size: each coaster is 4 inches square.

Gold Cactus Coaster Set

These hand painted coasters make the perfect gift for a desert dweller or serve as a trendy moment from your vacation. Sold in a set of 4, these coasters are bright white with a little Southwestern flair. Each coaster features a hand painted 14K gold Saguaro cactus. The gold has been fired in the kiln and is still food safe. Size: each coster is 4 inches square.

Our motto is: “No more sponge drama!” The Sponge Holder is the solution to the problem you didn’t even know you had. It keeps your sponge upright, aired out and dries it quicker so you’re not left with a soggy sponge. You can even pop it in the dishwasher to keep it clean! Size: 3.25” wide and 1.5” tall. Size varies by 1/4 inch.

Tan Sponge Holder

Our motto is: “No more sponge drama!” The Sponge Holder is the solution to the problem you didn’t even know you had. It keeps your sponge upright, aired out and dries it quicker so you’re not left with a soggy sponge. You can even pop it in the dishwasher to keep it clean!Size: 3.25” wide and 1.5” tall. Size varies by 1/4 inch.

Sponge Holder

Blue Sponge Holder

Speckled Sponge Holder

Dove Grey Sponge Holder

Wash, strain, store and serve all your favorite produce and pasta in this charming berry bowl colander. Large drain holes quickly remove water and the two-tone color blocking will look great with any decor. These berry bowls are good for storing fruits on the counter, keeping berries in the fridge or draining larger pastas and they are sure to be your new favorite kitchen gadget. 7 in wide and 5 in tall.

Berry Bowl

Wash, strain, store and serve all your favorite produce and pasta in this charming berry bowl colander. Large drain holes quickly remove water and the two-tone color blocking will look great with any decor. These berry bowls are good for storing fruits on the counter, keeping berries in the fridge or draining larger pastas and they are sure to be your new favorite kitchen gadget.7 in wide and 5 in tall.

These classic bowls nestle perfectly into your hands and are great for nearly anything- soup, salad, ice cream or a fresh bowl of fruit. The inside and top portion are glazed and the bottom is left raw, showing off the beautiful natural clay.Size: about 5.5” diameter, 3” tall. Holds about 14-16 fluid ounces. Size varies by 1/4 inch.

Classic Bowl

Speckled Bowl

Classic Coral Bowl

These classic bowls nestle perfectly into your hands and are great for nearly anything- soup, salad, ice cream or a fresh bowl of fruit. The inside and top portion are glazed and the bottom is left raw, showing off the beautiful natural clay. Size: about 5.5” diameter, 3” tall. Holds about 14-16 fluid ounces. Size varies by 1/4 inch.

Small Bowl

Classic White Bowl

A nice mug for your morning coffee. Or tea, or wine, or orange juice. This is the original, the best gift for a friend or just an great addition to your existing collection.Size: 3.5” wide and 4.25” tall, holds about 16 oz. Size varies by 1/4 inch.

Coral Mug

A nice mug for your morning coffee. Or tea, or wine, or orange juice. This is the original, the best gift for a friend or just an great addition to your existing collection. Size: 3.5” wide and 4.25” tall, holds about 16 oz. Size varies by 1/4 inch.

Deep Blue Mug

White Speckled Mug

Mazzenine Mug

An instant favorite, each cup is squeezed as it dries to create the perfect little fingerprints. You’ll love how the Squeeze Cup fits right into your hands! They’re perfect for a big afternoon coffee, a beer or a fresh smoothie. All Squeeze Cups are glazed with the color of your choice inside and out and show off the natural clay color on the bottom portion.

Will This Cup Get Hot? If the beverage is cool enough to drink, the cup should be cool enough to hold. However, everyone brews coffee and tea at different temperatures and it is important to always use caution when serving and drinking hot beverages.Size: About 3.5” wide and 5” tall, holds about 16-18oz. Size varies by 1/4 inch.

Squeeze Cup

An instant favorite, each cup is squeezed as it dries to create the perfect little fingerprints. You’ll love how the Squeeze Cup fits right into your hands! They’re perfect for a big afternoon coffee, a beer or a fresh smoothie. All Squeeze Cups are glazed with the color of your choice inside and out and show off the natural clay color on the bottom portion.>>>Will This Cup Get Hot?If the beverage is cool enough to drink, the cup should be cool enough to hold. However, everyone brews coffee and tea at different temperatures and it is important to always use caution when serving and drinking hot beverages. Size: About 3.5” wide and 5” tall, holds about 16-18oz. Size varies by 1/4 inch.

White Speckled Squeeze Cup

An instant favorite, each cup is squeezed as it dries to create the perfect little fingerprints. You’ll love how the Squeeze Cup fits right into your hands! They’re perfect for a big afternoon coffee, a beer or a fresh smoothie. All Squeeze Cups are glazed with the color of your choice inside and out and show off the natural clay color on the bottom portion. 

Will This Cup Get Hot?If the beverage is cool enough to drink, the cup should be cool enough to hold. However, everyone brews coffee and tea at different temperatures and it is important to always use caution when serving and drinking hot beverages. Size: About 3.5” wide and 5” tall, holds about 16-18oz. Size varies by 1/4 inch.

Glossy White Squeeze Cup

An instant favorite, each cup is squeezed as it dries to create the perfect little fingerprints. You’ll love how the Squeeze Cup fits right into your hands! They’re perfect for a big afternoon coffee, a beer or a fresh smoothie. All Squeeze Cups are glazed with the color of your choice inside and out and show off the natural clay color on the bottom portion.>>>Will This Cup Get Hot?If the beverage is cool enough to drink, the cup should be cool enough to hold. However, everyone brews coffee and tea at different temperatures and it is important to always use caution when serving and drinking hot beverages.Size: About 3.5” wide and 5” tall, holds about 16-18oz. Size varies by 1/4 inch.

Dove Grey Squeeze Cup

Our classic mug, just smaller! Perfect for morning coffee. Or tea, or wine, or orange juice. A gift for a friend or just an great addition to your existing collection. Each one is dipped in glaze showing off the raw, natural clay on the bottom portion.Since all items are handmade, there may be slight variations in shape, size and glaze color between individual items and from order to order. Exact measurements may vary by 1/4 inch. All ceramics are food/dishwasher/microwave safe and designed for everyday use in the home. 3.25 in tall and Holds 8 oz.

Mini Mug

6x dinner bowls (11in), 6x salad plates (7.75 in), 6x soup bowls (~5in)

PURCHASE | $400

Kitchen queen set: 18 pieces in any color

4x soup bowls (~5 in), 4x squeeze cups (16 oz). Glazes made to order. Discussed upon ordering.

PURCHASE | $200

Set of 4 soup bowls & squeeze cups for casual family dinners

4x 8oz juice cups in a custom glaze. Options discussed upon ordering.

PURCHASE | $100

Set of 4 pinched juice cups for breakfast with Mom

Pink Berry Colander

Pink Mug

Blue Small Plate

Natural Dove Mug

Blue Berry Colander

Deep Blue Small Bowl

Dove Pinched Tumbler

White Bowl

Light Pink Plates

Pinched Ceramic Cup

Glazed juice cup

Modern Minimilastic Plates

Speckled Modern Serving Plates

Modern Ceramic Serving Plate

Off Teal Serving Plates

Grey Blue Serving Plates

Dark Color Blocked Serving Plates

Modern Natural Aesthetic Plates

Taupe Modern Plates

Off Pink Soup Bowl

Off Grey Soup Bowl

Color Blocked Soup Bowl

Small Juice Cup

Blue Green Glazed Juice Cup

Blue Green Squeeze Cup

Speckled Squeeze Cup

Floating Strawberry Custom Print Mug

Tree Design Printed Handmade Mug

Mesa Landscape Coffee Mug

4x soup bowls (~5 in), 4x squeeze cups (16 oz)