As a ceramicist living and working in Scotland, Elise’s work is inspired by the character, charm, and quiet humour she finds in the natural world around her. She creates whimsical animal pots and dishes; functional forms that bring both playfulness and practicality into everyday life.

Each piece begins as a simple vessel, hand-thrown or hand-built in stoneware clay, and from there the animals emerge. Elise captures the character of these creatures, not in an anatomical sense but in gesture, posture, and spirit, using slips and underglazes to reveal their individual personalities. Every piece is made with care and a touch of mischief and reflects the delight of turning a pot into something that looks like it might wink at you across the breakfast table.

Whether sitting on a windowsill, a bathroom sink, or at the centre of a kitchen table, these pots and dishes bring a touch of gentle whimsy and a smile into the homes they find. MousePots are always functional but never take themselves too seriously.