It’s a bit late to be officially reflecting on the previous year, but I have always felt like Spring is when the year feels the freshest and newest, and seeing the first glimmers of that here in NC has inspired me to share some of my reflections on the past year and hopes for the new one.  On a personal level, last year was a turning point for me- it’s my last year in my 30’s, and my wife and I welcomed a new child into our family right before the holidays. I had the privilege of staying home with our newborn for much longer this time than our last child, giving me plenty of time to be a ..read more

Haand's exclusive Spiced Peach Coffee is a collaboration with Black & White Roasters, in Raleigh, North Carolina.  Black and White Coffee Roasters is the brainchild of two US Barista Champions. Founded in 2017, Kyle and Lem were inspired by the coffee they experienced at the competitive level and wanted to make those coffees as widely available as possible. Spiced Peach is Haand's first exclusive coffee release with Black & White, and is a blend of Jairo Arcila Peach and Cinnamon and Ivan Solis Anaerobic Washed    Jairo Arcila Pea ..read more

"Trust Us- You’re In Good Haands", our extra large Mystery Box… 15 - 20 pieces of handmade tableware at our lowest prices ..read more

Here at Haand we offer two different yet complimentary tableware collections - Ripple and Skali. As you make your tableware selections it’s helpful to understand the differences between them and why you might choose one style over the other or why mixing the two styles might work best for you. Lip The Skali Coupes have lips around 1”, while the Ripple Plates have an undulating lip that is about ¼” tall at the highest. Depending on the meal, you may want a lip to contain a sauce, or have a wall to push your salad greens against to make it easier to get them on a for- the Coupes are perfect fo ..read more

Building your tableware wedding registry can be overwhelming if you don’t know where to start but with the right guidance it’s actually a lot of fun! Chris Pence, co-founder of Haand shared this step-by-step guide to help you make your selections. STEP 1 Start at Home Take note of the size and shape of the dishes you use everyday. Since these are the pieces you use most, they are the very first pieces you’ll want to select in your new collection. STEP 2 Consider Your Headcount How many people eat in your household daily? How many people do you entertain? Start your collection with enou ..read more

by Michelle Perry for Haand When I asked close friends what the best wedding gift they received was, responses included everything from a personalized cheese board and everyday dinner plates, to a set of glasses from a company local to where they met. No two couples responded with the same answer, but they all shared two simple details: utility and sentimentality. From sharing a charcuterie board for a simple date night at home, to filling one’s home with family and friends for celebrations using these special dishes and glassware, these pieces not only allow couples to reminisce about their ..read more

  When we started making plates for restaurants in 2014, we also began to create custom glaze colors for our clients to help them flesh out the design of their spaces. When honing in on a color, we would often make seven or more variations per color to make sure we got it right. In glaze chemistry, things can be really unexpected and magical- you try to make a green but end up with pink, or end up with a green apple when you wanted emerald tones.  We should introduce Matt Welch, who is important to Haand in many ways, but if you are going in chronological order of importance, he is t ..read more

It will be 10 years this summer since Chris and I started Haand. We have done many different styles and colors since then, but something that has been in production from the very beginning is Cloudware. Cloudware is unique to Haand- we blend a blue and white porcelain slip in the plaster molds while the piece is being made. This makes every single piece of Cloudware unique, in fact, we encourage our casters to make their own spin on the process. A trained eye can tell the difference between Nickolas’s Cloudware and Helena’s, or if it’s a very old piece, between Chris’s and mine. I always love ..read more

Benevolence Farm was built on the premise of mercy and sincere belief in second chances. Their program provides a transitional employment and living program for women leaving North Carolina prisons. They recognize that change must come from within, but can be cultivated and inspired through a supportive, natural environment. Their goal is to give their participants the time and space — figuratively and literally — to make real, lasting changes. Residents develop skills in sustainable farming, small business practices, food preparation, and presentation in an environment that fosters improved p ..read more

Capture the Soul of Your Holidays with Haand Serving Pieces Regardless of what holidays you’ll be celebrating this season, heartwarming, hearty meals are likely to be shared. Holiday meals are unique in that they are mostly served on platters and in large bowls. I designed our serving pieces to embrace the bacchanalian side of the holidays-- the fun, weird roots of the traditions we celebrate. But they do so much more than that…   They Make a Great Presentation Haand platters and bowls will show off your feast. Starting with the appetizer spread - a beautiful thing that’s an indicator ..read more