Hand-Built Pottery · Norton, MA

Handmade with heart,
meant to be loved.

Handmade with heart, meant to be loved. Playful one-of-a-kind pottery by Lisa Tropeano — mugs, espresso sets, serving trays, bowls, and much more. Each piece is hand-built and hand-painted with love; no two pieces are ever alike.

5.0 ★ on Etsy 40+ pieces in the shop Free shipping
Pottery by Lisa logo: a black elephant with a blue evil eye, olive branches and an evil-eye bead
every piece made by hand, by Lisa
Three of Lisa's handmade mugs on a white background: a purple mug with evil eyes and hearts, a pink-and-yellow striped mug with green frogs, and a green sgraffito mug with an elephant

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Every piece Lisa currently has for sale — hand-built and hand-painted in Norton, Massachusetts, and almost everything is the only one of its kind. When a piece sells, it's gone. Tap any piece to see the details, or hit Buy now to make it yours — shipping is always free.

Handmade Elephant Mug

Light green textured mug with a raised elephant relief and dark gray handle — a nod to Lisa's logo.

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Evil Eye Mug

A little protection with your morning coffee. This hand-built mug features the evil eye — an ancient symbol meant to watch over you and keep negativity away — hand-painted in rich, vibrant color. A meaningful start to your day, or a thoughtful gift for someone who could use a little extra watching over them.

Details:
* 16 oz capacity
* 4" tall
* 4" wide at the mouth
* 7" wide including the handle
* Hand-built ceramic mug
* Beautiful hand-painted details
* One-of-a-kind handmade piece

Care: Dishwasher safe and microwave safe, though handwashing is recommended to help preserve the beautiful hand-painted details and finish.

Handmade with heart, meant to be loved ♥️

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Frog Mug

Hand-built mug with pink & yellow stripes and hand-painted green frogs all around. 14 fl oz of cheerful.

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Brown Flower Mug

Hand-built 14 oz coffee mug with a warm brown floral design.

$45Free shipping Buy now

Lobster Lemon Mug

Hand-built mug with hand-painted lobster and lemon details. Microwave and dishwasher safe.

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Vespa Mug

Hand-built mug with a hand-painted Vespa scooter design. Microwave and dishwasher safe.

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La Dolce Vita Mug

Hand-built mug with hand-painted La Dolce Vita lettering and Italian-inspired details. Microwave and dishwasher safe.

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P&B Striped Mug

Hand-built mug with hand-painted striped details. Microwave and dishwasher safe.

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G&B Striped Mug

Hand-built mug with hand-painted striped details. Microwave and dishwasher safe.

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Colorful Heart Checkered Mug

A checkerboard of pink, yellow and teal squares — every square with its own little heart.

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Hand-Painted Cherry Mug

Blue & teal stripes with hand-painted cherries and a pink handle finished in gold luster. 8 oz.

$45Free shipping Buy now

Brown Checkerboard Mug

Brown & white checks outside, a happy pink inside and handle. 10 oz.

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Ciao Tomato Mug

Hand-built mug with hand-painted tomato details and a cheerful ciao. Microwave and dishwasher safe.

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Leopard Mug Set · 2

Espresso & cappuccino cups in white with black leopard print and gold luster handles. 14 fl oz.

$90Free shipping Buy now

Evil Eye Espresso Cup Set · 3

Three white cups with light blue handles and interiors, each hand-painted with a protective evil eye.

$75Free shipping Buy now

Gnome Mug

Hand-built mug with a hand-painted gnome design. Microwave and dishwasher safe.

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Gnome Luminary Green

Hand-built gnome luminary in green with hand-painted details. Hand wash only. Clean with a soft cloth.

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Gnome Luminary Red

Hand-built gnome luminary in red with hand-painted details. Hand wash only. Clean with a soft cloth.

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Orange Pumpkin

Hand-built one-of-a-kind pumpkin in a warm orange glaze. Hand wash only. Clean with a soft cloth.

$35Free shipping Buy now

Orange Pumpkin

Hand-built one-of-a-kind pumpkin in a warm orange glaze. Hand wash only. Clean with a soft cloth.

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Patina Pumpkin

Hand-built one-of-a-kind pumpkin in a patina glaze. Hand wash only. Clean with a soft cloth.

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Patina Pumpkin

Hand-built one-of-a-kind pumpkin in a patina glaze. Hand wash only. Clean with a soft cloth.

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Black Pumpkin

Hand-built pumpkin in black with hand-painted details. Hand wash only. Clean with a soft cloth.

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Cenote Pumpkin

Hand-built pumpkin with hand-painted details. Hand wash only. Clean with a soft cloth.

$35Free shipping Buy now

Fall Leaf Tray

Hand-built tray with hand-painted fall leaf details. Hand wash only. Clean with a soft cloth.

$40Free shipping Buy now

Hedgehog Tray

Hand-built tray with a hand-painted hedgehog design. Hand wash only. Clean with a soft cloth.

$45Free shipping Buy now

Thankful Tray

Hand-built tray with hand-painted details and a thankful message. Hand wash only. Clean with a soft cloth.

$55Free shipping Buy now

Leopard Tray

Hand-built tray with a hand-painted leopard print design. Hand wash only. Clean with a soft cloth.

$45Free shipping Buy now

Pumpkin Tray

Bring a little autumn charm to your home with this handmade ceramic pumpkin tray, featuring a colorful arrangement of teal, orange, golden yellow, and plum pumpkins accented with fall leaves.

Hand-built and hand-painted, this unique piece combines playful seasonal colors with a warm ivory background and a glossy finish. Its scalloped pumpkin shape makes it a beautiful addition to your fall table, Thanksgiving gathering, or seasonal home décor.

Each piece is handmade, making it a special addition to your collection or a thoughtful gift for someone who loves autumn.

Details

* Handmade, hand-built ceramic pottery
* Hand-painted pumpkin and fall leaf design
* Colorful teal, orange, yellow, and plum accents
* Glossy glazed finish
* Unique pumpkin-shaped tray with scalloped edges
* Dishwasher safe
* Microwave safe

Care Instructions: Dishwasher safe and microwave safe.

Perfect For

* Fall and Thanksgiving entertaining
* Seasonal table styling
* Serving and displaying treats
* Autumn home décor
* A unique handmade gift

Please note: As with all handmade pottery, slight variations are part of the charm of each individual piece.

$45Free shipping Buy now

Menorah Tray

Hand-built tray with a hand-painted menorah design. Hand wash only. Clean with a soft cloth.

$40Free shipping Buy now

Star of David Tray

Hand-built tray with a hand-painted Star of David design. Hand wash only. Clean with a soft cloth.

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Christmas Reindeer & Holly Serving Tray

Rectangular tray with a glossy dark green border and a cream center painted with reindeer & holly.

$45Free shipping Buy now

Vintage-Inspired Santa Serving Tray

White rectangular tray with built-in side handles and a vintage-style Santa in the center.

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Red Reindeer Tray

Hand-built tray with a hand-painted reindeer design. Hand wash only. Clean with a soft cloth.

$45Free shipping Buy now

Strawberry Flower Plate

A flower-shaped plate with a cream center scattered with strawberries. 9 inches.

$45Free shipping Buy now

Evil Eye Heart Tray

Hand-built heart-shaped tray with a hand-painted evil eye design. Hand wash only. Clean with a soft cloth.

$55Free shipping Buy now

Evil Eye Tray

Hand-built tray with a hand-painted evil eye design. Hand wash only. Clean with a soft cloth.

$45Free shipping Buy now

Scallop Bowl

Hand-built bowl with a scalloped edge and hand-painted details. Hand wash only. Clean with a soft cloth.

$65Free shipping Buy now

ACP Cutout Bowl

Hand-built decorative bowl with an intricate cutout pattern and hand-painted details. Hand wash only. Clean with a soft cloth.

$85Free shipping Buy now

Blue Cutout Bowl

Hand-built bowl with a blue cutout pattern and hand-painted details. Hand wash only. Clean with a soft cloth.

$85Free shipping Buy now

Peacock Flower Platter

Hand-built platter with a hand-painted peacock feather and floral design. Hand wash only. Clean with a soft cloth.

$85Free shipping Buy now

Peacock Platter

Hand-built platter with a hand-painted peacock design. Hand wash only. Clean with a soft cloth.

$85Free shipping Buy now

Handmade Decorative Ceramic Bowl

An oval dish in a reactive glaze with a deep brown center. About 11 inches across.

$45Free shipping Buy now

Large Vase

Hand-built vase with hand-painted details. Hand wash only. Clean with a soft cloth.

$85Free shipping Buy now

Pieces and prices from Lisa's Etsy shop, checked October 16, 2026. Because nearly everything is one of a kind, a piece may sell before this page catches up — Etsy always has the latest.

Lisa Tropeano smiling in her studio, seated in front of wooden shelves of her pottery
Lisa in the studio, surrounded by her work.

About Lisa

I've loved clay for as long as I can remember. When I was eight, I asked Santa for a pottery wheel — a gloriously silly little thing I had absolutely no control over. I mostly made pinch pots on it. But I was hooked: not on the wheel, on the feeling of building something with my own two hands.

That love followed me everywhere. In high school I took every clay class I could. In college I was a biology major who kept wandering back to the sculpture studio. Then I became a mom, and I needed something that was just mine — so I signed up for night pottery classes. I loved them, but a couple of hours a week was never enough time to dream up an idea, actually make it, and clean up. So I decided to bring the studio home — and not long after, I had a kiln and every supply I could justify in my own space. That was two years ago, and I haven't looked back.

Everything I make is hand-built — never thrown. I love the control it gives me: the slow work, the tiny details, the way I can zone out and let a piece become exactly what I pictured. No two pieces come out alike, and I wouldn't have it any other way.

If you look closely, you'll see two things again and again: elephants and the evil eye. I've loved elephants since I was a little girl — one of my earliest and favorite memories of my dad is him coming home from work with a stuffed elephant for me. They stand for strength, wisdom, and good luck. The evil eye is an ancient symbol of protection, meant to watch over you and keep negativity away. Together, they're my way of tucking a little love and luck into everything I make.

I'm Lisa — mom of two boys, working from my home studio in Norton, Massachusetts, firing every piece in my own kiln. Everything here is handmade with heart, and meant to be loved. ♥️

Hand-built, never mass-made Norton, Massachusetts 5.0 ★ · 12 sales on Etsy Free shipping

Want something made just for you?

Some of Lisa's favorite pieces began as a mug made for one specific person. Tell her what you're dreaming up — a name, a favorite animal, Grandma's colors — and she'll let you know what she can create. Fill in the details and the message writes itself:

Email Lisa DM @potterybylisat

Every custom piece is shaped, dried, fired, and glazed by hand, and that takes time — so the earlier you ask, the better, especially with the holidays coming up.

Kind words

Every review so far on Etsy is five stars. Here's what buyers have said:

★★★★★
“Colors that really stand out… craftsmanship is outstanding.”
Diana · on the Honey Bee & Flower Mug · Etsy, Sep 2026
★★★★★
“So pretty and so unique.”
Etsy buyer · on a set of two hand-built organic vases · Sep 2026
★★★★★
“One-of-a-kind feel… like a piece of art.”
Marco · on the Italian Vespa & Ciao Mug · Etsy, Sep 2026

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