Steve Tyler buys Gloucestershire pottery
A tea set would not be a normal purchase for the front man of a world famous rock band but Aerosmith singer Steve Tyler has got a taste for some of the Forest’s finest pottery.
Steve Tyler is the latest celebrity name to fall for the bright colours of Mary Rose Young’s pottery made in Parkend.
Last week the shop that carries Mary Rose’s pieces in Hawaii, “Fifi and Bootzie”, emailed with a very special order.
“Apparently he’s in Hawaii on a world tour” said spokesman James Young.
“Although on the Aerosmith website the world tour is down as cancelled, but whatever he walked into the store with his girlfriend Erin and decided to buy one tea set and specially order another to give as Christmas presents. Mary Rose has to make the other one quite quickly.”
Her other fans include royal Zara Philips, actors Demi Moore, Burt Reynolds, comedian Ruby Wax and former Black Sabbath bad boy Ozzy Osbourne.
Mary Rose’s pieces were also recently featured on the German version of “Come Dine with me” called “Das perfekte dinner”.
A hostess called Elisabeth served a sumptuous looking tuna dinner on Mary Rose’s Jewelled Dinner Plates.
“We’ve had a lot of enquiries from fans of the show” said Mary Rose Young.
“My jewelled range has always been particularly popular in Germany whilst here in my gallery those pieces don’t really get much attention. But Elisabeth was very enthusiastic, as usual she said that the plates were made by the English artist Mary Rose Young from London. For some reason people in Germany all assume that anything from England must come from London.”
Mary Rose Young’s Christmas exhibition starts this weekend, she will be featuring a new church candleholder for the festive table.
It will be open from 10.30am to 5pm seven days a week until December 23 at Oak House, Arthur’s Folly, Parkend.
9 Comments
by Aerosmith fan, FOD
Tuesday, November 24 2009, 11:15AM
“It's a shame Steve Tyler does not come to the forest to see where his purchase is made, he's a legend and he could bring his daughter along too, she is stunning!!!! (Liv Tyler if anyone was not sure who I ment)”
by Spart, FOD
Tuesday, November 24 2009, 7:10AM
“I went to school with this girl, shes still as pretty now 30 years on. Well done Mary.”
by Jude, FOD
Monday, November 23 2009, 6:59PM
“This pottery is unique and very colourful. I can understand why people would by it and I believe Harrods stocks it. Forest of Dean is being put on the map - congratulations Mary Rose.”
by Paul, Here
Monday, November 23 2009, 5:59PM
“Cute!
Is she single?”
by Kaa, The Snake Pit
Monday, November 23 2009, 5:15PM
“Happy Camper - green eyed monster - absolutely! :)”
by Happy Camper, Glos
Monday, November 23 2009, 4:49PM
“Why do good/happy stories about people always get such negative comments?
At least one business in the area is doing well - and so what if her prices are high. It's not stopping people buying her work.
Seems like a touch of the Green Eyes Monster to me!!!
Not all news has to be doom and gloom. What's wrong with some of you miserable people???!!!”
by Kaa, The Snake Pit
Monday, November 23 2009, 2:00PM
“Just had a look at her website. I like it but, seriously - £159 for a tiny teapot??! And free advertising...She must be laughing all the way to the bank!Fair play to her.”
by sallyanne, gloucester
Monday, November 23 2009, 1:24PM
“I agree is it really news,it sometimes it makes a change to hear someting nice when all the news is doom and gloom.”
by REV RICHARD TURK, THE REDDINGS
Monday, November 23 2009, 1:12PM
“IS THIS REALLY NEWS :D MARTIN ALLEN CAME TO CONFESSIONS ON WEDNEDAY NIGHT ?”