Handmade in the UK | Vintage China & Fine Bone China | Delightfully Offensive
Swears of Joy began with laughter.
Fifteen years ago, one of my closest friends gave me a beautiful fine bone china mug with a completely inappropriate message. It was delicate, ridiculous, and impossible not to love. Every time I looked at it, it made me laugh — and over the years, more wonderfully sweary treasures followed.
He was the man who unknowingly started all of this.
He would have adored every mischievous, elegant, slightly unhinged piece.
When he passed away, I found myself returning to those objects again and again. They carried his humour, his warmth, and his instinct for finding joy in the unexpected.
Swears of Joy grew from that feeling — not from a business plan, but from a desire to keep that spirit alive.
We also shared a phrase when we worked together.
A quiet code we used when a situation required diplomacy… but our thoughts were rather less polite.
“There we are then.”
TWAT, for short.
Dry humour, affectionate irreverence, and just enough mischief to make life interesting.
That spirit still runs through everything I create.
Today, I take beautiful, often forgotten pieces and give them a new purpose. . Not by changing what they are, but by revealing what they could be: honest, irreverent, and full of personality. Alongside them sits a collection of fine bone china mugs, inspired by the same humour and designed to complement the vintage originals
At Swears of Joy, elegance and mischief live comfortably side by side.
Because the prettiest things sometimes have the most interesting things to say.
This little house is a tribute to friendship, laughter, and the joy of not taking life too seriously.
You’re always welcome to wander.
Have a Butchers
Which piece of furniture takes your fancy?
One-of-a-kind vintage china with wit, sarcasm and plenty of personality.
Picture Plate Cupboard
Vintage artwork reimagined with phrases that make you look twice... then laugh.
One-of-a-kind vintage treasures that deserve centre stage in your home.
Small vintage treasures with the same Swears of Joy wit and personality.
They Came, They Swore, They Loved It
“Just received my plate and it’s everything I hoped for. Discreet enough to be on display without raising suspicion — but guaranteed laughs once it’s spotted. Absolutely love it! Highly recommend for anyone buying a unique gift for a friend with a sense of humour.”
– Neill
★★★★★
“Bought two items as Mother’s Day gifts, and now I can finally say — they were amazing! Both were absolutely loved by the recipients. I’ll definitely be buying more. Thank you so much!”
– Georgina
★★★★★
“A masterpiece of sass and ceramics! From the moment I laid eyes on my Swears of Joy plate, I knew I had something special. It arrived in pristine packaging, no chips — just pure, unfiltered naughtiness.
The print is crisp, the colours are vibrant, and it brings a laugh every time I walk past. Whether it’s on a shelf or stealing the spotlight in my kitchen, it’s absolute perfection. Swears of Joy nailed it!”
– Trudi
★★★★★
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