Hi, I’m Kirsten Serrano

I’m the potter and farmer behind Mud Puppy Studio, where I share this journey with my loyal partner, Mud Puppy herself—Frida, my 14-year-old Boston Terrier. Together, we farm, create art, and grow older on our beloved farm. Whether it's in the fields or the pottery studio, we both have a passion for getting our hands dirty!

Frida and I spend every moment we can marveling at the miracles surrounding us on our farm. For me, farming isn’t just about the products we harvest; it’s about the journey—the incredible opportunity to witness and participate in the divine. Frida, affectionately known as Farmer Frida or Mud Puppy, shares this deep connection to our land. Often, our family has to come searching for us because we’re so engrossed in our work that we lose track of time.

Lately, we’ve added pottery and flower farming to our daily mix, giving us even more reasons to stay outside and get our hands dirty.

The pottery pieces I create are inspired by the small wonders I encounter daily at Small Wonder Farm, where I grow produce and flowers on our 5-acre slice of paradise. For years, I’ve nourished my family and our restaurant with naturally grown produce, and now I’m incorporating more flowers into our harvests.

To me, farming and ceramics are deeply interconnected. The magic lies in the tiny details—colors, textures, layers, and the rich abundance of beauty in even the smallest scenes. Each piece of pottery is a celebration of these small wonders, a reflection of the life Frida and I cherish so much.