Most days Melissa Wood drinks from her “Military Mom” Rae Dunn ceramic mug. It’s in heavy rotation at Wood’s Mount Hope, Orange County home, along with “Not Today Satan” and “Hot ...

On any given Tuesday morning, you’ll find hordes of discount-seeking women descending upon TJ Maxx, Marshall’s or HomeGoods, all hoping to get their hands on that elusive find: Rae Dunn pottery.

Rae Dunn home-decor items, such as mugs, bowls, and pillows, are often adorned with cheerful messages like, "Good morning," and, "Follow your own path." Rae Dunn collectors, or "Dunn hunters," as ...