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Living with handcrafted objects

A home gains character through the few objects we choose to return to every day.

A slower way to collect

Build around pieces that have a clear purpose and a material presence you enjoy. Consider form, scale and how daylight touches a surface.

Leave space around them

One interesting vessel can anchor a shelf or table without needing a collection of distractions around it.

Care is part of the relationship

Read the maker’s instructions before washing ceramics, especially when surfaces are unglazed or decorative metals are involved.

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