Something I can't live without? Ceramics.
Ceramics play a huge part in the ASI identity, Every interior designer has something (or a few things) that are extra special to them. Something they love to source over and above everything. For me, ceramics is one of those.
Not only do I love styling them and physically using them, but I love finding the perfect pieces and making a thoughtfully curated collection. I would gladly travel the world on a ceramics quest, just to collect the perfect pieces to put into my clients (and my) homes. I think it's extra special when pieces of decor in your home can tell a story, whether it's how they were made, or how they we're sourced. It makes your home feel that much more special, individual and unique to you.
For those of you that don't know, my dad lives in the South of France, but inland amongst the Aubrac and Auvergne mountains. There's a ceramics and pottery place just down the road called Pottery Du Don. It's one of my favourite places to go and I visit every time I'm over there. Each year I come home with something new for my collection. The pieces are so special to me, and bring a piece of my dad, his family, and their home away from home into my everyday and it's the little things like that which makes interior design that much more special.
I recently came across everystory, run by sisters Abby & Hannah. I was so impressed. You know when you find something and before you know it, you've got 1000 tabs open. Not only do I love their pieces, but their story resembles that of my own philosophy - inspired by nature, taking inspiration from the beautiful countryside, no two pieces being the same, and each telling their own story. Their website says:
"It all began through a desire to create thoughtful pieces for the home, each piece is individually handcrafted into organic forms taking inspiration from nature and the beauty found in the surrounding countryside and afar...every piece truly tells a story."
I featured this piece in a recent blog, and the fact that I struggled to pick just one thing told me that I owed it to you to do a complete spotlight feature. So without further ado, I'm sharing my absolute favourite pieces with you below. Would love to know what you think.
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