Architectural Thinking In The Kitchen

Natascha Madeiski, now based in the UK, teaches architecture and in addition she designs lighting and furniture, to collaborative public art and independent research into advanced manufacturing and fabrication.

Most recently, she has entered the fragile world of ceramics, as always looking for innovation through experimentation with the materials and processes involved.
These items are the result of a collaboration between Natascha Medeiski and Linnie Mclarty. Linnie designed and made each of the metal objects for the containers.

Well I for one am impressed. Each and every porcelain storage jar has its own brass server attached. Superbly designed.

Johnson Tsang - Extraordinary Ceramics

There is a whole lot more can be done with ceramic than the usual. I personally love what Johnson Tsang does with it. Using traditional Chinese cermics as his inspiraton he creates these thought provoking and amusing pieces, some of which are actually useful (love those noodle dishes).

The website is well worth a visit as you can see each piece in the making.

Decorator's Notebook - Empowering Artisans

I came across this website on Twitter. I am not usually drawn to the Ethnic look, I suppose because I had my first home in the 1970s and it reminds me of the hippy era, oh yes I took part in that.

However Decorator's Notebook and it's products have no resemblance to that era I am glad to say.

They ensure each purchase you make brings talented artisans in the developing world closer to a financially stable future. They particularly support women, people with disabilities and ethnically marginalised groups. Your purchase helps to elevate their position in society and gives them the resources, skills and confidence to challenge discrimination and take on new roles in their households and communities.

It is all so effortlessly stylish. I am very tempted to buy that Leather Kindling Bucket, beats the old wine box I store mine in.

A huge plus is they dont just source their products from the third world but also from the UK. I sometimes think we tend to forget that there are people struggling here at home.

Weird But Strangely Fascinating

I know these clay sculptures are weird to the extreme but they are beautifully executed. Eating my food from one of those bowls could be quite disturbing but what the hell! By Ronit Baranga

Re-introducing Herriott Grace

I find it hard to believe that I last did a post about Father and Daughter team Herriot Grace back in 2010, that's over 4 years ago. I came across them again the other day and WOW there ar more amazing exlusive products made by their own very clever hands. Go and get a coffee and sit back and browse because the photography alone is fablous.

Quirky China by Eleanor Stuart

I love the idea of having a cup of coffee and a piece of cake in a mug and on a plate that makes me smile. These lovely pieces are by Eleanor Stuart. Go and see more of her collections here

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Rebecca Wilson - Playing With Ceramics

Sugar Tongs but not as we know them

This is not the first time I have featured Rebecca Wilson's ceramics. Back in 2011 and 2012 she blew me away with her designs. You take a look at her creations and I'm sure you will agree with me that she is hugely talented. Now she is back with some wonderful new designs and clever additions such as crochet and hand beading.
In Rebecca's words "Sugar free, fat free, but completely indulgent. Can you be tempted? Go on, you know you want to!"

Bite Me - so much detail

Blow Me - powder puff

Blue Over You - small construction

Eat Me Keep Me plate

Bakewell Tart earrings

Pair Tart

A Necklace good enough to eat