Australian architect Richard Leplastrier, who has a strong appreciation of the Japanese aesthetic, once said that a house is not at its best when first occupied, but only attains its optimal beauty when it is used with love.
As someone who is a perfectionist at my very core, it's interesting that I appreciate the imperfection in ceramic pieces. I want to fill this store with bespoke, handmade treasures that are a joy to use.
In this video, I take you inside ceramic artist Kaye Poulton's studio as she makes me a series of cups to serve hot chocolate and specialty lattes from.