Home Decor

Finding My Voice

Every year on my birthday, I sit with a blank page and a full heart and write down what I want, what I dream about, and what scares me just enough to know it matters. These aren’t resolutions or go...

The Art of Hosting: My Non-Negotiable System

There is a quiet, magic threshold right before your guests arrive. The table is thoughtfully set, the menu is fully staged, the florals are perfectly composed, and remarkably, you are standing in y...

The Day I Saw My Pieces in a Museum

You know that feeling when something you've been chasing finally catches you? That's what happened to me at the Norton Museum of Art. Let me rewind. It was February at Shoppe Object. Our booth was ...

Our Third Show at Shoppe Object. Here’s What It Taught Me.

This collection was wavy, flowy, and free-spirited. The entire idea was to make metal fluid. To take something rigid and unyielding and give it movement. Give it breath. Give it life.  That’s what ...

How to Style Indoor Plants in Your Kitchen and Living Space

Indoor plants have moved well beyond a passing trend, they're now a core element of how people design and live in their homes. But the difference between a space that feels cohesive and intentional...

Do Indoor Planters Need Drainage Holes? How to Water Plants in Decorative Pots

If you've ever fallen in love with a beautiful planter, a hand-hammered brass pot, an elegant ceramic vessel, a sculptural concrete bowl, only to turn it over and find no drainage hole, you'll reco...

How to Choose the Right Planter Size for Your Indoor Plants

Walk into any garden centre or browse any homeware store and you'll find planters in an overwhelming range of sizes. Picking the right one isn't just about how it looks on your shelf, pot size dire...

How to Grow Herbs Indoors: A Beginner's Guide to Light, Soil & Container Choice

Growing herbs indoors is one of the most rewarding things a home cook or plant enthusiast can do. Fresh basil on your kitchen counter, mint for morning tea, rosemary within arm's reach while you co...

What Is the Best Material for Indoor Planters? Brass, Ceramic, Terracotta & Metal Compared

Choosing the right planter material isn't just an aesthetic decision, it directly affects your plant's health, your maintenance routine, and how long your planter lasts. With so many options on the...

How to Care for a Brass or Metal Ikebana Vase

A brass or metal ikebana vase is not a delicate object. It is built to last. But "built to last" only holds true if you are not working against the material. Wrong cleaning products, standing water...