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...

How to Use an Ikebana Vase: A Beginner's Guide That Actually Makes Sense

An ikebana vase looks simple. A low vessel, a metal disc at the bottom, some water. But if you have never used one before, your first arrangement probably did not go the way you expected. Stems fel...

The Origin of Ikebana Vases: A Complete History

Ikebana is one of the oldest living art forms in the world. But most people who own an ikebana vase don't know where it actually came from, or why it looks the way it does. This is that story. It S...