ROUNDUP: Holiday Ornaments

Hey all! Nicole (aka En Shell Space) back again with another blog round-up.


Well, it’s safe to say that it is finally an appropriate time to talk about all things Christmas. We’ve got trees going up, and we are whipping out all of the holiday décor. If you are anything like me, I love scouring good ole Instagram this time of year to see what types of festive pieces some of my favorite makers and ceramicists are making so that I can add a new artsy ornament or two to my collection. I just can’t help myself!

If you were following Abbie on social media last year, you may also remember her curated round-up of ornaments from some of her favorite small makers, too. Well, guess what friends! We merged together and formed a lovely list of our top Christmas ornament picks for 2021, and boy is it good. I’ve got two in my shopping cart as we speak! So go get shopping and support some small makers. Your Christmas tree just might be one of the coolest in town!



1. Marin Ornaments: Virginia Sin / 2. Star Ornament: Ursula Basinger / 3. Mistletoe Tassel Ornaments Daycrafter / 4. Bell Ornament: Jars of Dust / 5. Moon Ornament: Janelle Gramling / 6. Altar of Prayer Ornament: Katherine Moes / 7. Holiday Ornament: Paper and Clay / 8. Peace bird Ornament: A Beautiful Projection / 9. Mini Floral Ornament: Knotwork LA / 10. California Ornament: Clay and Craft / 11. Ceramic Ornament: Taylor Bucki / 12. Full Moon Ornament: M Quan Studio





ROUNDUP: Ceramics!

If you have been following me along on Instagram, it’s no secret that I have a major appreciation for ceramics. Ceramics have such a special way of bringing character and personality into a space. They are the cherry on top of any room adding layers of warmth and texture. Lamps, vases, vessels, and tabletop, each piece carries its own unique, handmade attributes that bring a room to life and gives your home some soul. The best part about ceramics is that I’m discovering a new maker and style that I love almost daily, and who doesn’t love variety and new discoveries? 

Project Gregory Photography: Charlotte Lea

Project Gregory Photography: Charlotte Lea

Project Keep It Neutral Photography: Charlotte Lea

Project Keep It Neutral Photography: Charlotte Lea


I’ve rounded up a few from near and far. Some are funky and bold, while others are clean and paired back. The glory of ceramics is that you can easily mix and match styles for whatever taste or mood you may be feeling for that moment in time. So take a scroll down below, and perhaps you start a little ceramics collection of your own! Your shelves will be thanking you, trust me!

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