Paris Mitchell
1. Hario glass teapot
This 1920s style Japanese teapot has been a feature in my kitchen for a while now. It sits beautifully on my Martino Gamper Board. It’s the perfect marriage of scientific glassblowing and craft-based making.
2. Sans [ceuticals] Activator 7 Hair, Face + Body Oil
I’ve always been told by beauticians to look out for vitamins A and E in skincare products and by using Sans Perfect Body Wash I am obeying! It's a bonus that Sans is packaged so beautifully and smells incredible — we’re addicted at home.
3. Martino Gamper board
I first spotted this Martino Gamper Board at my brother’s place, and got one the first opportunity I had. They’re unfussy and angular — the perfect chopping board.
4. Handknitted cloths
By local talent Harriet Were, the array of muted tones won’t have you hiding your dishcloths any more. Better yet, Harry’s handknitted dishcloths are reusable and are made from organic eco-dyed cotton.
5. Hotaru light by Barber Osgerby
I’ve always loved how paper lanterns are a harmonious blend of Japanese handcraft and modernist form. This Hotaru Buoy light is at the top of my Christmas wish list.
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Holly Houston
Prairie is the creative studio of Holly Houston - self taught jeweller, ceramic artist, mother & gardener. Holly lives with her partner & children in a small beach town in Te Ika-a-Māui, North Island. Each Prairie treasure is made by hand out of her home studio, tucked in amongst the cottage gardens.
We chat to Holly about her essential everyday needs treasures and things that merge effortlessly into a lifestlye of mothering, working and being.