Sea of Love

{black spotted urchin cup by DiTerra}

I need to take a few moments to confess my love and obsession for small bowls. I mean, they make perfect catch-alls for a variety of things: paperclips, bobby pins, matchbooks, pocket change and basically anything else that's small and needs containing. Take a walk through my apartment and you're guaranteed to spot a few such containers in every room. That said, I'm not the least bit surprised to find myself coveting this black spotted urchin cup (with blue interior) by Minneapolis-based Etsy seller DiTerra. It's super cute...and with my upcoming trip to Maui only a few weeks away, I've got the ocean on my mind.

Natural Beauties

{image from Sara Paloma Pottery}

I am so loving the ceramic works of California-based potter Sara Paloma, which I first spotted at last weekend's Renegade Craft Fair. Influenced by urban landscapes, Paloma's wheel-thrown creations are clean, modern and elegant - and are available in a mostly neutral or subdued color palette. Check out Paloma's Etsy shop or visit her website for more photos and info.