Michele Quan is J. Crew model-turned-ceramicist (she also used to be one half of the twosome responsible for jewelry brand Me & Ro) who turns out some of the most gorgeous pieces I’ve seen (check it out here). I obsessed over this rainbow rock for ages before finally pulling the trigger, because it’s not cheap and it performs no function except to look cool, so I couldn’t apply the cost-per-wear/use model in order to justify the purchase. But I’m so glad I went for it, because it is such a pop of happiness on my coffee table.
This almost-too-excellent paper geramium plant was a gift from me to me after recovering from pneumonia last winter (I had wanted it, too, for ages).
This vase has the magical ability to compliment any flower I put in it.
I actually have this fun, sculptural pepper grinder in red, but that color appears to be discontinued so I bring you the black version, which is also quite good.
Vornado makes the best fans, but they’re so ugly; this one is modeled on one of their vintage designs, and I find it infinitely more appealing.
Like wall art there are objects that give us pleasure so I totally get your need for that rock. I have a Vornado fan and they are worth every penny. A friend has a Vornado cooling fan/heating fan and it is also worth every penny.
What a fun post!
Something that makes you happy every day is excellent cost-per-use!
Oh my goodness I want quite a lot of Michele Quan’s work.
Something that brings joy is so needed, so I think you can still do cost per view 🙂
Those paper geraniums! Is the color in the photo hot pink or blush, do you think? It’s perfect.
It’s more of a blush, Deborah.
I saw that pepper grinder while travelling in Scandinavia, and regretted not buying it.
Food52.com has a lot of beautifully designed things for the kitchen & home. I love well designed utilitarian items
I have this Thrown Bell from Michelle Quan, and boy do I love it. I believe that beautiful objects can bring happiness, and not just for a short time – some things endure. It was stupidly expensive, but it’s something my kids will have someday. https://www.mquan.com/collections/thrown-bells/products/thrown-bell-tall-firefly
re: the ceramics, you might also like Jen Kuroki! https://www.instagram.com/jeneok/?hl=en
Her stuff is fantastic, Laurel. I ordered a vase! Thanks for sharing.
Michele also was 1/2 of the team that created the adorable and wildly popular (in the 90’s???) jewelry line “Me+Ro.” She had a residency at The Art Barge this summer, I believe. Great stuff!
Is that the barge in Amagansett, Val? My mom took a collage class there this summer, I believe.
Interesting. I remember Michelle Quan when she had her locker beside me in high school, Richmond, BC. I thought she was the most beautiful girl I had ever seen and I had the biggest girl crush on her then. She was the tallest girl in the school and her cute boyfriend was one of the shortest guys in the school. I’ve followed her career through the years as a model then jewelry designer and now this. Congratulations Michelle. Glad you made such an interesting and great career for yourself!