Keephouse 2015/2016 Look Book

M O M ENTS MADE WEL L modern housewares handmade in canada

OCEAN MODERN From my studio windows I can see the Atlantic Ocean and by walking just a few steps my toes can be wading in it’s cool waters. My world is filled with neighbours who overflow with rural charm and a husband who has a passion for tinkering and is full of creative ingenuity. The tides of daily life shift between inward and outward gestures. It’s in this space that I live and create. My patterns are a result of images and shapes gathered from my surroundings and interpreted through the process of drawing, cutting and arranging. Every Keephouse piece is hand screen printed with my original designs. The simple beauty and geometry in the shore’s landscape combine with my modern sensibilities. The result is Coastal inspiration– re-imagined.

TOOLS FOR OCCASSIONS Whether you are enjoying some tea alone in a sunny window or welcoming those unexpected visitors at your door, a well-made object gives value to the otherwise mundane. A rich life is in the details. My line of housewares combines my patterns with functional forms to create tools for everyday living. From linen textiles that give your house warmth to birch serving trays that help extend hospitality to those you’ve gathered around your table, everyday moments can be made special with objects that are beautiful, functional and well made.

EVERYDAY IS SACRED A good neighbour dropping in for a visit or communing with friends around a dinner table–these everyday pieces of life leave my heart full. Inviting people into your home is a meaningful gesture. It’s an invitation into your space and into your life. Simple acts like preparing a table create an atmosphere; they are an outward expression of hospitality. When you gather together in this way, it feels considered. Whether you are celebrating a milestone or making the most of the everyday, deep personal connections demand meaningful, personal objects. We find value in a thing well made and moments well made.

My coastal studio is my home and the natural beauty that surrounds me is a constant source of inspiration in my life and my work. I am committed to making the best choices I can to create ethical and sustainable products and to consider the environment around me.