There's just something about these springtime months that makes time fly by, (It's almost May!?). I've been setting the intention of scheduling down time in between all of the doing that's been happening recently, and baking is always a welcomed meditative and delicious activity. Here, I'm sharing a new beloved chocolate chip cookie recipe. A take on a classic that is a familiar enough bake to almost be mindless, but mixing up the recipe asks me to give all of my attention to this one task alone. Ingredients 2.5 c All Purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 ts ..read more

Little blooms and buds are starting to crack open and in tandem we've been flooded with new life and inspiration for the season ahead here at Notary. Creative projects and new offerings can't wait to be making their way out of the pottery studio and into the shop. As always, the seasonal transition is equally true for my home. The approaching season is begging to be reflected in my surroundings, which means lightening up the winter wares and swapping them out for some lighter and brighter elements. Here are some sweet and simple ideas to incorporate the season's change into your home inte ..read more

Waking up from Winter to a clean and tidy home is the most refreshing way to enter the Spring season. Don’t you agree? Now, maybe we’re getting ahead of ourselves with the idea of spring cleaning while today is grey and gloomy, but each day we’re getting closer & closer to Springtime!  If your intention is to simplify and detoxify your home this spring, consider tools made of natural materials that are handmade, sustainably. Not only are our brushes perfect for scrubbing off Winter buildup, they’re also beautiful and organic, making for household tools you won’t want to hide und ..read more

Lighting is often a room's missed opportunity for style, sophistication and texture. It is something seen as purely functional, and therefore the last to be made eye-catching and beautiful. Not here, though.  Like any of our other heirloom pieces, a Notary light fixture is treated with care and tenderness. There's an understanding that you aren't simply buying a lamp, but an art piece that will last for lifetimes.  lighting contributes to the overall experience of your home. It creates depth, it adds warmth to the coziest corner, it attracts attention to your favorite nook or ..read more

During the winter months, with longer hours spent indoors, my creativity is always channeled into new visions for my home. While my mind, (and Instagram feed), can help me get lost in grand, big-budget projects, there are plenty of ways to elevate your home in simple and immediately satisfying ways.   Downsize Ridding your home of things may feel counterintuitive when the goal is to dress it up. However, when you sort through your belongings and let go of some clutter, you are left with the pieces that have remained significant to you over time. Therefore, this collection now more accura ..read more

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The  holiday season is upon us. With its dinner parties, hot drinks, and fireside chats, no time of  year is  just quite  as cozy, is it?  As we begin to open up our doors to friends and family for festive celebrations, the idea of preparing the “perfect” holiday home can often  and easily distract us from the magic of the season. This year, perhaps we replace the idea of perfection and choose to embrace authenticity. Gathering around a holiday table to share a meal with loved ones is a beautiful and intimate trademark of these final few months of the y ..read more

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We’re thrilled to introduce the work of Peter Wren to Notary – a wood craftsman in Oregon. When we first found Peter’s boards, we were drawn to the simplicity of the designs and the way he evoked the natural beauty of the wood itself. His pieces were elegant, natural and quiet, and felt like the perfect compliment to the ceramics we make here at Notary. We sat down with Peter to have a conversation about his work and so enjoyed the conversation we wanted to share parts of it with you. We are proud to carry pieces from artists and vendors around the world and we hope this will be the first ..read more

In early 2022 Notary Ceramics was asked to participate in a short series called Storefront Stories. This series highlights small businesses in 3 separate cities that as said by Magnolia Network, ".. uncover the heart, vision and history of their retail spaces." A bit excited- nervous, we were honored and said yes! A few months later we closed our shop to film with an incredibly fun and talented team. They captured our little shop and some of what happens on a day to day basis from filling the shelves to actually throwing the ceramics. Originally shown on Discovery+, our episode along wit ..read more