Katie Lebel
Katie Lebel makes things with her hands - clay, textiles, paint, pixels - because somewhere in the making, she's learned, is where creativity and
healing turn out to be the same thing.
Nothing in this collection yet.
Katie Lebel Warm Compassion Cup
I once knew a woman named Katie who gave me a mug. Not just any mug - a vessel of such aggressive warmth that I felt obligated to drink from it while sitting in a therapist's office, which seemed redundant. This cup, bearing her name and presumably her philosophy, arrives in your life with the kind of gentle insistence of a well-meaning relative who's read one self-help book and won't stop talking about it. It's ceramic, which means it breaks if you're clumsy, and it holds liquid, which is what cups do. The "warm compassion" part is harder to quantify. I assume it works best when you're holding something hot - coffee, tea, or perhaps the realization that you've spent money on a mug with an aspirational name. There's something oddly French about that, isn't there? Naming inanimate objects as though they might develop feelings if we're kind enough to them. Whether you're the sort of person who needs a cup to remind you to be compassionate, or you're simply drawn to the idea of drinking from something that sounds like it was designed by someone who attended a very expensive wellness retreat, this is the mug for you. It sits on your shelf or in your hand, doing exactly what it was made to do, which is more than most of us can say about ourselves.
Katie Lebel Alien Baby Cup
There's a ceramic cup on the shelf, and on it, an alien baby stares back at you with the kind of expression that suggests it knows something you don't. Katie Lebel painted this creature - all enormous eyes and otherworldly charm - onto the outside of a vessel designed for the drinks you actually want to consume. It's the sort of thing that catches your eye in a way most cups don't. Functional, yes. But also strange enough to make you pause. The alien baby doesn't judge your coffee choices or your tendency to refill at odd hours. It just watches, patient and peculiar. This cup works for the person who appreciates a little weirdness in their morning routine, who doesn't mind their dishware having personality. It holds what you pour into it. It survives the dishwasher. And every time you reach for it, there's that small moment of recognition - oh right, the alien baby cup.
Katie Lebel Diva Sunglasses With Stars Cup
You know that feeling when you see something and think, "I would never"? This is that thing. A ceramic cup with a drawing of a woman in oversized sunglasses, surrounded by stars, looking like she's just discovered her own importance and decided to commit to it fully. The kind of cup that sits on your shelf and judges you a little bit, but in a friendly way. Katie Lebel designed this, which means someone actually sat down and thought about what the world needed: a diva in sunglasses, rendered in ceramic form, ready to hold your morning coffee. The cup doesn't apologize for being bold. It doesn't wonder if maybe it should tone things down. There's a lesson in that, I think. We spend so much time trying to fit in, to be the right size, to wear the appropriate accessories. This cup wears sunglasses indoors and surrounds itself with stars anyway. It's the kind of thing you buy for someone who's tired of blending in, or for yourself on a day when you decide that maybe confidence - even the absurd kind - is worth trying on.
Katie Lebel Sculptural Face Planter
There's something about a face staring back at you from a shelf that makes a room feel less like a showroom and more like a gathering of interesting people. This sculptural planter by Katie Lebel does exactly that--it's a ceramic head with enough personality to make you wonder what it's thinking, rendered in clean lines that somehow manage to be both minimalist and deeply expressive. The piece holds plants with the kind of casual confidence you'd expect from someone who's seen it all. Whether you're growing succulents, trailing ivy, or just leaving it empty as a conversation starter, it works. The craftsmanship is evident in every angle, and the neutral finish means it plays well with most interiors without demanding the spotlight. It's the sort of object that makes people pause and ask questions--which, depending on your mood, is either delightful or exhausting. Either way, your space will be more interesting for having it around.
Katie Lebel Vignette Faces Bowl
Katie Lebel's ceramic bowls arrive with the kind of personality that makes you wonder why your kitchen cabinets have been so boring all these years. Each piece features her signature hand-painted vignette faces - quirky, expressive, utterly charming - rendered in a palette that somehow feels both playful and sophisticated. The craftsmanship is evident in every brushstroke, the kind of detail that suggests someone actually cared while making it rather than optimizing for production speed. Perfect for holding fruit, displaying on a shelf, or simply sitting there reminding you that functional objects don't have to be aggressively neutral. These are the sorts of things that make a space feel intentional.
Katie Lebel Gandalf Quote Cup
There's something about a mug that makes people feel like they're part of something larger than themselves, which is either profound or ridiculous depending on how much coffee we've had. This particular cup features a Gandalf quote--you know, the wizard fellow who shows up at just the right moment with cryptic wisdom and a staff--and it's the kind of thing that makes sense on a Tuesday morning when you're staring into the abyss of your inbox. The design captures that particular brand of fantasy-adjacent encouragement that appeals to people who've read the books, watched the films, or simply appreciate being reminded that even the darkest of times shall pass, preferably while sipping something warm. It's durable enough to survive the dishwasher, which is more than we can say for most of our life choices, and it holds a respectable amount of liquid. Perfect for the person who needs a little Middle-earth motivation with their morning routine.
Katie Lebel Bolo Brown With Brass Tips
Katie Lebel's bolo in brown leather with brass tips strikes that rare balance between functional and genuinely beautiful--the kind of accessory that makes you wonder why more things aren't designed this way. The craftsmanship is evident in every detail, from the weight of the brass to the way the leather sits. It's the sort of piece that works equally well as a statement at the neck or draped across a shelf when you're feeling more decorative than dressed. Whether you're drawn to it for its versatility or simply because it's the kind of thing that makes getting ready feel intentional, this one delivers.
Katie Lebel Saddle Up Cowboy Figure
Katie Lebel's Saddle Up Cowboy Figure captures that particular brand of Americana that makes you wonder if you're being ironic or sincere - and honestly, who cares? The piece has the kind of charm that works whether you're genuinely into Western aesthetics or just appreciate something that doesn't take itself too seriously. It's the sort of thing that sits on a shelf and somehow becomes a conversation starter, which is either delightful or exhausting depending on your guests.
Katie Lebel Diva Cowgirl Bubble Tape Cup
There's something about a bubble tape cup that makes you want to believe in the inherent goodness of novelty items. This Katie Lebel Diva Cowgirl design arrives with the kind of unironic charm that separates the truly committed collectors from the casually curious. The bubble tape aesthetic - that satisfying, tactile thing we all remember from childhood - gets a grown-up makeover here, paired with cowgirl energy that doesn't apologize for itself. It's the sort of piece that sits on a shelf and quietly asks visitors whether they're the type of person who appreciates a good joke or just someone passing through. Perfect for anyone who's decided that life's too short for boring drinkware, or for those moments when you need a conversation starter that actually delivers on its promise.
Katie Lebel Becoming Myself Again Vessel
Katie Lebel's Becoming Myself Again Vessel arrives as a quiet rebellion against the ordinary. It's the kind of piece that sits on a shelf and somehow makes everything around it more interesting, which is either a testament to the vessel's charm or a damning indictment of your other decorative choices. We appreciate work that doesn't shout for attention but rewards a second glance--the sort of thing that catches light differently depending on the hour and your mood. Handcrafted with intention, it carries the mark of someone who understands that objects can hold meaning without being heavy-handed about it. Perfect for those moments when you need a reminder that transformation doesn't require fanfare.
Katie Lebel Spells Star Spoon
The Katie Lebel Spells Star Spoon brings minimalism to your kitchen. Clean lines and understated elegance define this piece, inspired by Nordic design principles that prioritize function and form in equal measure. Crafted with attention to detail, this spoon works beautifully as a standalone utensil or paired with complementary pieces. Its oval scoop design makes it practical for everyday use while maintaining the refined aesthetic that elevates even simple moments - whether you're stirring morning coffee or plating a carefully composed meal. A timeless addition to any kitchen that values both beauty and purpose.
Katie Lebel Rounded Handle Star Spoon
The Katie Lebel Rounded Handle Star Spoon brings symmetry and primitivism to your kitchen. Clean lines and understated elegance define this piece, inspired by Nordic design principles that prioritize function and form in equal measure. Crafted with attention to detail, this spoon works beautifully as a standalone utensil or paired with complementary pieces. Its oval scoop design makes it practical for everyday use while maintaining the refined aesthetic that elevates even simple moments - whether you're stirring morning coffee or plating a carefully composed meal. A timeless addition to any kitchen that values both beauty and purpose.
Katie Lebel Twin Faces Spoon
The Katie Lebel Twin Faces Spoon brings multiplicity to your kitchen. Clean lines and understated elegance define this piece, inspired by Nordic design principles that prioritize function and form in equal measure. Crafted with attention to detail, this spoon works beautifully as a standalone utensil or paired with complementary pieces. Its oval scoop design makes it practical for everyday use while maintaining the refined aesthetic that elevates even simple moments - whether you're stirring morning coffee or plating a carefully composed meal. A timeless addition to any kitchen that values both beauty and purpose.
Katie Lebel Oval Scoop Spoon
The Katie Lebel Oval Scoop Spoon brings Scandinavian minimalism to your kitchen. Clean lines and understated elegance define this piece, inspired by Nordic design principles that prioritize function and form in equal measure. Crafted with attention to detail, this spoon works beautifully as a standalone utensil or paired with complementary pieces. Its oval scoop design makes it practical for everyday use while maintaining the refined aesthetic that elevates even simple moments - whether you're stirring morning coffee or plating a carefully composed meal. A timeless addition to any kitchen that values both beauty and purpose.