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Darlings, come a little closer, because today I want to share something close to my heart, how creativity can be a gentle balm for the mind. And here at Kiln & Kettle, with our blend of ceramic painting and cozy café vibes, we see this magic unfold every day. So, here are five reasons why creativity is so good for your mental health, and why painting ceramics in a warm little café like ours is pure bliss. First, creativity is a passport to presence. In a world that rushes by, when you pick up...

A Season of Slowing Down There’s something about this time of year in our beautiful town of Heemstede. T he light hangs around a little longer. The days feel softer somehow. And without really noticing, you start craving something different. Not more noise. No more rushing around. Just… connection. With yourself. With the people you love. With moments that actually feel real. At Kiln & Kettle, our cosy pottery painting studio in Heemstede, we see it all the time. People walk in...

There’s a small, romantically beautiful studio tucked away in Heemstede, and somehow, quite unexpectedly, it has started making rather big waves. When we first opened our doors back in June, we did so gently. With hope, intention, and a lot of love poured into every corner. There were no grand expectations, just a desire to create a space where people could slow down, make something with their hands, and feel at home. So you can imagine our surprise when, just six months later, Kiln & Kettle...