The Art of Scent
and Light:
Our Collaboration
with Kate Mitchell

I actually stumbled into glass by accident while studying Fine Arts at university. As part of my course research I visited Luke Jacomb Studio, a casting and blowing studio, and was instantly captivated by the process. I was lucky enough to start working there not long after, and eleven years later, I’m still in the same studio. It’s been an incredible space to grow, experiment, and develop my own personal work and practice.

Colour is always the starting point for me. I love how it can completely change the mood or story of a piece. I’m drawn to vibrant tones because they feel alive, playful and full of personality. I like to think of my work as capturing moments of joy and spontaneity, and colour is how I express that energy.

It’s honestly the best part of what I do. Knowing that something I’ve made becomes part of someone’s morning ritual like holding their water or catching the light on their table, that’s really special.

It usually begins with a colour or pattern that catches my eye and inspires me. Sometimes it’s as simple as a flower I’ve seen on a walk or a great colour combination in fashion. Other times, it’s a collaboration that challenges me to see my work through a new lens.

People are often surprised by how physical it is. It’s hot, heavy, and very fast-paced. You’re constantly balancing heat, timing, and movement.

Ashley & Co. is a brand I’ve admired for a long time, and my mum has been a huge fan for years so there was something quite personal about creating for you. It feels like a full-circle moment, combining my glass practice with a brand that’s always been part of our home life.

Yes, it did. It encouraged me to experiment with different colour applications and transparencies to create softer, more natural tones with an earthy feel. I focused on how subtle layering could change the overall mood of a piece and bring a more relaxed, organic quality to the work.

Morning coffee is a big one! That quiet start to the day before the furnace gets roaring. I also find rhythm in the repetitive parts of glassmaking, gathering, turning, shaping, it’s almost meditative.

I’m really interested in expanding into lighting and other home pieces like artworks — pieces that are less about function and more about form and beauty.