Lauren Sneade

2 weeks ago | toa.st | Lauren Sneade

For ceramicist and TOAST New Maker Amy Leeworthy, home sits on the edge of Australia’s Mornington Peninsula, a stretch of coastal Victoria where bushland meets sea and the salt air carries the sound of currawongs and cockatoos. Her house is a place of gentle chaos.

3 weeks ago | toa.st | Lauren Sneade

Textiles live many lives, and are integral to spaces we call home. They often mark our first material connection, with newborns swaddled in blankets thoughtfully knitted, woven, or patchworked by hand. For hand-weaver and TOAST New Maker Sabine Van der Sande, this connection is foundational to her craft. “I love the intimacy of textiles,” she says. “You wear them close to your skin.

4 weeks ago | toa.st | Lauren Sneade

We approach the solstice, a time for long summer evenings with gardens in full bloom. June offers five inspiring events, from a sculptural installation at Houghton Hall in Norfolk to the release of Lally MacBeth’s forthcoming book, The Lost Folk. British sculptor Stephen Cox debuts a new body of work across the grounds and staterooms of Houghton Hall in Norfolk. Carved from alabaster, sandstone, and granite, his monumental forms draw on sacred architecture and classical motifs.

1 month ago | toa.st | Lauren Sneade

Each May, London Craft Week brings together makers across the city in a celebration of materials and process. This year, we have partnered with Leach Pottery on an exclusive collection and a series of one-of-a-kind pieces created by members of the St Ives studio. The tableware collection, which is exclusively available to purchase at our Notting Hill shop until 18 May, draws inspiration from Japanese tea ceremonies, and explores traditional techniques with a playful and considered approach.

1 month ago | toa.st | Lauren Sneade

For the past seven years, we have invited international craftspeople to apply for our New Makers programme. The successful artists receive expert guidance on their growing businesses, along with a platform on TOAST to sell their handcrafted goods. We started this annual non-profit mentorship to broaden the expression of our brand values, centering around thoughtful production and the preservation of centuries-old techniques.