six years of love co.
Six Years of Love Co. Ceramics
April feels especially meaningful this year.
Love Co. Ceramics is officially six years old — and taking a moment to pause and look back feels important. What started as a small, quiet creative outlet has grown into something steady, supportive, and deeply personal. And that growth has only been possible because of the people who have chosen to support handmade work along the way.
This is the story of how it all unfolded.
April 2020 — Where It All Began
In April 2020, I decided to buy some clay.
I didn’t have a studio. I didn’t have proper tools. I set up a small desk in my living room, used kitchen tools from around the house, and started making pottery simply as a form of stress relief during my final year of undergrad. At the time, pottery wasn’t meant to be a business — it was just something grounding.
Everything was hand-built. I sold the occasional piece on Etsy or to family and friends, never imagining what it might turn into.
2021 — A Wheel, A Shift, and Growing Confidence
In 2021, my mom gifted me a pottery wheel. That single act changed everything.
With a wheel, I was able to produce more work and start experimenting with consistency and scale. I tried my first farmers markets and slowly began building confidence in both my work and myself.
I still didn’t have a kiln, so I carefully drove my pottery to a local art studio to be fired — holding my breath every time I hit a bump in the road, hoping nothing would crack.
2022 — Growth, Markets, and Pushing Limits
By 2022, things accelerated quickly.
I began collaborating with local small businesses, selling my pottery in a few retail shops, and testing out wholesaling — all while doing three markets a week. I was throwing everything by hand, sometimes producing 100–200 pieces per week, trimming late into the night.
My wrists were screaming, my body was tired — but my heart was full.
In September 2022, I was invited to be a vendor at the Jilly Academy at the Farm. That event became a turning point. Up until then, I hadn’t invested in myself or my business to that degree. I don’t think I’ve ever been so nervous for an event.
Saying yes pushed me far outside my comfort zone — and it changed everything.
2023 — Big Wins, Big Lessons
2023 brought moments I never could have imagined.
Love Co. Ceramics was featured in Etsy’s Valentine’s Gift Guide and received multiple Etsy Picks. I bought my first kiln and an old tile press, and started teaching myself how to make molds — with a huge amount of help from my mom’s incredibly smart engineer boyfriend (thank you, Lance 🤍).
I failed at a lot of molds. I cried a lot. I learned a lot.
That year also came with burnout. I said yes to too many holiday markets, pushed my body past its limits, and hit a wall.
2024 — Slowing Down and Building Intentionally
In 2024, I made a conscious shift.
I focused on strengthening and healing my body, stopped saying yes to everything, and began building this business intentionally instead of reacting to every opportunity. I finally launched a proper website — something that felt long overdue.
That year, Love Co. Ceramics was nominated for Best Local Arts Company by Best of Kelowna. Standing alongside organizations like the Rotary Centre for the Arts and The Actors Studio felt completely surreal.
2025 — Milestones Beyond My Imagination
2025 somehow raised the bar even higher.
After years of samples and potential projects, I released my heart spoon rests with the Jilly Box Market. They sold out so quickly I barely had time to process it. I worked on a restock and added red and white heart mugs — the largest order I’ve ever completed.
At one point, spoon rests covered nearly every square inch of my garage. When everything was packed, my entire car was filled to the brim with pottery.
In April, I hosted my first-ever pop-up at Lavender & Lace, taking over her beautiful shop for the day. I was mostly excited to celebrate with family and friends and highlight some businesses I love through a giveaway. I had no expectations for sales — and it ended up outperforming my biggest Christmas market. I was completely blown away.
This year, I focused more on wholesale, worked with incredible retailers, and got my pottery into four malls — something that still feels unbelievable.
I was also nominated by the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce for Best Small Business, a moment that was deeply emotional for me. I know my dad would have been so proud, and I felt him with me that day.
Looking Forward With Gratitude
Six years ago, Love Co. Ceramics was just clay on a kitchen table.
Today, it’s something bigger than I ever imagined.
Thank you to everyone who has supported my work, believed in handmade, and followed along through every stage — the learning curves, the risks, the quiet moments, and the big milestones.
I truly wouldn’t be here without you.
With so much gratitude,
— Bri
Love Co. Ceramics
