Camilla’s work is marked by whimsy, play, and functionality.

From her workshop located in the central Sweden town of Skövde, Camilla creates beautiful things meant to be looked at, loved, and used. Her specialty is ceramics.

The bright colors and bold patterns found in old magazines and fabrics from the 1970’s provide a lot of inspiration, but designing something new doesn’t always come easy.

Camilla started work on the Ärla bird pots over two years ago.

“I’d had the idea for a pot for some time and tried different designs for it. Eventually I put the whole thing on hold – I didn’t feel I’d managed to get it right.”

“When I resumed work on it I spotted the bird-like shapes in the design, and regardless of what else I tried, they all ended up looking like birds! I guess my other shapes will have to wait…”

The “Blom” flower pots were inspired by a 1970’s design Camilla came across in a book chronicling the history of plastic products in the 20th century. The petal shape stuck with her.

“I love how the flower pots are so obvious. There’s no question what the design is about!”

All of the “Ärla” bird pots and “Blom” flower pots are made by hand in Camilla’s workshop, so no two are exactly alike!

Buy the small “Ärla” bird pot ($45)

Buy the large “Ärla” bird pot ($60)

Buy the small “Blom” flower pot ($20)

Buy the medium “Blom” flower pot ($30)

Read more about Camilla Engdahl’s workshop in Skövde and where she’s looking for inspiration next.