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NEW MAKERS · Rosie Stonham It was during her master's degree at the Royal College of Art that New Maker for 2024 Rosie Stonham started working with glass. She designed homewares at a desk for a few years following her degree, before revisiting her practice because she wanted to once again be "connected with the material and to experiment in real-time.” Her experiments have led her to explore ideas of consciousness, and the glass vessels she has created for TOAST are designed to hold liquid, subtly mimicking the role of membranes in the body. “I found it fascinating that our immaterial inner life was generated by the material of our bodies,” she explains. “I created a series of objects to reflect a fantasy imagining of the surfaces and textures within us.” Learn more about Rosie's work and shop her pieces on the TOAST Magazine → https://buff.ly/3xsgniA Words Bébhinn Campbell Photography by Safia Shakarchi.

OPEN TODAY · TOAST Brooklyn We are thrilled to share that TOAST Brooklyn, our first shop outside of the UK, is now open. Located on Atlantic Avenue, our shop sits alongside the independent boutiques and restaurants in the picturesque Boerum Hill neighbourhood. Bathed in natural light and blending original features with bespoke design, the shop showcases our womenswear, menswear and home collections. You can view a selection of our New Makers pieces, and our in-house repair specialist will also offer a free mending service to give new life to previously loved TOAST garments. Find us at 367 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11217

SERVING COMFORTING COMBINATIONS · Chef Nicholas Balfe Chef and owner of HOLM Nicholas Balfe elegantly reimagines the comforting foods of his childhood for the guests at his restaurant with rooms in Somerset. “Nostalgia is a real driver for me,” he admits. “For me, a good dish is a transportive dish.” In 2012, after working in London restaurants for a few years, Nicholas opened Salon in Brixton with two business partners. The success of Salon meant that the trio subsequently opened two more inherently urban eateries, Levan and Larry's. By 2021 Nicholas felt the urge to move out of London, and opening HOLM in South Petherton has allowed him embrace an honest, holistic approach to hospitality. For the TOAST Magazine Nicholas shares a recipe for Pan-Seared Trout with Spring Vegetables & Brown Butter Sabayon. Find the recipe and learn more about the approach behind HOLM → https://buff.ly/4ajYyQp Nicholas wears the TOAST Unstructured Cotton Linen Blazer and Alfie Garment Dyed Herringbone Trousers. Words by Nell Card Photography by Marco Kesseler.

Kate Semple · New Makers “It was a really difficult time, but clay kind of carried me through it. It was like this positive energy.” It was during lockdown that Kate Semple started working with clay, as a source of comfort and escapism whilst she was caring for her mother. Four years on, and she now works with the material full time. Using pinching, coiling and slab-building techniques, Kate appreciates that all she needs to create beautiful objects are clay and her bare hands. For the TOAST New Makers programme Kate has created five vessels, ranging from a small bowl to a large vase. Learn more about Kate's process and shop her pieces → https://buff.ly/4cKtF9Y Words by Bébhinn Campbell Photography by Alice Kemp.

RURAL HOURS · The Country Lives of Three Pioneering Writers Harriet Baker’s new book, Rural Hours, tells the story of three very different women, each of whom moved to the countryside and was transformed by the experience. In 1917, Virginia Woolf arrives at Asheham, on the Sussex Downs, immobilised by nervous exhaustion and creative block. Thirteen years later, feeling jittery about her writing career, Sylvia Townsend Warner spots a modest workman’s cottage for sale on the Dorset coast. And in 1941, Rosamond Lehmann settles in a Berkshire village, seeking a lovers’ retreat, a refuge from war, and a means of becoming ‘a writer again’. Read an extract of Harriet's new book on the TOAST Magazine. Photography by Sophie Davidson.

AMONG THE ELEMENTS · Lopez Island Ana Zautke and Lissa Snapp, founders of lifestyle store Ship Supply, were raised on Lopez Island and now run their business there. The small island has a year-round population of around 2,500 people and is off the north-west coast of Washington, about an hour’s boat ride from Canada and reachable only by ferry. “Perhaps due to the remote and rural nature of our home, our community prioritised travel. We were both exposed to adventures near and far.” Through Ship Supply, founded in 2018, Ana and Lissa celebrate functional pieces that are beautiful and sustainably made. Lissa is the daughter of a shipwright and Ana spent time working on fishing vessels in her early twenties, and so the primary inspiration for the shop has always been the sea. Learn more about Ana, Lissa and Ship Supply on the TOAST Magazine → https://buff.ly/3TSDPOB A curated selection of the TOAST collection can be found at Ship Supply, Lopez Island.

CORTONA · Preserving Tuscan Ceramic Traditions “I was inspired by the charm of the people, the countryside, the architecture, the food and the colours.” When Canadian artist Jennifer Perez visited Tuscany ten years ago she didn't expect to meet her partner and go on to build a life in a hillside commune as a result. After years of living in Cortona and being inspired by its Medieval streets and artisans, Jennifer decided to launch a ceramics brand, Ivo Angel. She partners with potters from Cortona and its neighbouring villages, many of which were born into families of artisans and use techniques that have been passed down through generations. Learn more about Jennifer, the inspiration behind Ivo Angel and the pieces exclusive to TOAST on the TOAST Magazine → https://buff.ly/49UxI1z

THE NATURE OF BAKING · Lucie Franc de Ferriere Nestled in Manhattan's East Village, From Lucie is a gem atop gum-covered concrete. New York-based baker Lucie Franc de Ferriere credits her upbringing in the French countryside as influencing her namesake business. "When people think of France, they think of Paris. I'm giving them the south of France - it's a feeling people get when they walk in." Through unique flavours and decorative flowers, Lucie draws from nature in her baking. "I grew up with cakes that used vegetables from the garden, like zucchini, carrot, or more herbal ingredients. I prioritise what I can find at the market." Lucie works seasonally, changing the bakery's menu to incorporate timely florals, foliage, fruits, and vegetables. Once she's built the physical part of the cake, her creativity can flourish — and her process is often intuitive. Learn more about Lucie, her bakery, From Lucie, and her inspiration on the TOAST Magazine → https://buff.ly/4a8fnhl

BUILDING A HOME · Tamsin Saunders and Freya Martonr Interior designer Tamsin Saunders and her artist daughter Freya Marton create beautiful homes designed to accommodate the chaos of life. They are considerate of how people live and grow, how plans change and how lives evolve. “I want a home to be a place which feels as though it has grown with the lives of those who live in it,” says Tamsin. The pair have painstakingly built and decorated The Shed, a studio at the end of Tamsin's garden in Ham, south-west London. It took three years to complete and blends their respective styles into something unique and original. Learn more about how Tamsin and Freya live and work in creative unison and the influences behind their work on the TOAST Magazine → https://buff.ly/3TsLJxV

New Makers 2024 · Celebrating and supporting creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship For the sixth year running, we have invited international craftspeople to apply for our New Makers programme. The successful artists receive expert guidance on growing their emerging businesses, along with a platform to sell their handmade goods, with full profits being returned to them. We are delighted to introduce our New Makers for 2024: Amy Krone, Polly Liu, Will Nock, Kate Semple, and Rosie Stonham. From ceramic vessels and handblown glass to oak furniture and Appalachian-style baskets, each piece in this year’s collection is handmade to order. Learn more about our New Makers for 2024 and shop their pieces → https://buff.ly/3s5N6S4