At first, I simply wanted to create a useful object. Today, our ceramic pitcher is one of the pieces we probably use most often at home.
It sits on the table during meals, gets us through long days of working from home, sometimes holds a few flowers from the garden, and moves effortlessly from the dishwasher to the family table. Unlike certain objects we buy just to decorate, a pitcher is something that truly lives with us. That’s probably why it’s gradually returning to our kitchens, at a time when we’re looking for more simplicity, durability, and objects that can stand the test of time.
Why use a ceramic pitcher every day?
A ceramic pitcher has something that plastic bottles or standard carafes sometimes struggle to offer: a presence.
You’re happy to leave it on the table; it goes with meals and adds to the feel of the home. It doesn’t get tucked away in a cupboard between uses. That closeness gradually turns a simple utilitarian object into an everyday companion.
Stoneware also feels pleasant in the hand. Warmer than glass, more durable than many industrial materials, it lasts for years without losing its charm. A well-designed ceramic carafe quickly becomes second nature: you fill it, set it on the table, and use it without even thinking about it.
It’s also a particularly versatile object. Depending on the moment, it can become a ceramic water jug, an improvised vase for a few fresh flowers, or a simple decorative element in the kitchen.
The return of the water jug: a trend that makes sense
If the water jug is coming back into interiors today, it’s not only for aesthetic reasons.
Many of us are trying to reduce unnecessary packaging, buy less but better, and choose durable objects. In this context, the pitcher naturally finds its place again. It embodies a kind of simplicity we sometimes thought we’d lost.
This trend is also part of a broader movement around slow living. Slowing down, choosing objects we truly use, appreciating the simple gestures of everyday life: filling a water jug, setting a beautiful table, or sharing a meal with friends are all part of this way of life.
A simple tip to rediscover tap water
In France, we’re lucky to have tap water that is generally very good quality.
Yet many people still buy bottled water because they sometimes find tap water too chlorinated. There’s an extremely simple solution: let the water sit for about thirty minutes in a ceramic carafe or pitcher.
Because chlorine is volatile, it naturally evaporates on contact with air. After just a few minutes, the taste often becomes much more subtle.
Using a ceramic pitcher every day therefore not only helps reduce plastic consumption, but also brings back the pleasure of drinking tap water in better conditions.
Stoneware pitchers designed to be used every day
When I create a pitcher, I’m not trying to make a simple decorative object.
I want it to truly be used.
Each model is tested before it goes on sale to check its watertightness and comfort in use. The handle must feel good in the hand, the spout must allow for clean pouring, and the piece must remain stable once filled.
All my pitchers are made from high-fired stoneware, a clay particularly suited to everyday tableware. They’re dishwasher-safe and designed to accompany years of meals, snacks, and shared moments.
→ Also worth reading: our feedback after several years of daily use of our own handmade tableware.
Three pitchers, three personalities
The PACO blue stripes pitcher
With its wide cobalt-blue stripes, it’s the boldest model in the collection. Its design evokes holidays, seaside homes, and summer tables. It instantly adds character to a kitchen or dining room.
The PACO hand-drawn checks pitcher
This model plays on the balance between tradition and modernity. The hand-drawn checks recall sketchbooks and the craft of drawing. It’s probably the most versatile in the collection, able to fit into very different worlds.
The PACO hand-drawn grid pitcher
More understated, more minimalist, it charms with the finesse of its decoration. Its light grid creates a subtle graphic rhythm that pairs easily with all tableware styles. It’s the most timeless model in the range.
A ceramic jug you keep for a long time
Some pieces are bought to be looked at. Others to be used.
The ceramic pitcher clearly belongs to the second category. It goes with meals, breakfasts, impromptu aperitifs, and big family gatherings. Sometimes it becomes a vase for the time of a bouquet, then returns to its original function a few days later.
That’s exactly what I love about this object. Its simplicity. Its usefulness. Its ability to fit naturally into everyday life without ever going out of style.
Maybe that’s what true luxury is today: owning simple, beautiful, durable objects that you actually use.
