At once ethereal and surprisingly sturdy, these papier maché vessels by Etsy seller Up in the Air Somewhere (aka Chicago ceramist, sculptor, and “maker-of-things” Susan Dwyer) can be just about anything you want them to be: Catch-alls for keys or spare change, jewelry, or paperclips; small planters; or simply delicately lovely objects to display around the house. As seemingly simple as they are, they’re fascinating to look at and impossible to resist touching. (I ordered a couple of Dwyer’s vessels a few months ago, and my very tactile daughter simply can’t keep her hands off of them. So far, they’re holding up just fine to her daily mauling.) Dwyer’s ceramic pieces — many of them inspired by the industrial forms of the urban landscape — have that same mix of delicacy and earthiness. See all of Dwyer’s Etsy offerings right here — and check out more of her work here. –Leah H.

See more of Leah’s great finds on her blog, More Ways to Waste Time.

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