Things I Love – Little Treasures in My Home

Little treasures, handmade pieces and beautiful discoveries that make my home feel special.

I have always loved beautiful things. Not necessarily expensive things, or perfect things, but pieces that catch my eye and make me smile.

I love visiting second-hand shops. You never know what you might find there. Sometimes it's an old ceramic bowl, sometimes a little handmade decoration or something completely unexpected. I enjoy looking at the shapes, the colours and all the little details that make each piece special.

I think handmade things have a soul of their own. They carry the time, care and imagination of the person who made them. And even when they are old, a little worn or not quite perfect, I often find them even more beautiful.

I would love to show you a few of my favourites.

My little wooden rabbit

This little rabbit is one of my absolute favourites. I found it when I visited a local craftsman who was making traditional wooden coconut scrapers. I fell in love with it immediately!

You sit on this wooden scraper and use the metal blade at the front to scrape fresh coconut. It is a traditional Thai kitchen tool, and I love the way something so practical can also be so charming.

I actually have a couple of these little rabbits. I couldn't resist!

Traditional handmade wooden rabbit-shaped coconut scraper, carved by a local craftsman in Pattaya. A much-loved piece in Sasi's collection of Thai kitchen treasures.

I also have an old dog-shaped coconut scraper that I found in a second-hand shop. It has a different character, but I love it too.

Old handmade wooden dog-shaped coconut scraper found in a second-hand shop.

Little baskets made with care

This woven basket is used for sticky rice. I bought it from a special shop where they make all kinds of little baskets, trays and bowls.

I love the natural materials and the careful weaving. There is something very special about things made by hand, especially when they are still part of everyday life.

Traditional handwoven Thai sticky rice basket with a fitted lid and wooden base.

Ceramics I couldn't leave behind

I often find beautiful ceramics in second-hand shops. These little white bowls are among my favourites. They seem quite old, and each one is slightly different, with its own hand-painted decoration.

Some have little cracks or imperfections in the glaze. I don't mind that at all. In fact, I think it gives them even more character.

Old handmade ceramic bowl with delicate blue hand-painted decoration, slightly worn glaze and small imperfections that give it its unique character.

Then there is this lovely round blue vessel. I don't know exactly where it comes from, perhaps China or somewhere else in Asia. What fascinates me is the delicate way the two halves fit together, with little details that match perfectly. I love the beautiful blue glaze and the golden top.

Beautiful blue Asian ceramic vessel with delicate painted patterns, a golden-toned lid and an intricate interlocking design where the two halves fit together.

Close-up of two handcrafted blue-and-white ceramic pieces, showing their intricate interlocking edges, delicate glaze and traditional decorative patterns.

And look at this little bird-shaped bowl! Isn't it cute? I love the earthy colours combined with the turquoise glaze. The stamped, raised and carved patterns make it such a special little piece.

Handmade ceramic bird-shaped bowl with earthy colours, turquoise glaze and carved patterns.

Why I love these little treasures

I don't collect things because they are valuable. I collect them because I feel attracted to them. Sometimes it's the shape, sometimes the colours, sometimes a little detail that makes me stop and look again.

Every piece has something of its own. Some have been carefully made by hand, some have been loved and used for many years, and some have found a new home with me.

I think that's what makes a home special. It's not about having perfect things. It's about surrounding yourself with things you love.