Made slow. Meant to stay.

Who I am

Hi, I’m Carmyn

I’m the person behind Morningside Ceramics.

I started making pottery after taking a pottery class on a whim, and somewhere along the way, it turned into something I couldn’t stop doing. What started as a hobby slowly became a small business, a creative outlet, and honestly, one of my favorite parts of my life.

Outside of pottery, I’m a mental health counselor, so I spend a lot of my time talking about people, feelings, and the very normal messiness of being human. Pottery gives me a completely different way to slow down and make something with my hands.

I make small-batch ceramics that are meant to be used and enjoyed — pieces that add a little personality to your everyday routines without taking themselves too seriously.

Morningside is a reflection of the things I naturally gravitate toward: cozy spaces, interesting little details, earthy textures, imperfect handmade things, and finding beauty in the everyday.

I’m really glad you’re here. Thanks for supporting this little thing I decided to make. :)

What I Believe

We believe in slowing down.
In choosing intention over urgency.

We believe handmade objects carry presence—because they’re shaped by real hands, time, and care.

We believe community is built around shared moments: meals, conversations, quiet mornings, and everyday rituals.

We believe calm is something you can feel—held in simple forms, soft edges, and thoughtful design.

We believe imperfection adds warmth and that small variations make things more meaningful.

Most of all, we believe the things we use every day should be more than an objective. They should be a moment of connection with ourselves, others, and our surroundings.

A woman holding a ceramic mug and looking out a window, dressed in a red-orange zip-up sweater.
A wooden serving board with four small speckled beige bowls, a white book with images of spoons, and a small beige bowl on top, all on a dark wooden table.