Sharon Alpren works with her hands, pinching, coiling and slabbing, and also on the wheel. Intrigued by the process of making and the nature of ceramic materials, she lets the characteristics of the clay, the glaze and the fire direct her work. Facinated with texture, she is forever experimenting with glazes and finishes. Pieces are fired in a gas kiln to about 1250 degrees, usually in a reduction atmosphere to create a variety of tones in the clay Sharon Alpren – black soup mug

JamFactory studio production focuses on the design of useful, well made products. These objects highlight the craft methods behind their production and the specific characteristics of the materials used. Products are designed in-house by creative staff or through collaboration with independent designers and rach piece is manufactured or hand finished within one or more of JamFactory’s four Adelaide based studios in ceramics, glass, furniture and metal design. Spence and lyda share board

Take your baking game to the next level with this spacious gas oven from ILVE. With all the bells and whistles you’ve come to expect from this luxury Italian brand, the oven also features energy saving mechanisms. ILVE 80cm built-in gas oven (800LVG), ilve.com.au

Injiri home textiles are simple yet elegant products for home interiors. The Rebari Home Collection is made using organic cotton (locally known as kala cotton) that is grown and mill-spun in Gujarat. The fabrics are woven using a special weaving technique of extra weft that is traditional to the Gujarati village of Bhujodi in Kachchh, and the product designs emphasize that technique. The collection includes cushions, blankets, quilts and table linen. Spence and Lyda napkins

Mexico: The Cookbook is the definitive bible of Mexican home cooking and features more than 650 authentic recipes that can be easily recreated at home. Mexico the cookbook

KitchenAid introduces the first textured matte finish stand mixer. Inspired by traditional and authentic cooking materials and textures, Cast Iron Black hides the shine and brings understated luxury to daily life. The KitchenAid Stand Mixer is made to perform and built to last. For even more versatility, the attachment hub transforms the mixer into a pasta maker, spiralizer, food grinder, vegetable slicer, sausage maker and much more. Kitchen Aid cast-iron black stand mixer

The effects of charcoal are universal. Transform your boring water bottle thanks to this kitchen essential. Sort of charcoal bottle

Renovating your kitchen? No modern kitchen is complete without a gas cooktop, like this Miele KM2354 with five burners including a dual wok option and single-handed operation controls. Dining in has never looked so good. Mieke, KM2354 gas cooktop, $2399.00, miele.com.au

Flatware with a handle boasting an original shape and feel, inspired by the hook of a harness buckle – a piece used in tandem carriage-driving. Hermes attelage cutlery collection

The new and elegant black knife series from Stelton are forged from one piece of stainless steel so their handles morph effortlessly into a tool you’ll come to love. Shelton black pure knife

The cornerstone of any kitchen is the plateware. This Anekka dinner set is simple enough for everyday use but special enough to bring out for those big occasions. Anekka dinner set

Give your kitchen a calming and textural atmosphere with pieces like this print that’ll help transform tired or dull spaces. Bartolomeo Celestine photographic print

There’s nothing more quintessentially Australian than the smell of a barbecue on a summer day. Keep the heat outdoors this season with this award-winning barbecue from Weber. With front and back stainless steel burners, this is for the serious barbecue master. We’ll see you at your place, right? Weber Genesis E-310, $1399.00, weberbbq.com.au For more on natural gas, visit gonaturalgas.com.au