Wherever I am in nature, I always look around me. Not consciously searching for something grand or special, but simply with the thought: could I make something with this?
Recently, I was looking after my neighbors' horses because they were away for the weekend. As I walked around, I suddenly saw thousands of tiny green apples hanging from the trees. Those firm, crisp apples that you might normally walk past, but which immediately sparked an idea in me.
I thought: I must be able to do something with those.
That's often how a creation begins. Not with a complete plan, but with a material, a color, a shape, or an atmosphere that catches my eye. Sometimes it's literally right under your nose.
In this case, the apples were just hanging on the tree, in large numbers, fresh green and full of character.
I always find it lovely to have a decoration in the kitchen that relates to food. It feels natural, homely, and a bit seasonal. I've previously made creations with red onions, shallots, and even with our own baby potatoes. It's precisely these ordinary materials that suddenly become special in a decorative object.
Of course, these kinds of natural products are not forever. They live with the environment they are in. Apples, onions, or potatoes are perishable, so you always have to keep a close eye on them. Still, many of these creations can remain beautiful for a surprisingly long time. Often for up to two months, depending on the location, temperature, and humidity.
For me, that's part of the charm. A natural creation doesn't always have to be permanent. Sometimes it's precisely beautiful that an object belongs to a specific moment, a season, or a discovery from nature.
The green apples are a beautiful example of this. Simple, fresh, natural, and with a story.
Exactly how I like to work.
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