Rod and Jane the husband and wife team behind Twice Loved China share their joy for antiques with the world. 

Does your product have a 'how it all started story?' Briefly, what is that story.

It all started when I met Rod - Rod has always been a collector and soon I was joining in! Trouble was, piles of beautiful vintage china were beginning to build so we began to wonder about starting a business together - Twiceloved China was the result.

What inspires you?

Colour! Art deco orange and black as well as aquas, pinks and yellows from the 50s! We are driven by the joy of giving new life to once loved pieces of china and fascinated by their secret stories.

Name five favourite non creative things you do.
I love my small garden and have just put in a mass planting of blue hydrangeas - the colour makes me tingle! Rod has an FJ holden in original condition and he is always on the look out for that elusive part - you can never have too many spares!

First album you ever bought?
Rod's first album was a Beetles album……..WHAT! 

How many steps or processes does your craft use?

Our products, although different, begin with choosing the perfect plate. It is so important to get the balance of colour, design and plate size, for our tiered cake plates - it makes all the difference. Lucky we have hundreds and hundreds to choose from!

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Twiceloved China

www.twiceloved.com.au

Instore with Patricia form Patricia Fernandes Ceramics 

How many steps or processes does your craft use?  

It's had to say with my art practice how many steps/processes it takes me. On average it takes 20 process steps to create one Functionality piece (my dinnerware collection) as well as a piece of jewellery. Why? The main thing when working with porcelain is preparation and method. Ceramics is a labourious art form but I love it none the same. 

Who is your favourite girl crush? 

Hmmmm.......my femcrush is Beyonce. If I could body snatch her life and career I definitely would!

Do you have any trend forecasts for 2013?

It's all about colour and pattern. Which just quietly I love working in.

What's been your 'best decision' moment

Going back to university to study and ultimately specialise in Ceramics for my final year. I love doing what I do and get a kick out of experimenting and creating.

Name a source of inspiration.

My family are a major source of inspiration. I adore their practical nature (which has rubbed off on me), so when it comes to designing a product I always make sure it's practical and user friendly otherwise..forget about it!