I tried to make something really complicated this week, and what’s more, I tried to make it fast. Needless to say, it cracked in four places, and the whole project was a big waste of time, energy and clay. And then this morning, I began again. Only this time, I made something really simple. Something I hadn’t sketched out and thought about for weeks. Something that I’ve made variations on many times before. It turned out beautifully. And was a gentle reminder, that there is a time for exploration, and a time for staying close to what we know. And that either way, simple really is best.