Welcome to Silly Mental Health: A Little Pottery, A Lot of Feelings, and Some Very Silly Geese

Hello, lovely humans!

If you've landed here, welcome! I'm so happy you're here. Whether you've come looking for a little handmade treasure, a silly goose to brighten your day, or you're simply curious about what Silly Mental Health is all about, you've found your people.

So, let's start at the beginning.

A little about me

I'm Justine, the human behind Silly Mental Health. I'm a paramedic by background, a pottery enthusiast by happy accident, and a small business owner who is still figuring out how to do approximately seventeen different jobs at once.

Somewhere along the way, pottery became more than just a hobby. It became a creative outlet, a way to explore new things, experiment, get my hands dirty (literally), and discover a little more about myself.

What started as a personal creative adventure slowly turned into something I wanted to share with others.

And here we are!

So, why Silly Mental Health?

The name isn't just there to make you smile (although I certainly hope it does).

Mental health is something that deserves space in our everyday conversations. Life can be messy, complicated, overwhelming and downright ridiculous sometimes. I wanted to create a little space that didn't take itself too seriously, where creativity, humour and little moments of happiness could coexist.

Because sometimes, happiness comes in the form of a tiny handmade trinket, a quirky decoration, or a ceramic goose that looks like it has absolutely no idea what's going on.

And honestly, I think we all need a little more of that.

What will you find here?

Silly Mental Health is all about handmade pottery with personality.

You'll find things like:

• Silly geese: Little ceramic characters with big personalities and absolutely no responsibilities.

• Trinket dishes and tiny treasures: For jewellery, keepsakes, little bits and bobs, or whatever random things need a home.

• Whimsical home décor: Handmade pieces that add a little character and happiness to your space.

• Functional pottery: Everyday pieces that are practical but don't have to be boring.

• Unique handmade gifts: Because sometimes the best gifts are the ones that make someone laugh or say, "This is SO me!"

Every piece is made by hand, which means little differences, unexpected details and individual personalities are part of the magic.

No two pieces need to be exactly alike. That's the beauty of handmade.

A small business with big dreams (and a questionable number of geese)

Running a small business is an adventure I didn't quite know I was signing up for.

One minute I'm making pottery, and the next I'm learning website design, photography, product descriptions, social media, marketing, packaging, shipping and approximately 400 other things.

Apparently, being a small business owner also means becoming a content creator, photographer, accountant, website designer and professional box-stuffer.

Who knew?

But through all the learning, experimenting, late nights and occasional creative chaos, I'm building something that feels like mine.

My goal is simple: to share happy pieces with you. Pieces that make you smile, make your home a little more interesting, or make someone feel special.

Why shopping small matters

When you purchase something from a small handmade business, you're doing more than buying an object.

You're supporting someone's creativity, their time, their ideas, their experiments and all the little steps that go into making something from scratch.

You're choosing something made with care rather than something that came off an endless production line.

Every order, every share, every comment, every kind message and every visit to the website means more than you probably realize.

And for that, thank you.

Come along for the adventure!

This is just the beginning of the Silly Mental Health adventure.

I'll be sharing new pottery creations, behind-the-scenes moments, upcoming markets, creative experiments, silly goose shenanigans and probably a few stories about the realities of running a small business.

If you'd like to follow along, come find me on Instagram, where you can see what happens behind the scenes (including the occasional creative meltdown).

And, of course, don't forget to explore the shop!

Whether you're here for a goose, a trinket dish, a little home décor or simply a little handmade happiness, there's a place for you here.

Tiny Pottery. Big Feelings. Very Silly Geese.

Thanks for being here. Let's make room for a little more creativity, kindness and silliness.

With love,

Justine.

Silly Mental Health 🪿