Imferpect stories: The Moon Lamp for Lili

There’s a special kind of joy that comes with creating something by hand. It’s not just about shaping clay or glazing a surface—it's about infusing a piece with meaning, memories, and a little bit of soul. Two years, I had the chance to do exactly that, and it left my heart feeling fuller than ever.

It started when an old friend stopped by to visit. We hadn’t seen each other in years, but we could talk and chat like always. He checked out the pictures of my clay art, admiring the lamps and sculptures that have become my passion. When his eyes landed on a new piece I had just finished—a moon-shaped lamp with delicate spiral motifs—he smiled and said, “That’s beautiful. You know, my daughter, Lili, would love this. She’s obsessed with all things moon-themed.”

Hearing about Lili instantly brought back memories of how much I adored the moon as a child. There’s something magical about it—a glowing constant in a world that’s always changing. As my friend described Lili’s love for the moon, I could picture a little face lighting up, eyes wide with wonder, as she admired anything that reminded her of the glowing night sky.

Without a second thought, I decided: I want to make a lamp for her too.

I spent the next few days refining it. I wanted it to be perfect for Lili—not just a lamp, but a piece that could bring her joy every time she looked at it. I remember how my kids just loved everything with their name written on it, so in my planning I included this among the tiny dots.

On the end I delivered the lamp through the grandparents, who are also a long time friends of mine - this was another great possibility to reconnect after the pandemic - They loved it, the whole idea and the lamp itself and delivered to thir son and granddoughter. As per their messages Lili loved it too :)

That message meant everything. Knowing that something I made with my hands could bring light—both literally and figuratively—into someone’s life reminded me why I do this. It’s not just about the art itself; it’s about connection, about giving a little piece of yourself to the people who cross your path.

So now, somewhere in the world, Lili has her magical moon lamp, and I have a heart full of gratitude. This is why I create: to share a bit of magic, one lamp at a time.