I've been a Notary customer for many, many years and I really & truly cannot say enough amazing things about this sweet little company. While I've yet to visit the shop in person, (it will happen one day!) every piece that I have ever ordered online is beyond stunning & adds to the uniqueness & beauty of my home in the most fulfilling way. From special holidays like Christmastime spent adorning my space with my favorite winter inspired Notary pieces, to the simple but sweet every day moments like putting fresh or dried flowers in my favorite Notary vases or taking a walk on a chilly day with a cup of hot chocolate in my favorite Notary tumbler, I've come to learn over the years that life is simply more beautiful when any piece from my Notary collection is around. Although each new order that I add to my collection has to travel across the country to get to me, nothing has ever arrived damaged or broken, which is amazing! Customer service has also always been quick to respond regarding any & all questions, & everyone is always very kind & super helpful. It's clear that Sarah & her small but mighty team have a lot of intention behind what they do. In addition to creating relationships with her customers & building this brand from the ground up, the time & care that I've witnessed (via social media) Sarah put into shaping & creating each gorgeous piece by hand has not gone unnoticed. Amongst all the other 5 star reviews, I see the lone one star review & I have to say - this review does not accurately represent Notary Ceramics AT ALL. It's even more disappointing because the reviewer didn't purchase a special handmade ceramic piece, she purchased an item made by another company that Notary happens to sell & then she wrote a negative review about Notary because of her dissatisfaction with the product. She could have bought the same thing somewhere else & she still would not have been happy, so it seems to be more a reflection of her lack of satisfaction with the purchase than a true reflection of who Notary is as a company. The review is far from fair, but that's ok because I believe it will quickly become lost amongst all the other raving reviews. ;) I could go on & on about how much value Notary has added to my life & how much I adore this company, but I'll end by saying this - small businesses like Notary are so, so, SO needed in today's world of overproduction & consumerism. I would rather support a shop that upholds principles of integrity & honesty (like this one) any day over larger companies that massively overproduce & do not put in the effort to be personable or intentional. I cannot wait to carry on supporting this beautiful brand as I continue working toward my goals of being a lifelong customer & adding to my growing Notary collection. If you've read this review in it's entirety & you have still have a doubt for any reason about whether or not adding a special Notary piece to your home is worth it, I have attached some of my favorite photos of my collection in my space. I believe the art, sophistication, & craftsmanship speak for themselves. read more