from my studio to your stoop…
This is where the magic happens, y’all! My husband and I bought a fixer upper in South Austin back in 2020, and you better believe the first project we tackled was building my dream studio. Each morning, I pour myself a cup of coffee, and my sweet pups and I make the short commute to work along the pathway to my backyard oasis. I feel so lucky to call this place Sweet Thyme’s home.
Meet the make{her}
My name is Chelsea, and I am the hands behind Sweet Thyme Design. Creating a life I love has been my main focus over the last 8 years, and what a growing experience it has been. To wake up each day knowing what I put out into the world is genuine, authentic, and my own is truly a privilege.
Sweet Thyme Design is a reflection of my passions and taste. I have married my love for rust & dust, simple living, the great outdoors, and words into one heartfelt parcel of hand stamped vintage flatware. I believe in making items with meaning and heart. I make each piece with the intention of it becoming an instant heirloom to be enjoyed for generations to come.
When I’m not in my studio hammering away, you can most likely find me eating, digging through vintage treasure, lounging by/in water, snugging my dogs, or hanging out with my small but dear circle of loved ones.
hand crafted…
I specialize in mindfully designed, hand stamped vintage flatware to serve all of your life's moments, no matter how simple or grand. Each piece is truly unique and special as it is specifically designed with you in mind.
I am happy to work together on custom pieces, personalized from the heart. Each month, I open up a selective amount of space for commissioned pieces, where together we can create something intimate for you and your loved ones.
Each spoon, fork, and spreader is foraged and then stamped by my own two hands in my home studio located in Austin, TX. My tools of the trade include individual metal stamps, an anvil, hammer, and a good old fashioned wooden stump. I love that my creative process goes back centuries, hammering each impression one swing at a time, all while adding a modern twist to the story and journey of each piece.
Your purchase matters….
Making the decision to buy handmade is a beautiful, and deeply personal thing. You are choosing to support a family, a local community, an individual and/or team with a vision. You are purchasing something unique, made with two hands, and more heart than you probably know. We recognize you, sincerely appreciate you, love you, and will never forget you.
Here’s a short video of me and my little family enjoying a vacation on the river last Spring. This is my happy place, y’all.
Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts.
x o - Chelsea, Ryan, Bobby, & Athena