KATIA CAMILLERI, INTERIOR DESIGN CONTENT CREATOR & HOME DÉCOR FIEND

This week, interior design content creator and home décor fiend Katia Camilleri (@houseteneighteen) is sitting down with us to discuss her top We Are Not a Shop picks.

Hey Katia, thanks for joining us! Can you tell us what We Are Not a Shop items caught your eye today?

Since my Instagram page revolves around interior design, I was on the hunt for some quirky trinkets and functional pieces for the home. So when I saw the items in the Collectors’ Corner, I was sold!

I just love the whole ‘old meets new’ aesthetic and can totally imagine decorating my own house with a number of We Are Not a Shop pieces.

Add some Greek goddess glam with this white alabaster and cast marble bust of the Greek goddess Artemis. Also featured is a velvet cushion with roses and a snail. Handmade, vintage, and just plain gorgeous.

We couldn’t agree more. So, what do you like most about the We Are Not a Shop concept?

I love how unique it is – I actually can’t think of any other shops on the island with a similar set-up, and that’s great!

Also, I really enjoy finding vintage items and giving them a new lease of life. We Are Not a Shop is the perfect place to discover them. The fact that all sale proceeds go to charity just makes it all the more appealing.

Have you selected any of your items with someone specific in mind?

Yes, actually! My mother loves jewellery and vintage pieces (probably even more than I do), so I would definitely gift her any of the items I selected today. Similarly, my grandpa is really into antiques (you can see where I get it from), so I would happily surprise him with this cigarette dispenser or even this classic trinket box.

*Take a step back in time with this vintage cigarette holder*.

*No smoke, no problem. This hand-carved soap stone ashtray is the perfect ornament for your coffee table (even if you don’t actually need it).*

Lastly, are there any items you would want to receive as a gift, and why?

It would have to be this gorgeous teacup set. They’re super original and I can already picture them on display in my dining room – a little vintage touch!

A spot of art deco décor never hurt anyone. Katia admires one of a vintage set of art deco silver-plated tea glass holders. Also featured in the background is a Spanish recycled glass bottle for your next dinner fiesta.

These books are also great – entertaining and decorative. You can use them as coffee table books or simply stack them to create a stylish interior feature.