About me :)

Hello there! Fancy a little stroll down memory lane?

If you're searching for a spark of joy and a touch of nostalgia, you're in the right place.

Let’s travel back to those colourful, carefree days of childhood, when imagination ruled our world. Back then, anything could happen. A wooden stick could be your best friend. Chocolate milkshakes went just fine with slices of salami. Pink stripes and orange polka dots? A fashion statement. And who cared if you wore your Spiderman costume to Aunt Margarita’s wedding? The world was a playground and joy was the only goal.

I like to believe those days never really left us. They’re still there, tucked away in a quiet corner of our memory, just waiting to be remembered. And when they resurface, they bring back that sense of freedom, wonder and pure fun. That’s the spirit that inspires my work.

Illustration of a character with a sunflower-like head and blue hair, a green ombré dress, and thin black legs, standing with a cheerful expression and a tongue sticking out.

Welcome to Molli & Moai.

Here, I create ceramic and textile pieces that aim to reconnect you with that childhood spark. Whether it’s a reversible doll, a quirky magnet or a mug, every object is designed to spark joy, imagination and a touch of quirkiness.

I’ve always been drawn to making things. My grandmother, endlessly creative, recognised that in me and made sure I nurtured it. She taught me to paint, sing (luckily I didn’t follow that path, haha), invent, repair hand-me-down toys and most of all, to enjoy giving things a new life. I didn’t just love playing with objects, I loved transforming them into something special.

Years later, after working in offices and following a more practical career, I felt the need to return to that creative essence. That’s when Molli & Moai was born, a project rooted in imagination and freedom of expression.

Illustration of a sunflower-headed character with blue hair, wearing a green striped shirt, blowing soap bubbles with a red bubble wand, and holding the bubble solution container.

Ceramics and fabrics came naturally. Clay reminds me of childhood plasticine, versatile and full of possibilities. And textiles? They’re everywhere: soft, structured, rough or silky, humble or fancy. From a mop to a museum piece, fabric tells a story. Bringing these materials together in meaningful ways is what I love most.

 

What started as handmade gifts for friends slowly grew into a small business and eventually into a space for sharing. Today, alongside selling my pieces, I also host creative workshops where others can explore, make and reconnect with their own joy.

Right now, I’m transforming a small countryside house in Covas, Tábua (Portugal) into what will soon be my studio: a workspace and also a place to welcome anyone who wants to discover and experience my world.

Thanks for joining me on this journey!  🧡

Illustration of a sunflower-headed character with blue hair and a green gingham dress, happily posing in front of a scenic countryside view with a stone house and rolling hills, framed like a postage stamp.