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NEC Designs NEC Designs is a handmade pottery and home goods business based in Atlanta, GA. Everything at NEC Designs is handcrafted and designed in-house.

Natalie, the founder of NEC Designs, is a product designer with a passion for ceramics.

10/19/2026

Our anniversary was this weekend, so we went out to dinner and stopped at a shop along the way. We stopped in in Trilith and found these toys.

We’ve been trying to find chew toys made with materials other than plastic, so these were perfect to try out!

On our way home, Drew and I were both so excited to get home and give the dogs their new toys. It’s truly the best part of going out and about and coming home. LOL

10/11/2026

One benefit of my handmade ceramic slow feeders is that I can pour hot water directly into these bowls to rehydrate this food.

I would NOT recommend that with a plastic slow feeder, as it will leech toxins into the hot water and dog food.

This was the first time the pups tried the Every Dog Health food, and it definitely won’t be the last! They loved it so much, and I loved seeing actual food ingredients in their bowl instead of the monotonous look of their usual dried kibble.

Since I make these ceramic slow feeders, I love testing out different dog foods and treats/snacks in the bowls to see what works well and what doesn’t.

Feel free to tag other dogs food, treat, and vitamin brands in the comments that you want to see next!

Ceramic slow feeders for the win again!!

10/06/2026

One of my favorite moments from last weekend 🥹

A customer bought two mugs from me on the first day of the market, and the next day she came back to my booth to buy another one. She told me she had used her new mug that morning and loved it so much that she needed another. 😭

I put so much time and love into every piece I make, so hearing that someone went home, actually used something I made, loved it, AND came back the very next day for another one just made my whole weekend. 🫶🏼

It’s little moments like this that remind me how cool it is that things I make with my hands get to become part of someone else’s everyday life. 🥹

10/03/2026

PLASTIC IS NOT GOOD FOR LIVING THINGS

Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way…

Hi! I’m Natalie, and I’ve been making these ceramic slow feeders for about a year now, and I love it!

It makes me so happy to be able to create plastic-free bowls for our pups (and kitties too!!), so they don’t have to ingest plastic every time they eat.

I’m hoping to expand to raised cat bowls and ceramic lick mats, so stay tuned for my future creations!

Do you have any other ideas for pet-friendly pottery that I could make? Let me know in the comments!

Which one are you?? Did I pick correctly, or would you have chosen a different color?
07/30/2026

Which one are you?? Did I pick correctly, or would you have chosen a different color?

Many people use New Year’s Day to mark the beginning of a new chapter, resolutions, and general life improvement. I’ve a...
07/30/2026

Many people use New Year’s Day to mark the beginning of a new chapter, resolutions, and general life improvement.

I’ve always enjoyed using my birthday as a start of something new.

In my case, as I turn 27, I like to think of what I would like to accomplish and how I want to feel one year from now on my 28th birthday.

How do I feel?

What have I accomplished?

Am I loving every day?

Am I LIVING every day? Or just coasting?

And what does my daily life look like?

I like using these questions to shape my mindset as I move into my new year on this planet.

In this post, I highlighted some of my business and personal goals. I am thrilled with what I accomplished as a 26 year old, and I am even more excited to see what 27 has to offer!

Did I get it right?? Let me know which one is yours and your pups’!
07/25/2026

Did I get it right?? Let me know which one is yours and your pups’!

05/15/2026

I just learned that many cats throw up their food when they eat too fast, and this bowl can help cure that!

This is a small “slow feed” bowl that is perfectly cat sized and can help reduce upset tummies.

These bowls will be released exclusively to my email subscribers first, so be sure you sign up to stay informed! Based on how many I have left after that, I will announce it on social media too. 🤗

Today (Tuesday May 12th) is the last day to place your order before August!!If you miss the deadline, do not fret. I wil...
05/12/2026

Today (Tuesday May 12th) is the last day to place your order before August!!

If you miss the deadline, do not fret. I will be opening orders again in August.

If you want to get your hands on some of these handmade ceramic slow feed bowls, be sure you have signed up for my email list!

This is the first way I will be notifying and giving access to the pre-orders once they open again.

And I PROMISE I barely ever send emails - only with actual updates or offers. I will not be spamming you every day. (Ain’t nobody got timmmeee for that)

Thank you so much for your support and excitement around these bowls! I am thrilled to make you and your furry friends happy with these bowls.

You are amazing. Let me know what questions you have in the comments!

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