Objects of Significance · Joa Studholme “My mother was the worst cook in the world - I cannot tell you how bad she was,” recalls Joa Studholme, Colour Curator at Farrow & Ball. “But she was also the very best mum, and she would attempt to bake with me just because she thought that’s what mothers do. We made endless flapjacks and peppermint creams, which were basically icing sugar, cream of tartare and peppermint essence. I used to put my tiny hand into the flour tin to retrieve this cup, and the thing that always strikes me is the clipping sound it makes when it hits a marble pastry board. How I’ve ended up with it rather than any of my siblings is anyone’s guess, but I’m so glad it’s in my possession.” Read more about Joa’s five chosen objects and the meaning behind them on the #TOASTMagazine via the link in bio. Joa Studholme (@joastudholme). Words by Claudia Baillie (@claudiabaillie). Photography by Ellie Smith (@elliesmithphoto).