I write books that make you laugh and cry
My first work, “Syteen tai saveen”, is the first part of a ceramics trilogy.
An enjoyably tart novel about middle age and pottery hits the heart through the laughter nerve.
emma's book shelf
Right now, I like this stuff.
Pastel de nata
Pastel de nata
I love pastries with vanilla cream. These natas were eaten in honor of my colleague Anu's birthday and were picked up from Levain in Punavuori. They are excellent: a puff pastry and a perfect vanilla filling.
Making wall tiles for the kitchen of the cottage
Making wall tiles for the kitchen of the cottage
I’m making wall tiles for the kitchen at the cabin. The process is simple, but if you’re not careful, the tiles end up uneven in thickness and appearance. I try to think of it this way — at least they’ll be unique. That’s the guiding idea behind my ceramics: even if the result is terrible, it’s still made by hand, with care.
250 more to go.
Christmas wreaths and Christmas markets
Christmas wreaths and Christmas markets
What can you do — it’s always on my mind, no matter the season.
Cozy-crime books
Cozy-crime books
Cozy-crime books where the scene takes place in the England/France/Swedish countryside, and and best if grannies are solving the murders.
E.g. The River Thames Murders.
about Emma
Emma Alftan is a passionate entrepreneur and the founder of Melakka Management and Clayhem Pottery Studio.
She experienced pure joy at the clay work right from the first try.
Check out the books
The three-book ceramics saga begins in the spring of 2026.