Courtney Grow

Selection Of
Woman holding a wooden comb against a red wall.

We’re thrilled to share that Courtney Grow is up next in our Selection Of series—an edit shaped by her signature eye for beauty, whimsy, and wonderful things. If you follow Courtney, you already know the magic she brings: a mix of classic and playful, polished and personal, all delivered with warmth, wit, and unmistakable style.

We first met when she whirled into our shop in search of treasures for her new home in storied Columbia Heights. She was full of enthusiasm, curiosity, and a real excitement to build something layered and lived-in. 
Fast forward and we are co-hosting a dinner together —gathering friends who love design, fashion, good food, and a great chat.

Woman sitting on a set of outdoor steps with a casual pose.
Wine bottle with glasses of red wine on a tiled surface

"When we moved into our place in Brooklyn Heights, the first thing I bought was a vintage table held up by swans. I’d always been fascinated by Truman Capote’s swans, and the idea of living with a house full of women felt exactly right. It’s not precious, though. I have four kids, and our house still has to be a place a chaotic family can live and breathe every day. I like pieces that feel alive but also do their job. That’s why so many things from PORTA made their way in."

Testa di Moro Head - a watchful eye full of drama and intrigue. Just the type of woman I like. 

Hugo Money Pot - An exercise in restraint. There is only one way in and you have to smash it to get your savings out. Looks like a wonderful object as well, beautiful enough to have out and for all the family to add to

Capricico Placemats - Wipeable (a dream with four children) and beautiful enough for the grown-up table too. The design was inspired by PORTA’s ceiling — the very one that led you to work with Alley Bell on your own dining room!

Akila Catchall - Made from Egyptian alabaster. Perfect for soap, jewelry, or just to have on your bedside table.

Diana Soap - Speaking of soap, these are the best guest soaps in town. Beauty by way of Diana herself, and a perfect host gift.

Vincent Ice Bucket - Technically for ice, but I’d use it for flowers. More is more, and this holds them with extra panache.

Shop Courtney's Selects
The Testa di Moro, Girasol is a ceramic vase shaped like a human head with painted features, red cheeks, green leaf crown, yellow earrings and collar—a unique piece inspired by The Exvotos tradition. Testa di Moro, Girasol: Ceramic vase inspired by the Testa di Moro tradition, shaped like a stylized human head with bright accents and a crown of yellow and green flowers—a striking homeware art piece.
The Exvotos
Testa di Moro, Girasol (Girasol)
$1,650
The Hugo Money Pot is a yellow handcrafted ceramic money bank with a rounded body, narrow neck, and front coin slot, shown against a plain white background. The Hugo Money Pot is a handcrafted ceramic money bank with yellow glaze, a rounded body, narrow base, and knobbed lid—ideal for saving coins. Displayed against a plain white background.
Hugo Money Pot (Yellow)
$38
Six rectangular white Capriccio Coasters, set of 6, feature simple line-drawn borders with small heart shapes. Arranged in two columns and three rows on a white background, they echo a playful modern design.
Capriccio Coaster, Set of 6 (Ivory & Black)
$98
An alabaster catchall bowl of white and deep yellow coloring, ideal for organizing small objects. An alabaster catchall bowl of white and deep yellow coloring, ideal for organizing small objects.
Akila Catchall (Medium)
$70
The Diana Soap, Set of 2, features two oval neoclassical soaps with a raised woman's profile in classical style—an elegant addition to any luxury bathroom. The Diana Soap, Set of 2, features oval-shaped soaps with white embossed cameo profiles, elegantly arranged in a rectangular box—an exquisite touch for any luxury bathroom.
Bridie Hall
Diana Soap, Set of 2 (Aqua Minerals & Sea Kelp)
$35
The Vincent Vase/Ice Bucket is a hand-blown translucent yellow glass vessel featuring air bubbles, a slightly flared rim, and two small pink handles on opposite sides for a modern artistic touch. The Vincent Vase/Ice Bucket is a hand-blown, translucent yellow glass piece with two small pink decorative knobs, shown against a plain white background.
La Romaine Editions
Vincent Vase/ Ice Bucket (Amber & Raspberry)
$348

About Selection Of

The Selection Of is an ongoing series featuring people we love and admire along with their favorite PORTA product, giving you a glimpse into their approach to styling their lives and tables. They are people we have known forever and others that we have just met who bring PORTA into vibrant life in a myriad of different ways. A PORTA portrait of a person if you will.