Roundup of curiosities / April 2023
Things and brands I discovered, talked about, listened to.
A Legacy to Preserve:
Finding inspiration in own cultural heritage is endless.
Self-taught Ukrainian folk artist Maria Prymachenko with an incredible sense of shape and color. Observing art before Pinterest and the digital era sparks in me so much appreciation and admiration.
Nearly 20 works were tragically destroyed in a fire because of the war in Ukraine.
If you see beauty in something,
don’t wait for others to agree.
serihan GAMAL
“It’s so much more than just a product, it’s all the energy around it.”
As a designer, I am obsessed with beautiful brands and the inspiring creative entrepreneurs behind them. Sándor got a piece of my heart at first sight when I saw it on the shelf at a conceptual store in Paris. The brand with a powerful mission, solving a real problem and gifting an extremely satisfying earthy visual experience.
P.S. I predict that the sustainable luxury niche will only keep growing, no matter what industry your business is in.
A British perfume maker, Lyn Harris, giving insight into her craft through the creation of Perfumer H. Harris reflects her style and offers an insight into her unique craft and olfactory journey.
This collection from a Ukrainian designer found a deep resonance with me.
Katimo "The Way Home" is the name of the collection, which symbolizes the return to all that is dear to us, which many of Ukrainias had to leave behind. It is time to return. The Way Home is a movement to the roots, the roots that nourish us from within, to the enveloping feeling of being in our place - at home.
Good easy read for a tea/coffee no screen time. I love their in-depth explanation of Wabi Sabi concept.
ALA.NI - Cherry Blossom (Moors Remix)
It was the first spring Sunday in Paris when my and my friend sat down to grab coffee for the first time at the terrace after a long winter. Shazamed this song to capture this moment in my memory.
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