Artwork fit for a small apartment

Since we started bringing in Australian art I have been contemplating which print would grace my walls. I finally decided to go with a print by photographer Shelley Horan. Shelley's photos are abstract enough that they fit into any room that I place it in and I found that the poster format with the white margins gives the print a nice playful composition. A2 is smaller than a regular poster size so it fits in my small apartment just right.

YEN, the perfect scent for a quiet night

I love all of my Posie collection, so it's hard to choose a favourite, but when the mornings and evenings get chilly and I start to crave hot lattes and knitwear, YEN is definitely the scent I use the most. It's rich and warm, but not too sweet, and slightly refreshing, making it the perfect scent for a quiet autumn night, when you can open the window a little and feel the outside air.

A simple twist on the classic Palo Santo

Subtle Bodies’ Peruvian Palo Santo incense brings out the wood’s natural spicy, minty, and sweet notes in a convenient stick form with gentle, light smoke. Unlike burning the regular wood directly, these incense sticks offer a longer-lasting scent without the need to relight frequently. While I keep several Subtle Bodies scents at home, this one is my favourite for both personal enjoyment and gifting. Each Subtle Bodies incense has a unique story and a strong commitment to sustainability and with the charming packaging I feel like it makes for a thoughtful gift.

自然の原点に立ち返る

Addition Studioの新しいオイルバーナーThe Magma Oil Burnerは天然石で作られています。

お部屋になじみやすく、自然を感じる佇まいは、ウェルネスを大切にし、健康で穏やかな毎日を創造的に作り出すブランドらしいデザインです。製品名にも”マグマ”とついているように、天然石のディッシュにオイルを垂らし、ろうそくで温めることでアロマの香りが広がります。

付属でついているキャンドルとアロマオイルも自然由来のものからできているので安心。ろうそくの明かりと天然石から湧き上がる香りが、自然に癒されるリラックス空間を演出してくれ、ベッドタイムの楽しみです。

A year round favourite

AGI is a versatile scent, perfect for any time of year, day or night. The crisp citrus notes cut through humid summer days, while the rich leather and blackcurrant offer a grounding warmth for winter evenings. Sweet, sour, and fresh, AGI is a candle I always keep on hand.

For Plants and Potatoes

Lightly's Vera Vase is the centrepiece of my kitchen, holding a mix of fruits and veggies. Although it may have originally been designed for plants, its playful silhouette fits beautifully in my kitchen, serving as both a functional and decorative piece. The dark teal adds a striking contrast to my apartment, and its a piece I admire daily while washing the dishes.

Me time

I usually have a brief period of time to myself before my children arrive home from school. On these rare occasions of peace, I enjoy lighting MAHO's Gypsy Wood incense while reading a book. The rich woody scent combined with the gentle sweetness of sunflower makes these brief moments of me-time even more special. The scent of MAHO is so splendid that I like to open the windows and enjoy it with the comforting breeze.

Heavy Peace

I love using the Perfumer H incense holder by Studio Henry Wilson with my favourite incense and putting on some relaxing ambient music. It’s compact, catches ashes and easy to clean. The design is very Henry Wilson, utilising heavy bronze, it’s actually very heavy for its size, but it feels so nice to pick up and move around the house or office, wherever I am. It looks great and I’m sure this will be used for many lifetimes ahead of me - the design is timeless and is indestructible.

Luxury of simpleness

The Korean Red Cedar incense by Subtle Bodies is my favourite. The spicy scent reminds me of curry upon first lighting.

Subtle Bodies incense is made from only one fragrant wood that comes from a single forest and a scentless binding wood. It’s nothing but pure ingredients. As soon as I burn the incense, the atmosphere in the room changes.

This incense embodies the notion that simpleness is luxury.

All of the incense by Subtle Bodies are really good! Unfortunately, I can’t share the scent through the screen but you can try them at the shop in Tomigaya!

Memories and Bathtime

I most look forward to bathtime on the off days when I have the time to relax at home, especially after a jolting commute home from work in a crowded train. The natural scent of Bath Soak, which is similar to that of Cypress wood, reminds me of childhood memories of going to the onsen with my family in the countryside. I love the sensation of the organic clay residue left at the bottom of the bath.