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Our Story

who we are and why we do what we do

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Few things bring me more joy than those unhurried Sunday mornings where time moves at the pace of dripping honey; a steaming cup of Blue of London in hand and the pages of a beautifully made indie magazine spread before me. An invitation to wander along and get lost in the myriad alleyways of art, travel, culture and style.

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This space is created with that same spirit of gentle discovery in mind. It aims to inspire, give pleasure, and maybe make you learn a thing or two along the way. (I promise to contain my enthusiasm for sixteenth-century Italian literature to acceptable levels.)

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As I love sharing anything that ‘sparks joy’, you will find a mix of:

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  • long reads on art, travel, design, architecture, museums, and books that linger and broaden my world.

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  • conversations with creative, passionate and unusual minds who both fascinate and inspire me.

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  • a curated collection of coups de cœur; made by artists, artisans, and brands who reject trends, algorithms and fast consumption in favour of an obsession for quality and beauty.

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P.S. Had your own coup de foudre? An artist, place or work that made your stomach go all aflutter? Do tell. I would love to get to know them too.

Maxine has worked for many years as a journalist, editor and curator for books and magazines such as ELLE Magazine, Marie Claire, L'Officiel, Villas, Stijlvol Wonen and as a creative director and consultant, leading rebranding projects for luxury interior design brands.

Meet Maxine

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