A curated list of things I’ve seen, read, used, and loved lately.
An important read as all eyes are on Ukraine: Putin claims that, after the fall of the Berlin Wall, the U.S. promised not to expand NATO beyond East Germany. Does he have a case? | The New Yorker
I’m continuously in awe of Marcell Rév’s work on Euphoria (He’s the lead cinematographer, and, fun fact, a fellow Hungarian). Here’s a really interesting video analysis on how he uses lighting, colors, motion, and composition to create the show’s breathtaking visual style
An eye-opening summary of how much food is wasted each year and how it impacts the environment | Treehugger
Love Vogue France’s Une Fille, Un Style YouTube series where they go into stylish women’s homes to show their fashion and interior decorating style
The five levels of hype
Expectations of instant delivery are getting out of hand and people responding in extreme ways to things that would have been considered mild inconveniences a few years ago. The pandemic and companies’ constant push for a quicker shopping experience (plus Amazon) are equally to blame. | VOX & The New York Times
Nature is the best artist | Colossal
I’ll be definitely trying some of these cleaning hacks
Carbon neutral fashion shows – Who is leading the industry? | Luxiders
A Bauhaus classic – the Kandinsky/Klee House | Openhouse
An intriguing and unexplored part of history – female pirates | Atlas Obscura
Some Instagram accounts I’ve been loving lately: Discover Earth, Neous, A Darling Find, Creme La Mare, Sophie Buhai, Watching New York
Current favorites:
- Streaming: the big returners – Euphoria and Ozark
- Collection: The Row Fall 2022 RTW with its boxy silhouettes and pop of color
- Vintage find: a photobook of London from the 1970s and a pair of beige Levis 501
- Scent: Thyme
- Drink: Soba tea – a naturally caffeine-free tea-like drink that has a unique, nutty taste and great health benefits
