Favourite 5 distractions of the week

Autumn is easily the most beautiful season in Canberra. Nestled in a valley and surrounded by national parks, the city is now overflown in warm hues. Mornings are already crisp and foggy but I don’t mind as long as we get sunny days. Suprisingly, the winter chill has come earlier this year, forcing me to unpack my warm clothes. In fact, as I sit down to write this, I can hardly believe this will be our third winter in Australia. Time really flies, so our weeks are shorter than ever, with our daily program always packed, the kid’s schedule included. I wouldn’t like it any other way but I do enjoy some scarce distractions during the week. Like something that’s not a part of my ‘to do’ list. Just small things to fill my soul.

Hope you’ve had a great weekend and let me know if any of inspirations below resonate with you!

1. Coming out Friday, “The Me You Can’t See” is a five-part docuseries about mental health awareness, hosted by Oprah Winfrey and The Duke of Sussex. A documentary features testimonies of ordinary people and celebrities who have dealt with mental health challenges. The show joins an ongoing mental health debate, helping us to dismantle stigma around it and recognise the trauma we hold in ourselves or others. It is on my list and I’m hoping to watch it this weekend. Have you seen it? What ’s your impression?

2. You all know how I love the Fornasetti aesthetic, they are iconic in their eclectic and provocative style. The new collaboration with Louis Vuitton has pushed the brand forward into the world of fashion. A selection of bags from the new capsule collection includes new designs as well as reinterpretations of iconic models. Reflecting historical imagery, while combining Fornasetti’s artistic world with Nicolas Ghesquière’s contemporary design. Fornasetti & LV takes you time-travelling back to the Greco-Roman period. 

3. If you happen to be in Sydney, between 15th of May – 14th of June 2021, don’t miss the WORLD PRESS PHOTO 2021 Exhibition in The State Library of New South Wales. I was lucky to visit last weekend and I’m still under a strong impression of some of the most stunning images I have ever seen. Photographers from all around the world, have captured the year of the covid pandemic, social unrests, natural disasters, challenging personal stories or gender confrontations. They all are a reminder how photography can be inspiring and important keeper of our reality. If you can not visit the exhibition in person, the winning photographies are also available online, here.

4. The Finnish Design Shop is currently running several sale campaigns including one with my favourite brands, Gubi. Making a compromise with quality has never been my thing but I also like to guard the home budget so these kind of sales allow me to get pieces I’ve wanted for a long time for less. They also have a clearance sale of up to 40% for brands like Kartell, Hay, Muuto, and Normann Copenhagen. A dream shopping for anyone hunting for minimalistic pieces or Scandinavian design lovers.

5. Do you love Diptique candles as much as I do? Mostly known for their luxurious range of fragrances and candles, the company started their journey as a home goods brand in the 60’s. This year, to celebrate the 60th anniversary, they have launched a new home collection inspired by some of their first designs. Go check them out and dress your table up with new plates, mugs, ceramics, and glass items inspired by long Mediterranean summer days and al fresco dining. I miss European summers so much, especially now when a cold winter is knocking on our doors.