Journal

Kristin Dickson-Okuda has built her creative language from acknowledging an experience’s essence and then making it tangible. This process of design results in Kristin’s brand clothing line Rowena Sartin, and her husband Shin’s furniture project WAKA WAKA, both of which are housed in their Los Angeles-based concept space Iko Iko (Japanese for ‘let’s go!’). And as one would imagine, the energy of such sentiment is laden across all that they create.

For years we have admired Kristin’s approach to concept and construction, creating pieces for the body and home that encourage connection. Becoming a mother has further clarified this vision. Kristin's work is deliberate and bold, unveiled by ego and determined to gently answer some of life’s little questions. 

Claire Cottrell visited Kristin at the studio, capturing her in motion, somewhere between problem-solving and play.

Knowing very well the power in having a job title that raises a few eyebrows, Byron Bay-based Sex Therapist Juliet Allen is publicly dismantling the mythology around love making one open conversation at a time.

Her approach to sexual pleasure avoids touching on anything too spiritual or overly romantic, instead Allen focuses on arming her audience with practical real-life tools so they can get the most out of their intimate relationships.

Her conversation extend from bedroom intimacy between lovers into realms that include friendships and one's own self care and respect...

Aware of the fear, confusion, and physical demands motherhood can deliver, in-demand doula Erica Chidi Cohen has created LOOM: a safe, non-judgmental space that supports women through their journey from periods to fertility and pregnancy to parenting. Offering health & sex education, the practical and spiritual tools for pregnancy and delivery, Erica's approach to motherhood is simply to empower and to nurture.

We admire Erica's devotion to this phase is every mother's life, a journey that needs a tender hand, understanding and, of course, practical knowledge. Photographer Nastassia Bruckin visited Erica at her Los Angeles-based home to find out how this natural healer looks after herself...

To celebrate the launch of our Valentine's Tantric Bathing Kit, we interview Beatrice Valenzuela –– Talented designer, co-founder of Echo Park Craft Fair and wonderful mama to Dmitri & Astrid. Inspired by the light and colours of both her native home Mexico and her adopted hometown of Los Angeles, Beatrice is known and loved for her vibrant designs,  generous heart & passion for community and bringing people together. We are thrilled to share Beatrice's rituals for everyday life and making a meaningful connection this Valentine's Day.

We visited Amy Leeworthy at her Melbourne home studio –– a cosy spot where this mama of two spends her days creating handcrafted clay vessels, inspired by the colours of the Australian landscape. Captured with her youngest bebe Delilah, Amy shares her rituals with us below...