
VALENTINE'S EDIT
Our founder shares the memories, places and pieces that fill her heart this valentines day.
'Valentine’s Day to me, is all about celebrating love in its many forms. This year, I’m sharing the little things that fill my heart. The little glimmers in my world and memories that remind me of love.’
- Desiree Kleinen

THE ELIEZE
'This bag holds a deep place in my heart. Named after my grandmother—the woman who first taught me to make a bag. She was always busy crafting, and in many ways, she led me to the path I walk today.'

AMSTEL HOTEL, AMSTERDAM
'A quiet room, golden light, and a question that changed everything—Amstel Hotel is the place where my husband proposed to me.'

DISH
'I share my love through food. When I cook for family or close friends, I always return to Japanese dishes—slowly made but deeply enjoyed. There’s something sacred about watching people feel cared for through a meal.'

SCENT
'Scents have the power to move you and capture precious memories. I recently fell in love with the perfumes by Perfumer H. Every time I smell them, I’m transported back to nourishing moments for myself or with my loved ones.'

BOOK
'I love giving The Fountain, Find Your Place by Els van Steijn to the people close to me. This book unravels the complexities of family—those invisible threads that shape us. Understanding that is vital to understanding how we love.'

PLAYLIST
'I was raised on sounds from everywhere—soul, bossa nova, and Caribbean music floating through the house, blues and funk on car rides, the rhythm of distant places pulling me in. This playlist reflects the music that became my foundation.'