Photos // Kinfolk Volume 8

I posted briefly about my love of Kinfolk yesterday, so I thought It would only make sense to share some snippets from the new issue. Last week I finally managed to get hold of the new issue after not realising that It was actually released back in June (... ??? I know how did I miss this!?!). All I really want to say however is that Volume 8 is ridiculously inspiring, I know I say that all the time but It truly is. This issue is focused around Japanese culture and it really gives you a glimpse into there beautifully simple lifestyle. I've been flicking through this on and off for a few days now and each time something new seems to catch my eye. Since reading this I've also now developed a strange interest in Ikebana, which up until the other day I had never even heard of. Its a Japanese form of flower arranging and it involves you combining three elements to represent heaven, earth and man. The key to it is simplicity therefore you only need a few materials. There's something about the whole process of this that I find really inspiring (after all I do have an obsession with floral arrangements!), and Its definitely something I would love to experiment with in the future. Of course Kinfolk wouldn't be complete without its stunning visual photos essays (Escape to Kamakura is really quite something) or its too good to eat recipes (Cherry blossom macaroons with black sesame anyone?).

As always I would definitely recommend that you have a quick glance through this magazine if you get the chance, because I'm almost positive It will captivate your interest.

I just quickly wanted to post this as I thought you might all like to see the sorts of things inside this magazine, if you haven't already. I must dash now though as I'm currently finishing off some illustrations / Starting to draw up some exciting new designs for something I'm working on ... oooh its all rather exciting!

Today's Playlist: SOMEBODY SWEET TO TALK TO // She & Him, HIGH HOPES // Kodaline, FOR YOUR LOVE // Josh Record, TOWERS // Bon Iver, HIGHER LOVE // James Vincent McMorrow, and OLD PINE // Ben Howard.