“Never expected […]” etc. A platitude. Honestly, shame is not my strong suit and I love presents. Generosity comes in many ways. Life, taste and budgets, too. Time is society’s most valued luxury, our escapist time-off and our little hedonist secret both a rare gift. A colourful distraction from the at times grey every-day. A small token of appreciation or a little extra brighten the wait. A gesture or an investment?
You decide.
The rather creative gifter finds their inspo in the following listing or cheat sheet …
Random things I like:
Presence – salt in the air – wet hair – plants in the wild – improvising – olfactory journeys – being treated to a meal – exploring trivial topics earnestly – reading too many non-fiction books at once – learning to take photographs – making playlists – watching people eat plums – giving presents – being cooked for – having stories read aloud to me – being whispered in my ear – whispering in yours – king-size beds – secret spots/stains – blueberries – ranunculus – to be thoughtless
The Play:
The sound – anticipation – Cortex Ceribri – my voice – in your head – silk stockings – skin as landscape – slowness – tease and denial – surrender – fluids – speechless
Experience:
Splashing about – swimming – floating – dancing – learning to fish and hunt – getting lost – a racing heart – wild waters – wind in your hair – drizzle – travel ready – carefree – uninhibited
As follows:
Naturalness – the body – neither small nor tall – aquamarine eyes – copper-gold – hazelnut-brown – olive tones – monochromes – rosy cheeks – a handful – natural breasts – small feet – stiletto challenges – silk – leather – french-chic – flats vs. trainers – wearing silk slip dresses as evening gown – opera gloves – the scent of leather – women and other people in casual suits – woollen trousers – turtlenecks – natural – feminine – timeless – without a watch
Benath and below:
Nothing – or lingerie from Atelier Bordelle – Maison Close – Wolford – Cervin – DSTM
Indulgence:
Amuse-bouche – the scent of a fig tree* – olive oil – tahini – new regional/seasonal cuisine – sharing all starters – still water – nice bubbles – bitter beers – Chablis – even more water – passion fruit – beetroot – smoky cocoa – herbal tea – bitters – the scent of coffee
And leisure:
Finding time – extention and expansion – endless strolling – sitting on a bench – current affairs – silly antics – sauna – massages – experimental and new music – contemporary art – jazz and hiphop – chamber music and string quartets – discovering books on the streets – losing oneself …