The war next door has me thinking about the symbolism of those energetic and hopeful Ukrainian colors. May they be a sign.
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Poppy Seed Tart
Writing about this remarkable dessert—and taking the process photos, and perfecting the recipe—has been on my Christmas list for years.
Read MoreRose-Colored
Capturing those pink streaks in the sky is effortless now that I have been living with this remarkable western view for sixteen years.
Read MoreRadiant Glow and Glossy Shine
Interested in a strategic copywriter’s work? This post examines my English writing for Polish companies in the natural skincare sector.
Read MorePostcards from Crete
Take a visual journey through the beaches and towns of Western Crete and imagine how cool that turquoise sea feels on a scorching August day.
Read MoreWhat Tea Leaves
Drinking tea is a daily habit of mine and a constant source of pleasure. In this essay I take a part-poetic, part-analytical line of inquiry.
Read MoreJam Session
Observations and practical tips about making jam using seasonal fruit, presented not as recipes but as a personal essay on the topic.
Read MoreMarta Konarzewska, Artist
Tasked with documenting some extraordinary sketchbooks, I found myself inspired to write about the woman who created them.
Read MoreWorking for Applica
Some projects wind up much more satisfying than expected. And some clients deserve the same praise they lavish on their writers.
Read MoreIndependence
To write what I want, about what I choose—this is independence. To photograph my city my way. To live on my own terms. Yes, in Warsaw.
Read MoreIt’s a Sign
Two years ago, a giant army-adjacent neon hijacked my favorite skyline. In this post I show and tell just how that has turned out.
Read MoreArt of a Spare Part
Even beautiful lamps often come with canopies that are an afterthought. Here’s a close look at one neat workaround for this problem.
Read MoreAnnenMayKantereit
Come over and let me introduce you to some playful, blues-inflected German rock. Be ready for a surprising amount of softness and sophistication.
Read MoreBeing Strategic: Phase Zero
Are you looking for a simple road map to help you clarify and implement your current business objectives? Maybe this can help.
Read MoreNotetaking While Baking
A cook’s notes to self have tremendous utility to the cook, but little more than voyeuristic value to everyone else. Want a peek?
Read MoreYin Finds Yang
Some connections are especially meaningful precisely because they are not deliberate. Here’s one linking two paintings by Agnieszka Zawisza.
Read MoreOrigami Squared
Discover modular origami, the precision craft that combines abstract paper folding with multi-unit assembly into stunning polyhedra.
Read MoreAčiū Vilniui
When an introduction to city coincides with new professional challenges, the photos are rushed but the sense of discovery is doubled.
Read MoreGrammar School
Check out the cheeky-but-serious wall calendar I co-created with some other eager folks for my son’s elementary school in Warsaw.
Read MoreClay Community
How do nearly 500 people fit into one pottery studio in Copenhagen? By doing what Danes do best: sharing with others and observing the rules.
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