Gertrud Keazor is a retired international fencing athlete who found renewed purpose in welcoming tired, uninspired souls to her haven in the south of France. For over a decade, Yobaba Lounge has been offering solace and comfort to those seeking to reignite their fire.

Meet Unskilled Worker. The British artist who breaks a thousand hearts with every piece she paints. Including mine. Having lived an entire life before picking up the paintbrush aged 48, Helen Downie’s desire to create almost seems like an obligation.

Siobhan Mckenna’s studio in Glasgow’s iconic Barra’s market is a fitting home for her huge cutting table, sewing machines and mountains of vintage denim. ReJean is a gender-neutral sustainable fashion label built on reclaiming, repurposing and repairing denim for a new generation of conscious consumers.

Skye Kelly-Barrett is an Art Curator, Director and Agent, as well as the founder of Roar Illustration Agency — a unique boutique art & illustration agency representing a curated selection of the most talented artists (both established and emerging) within the creative industry. Here she shares some advice that *may* help to offer a peek behind the curtain of what can sometimes feel like a secret society…

An insider’s guide to the city of Bucharest. Words by Cristina Ioana Pasalau and images by her partner Neal Gruer — Where to eat, drink, dance, shop, stay and explore.

High amongst the clouds of Berlin sits the glorious glass house, or ‘spaceship’, of Hannah Krutmann; author, creator, talented stylist and proud pooch owner.

We met up with Hannah to discover the quirk amidst the corners of her unique home in the sky.

Melissa Schriek is a photographer living and working in Amsterdam whose gorgeous work featured in our (un)influenced issue. Here she talks humble beginnings, influences and the joy to be found in friendships.

For those with a fondness for bonnie wee Scotland, we’ve pulled together our favourite independent magazines celebrating Scotland’s rich heritage, landscapes and people. All well worth your peepers and and your pounds.

Inspirations for July. Expect (always expect) Fran Lebowitz, tears in Latvian and a tiny desk concert to lull you into the most devine playlist to work to. Here’s my joy this month.

Skye Kelly-Barrett is an Art Curator, Director and Agent behind the magnifico Roar Illustration Agency — a unique boutique art & illustration agency that represents a curated selection of the most talented artist (both established and emerging!) within the creative industry.

Inspirations for June. I live with a desire to dive into every new month suitably bursting with good thoughts and inspiration. A firm believer in curating a life you want to live, here’s what I’ve been finding happiness in recently.