Top 8 Minimalistic Gifts

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It can be hard to find gifts for your minimalistic friends but at the same time, the easiest wat to give them a great gift is to keep it really simple. After all, less is more. Here are eight gifts we think that suits the definition of minimalism. 
1. Black Marble iPhone 6 / 6s Case ($28) A printed marble graphic details this slim Casetify iPhone case. Formfitting construction with button, cord, and camera access.
2. You Are Beautiful As You Are Ear Crawlers ($61) The modern yet sophisticated ear crawlers is a symbolic expression of the phrase "넌 있는 그대로가 아름다워." Wear it as a simple reminder of your beauty, and know that "You are beautiful as you are."
3. Samdi High Quality Wooden Stands for Ipad ($24.56) Modern design and practical construction. Easily adjusted into two stand position, both optimal vertical and horizontal viewing.
4. Case Laptop Sleeve with Italian Thick Leather Strap for Air 13" Macbook ($23) This simple but yet modern sleeve made of 100% natural wool felt which is 3-4mm thick. It provides the perfect protection from dust, scratches and light impact damage.
5. Hanging Wire Pot Bracket - Plated Brass ($19-$39) The diamond shape of our Hanging Wire Pot Bracket fits any standard 6" planter you pair it with.
6. Nesting Trinket Boxes (Set of 3) ($32) Made of delicately soldered glass panels, this set of Trinket Boxes can be nested together or displayed separately.
7. COLUMN CALENDAR 2016 by Snug Studio ($14.99) A minimalist monthly column calendar for 2016 with room for daily notes in Dove Blue on a glossy finished paper.
8. BASICS by BE.ARUM ($35-$49) Minimalistic jewelry to match your everyday look.
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Discover Seoul with Us

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5. MMCA (국립현대미술관)
- Located at the east side of Gyeongbukgung, MMCA the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Arts is a place to get inspired. Housing local artist works as well as international artist, this place offer an eye opener to the public. Definitely one of our favourite place to getaway to when we're out of the office.
4. Ikson-Dong (익선동)
- This place brings back many memories of Korea as it was once housed hanok houses more than 100 years ago. The neighbourhood went through many changes since then and many have moved out from their hanok houses. Recently, It has turned into lanes of cafes, art studios and guesthouses. While some streets still remained the same, it's a nice stroll to remind us of how people used to live during the modernization of Korea.
3. Bukchon Hanok Village (북촌한옥마을)
 - It's probably THE place to go when you're in Seoul. Eventhough it's a place for tourist but even locals go there for a walk. Located behind bustling streets of Samcheong-dong , lies the quiet hanok houses. We like going there around 6 in the evening to see the sunset over Namsan Tower and Bukhasan Hill, there will be less people during that time too ;) 
2.  Leeum Samsung Musuem of Art (리움 삼성미술관)
- This is the place to go if you're up for quirky installations. Samsung curates an exclusive array of artworks which involves installations, treasures and traditional and contemporary works from local and international artists. 
1. Changyeonggung Palace (창경궁)
- Drum rolls to our favourite place in Seoul, Changyeonggung Palace. We have to specific too, that our favourite place is the Green House located the east side of the palace. It's peaceful and tranquil and most importantly, not flooded with people. The palace is not as famous as Gyeongbukgung and Changdunggung but we feel it offers a variety of pavilions and gardens to see , and a cheaper option compared to the 2 main palaces. The most beautiful time to head to the palace is during Spring and Autumn. 
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Guide to Creating A Minimalistic Jewelry Wardrobe

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Organise
- Release your inner OCD over here, after all it's your private space. The function of the jewelry box or compartment is to keep your jewelry organised and most importantly, is to keep your jewelry from tarnishing. 
Display Your Favourites
- Get a dish or small tray to place your daily favourite accessories. Normally these accessories are the ones that could match my everyday clothes. It's easy to find them as well as compared to placing them in a jewelry box. 
Duplicate? Why not.
- Yes, It's really OK. This is the part where you can play around, layer and still able to achieve that minimalist look. You can get the same design of rings but in different colour such as combination of silver and gold or black and white. 
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Why Silk Thread?

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Why Silk Thread?
Silk threads are used in many kinds of embroidery. Silk threads absorb dye extremely well and it sews smoothly without breaking. It has the strength of polyester and stability of cotton. It also has a distinct sheen due to which it is costlier than the other varieties. The type of silk thread that we used are  Myeongju, a type of silk that has no pattern. It's soft texture and elegant glow are it's distinctive characteristics. Compared to cotton thread, silk thread is easier to maintain because it's washable and virtually lint-free. Cotton thread is not ideal to be used for bracelets too because it can wrinkle easily  It can wrinkle very badly and the fabric will eventually thin our and perish with regular use. 


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India in 35mm

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