Love for Analogue Stories

A Gentle Journey from Pixels to Paper // Jenny

A Gentle Journey from Pixels to Paper // Jenny

In a world where technology and analogue often feel opposite, Jenny beautifully blends the digital sphere with analogue mindfulness in a way that’s both deeply intentional and refreshingly relatable. Over... Read More
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Daily Calendar Doodles, January - April // A.C.

Daily Calendar Doodles, January - April // A.C.

Another quarter of a year gone means another collection of JIYU Monthly calendar drawings. Here’s January-April, plus a few things I’ve been using the free pages in the back for.... Read More
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A Colorful Life Rewritten // Job

A Colorful Life Rewritten // Job

Having followed Job’s journey for many years, I’ve come to discover that he is far more than just a journaler. He is a storyteller, an artist, and a passionate advocate... Read More
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The Art of Repair: Kintsugi // Frido

The Art of Repair: Kintsugi // Frido

Kintsugi is the traditional Japanese technique of mending broken ceramic pieces together and through that process turning them into unique and beautiful artifacts. One of the ingredients, however, is derived... Read More
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The Art of Unoptimized Creativity // Carolyn Yoo

The Art of Unoptimized Creativity // Carolyn Yoo

Carolyn Yoo is an artist, illustrator, and writer whose work feels like a heartfelt conversation - honest, reflective, and deeply personal. She brings her stories to life with rich analog... Read More
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Five Years, Fifty Stories // A.C.

Five Years, Fifty Stories // A.C.

Five years ago, Wakako Takagi asked if I would like to contribute essays to Baum-kuchen’s Love Letter on a regular basis. I remember feeling elated, and also kinda scared. “Are... Read More
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Trust the Process // Frido

Trust the Process // Frido

The quote "Trust the Process" works on many levels and can have various meanings. In this video, Frido explores what it means for BK and the process of designing new... Read More
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Sticking Together: How I Organize Washi Tapes // A.C.

Sticking Together: How I Organize Washi Tapes // A.C.

Recently, for my own amusement, I sat down and organized my partner’s washi tape collection. I have also done this, “for my own amusement”, to our bookshelves, desks, ink samples,... Read More
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Zig zagging Through Everywhere Astonishments! // Margaux

Zig zagging Through Everywhere Astonishments! // Margaux

I first met Margaux online many years ago, when Bk was still at its first brick-and-mortar location in Glassell Park. As the co-founder of Peg and Awl, she has transformed... Read More
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