BK Love Letter by Wakako

Experiencing the world with all my senses

Experiencing the world with all my senses

Greetings from the canyon. I returned to the States from Japan in mid-March. I’m more or less functioning, but different parts of my body are quietly (and sometimes loudly) letting... Read More
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Sharing "Alchemist"

Sharing "Alchemist"

I am really excited to reach the finish line of launching the new BK Original Notebook Cover “Alchemist”. The idea has been in the making for a long time, but... Read More
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Driftwood // BK Love Letter, March 2026

Driftwood // BK Love Letter, March 2026

I am grateful that I can send this love letter to you from Japan, my home. I’m here for a few weeks to meet some business partners in person, take... Read More
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Ever-evolving BK storefront

Ever-evolving BK storefront

Speaking of a milestone, it has also been almost a year since we relocated our studio from Altadena to Eagle Rock. (Yes. It was an incredibly full February and March in... Read More
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In deep gratitude... // BK Love Letter, February 2026

In deep gratitude... // BK Love Letter, February 2026

I want to thank you for taking the time to read my previous love letter. So many of you responded, sharing your personal stories about how the current turmoil in the... Read More
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taking one step at a time // BK Love Letter, February 2026

taking one step at a time // BK Love Letter, February 2026

From time to time, what’s going on in the world feels so disproportionately heartbreaking, overwhelming, and impossible to comprehend that I lose my usual momentum for writing on an open... Read More
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Threshold Moments // BK Love Letter, January 2026

Threshold Moments // BK Love Letter, January 2026

Happy 2026! Our family wrapped up 2025 with a few small gatherings amongst our friends, followed by intentional just-us-family cocoon days to celebrate the togetherness with lots of yummy homemade... Read More
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One Chance, One Meeting: The Baum-Kuchen Story //  Documentary short film by Javier Ruiz

One Chance, One Meeting: The Baum-Kuchen Story //  Documentary short film by Javier Ruiz

As we wrap up Baum-kuchen's 15th anniversary, we received the loveliest birthday present from Javier Ruiz, one of the BK friends and a local filmmaker/storyteller. (We even worked on the Love for... Read More
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Why I love notebooks BK Love Letter // BK Love Letter, November 2025

Why I love notebooks BK Love Letter // BK Love Letter, November 2025

We have been waking up to the canyon dampened with moisture from the Marine Layer. When we take Mango for a morning walk, the ridges of the mountains are partially... Read More
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