THE DÔEN SCRAPBOOK

Spring Aglow

The peach-tinted luminosity of a sunrise; light glinting across rippling water; the unexpected gleam of a seashell’s interior as you turn it over in your hand—these are a few things that feel, to us, like embodiments of spring’s lustrous magic. Below, a few favorites to bring a bit of that special glow into your days.
THE DÔEN SCRAPBOOK

Spring Aglow

The peach-tinted luminosity of a sunrise; light glinting across rippling water; the unexpected gleam of a seashell’s interior as you turn it over in your hand—these are a few things that feel, to us, like embodiments of spring’s lustrous magic. Below, a few favorites to bring a bit of that special glow into your days.

Luminous Sounds

Sounds that shimmer. Listen Now

Luminous Sounds

Sounds that shimmer. Listen Now

By the Sea

Special treasures to illuminate the everyday.
Seashell Candles
Our New York party was set aglow by seashell tea candles; our attempt to conjure a bit of Spring’s luster on a chilly winter evening. Find many versions on Etsy—or, if you feel so inclined, make your own out of found shells or discarded oyster shells.
Pearl Anklets
Come spring, delicate strands of seed pearls adorn our ankles day and night. We particularly adore Beatrice Valenzuela’s elegant silk-threaded version, and collect multiples to layer in the height of the season.
Shimmering Body Oil
Our favorite spring and summer oils are infused with a touch of shimmer to catch the light. We love the classic version from Nuxe—or, for a more luxurious option, Kindred Black’s hand-blown glass vial.

By the Sea

Special treasures to illuminate the everyday.
Seashell Candles
Our New York party was set aglow by seashell tea candles; our attempt to conjure a bit of Spring’s luster on a chilly winter evening. Find many versions on Etsy—or, if you feel so inclined, make your own out of found shells or discarded oyster shells.
Pearl Anklets
Come spring, delicate strands of seed pearls adorn our ankles day and night. We particularly adore Beatrice Valenzuela’s elegant silk-threaded version, and collect multiples to layer in the height of the season.
Shimmering Body Oil
Our favorite spring and summer oils are infused with a touch of shimmer to catch the light. We love the classic version from Nuxe—or, for a more luxurious option, Kindred Black’s hand-blown glass vial.

Escape Artists

Luminous stories and poems.
Everything the Light Touches by Janice Pariat
A series of separate encounters across disparate centuries and continents bring several characters into close communion with nature. A philosophical and poetic meditation on all the beauty that opens itself up to us when we stop to look.
Luster by Raven Leilani
Told in startling and meticulous prose, this razor-sharp and wildly funny debut novel follows a young Black woman who, disenchanted with her lifelong dream of becoming a painter, falls into an unlikely situationship with a married couple and their adopted daughter.
House of Light by Mary Oliver
A reverent and contemplative collection of poems about luminosity, spirituality, and the natural world.

Escape Artists

Luminous stories and poems.
Everything the Light Touches by Janice Pariat
A series of separate encounters across disparate centuries and continents bring several characters into close communion with nature. A philosophical and poetic meditation on all the beauty that opens itself up to us when we stop to look.
Luster by Raven Leilani
Told in startling and meticulous prose, this razor-sharp and wildly funny debut novel follows a young Black woman who, disenchanted with her lifelong dream of becoming a painter, falls into an unlikely situationship with a married couple and their adopted daughter.
House of Light by Mary Oliver
A reverent and contemplative collection of poems about luminosity, spirituality, and the natural world.

Candied Citrus

A light-catching treat that feels perfectly in step with the season. We love making a big batch and gifting little jars to our loved ones. See below for a simple recipe from our friend, chef Phoebe Cole Smith. We recommend storing the rinds of any citrus you eat over time in the freezer until you’re ready to candy a larger batch.

METHOD

Make a simple syrup by mixing 2 cups granulated sugar with 2 cups water. Bring to a boil and cook until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Remove wide strips of the rind of your citrus of choice, then slice into julienne. Stir into the simple syrup, then remove with a mesh strainer and lay on a wire rack to drain. Let dry for 45 minutes. Reserve the leftover simple syrup for another use. On a piece of parchment paper laid on top of a sheet pan, sprinkle a layer of granulated sugar. Roll the candied citrus strips in the sugar, coating all sides of the peel. Let dry completely (about 1 - 2 hours) before enjoying.

Candied Citrus

A light-catching treat that feels perfectly in step with the season. We love making a big batch and gifting little jars to our loved ones. See below for a simple recipe from our friend, chef Phoebe Cole Smith. We recommend storing the rinds of any citrus you eat over time in the freezer until you’re ready to candy a larger batch.

METHOD

Make a simple syrup by mixing 2 cups granulated sugar with 2 cups water. Bring to a boil and cook until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Remove wide strips of the rind of your citrus of choice, then slice into julienne. Stir into the simple syrup, then remove with a mesh strainer and lay on a wire rack to drain. Let dry for 45 minutes. Reserve the leftover simple syrup for another use. On a piece of parchment paper laid on top of a sheet pan, sprinkle a layer of granulated sugar. Roll the candied citrus strips in the sugar, coating all sides of the peel. Let dry completely (about 1 - 2 hours) before enjoying.

IMAGE CREDITS

{“The Island of Serpents” Bossoli, Carlo (1815-1884) // “Poems of life in the country and by the sea” (1920) // “35mm negative depicting a coastal landscape” by Oskar Speck // “Part of conservation zone along highway 72” State Department of Land and Natural Resources, Hawaii (1973) // “Sylt, Schleswig Holstein, Deutschland” by Carl Curman (1880s) // “Heart of the Andes” Frederic Edwin, Church American (1859) // “Echo” by Alexandre Cabanel, French (1874) // “Conch Shell” by Bulletin of the Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences (1873) // “Lake George” John William Casilear, American (1857) // “Still Life with Oysters, a Silver Tazza, and Glassware” by Willem Claesz Heda, Dutch (1635) // “Ship grounded on Dog Island by 1899 hurricane” (1899) // “Inellan, Walter Douglas house” Channel Drive, Montecito, California // “Akaka Falls State Park” (November, 1973) // “Shell” from The American Museum journal (c.1900-1918) // “Clouds” Thomas Cole, American (c.1838) // “Shell Inscribed with the Cartouche of Senwosret” Middle Kingdom (c.1981-1550 BC) // “Late afternoon surf at Maliko Bay “ (November, 1973) // “View of islands” by Karle Criss in Hawaii}

IMAGE CREDITS

{“The Island of Serpents” Bossoli, Carlo (1815-1884) // “Poems of life in the country and by the sea” (1920) // “35mm negative depicting a coastal landscape” by Oskar Speck // “Part of conservation zone along highway 72” State Department of Land and Natural Resources, Hawaii (1973) // “Sylt, Schleswig Holstein, Deutschland” by Carl Curman (1880s) // “Heart of the Andes” Frederic Edwin, Church American (1859) // “Echo” by Alexandre Cabanel, French (1874) // “Conch Shell” by Bulletin of the Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences (1873) // “Lake George” John William Casilear, American (1857) // “Still Life with Oysters, a Silver Tazza, and Glassware” by Willem Claesz Heda, Dutch (1635) // “Ship grounded on Dog Island by 1899 hurricane” (1899) // “Inellan, Walter Douglas house” Channel Drive, Montecito, California // “Akaka Falls State Park” (November, 1973) // “Shell” from The American Museum journal (c.1900-1918) // “Clouds” Thomas Cole, American (c.1838) // “Shell Inscribed with the Cartouche of Senwosret” Middle Kingdom (c.1981-1550 BC) // “Late afternoon surf at Maliko Bay “ (November, 1973) // “View of islands” by Karle Criss in Hawaii}

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