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The Journal

Stories. Ideas. Observations.

Thoughts and stories about creativity, childhood, wellbeing, food, culture and the wonderfully interesting ways we live.

"A space for the long read. For the half-formed thought that turned into something. For the weekly essay, the cultural observation, the personal reflection — written slowly and meant to stay."

The Power of Creative Play
CreativityFeatured

The Power of Creative Play

What happens when we stop treating play as the opposite of work — and start seeing it as the most serious thing we do.

October 2026·6 min read
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What Children Already Know
Childhood

What Children Already Know

On curiosity, unlearning, and the quiet wisdom that lives in the way a child approaches the world.

September 2026·5 min read
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The Table as a Place of Belonging
Culture & Food

The Table as a Place of Belonging

Food is never just food. It is memory, identity, welcome — and sometimes the most honest conversation you'll have all week.

September 2026·7 min read
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On Slowing Down Without Falling Behind
Wellbeing

On Slowing Down Without Falling Behind

A quiet argument for rest, stillness, and the radical act of doing less — on purpose.

August 2026·5 min read
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Who Are You When Nobody's Watching?
Identity

Who Are You When Nobody's Watching?

Thoughts on authenticity, performance, and the version of yourself that exists when the audience disappears.

August 2026·6 min read
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Why Stories Are the Only Thing That Lasts
Storytelling

Why Stories Are the Only Thing That Lasts

Every project at StudioC8te begins with a story. Here's why we believe that's the only place anything worth making can begin.

July 2026·8 min read
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Life + Table

The Good Stuff

Food, home, travel, rituals of everyday life — influenced by Australia, living in Los Angeles, and Mediterranean and British roots. Recipes. Places. People. Things worth sharing.

Mediterranean table spread with food and sunlight

At the Table

Food. Home. Travel. The everyday made beautiful.

What We Ate This Week

Food & Recipes

What We Ate This Week

Simple things made well. A slow-cooked lamb, a good salad, something sweet on Sunday. The week in food.

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Places That Stay With You

Travel

Places That Stay With You

Some places you visit. Others move in. A running list of the ones that changed how I see things.

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Making a Home in Two Cities

Home

Making a Home in Two Cities

On the strange and beautiful project of belonging somewhere — and what it means to make a space feel like yours.

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