Judith Knuvers is the founder of the online platform Leaf that is all about embracing a slower, simpler and more conscious lifestyle. Judith is a conscious living consultant and you can book her for one-on-one coachings and also enroll in her online courses. We love Judiths approach to life – and her style. That is why we asked her to share the objects of her life with us.
Judith Knuvers is a freelance consultant for conscious brands a conscious living
What is the first object you remember that meant something to you? What happened to it?
The first object that comes to mind is the ring my parents gave me when I turned 21. It was my first piece of gold jewelry and it was beautiful. I love receiving jewelry, because it is something that will last - not just the jewelry, but the memory. I wear the ring my parents gave me together with a ring that was made from gold from my late grandmother's jewelry.
“I love receiving jewelry, because it is something that will last - not just the jewelry, but the memory.”
What is your favorite object today?
Oh, this is a difficult one! When I moved to a new apartment in Amsterdam two years ago, I decided that I wasn't going to 'just buy something' to fill the place up. Instead, I saved up to invest in pieces that I love. If I couldn't find what I was looking for, I would rather wait than buy something. To this day it is not finished yet, but I love it more than any other place I have ever lived.
If I had to choose, I'd say the vintage champagne glasses that my sister bought me. When I lived in Antwerp, everyone was drinking Cava on a regular Tuesday night. I loved it! It felt like everyday was a celebration. There was this one place where they had these vintage champagne coupes, and ever since I saw them I have been on the hunt for the right ones. Finally, my sister found six of them in a vintage store somewhere.
The best object you ever brought home as a souvenir
I never really bring souvenirs home, because I feel that souvenirs are often 'in the moment buys' – at least that's true for me, haha.
The last thing you bought and loved
It has been a while since I have bought something, but I was gifted these beautiful coffee/tea cups from Annemieke Boots a few weeks ago that I am in love with. Annemieke is a Dutch ceramist and I have been following her for a long time. She makes the most beautiful ceramics. As I cherish my daily rituals at home – like my cup of coffee in the morning – objects like these are so valuable to me.
One object you would like to own but can’t find, afford, ….
I would love to have my own apartment! But that's not really an object, is it? Haha. I am living in a shared apartment right now, but I am dreaming of having my own place – a place that I can really make my own. As for objects, I am still searching for some art pieces for my home! I love abstract art, but I haven't found the right pieces yet.
All photos by Marieke Verdenius