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About the collection

February 18, 2020 by Steven Pauwels Leave a Comment

“100% made out of nature’s purest ingredients, without any compromise.”

When I went to India for the first time, I did not exactly know what I was going to create. My aim was to create practical serving products and make them as natural as possible, without compromise.

I selected bamboo, organic cotton & clay as potential ingredients & booked a ticket to Delhi. To ease my mind, I connected with a virtual assistant in Bangalore to make me a list of potential suppliers.

And so my journey began…

I left the comfort of my usual surroundings and started with my exploration. I designed plates & cups, bathrobes & towels but each time I encountered some form of dishonesty and couldn’t finish what I had started. I wanted the products to be as pure & natural as possible & traced all ingredients down to their origin.

As I thought about the “practical and daily serving”-aspect of my intentions, I touched upon my needs as a human being and transformed them into the design guidelines for the collection.

Several trips and “failures” later, I came across the perfect ingredient that reflects one of the most precious characteristics of our human being; “we are all incomparably unique.”

This most unique element is “antique” teak wood. Of the highest quality, it was reclaimed out of old houses in India and already went through the test of time. Reclaiming & incarnating this wood, in line with the Indian culture, was a technical adventure on its own.

Each creation is wrapped in an organic cotton bag, herbally dyed with medicinal flowers.

I was fortunate to stumble upon a company in Ahmedabad, founded by Mr. Gandhi. They make paper out of recycled cotton and flower petals. To represent and remember my need to give and receive from my heart, I created a beautiful giftbox, out of this beautiful “paper”.

The whole collection is created around a set of specific design guidelines, representing our human needs, including our need for meaning in the form of engraved mantra’s.

” May each creation of this collection serve as a practical reminder, a reminder to truly take care of our needs and our nature” . 

Steven Pauwels, founder of Scent&Sense.

Filed Under: First Leaf Collection

The becoming of a tree

February 15, 2020 by Steven Pauwels Leave a Comment

The first leaf on a tree represents the advent of change, a new beginning. It is the first sign of what kind of tree is about to become. It is an early sign of the trees’ fullest expression of its being.

The becoming of a tree is neither driven by any need nor want. It is not a matter of choice, nor its upbringing. All the information needed to make it to its full potential is already present in its seed. All the tree needs are fertile soil and nature’s care.

The tree becomes by rooting into the ground. The growing as we call it is a result of that. The stronger the roots, the better the tree withstands the turbulences of its surroundings. But the tree only reaches its full potential by one principle: its most natural capacity to let go.

As reflected by nature, every human being can manifest the most authentic expression of their being. We call it our potential.

But unlike a tree, we are over-informed, and what manifests isn’t always our potential. We focus on the outside, whereas nature shows us that becoming requires our attention inside. The ground in which the tree roots reflects the unknown or our unconsciousness.

This First Leaf collection stands for a new choice. A choice to inform ourselves about the fundamental understanding of human nature. A decision to shift our attention & re-acquaint ourselves with our natural ability to let go.

The first leaf represents the advent of change, a new beginning. The beginning to see life as an adventure to manifest the most authentic expression of our being, aka our potential. Isn’t that what we wish upon the ones we love? Don’t we forget ourselves too often in this equation?

Steven Pauwels
Founder of Scent&Sense

Filed Under: First Leaf Collection

3 Serving trays “serving from the heART”

August 20, 2017 by Steven Pauwels Leave a Comment

  • Presence
    Serving tray (L), teak inlay.
  • Expression of Light
    Serving tray (XL), pine inlay.
  • Giving & Receiving
    Serving tray (M), pine inlay.

Product description:

A beautiful & fully functional set of serving trays made out of the precious anTEAK© wood with artfully crafted inlays of pine & steam beech wood. The hummingbirds & flowers are coloured with natural flower extracts, leaving a subtle colorisation. Depending on their use, it is best to nurture the precious teak wood with basic olive oil. Each serving tray can be purchased individual, or as a set of trays, as they perfectly fit in one & other.

Giving & receiving are important dynamics in every human’s life & many of our conditionings are attached to it. Each tray brings more awareness around different aspects of these dynamics. They are perfectly conceived for daily use & they can also be used as little tables or decorations.

  • Dimensions:
    • Medium tray “Giving & Receiving” : 470 mm x 370 mm x 48 mm.
    • Large tray “Presence”: 490 mm x 385 mm x 48 mm.
    • Extra Large tray “Light”: 510 mm x 410 mm x 48 mm.
  • Includes: anTEAK© wooden nested tray , a naturally dyed cotton bag, a little booklet & 3 little wooden hummingbirds of Joy, Love & Beauty.
  • The gift box is made out of recycled cotton with flower petals, ready to be offered as a present. Both the gift box and the naturally dyed cotton bag serve beautiful in many other ways afterwards.
  • All trays fit perfectly in the other 2 nested trays.

Daily reminder:

Besides their functionality & beauty, each creation of this First Leaf Collection is designed with the intent to serve as daily reminders, daily reminders of our human nature.

Filed Under: First Leaf Collection Tagged With: Expression of Light, Serving Tray, The First Leaf Collection

Large Jewelry Box “Treasure”

August 20, 2017 by Steven Pauwels Leave a Comment

Product description:

This jewel box is the flagship of the First Leaf Collection. This precious masterpiece is a demonstration of true craftsmanship. Precise laser cutting combined with skilful hand work make this the ultimate gift to give and receive. Your most valuable items will find their home.

This precious jewelry box can serve as a reminder to have the courage to discover the gift that lays covered in our heart. This gift is the unique expression of our being. What we are passionate about but don’t always dare to pursuit. At times, this gift is part of a lost dream.

We cherish our jewelry and keep it in a beautiful box. In a way, the same goes for our biggest gifts that lays inside of us. It are our differences that create the juice of our life and what we all have in common makes it Divine.

” May this jewelry box serve you as a reminder to have the courage to discover the treasure that lays hidden in your heart.”

  • Dimensions jewelry box: 310 mm x 310 mm x 95 mm.
  • Includes: anTEAK© wooden jewel box, a naturally dyed cotton bag, a little booklet & 3 little wooden hummingbirds of Joy, Love & Beauty.
  • The gift box is made out of recycled cotton with flower petals, ready to be offered as a present. Both the gift box and the naturally dyed cotton bag serve beautiful in many other ways afterwards.
  • Available in pine inlay finish and silk inlay finish.

Daily reminder:

Besides their functionality & beauty, each creation of this First Leaf Collection is designed with the intent to serve as daily reminders, daily reminders of our human nature.

Filed Under: First Leaf Collection Tagged With: Jewelry Box, The First Leaf Collection, Treasure

A4 File Folder

August 19, 2017 by Steven Pauwels Leave a Comment

  • Structure invites
    A4 folder, pine inlay.
  • My Divine is Precious
    A4 folder, fabric inlay.

 

Product description:

This file folder, beautifully carved out of the precious « reclaimed » anTEAK© wood, is the big brother of the A5 file folder. It comes in a pinewood inlay or a fabric inlay. This folder also holds A4 size papers & notebooks. Just like his little brother, he serves perfectly around the house & makes an amazing impression in any office.  The inside is finished with printed patterns on naturally colored, organic cotton fabric.

Besides its organizing & liberation qualities (A5 File Folder), it also brings along the dynamics of the masculine & the feminine. Life, represented by the feminine can only feel safe to surrender if the masculine provides structure. This structure in life is represented by presence & direction or aim.

Without aim, we fall victim to our own unconsciousness. Presence allows us to navigate with that what life presents us, so we get to adjust our aim and sensitize our intuition as we go along. It is a meaningful reminder and companion on any desk.

  • Dimensions:  320 mm x 250 mm x 50 mm.
  • Includes anTEAK© wooden A4 File Folder, naturally dyed cotton bag, little booklet & 3 little wooden hummingbirds of Joy, Love & Beauty.
  • The gift box is made out of recycled cotton with flower petals, ready to be offered as a present. Both the gift box & the naturally dyed cotton bag serve beautiful in many other ways afterward.
  • Available with pine inlay finish  “Structure invites Life to surrender ” & with a fabric inlay finish “My Divine is precious “.

Daily reminder:

Besides their functionality & beauty, each creation of this First Leaf Collection is designed with the intent to serve as daily reminders, daily reminders of our human nature.

Filed Under: First Leaf Collection Tagged With: A4 file folder, The First Leaf Collection

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