From Europe with Love 👀 July 19, 2024

Buonasera from Merano!

Welcome to this week’s installment of what’s hot in products & brands!

This week has been quite exciting with birthday celebrations (two gifts made it to this week’s product list), hiking in Trentino and soaking up sunny vibes lawn mowing & hedge trimming.

If you’re new around here: Every week, I share 5 of the coolest products from Europe I’ve seen in the past 7 days.

I scout and you explore. Let’s get to it!

With love ☀️
Jakob

Kaerly Headland Sofa [🇩🇰]

Meet Kaerly from Denmark. I discovered the brand earlier this year in Munich. One of the founders is the grandson of the BoConcept founder. The Headland sofa in forest green is not just comfy and fairly-priced; it also seems quite durable: I’ve been running an experiment for the past few months by leaving a fabric sample outside in the mountain sun, and so far, it hasn’t lost its color 🤓 If it still looks good by the end of the year, I might just order it!
Check it out here.

Backpack Zilla [🇮🇹]

Say hello to your new adventure buddy: the Canvas Rucksack from Zilla, based in the Dolomites. Rugged, stylish, and roomy enough for all your gear, it’s perfect for hiking, city exploring, or just looking cool. The green canvas gives off serious explorer vibes and gets even softer over time. We gifted one to my mom, and she loves it! Ready to roam? Check it out here.

Studio Ciao Cap [🇨🇭🇩🇪]

I’ve been following this little family brand from the Swiss-German border region around Basel for a while now. This is exactly what I mean when I say I want to feature brands I wish I had founded myself. Their products and brand tonality are super fun, have chutzpah, and maintain a down-to-earth vibe. Whether you're having a bad hair day or just want to keep the sun out of your eyes, this cap has got you covered. Literally. Find it here.

Ligre Youn Espresso Machine [🇦🇹]

Only 4 minutes to reach the perfect brewing temperature, and it even has a ‘nerd mode’. That alone earned it a spot here (even though my personal coffee setup is a bit different). If you’re ready to dip your toes into the world of “real espresso” but are used to just pushing a button, the Ligre Espresso machine from Austria might be your match. Combining sleek design with top-notch functionality, it's perfect for both beginners and coffee nerds. Built in Europe, it’s been called "espresso with a plug & play feeling" by a well-known German newspaper. Get your boost here.

Teenage Engineering KO II [🇸🇪]

I got this sampler as a present the other day. At first sight, it looks like an 80s bookkeeper's best friend. But like all things from Teenage Engineering, it has that special touch and hipster design that makes you want to display it at home. It's like having a well-crafted, large calculator that makes music! Now I just need to find the time to learn how to operate it.
Get your groove on here.

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Hit reply and tell me what your favorite product was!
#1, #2, #3, #4 or #5?