From Europe with Love #44 – The smartest ring yet, a tiny dishwasher & more finds you’ll love 👀 March 02, 2025

Buonasera from Devonport!

Welcome to this week’s installment of what’s hot in brands and products.

We’re finally packing bags in New Zealand, and our family nomad trip is slowly coming to an end. There’s one more stop, but more on that next week.

Since I’m always writing about European products and brands — but have discovered so much Kiwi goodness over the past eight weeks — I wanted to share some of my favorites, too.

Not in this newsletter, though.

Instead, I reactivated the blog on my personal site. If you want to take a look, head over here: 10 places & brands worth checking out in New Zealand.

Writing that post made me realize how much I miss the old internet days — when people actually blogged instead of just posting on social media.

Anyway, back to Europe.

Every week, I share five of the coolest products I’ve come across in the past 7 days.

Let’s get to it.

With love ☀️
Jakob

Capsule Countertop Dishwasher [🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿]

Never thought I’d feature a dishwasher here. But after three weeks of handwashing dishes in a camper, I’ve reached a new level of appreciation for compact, countertop models. The Capsule Dishwasher from Loch Electronics, designed in Edinburgh, is small but mighty — fitting snugly on a counter while tackling a full load with minimal water use. A total game-changer for van life. See how it fits.

Contem A. Chair [🇸🇪]

A chair with a past. Sweden’s Contem Furniture takes discarded pieces — yes, actual throwaways — and turns them into sleek, high-quality furniture. Their “Start from Scrap” ethos isn’t just a tagline; it’s how every piece is made. Sustainability, craftsmanship, and good design — all in one. Meet the chair with a past.

Oura Ring Gen4 [🇫🇮]

The original smart ring just got even smarter. The new Oura Ring Gen4 packs cutting-edge health-tracking into a sleek, unintrusive band. Sleep, heart rate, stress levels — it’s all there, minus the bulk of a smartwatch. If you’re into data-driven wellness but hate wearing clunky tech, this is it. Check out the new generation.

Gazelle Charger [🇫🇷]

Most chargers are ugly. Not this one. The Gazelle Charger is slim, stylish, and (most importantly) powerful — getting your devices up and running again in minutes. Designed in France, it looks great on a desk but is built for life on the move. Charge up in style.

Cutting Board – Kreuzberg Edition [🇩🇪]

A cutting board with attitude. Handmade in Berlin, Bretter Store crafts solid wood boards with precision and character. The Kreuzberg edition is on my wish list — clean lines, quality materials, and the kind of piece you keep for life. One day, it’ll be mine 🤞 Slice and dice like a Berliner.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE FIND THIS WEEK?

HIT REPLY AND JUST DROP A QUICK #1, #2, #3, #4 OR #5 – OR TELL ME WHICH ONE YOU’D ACTUALLY BUY.

ALWAYS LOVE HEARING WHAT YOU THINK!