An Ode to Summer, An Ode to Kinfolk

It hasn't been a very good day. I haven't felt very well and I lost something important (and expensive) and am feeling a little sad about it all. But last night I discovered a collective that has me completely stunned. I spent hours scrolling through the blogs of all those involved - photographers, film makers, musicians, stylists, writers, artists, foodies - and I can't get enough! I have been preoccupied by all of the beauty they have managed to capture all day, and for some reason it just made me feel better. It gave me something to think about that doesn't involve that thing that I left on a bus, or my very sore, bruised-feeling shoulder. I honestly cannot thank them enough!

So, what is this magical wonderland of rad, arty people that it feels like a crime not to share with you?

An Ode to Summer from Kinfolk on Vimeo.

Andrew & Carissa Gallo

Jessica Comingore

Parker Fitzgerald

Parker Fitzgerald

Matthew Reamer

Michael Muller

Nico Alary

Chris & Sarah Rhoads

Alice Gao

Tec Petaja

It's called Kinfolk, and these photos are just the smallest glimpse of what just a few of the people involved have to offer as individual artists. Imagine this put into a collective, a blog, a magazine, a website, a gathering...

     "Kinfolk is a growing community of artists with a shared interest in small gatherings. We recognise that there is something about a table shared by friends, not just a wedding or a once-a-year holiday extravaganza, that anchors our relationship and energises us..."

That there are people out there who want to live like this, and who value community excites me to no end, and I can't wait to see where they go (and I can't stop exploring all of their personal blogs!!) Get on it people!

Until tomorrow,

Rhi :)