The Art of Curating Gifts at The Life Cycle Design
Consider this your invitation to slow down, sip something lovely, and explore a collection chosen with the same care you’d take when selecting a gift for someone you love. At The Life Cycle Design, nothing is “just stocked.” Every item is personally hand-picked by me because it feels special, is made responsibly, and will bring joy in daily use.
Our curation promise is simple:
If it isn’t sustainably made, eco-friendly, and beautifully designed, it won’t be here.
Many of the brands I feature are ones I have loved and used for years. Others are exciting new discoveries I’ve found along the way. But each piece earns its place in the collection because it combines sustainable materials with beautiful design, is visually striking yet practical, and — I truly believe — will enrich your life every time you use it.
Notebooks: Ideas with Texture
Tactile covers. Considered details. Pages that invite a deep breath and a fresh start. Our notebooks are crafted from reclaimed cotton, wool, or waste-derived fibres such as coffee bean sacks, kiwi skins, cherry, or lavender stalks — paired with smooth, recycled paper inside. They’re the kind of journals that look elegant in a tote, on a desk, and in your hands. Made for plans, poetry, sketches, and serendipity.
Why they made the cut: beautiful to the eye, kind to the planet, and a joy to use every day.
Giclée Prints: Moments to Keep
Photography and sketches that hold a mood — still water at dawn, crisp alpine air, a sun-washed memory — printed with care in small batches to avoid waste. These prints are designed to soften a room, spark conversation, and become part of your daily backdrop in the most effortless way.
Why they made the cut: quietly luxurious, thoughtfully produced, and designed to last in both style and sentiment.
727 Sailbags: Sea-Breeze Chic
Upcycled from authentic sails, 727 Sailbags transforms wind-worn cloth into bags and accessories with nautical poise — zig-zag stitching, crisp numerals, and that unmistakable French coastal feel. Each piece carries the spirit of a voyage and the satisfaction of circular design, complete with a certificate telling the story of the sail’s journey.
Why they made the cut: circular craftsmanship, impeccable finish, and a story you can feel.
How I Choose
- Is it beautifully designed? Timeless yet fresh, with a modern edge.
- Is it genuinely sustainable? Reclaimed, recycled, upcycled — or made in small, thoughtful runs.
- Will it enrich your everyday? Useful, durable, a pleasure to touch and use.
If the answer isn’t an enthusiastic yes to all three, it doesn’t make the collection.
The Life Cycle Standard
Sustainability as standard: materials with purpose, production with integrity.
Design with feeling: pieces that photograph beautifully and feel even better in person.
Joy, daily: practical elegance you’ll love living with.
Because gifting — whether to yourself or to someone you adore — should feel good in every way: for the planet, for the maker, and for the moments you’re creating.