Objects of Affection: Sophie Lou Jacobsen
The first in a series of small infatuations.
There are products, and then there are objects of affection. The ones that stay with you. The scent that lingers on a linen shirt, the candle that makes your morning feel cinematic, the packaging that feels like a poem. This new series is a personal space to celebrate those pieces. The ones that aren’t just beautiful, but thoughtful. Functional, yet romantic. A curated look at what’s catching my eye and earning a place in my world. Not because it’s trendy, but because it resonates.
This won’t be a round-up. Just one brand at a time. One story. One beautifully made thing worth lingering on.
Let’s start here.
At first glance, her pieces are playful. Fluid lines, soft color palettes, a glass pitcher that seems to smile at you. But spend a little more time with them, and they reveal something deeper: a kind of intimacy with the everyday.
Sophie Lou Jacobsen’s work lives at the intersection of art and function. She designs objects that gently reframe the rituals we usually rush through, pouring water, burning incense, setting the table, and invites us to approach them with presence. Based in New York by way of France, her studio explores how shape, material, and interaction can shift the way we feel in our space.
What sets her apart is her ability to balance softness with clarity. There’s a romanticism to her work, but also a clear intent. Nothing feels precious, yet everything feels considered. Even the smallest curve or tint feels purposeful; designed not just to be seen, but to be held, used, lived with.
There’s a kind of generosity in her design: an offering of joy in even the simplest of moments. Her objects don’t impose; they invite. They elevate the mundane without overstating themselves.
In a world that often values efficiency over emotion, her work is a gentle reminder that beauty can live in the smallest gestures, and that how we move through our routines matters.
So if you’re looking to bring more intention to your space, this is a beautiful place to begin.
Let yourself linger.
Object by object.
Affectionately yours.