From Europe with Love

FIRST STOP: BRUSSELS

50° 51' 2" N, 4° 20' 56" E

I woke up to the smell of fresh croissants and the sounds of Brussels outside my window. An Uber driver and some kid on an electric scooter were having a debate over traffic rules, but I was in the capital of Europe, and nothing was going to ruin the moment. Filled with excitement, I navigated cobblestone streets, crossing canals and open piazzas with angelic sculptures towering over the throngs of tourists.

Here I was, after months of preparation in beautiful Belgium to showcase my new WOMB lighting collection. Collectible Design Fair attracts designers from all over Europe. For three days, the Vanderborght building transforms into a display of functional art and collectable design that challenges traditional craftsmanship and pushes contemporary materials. After a week of setting up the booth, entertaining the press, and meeting new faces, we got on a train and left for Bordeaux.