An article a day

February 07, 2026

Sun’s been setting early and so have I. Right now, I’m craving deep hibernation and hot tea in a bucket. One way to stay creatively stimulated within the comfort of my bed has been implementing small cultural doses into my daily schedule. I’d rather read, watch a documentary or film or series, listen to a podcast or play a vinyl from start to finish than go out under 5ºC. Shifting mediums is exciting, and one particular medium that’s been working for me is articles. Printed or web-based, I’m obsessed with reading articles. It’s just the right amount of food for thought, which I then digest slowly throughout the day. These are my suggestions regarding amusing, informative articles and sources.

(1.) I’ve been a fan of Apartamento for a while. I bought my first issue at Under the Cover. A perfect plan for me includes grabbing a magazine there, crossing the street and diving into it while sitting at Gulbenkian. Above is issue #30, featuring queen Solange Knowles. If you can't tell by the worn-out spine, I’ve gone back to this magazine many times. It brings together creative people, impeccable design and a taste of everyday life.

(2.) Atmos

Surely you’ve heard of Atmos if you’ve followed previous Journal entries. I’m always recommending their podcast A Nature Of. Atmos exists in both physical and digital formats. It’s like a portal to a range of community-focused topics and inspires collective and inclusive ways of living. This image comes from the article “The Law of Impermanence”, which discusses…

(3.) For Christmas, I got a Stack Magazine subscription. I can’t lie — I was the one who dropped the hint multiple times. I’m a sucker for all things printed: books, posters, stamps, zines. I’m also indecisive by nature. So when I heard about a subscription that does the hunting for you and delivers a new independent magazine to your door every month, I was thrilled. February brought me Piscine,…

(4.) Umbigo

Notre Feu, de Isabelle Ferreira

(5.) Tools

(6.) It’s Nice That

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