FLOWERPOT - &Tradition
從瑪黑家居接下拍攝任務，為此文介紹以雙半球組合的FLOWERPOT VP9。此燈來頭不小，為丹麥建築設計師Verner Panton於1968年設計之經點款，現由&tradition攜手推出。
接下任務，欲有所作為，大肆規劃。卻感虛恍，不踏地。彷彿只拍出產品外型，未能觸抵實心。回頭瀏覽&Tradition社群，嗅見品牌以人文文化落實生活之心力。甚至，讀到舊年文章，&Tradition為慶祝Flowerpot系列燈具推出五款新色，於Verner Panton女兒Carin Panton慕尼黑家中舉辦一場色彩繽紛的晚宴。
設計看似高大，只需落入生活中仍可為我們擁有。那段文章記錄之晚宴，竟與我如此近。於是，我將此燈納入生活，體會點亮片刻之愉悅驚喜。
Receiving a photography task assigned by Store Marais, I delve into researching the FLOWERPOT VP9. This lamp, designed by Danish architect Verner Panton in 1968, is now reintroduced by &Tradition.
Setting out with grand plans, I find myself adrift, lacking solid ground. It seems I've captured only the product's exterior, failing to grasp its essence. Viewing &Tradition's social media, I sense the brand's dedication to infusing life with cultural significance. I even stumbled upon an old article in which &Tradition celebrated the release of five new colors for the Flowerpot series with a colorful dinner event hosted at Verner Panton's daughter Carin Panton's Munich home.
Designs may appear lofty, but they seamlessly integrate into everyday life. Moreover, that event felt oddly close to me. Hence, I've welcomed this lamp into my life, relishing the joyous surprises it brings when illuminated.
07:30 am
晨光顯魚肚白時刻，我起身沖煮咖啡。立此燈於廚台上，以輕柔光暈揉開新的一日。視覺與嗅覺，舒舒緩緩共鳴。
In the pale dawn light, I rise to brew coffee. Placing this lamp on the kitchen counter, it softly diffuses light, easing me into the day. A harmonious blend of sight and scent.
16:00 pm
起居室有面短牆，架三書櫃，有多年如蟻工將心儀之中文書運回累積，為我二十年異鄉生活之思鄉養分所在。收工後，移此燈於櫃上，挑本書，重載靈氣。（文末有延伸閱讀書冊介紹）
In the living room, facing a short wall housing three bookshelves, years of cherished Chinese books collected over two decades of expatriate life await. After work, I relocate the lamp to the shelves, selecting a book to rejuvenate my inspiration.
20:00 pm
家中餐桌兩米長，寬大厚重，不只於上用餐，亦是平時閱讀看劇角落。向晚時，挑書，浸杯茶，架燈於位。二十分鐘，清爽一身。
Our dining table, stretching two meters long, serves not only for meals but also as a cozy spot for reading or watching series. As evening descends, I pick up a book, brew a cup of tea, and position the lamp nearby. Twenty minutes of rejuvenation.
23:00 pm
書案後方另有一櫃，於上闢約一呎面寬，擺放隨性閱讀書本。夜裡熄燈前，佇立於前傾刻，瀏覽一頁書，咀嚼一段話，沈思一張影像，為就寢前收心。此時此燈，不為照明，圖安撫。
Behind my desk lies another small cabinet, create a foot wide space, home to casual reading material. Before extinguishing the lights for the night, I stand there for a moment, flipping through a few pages, savoring words and images, preparing for rest. At this moment, the lamp serves not to illuminate but to console.
就算非此燈，我盼你於生活中亦有一盞燈。然此燈以USB充電，不受牽絆，可輕巧移挪於室，十分愜意。除此款為亮金設計，瑪黑家居供有多色。我想，你肯定也愛此一巧物。
Even if not this lamp, I hope you find your light in life. Yet, this lamp, with its USB charging capability, offers freedom of placement, making it a delightful addition to any space. Besides the bright gold design, Store Marais offers multiple colors. I believe you'll adore this delightful piece as much as I do.
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銀座三明治：平松陽子著，谷口治郎繪，徐奕譯，人民文學出版社。此為簡體版，雖內文為日翻中，然筆韻極好，完整白話卻有內養，以四季之飲食貫穿故事全軸。省著讀，不願一次就底，搭配谷口治郎手繪圖樣，慢慢品味。
日本奧地紀行：Isabella Lucy Bird著，吳煒聲譯，遠足文化。十九世紀的遠行冒險家該如何詳細記事，為開始閱讀後不時在腦袋裡思索的問題。此書紀錄英國冒險作家Isabella Lucy Bird於一八七八年進入日本秘境之細瑣，無論是季節天氣、飲食文化、當地人對外來者之反應、隨行僕從之行為，以及她自身感受與應對，皆有極為詳細之描述。雖無法一翻到底，然偶爾幾頁，還是可以增添生活趣味的。
左京都男子休日 / 北海道央男子休日：男子休日委員會著，自轉星球。分別在二〇一三與二〇一五年出版，在二手書市找了幾個月才完整這兩本書藏。為早期以散文圖像記事之遊記，內容清爽不造作，詳細卻不煩冗。即使日本文化與旅遊於我而言仍屬遙遠，然隨手翻閱都有意思，是優雅的生活小品。
UNTITLED 無題但卻好喜歡的：KK著，獨立出版。從作者手上收下的攝影作品集，清淡怡人，如同作者自身。KK緩緩說明裝幀、用紙與排版心意，才了解一本創作之始末。擺案頭，不時翻閱，心念裡時時盈貫著美好的畫面。