The Season of Soft Rituals
Every autumn feels like a return — to calm, to texture, to meaning. It’s a season that rewards slowness and reflection, and perhaps that’s why it always inspires me to curate what I love most.
This personal selection is a map of what beauty means right now: sculptural marble, mindful rituals, Czech craftsmanship, and conscious formulas that restore balance from within.
A personal curation of Czech artistry, scent and autumn rituals by Abigail Nováková
This is my personal curatorial selection — a collection of pieces that embody that feeling. From the sculptural elegance of Artisème’s marble incense holder and the poetic glasswork of Jungvirt × Mentlová, to the symbolic jewelry of Janja Prokić, whose creations speak of courage and acceptance, and the talismanic mystery of Jakub F. Hiermann’s Amulet perfume — each tells a story of craftsmanship and emotion. Joined by conscious beauty brands like INIKA Organic and ENVY Therapy, the mindful wellness of IEM SPA and the quiet sustainability of reknihy and Verra, they form a sensory map of what autumn means to me: stillness, intention, and the art of inner balance.
1. Artisème — Blush Rose Marble Incense Holder
This romantic incense holder in blush-rose marble by Shirin, co-founder of Artisème, is more than a design object, it’s a gesture of elegance. Each piece carries a trace of her homeland, a city built of white marble, and its natural veining feels like poetry carved in stone. Designed for those who seek beauty in stillness, it balances sculptural form with the ritual of scent. Time doesn’t age it — it refines it. Light an incense stick and the room shifts into serenity.
artiseme.cz/collections/marbles/products/blush-rose-incense-holder
2. INIKA Organic — Tinted Lip Serum
Color that cares. INIKA Organic’s Tinted Lip Serum blends ceramides, peptides, and natural AHA acids in a silky fluid that nourishes while adding a subtle tint. Its sugar-cane tube and cooling metal applicator make every use a small act of luxury. Bakuchiol stimulates collagen, leaving lips smoother and naturally luminous. It’s makeup that feels like skincare — and a perfect companion for chilly mornings or quiet evenings out.
3. MAAR Lab — Bromo Incense Sticks
Every scent tells a story — this one begins deep in the Sri Lankan jungle. Bromo combines sandalwood, black tea, and amber to evoke sunrise above a volcanic field, when light melts the mist. Crafted by Muslim and Buddhist women and finished by hand in Prague, these incense sticks carry both earth and spirit. EKO and VEGAN certified, they radiate authenticity rather than excess. A perfect choice for grounding your space in calm strength.
4. Jungvirt × Mentlová — When Glass Meets Fashion
When glass meets fashion, alchemy happens. The collaboration between František Jungvirt and Ivana Mentlová for Book Therapy is a dialogue between craft and emotion. Each hand-blown, cut-glass vase feels like a sculpture caught between fragility and force. Precision meets intuition; light becomes a material of its own. Presented during Designblok, this limited collection captures the poetry of detail — and lingers long after the spotlight fades.
booktherapy.cz
5. J. F. Hiermann — Amulet Extrait de Parfum
Amulet by Jakub F. Hiermann is more than perfume — it’s a protective talisman. Oud, palo santo, incense, oak moss, lavender, and sage form a fougère symphony that grounds and elevates in equal measure. It feels sacred, intimate, and quietly powerful — like a charm you wear on your skin. A signature that stays long after the moment passes.
ingredients-store.com/j-f-hiermann-amulet-extrait-de-parfum
6. ENVY Therapy — Hydrating Cream Plus
When skin calls for comfort, Hydrating Cream Plus answers. This rich, nourishing formula restores the skin’s barrier and deeply hydrates even the most dehydrated complexion. Its texture feels indulgent yet gentle, leaving the skin soothed, supple, and luminous. Infused with natural oils and calming actives, it’s suitable even for sensitive skin. Think of it as a soft cashmere wrap — but for your face.
envytherapy.com/cz/produkty/kremy/hydrating-cream-plus-45-ml
7. Janja Prokić — Opening Heart Ring (Amor Fati)
From the Amor Fati collection, Janja Prokić’s Opening Heart Ring is a golden ode to acceptance. Hand-crafted in 14-carat gold with a certified diamond, it carries the spirit of Nietzsche’s “love of fate.” Inspired by the symbolism of the forest and the metamorphosis of the moth, it reminds us that even in darkness, light is a choice. With aquamarine and rose quartz, it speaks the language of courage, intuition, and love — a jewel for those who have learned to trust the journey.
https://janjaprokic.com/
8. IEM SPA — IV Therapy CALM
For the days when life feels heavy, CALM IV Therapy at IEM SPA Prague offers restoration from the inside out. An infusion of magnesium, vitamins, and trace minerals that relaxes the nervous system, reduces stress, and supports immunity. The experience feels both medical and meditative — performed in the architectural calm of Masaryčka by Zaha Hadid Architects. You leave not just hydrated, but re-centered.
iemspa.cz
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9. reknihy &
“Blue Sisters”
Autumn invites us to sort through our shelves — and our thoughts. reknihy gives stories a second life, combining sustainability with a love of reading. Each pre-loved book arrives with its own past and energy. One worth discovering this season is Coco Mellors’ Blue Sisters — a moving novel about grief, sisterhood, and rediscovering joy. The kind of book to read under a blanket with a cup of tea, while the rain traces its rhythm on the window.
reknihy.cz
10. Verra — Premium Omega-3
Sometimes beauty begins where balance returns. Verra Premium Omega-3 reminds us that wellbeing starts from within — in the quiet chemistry of cells, in the strength of the heart and clarity of the mind. Derived from pure algae oil and enriched with vitamin C and mint, it’s a daily ritual that feels both intelligent and gentle. Developed in collaboration with the Czech National Institute of Public Health, Verra blends science with soul — a reminder that conscious care can be the most beautiful form of luxury.