The artisan and natural world DNA in LOEWE Perfumes [IG] and home gifts is gallery-inspiring with its relentless pursuit of beauty and creativity. In a fashion and style world so grounded in glitz and status, LOEWE always brings us down to earth. And the candles do actually smell of the vegetables.

Or into the kitchen. AOC is so inspired by these holiday and early spring images by Barcelona-based, still life photographer Daniel Molina [IG] that it’s time to feature the world’s best cookbooks for spring — as long as the LOEWE vibe is dominant in our choices. Molina works with Dana Silva Abella [IG] on creative direction and set design.

The HI INTENSITY Cucumber candle evokes the juicy scent of a just-picked cucumber, revealing fresh minty notes once lit. It a true delight and a reminded that I haven’t had my mid-morning cucumber shake. Thanks for reminding me, LOEWE.

Yet another key member of this uber-talented creative team is Aroa [IG], image director of The Royal Production Company[IG]. The imagery seems so effortless and natural — and yet each photo is a small, creative masterpiece with so much vision and ingenuity behind it.

I am so inspired by this A-team, that I truly want to drop everything and look at cooking and travel to Spain books. I so love Barcelona. ~ Anne