My WFH Space: Maria Black

Fashion : Meet

29 April 2020

As we all adjust to our newly conflated living/working conditions - the stream of conference call notifications and emails, general noise of children/flatmates/partners/dogs in the background, endless cups of tea and futile attempts to resist the biscuit tin, we've asked our creative friends – today we have Maria Black, founder of her eponymous jewellery brand – to share with us their personal "Working From Home" spaces, to share with you. So have a nosey poke around...

I'm staying sane these days by...
Going for long walks. It calms me and provides the fresh air and exercise I need. I’m getting to know Hackney inside out, finding hidden gems and getting into the whole urban explorer vibe. Hand sanitiser in pocket, obvs.

My workspace must include the following in order for me to feel calm, creative and productive:
Coffee. It’s literally the fuel that keeps me going and I look forward to brewing each and every morning. It’s one of my last vices after ditching sugar (almost) and cigarettes… got to be addicted to something.

I'm staying optimistic because...
This too shall pass. It’s been devastating to see a lifetime of work reduced overnight but I have my health and so do my loved ones, so I choose to remain optimistic and look forward to long summer nights with friends and Piña Coladas.