You can hold hope in a box. Boxes can conceal secrets or unleash surprises. The ancient Egyptians understood the power and beauty of the box, making decorative containers to store perfumes and mirrors that formed an integral part of burial rites. In Europe, 19th-century gentlemen commissioned elaborate dressing boxes to stash their toiletries, and signal status. As British artist Claerwen James says, “why shouldn’t it be beautiful, especially when the tasks contained within are often slightly depressing – like tax receipts?” At the link in bio, Aimee Farrell exalts the magic of the small container. ⁠ 📷 Atelier Vime La Boîte boxes, from €120. ⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #boxes