A Life Collected: The Curious World of Alice Huynh

Insights into the cozy, curious world of Alice Huynh

In a world shaped by speed and transience, Alice invites us to slow down. The full-time travel and food content creator living in Berlin exists at the intersection of curiosity, nostalgia, and creativity. Her home, just like her digital presence, is a carefully curated cabinet of memories—each object a story, each ritual a grounding force.

In this conversation, Alice talks about the beauty of the everyday, the emotional resonance of objects, and why coziness is not just comfort but also a creative catalyst. From ceramic crocodiles to the scent of sizzling garlic, she reveals the quiet joys that shape her days—and the deep intention behind the things she surrounds herself with.

Left: The Molly Tee, The Willaa Pants Right: The Elodiee Tank, The Georgia Pants

Q&A (LL: Les Lunes, AH: Alice Huynh)

LL: Can you tell us a little about yourself?
AH: I’m Alice, and I work full-time as a travel and food content creator in Berlin.

LL: What kind of things do you like to collect and surround yourself with?
AH: I love everyday things—some might call them clutter or even trash—but I love collecting objects that have personal meaning and memories. Whether it’s an old birthday card, a stone I found on the beach during my travels, stamps, ceramics, or even a movie ticket—everything in my apartment has a place and is connected to a memory or feeling for me.

LL: What’s the strangest thing you’ve collected, and what story does it tell?
AH: I think it’s my collection of hand-shaped objects! I love hands, so I collect posters, ceramics, sculptures, and artworks that depict them. That might sound strange to some, I guess!

Left: The Leonaa Dress, The Lucille Blazer Right: The Soleaa Tote Bag

LL: What’s a habit that brings you joy every day?
AH: I always enjoy a good cup of oolong tea!

LL: What’s the craziest but most delicious thing you’ve ever made or tasted?
AH: Do I have to pick just one? ;) There are so many delicious flavors and dishes out there!

LL: If you could only keep three items from your collection, which would they be and why?
AH: I think I’d choose my Noguchi 24N lamp, a handmade ceramic crocodile by a Mexican artist, and a stone with hand-carved details. These items bring me joy not only through their appearance but also through the light, warmth, and calm they radiate.

LL: If Berlin were a person, what traits would they have?
AH: They would be an optimistic person who, despite the ongoing disasters in the world, stands up for the good.

Left: The Elodiee Tank, The Ninaa Shorts Right: The Miraa Top, The Georgia Pants

LL: If you could bottle a perfect moment from your everyday life, what would it be?
AH: The feeling right after a shower when you get cozy in bed after a long day.

LL: How does your environment influence your creativity?
AH: When I make my home as cozy as possible and fill it with things I love that remind me of my travels and loved ones, it becomes a space that feels like a huge canvas of possibilities. Surrounding myself with the things that make me who I am strengthens both my mind and soul and helps me create more—more moments, more memories, more art.

LL: When you look around your house, is there one thing that always makes you smile?
AH: The little quirky details in the house: a bell shaped like a turtle, the Catbus from My Neighbor Totoro, a huge ostrich egg, a basket shaped like a chicken... all these things remind me to stay curious and nurture my inner child even as an adult.

LL: Is there a particular smell or sound that instantly makes you feel at home?
AH: The smell of fried onions and garlic just tossed into a hot pan. I grew up in a restaurant, so this smell is very familiar and one of the most comforting scents ever.

LL: What’s a small ritual you can’t go a day without?
AH: I like to start my day with journaling and a hot cup of tea!

Left: The Paarker Tee, The Belle Pants Right:The Anaa Jumpsuit