Today I present to you a woman whose work inspires me greatly! Madalena Telo is a very talented ceramicist, with pieces that are understated yet full of life and robustness. Everything in Madalena's work conveys a profound serenity and an immediate connection with Nature, and now, with this interview, I understand that the Serra de Monchique and the Costa Vicentina are two places that mean a great deal to her.
It's clear that the care she puts into her pieces also extends to the care she takes of herself, and that's why I think she's an inspiration to all women. I felt very inspired to take a deep breath and calmly enjoy what I have. I hope you enjoy reading!
TO BE
Aries sign
Spring season
A terracotta color
A book called Women Who Run With the Wolves .
A film called Chocolate , starring Juliette Binoche.
One song, all by João Gilberto
A podcast Expanded by to be Magnetic
A notebook-shaped object for drawing and writing.
Favorite place in the world: Wild beach on the Vicentina Coast
TO CREATE
Who and what inspires you? I find people who contribute to a healthier world and are in tune with nature inspiring. I am inspired by light and my studio, the textures of stones, and old books with botanical illustrations of seaweed and plants.
What else do you need to create? More ceramic pieces and my shop, which will be opening soon :)
How to maintain creativity: Be patient with your own pace, let ideas flow, disconnect from expectations or pressures, and create for pleasure with freedom. Author Amy Mcnee has great tips on how to maintain creativity.
TO LIVE
First thing to do when I wake up: Drink warm water, look at the mountain behind my window and give thanks for a new day.
How to relax at the end of the day: Walking in the mountains with Esteva (my dog) and then taking a warm, fragrant bath.
A place to switch off my potter's wheel.
Preferred physical exercises: Pilates and swimming.
How do you relieve stress ? Dive into the waves off the coast of São Vicente all year round. That sea renews your energy.
A woman who inspires you: The women in my life, my mother and my sister.
NOURISH
Your ideal diet is… As natural as possible, with seasonal foods that nourish the body and soul, preferably from my grandmother Maria's garden.
What you always have in the fridge: Homemade plant-based milk and an amazing labneh made here in the Monchique mountains.
Dinner-saving recipe: Spaghetti with garlic, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, and lemon zest.
Favorite snack: Dates stuffed with tahini, cayenne pepper, and coated in chocolate with a pinch of salt.
Favorite Restaurant: There are a few, but the best food is made by my sister; maybe one day I can say that her restaurant is my favorite.
Favorite cookbook: Recipes for the New Earth, by Cardo Utopia . And the books by Mafalda Pinto Leite and Joana Alves .
TO CARE
Icon of beauty Nature.
An essential garment: a linen jumpsuit.
What's always in your beauty routine? Sunscreen .
My favorite MPL'beauty product? I could say they're all amazing! I love MPL'beauty products. But I can't live without Puro Sol Zinco , Super Mulher capsules , Detox Serum , foot kit , Acalma deodorant , and Puro Sol Balm . It's impossible to choose, they're all wonderful.
How do you feel most beautiful? When I sleep 9 hours, my soul radiates beauty and happiness.
