MATCH OF THE DAY

Dani Bao

January 07, 2021

Peruvian in NYC working with creators at @vocal_creators and chatting with the people behind her favorite sustainable brands on her podcast, Chevere Means Cool!

WHY DO YOU LIKE AND COLLECT MATCHES?

I like collecting matches because they always bring me back to the best times — memories of delicious meals, so many laughs shared over glasses of wine, and just the coziest spaces that I want to go back to. I make a point to take a little box on my way out of most places because they never fail to bring a smile to my face later on :)

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE ONES AND WHY?

So hard! I know you’re not supposed to judge a book by its cover but I definitely favor the ones where the design is unique and bright — I love colors! Looking at all of these I must go with @westbourne. Sadly they closed down this year, but I made so many beautiful memories in this tiny oasis that I’ll forever miss!

WHEN AND HOW DO YOU LIKE TO ENJOY YOUR MATCHES?

I mostly use them to light candles! There’s just something about using matches rather than a lighter to light your favorite candle, isn’t there? But also, I just have them in little bowls around my apartment, to think back to all the places I’ve loved in the past.