19 Questions With Lalese Stamps
Photo courtesy of Lalese Stamps
by The Candidly Team
Lalese Stamps is the founder of Lolly Lolly Ceramics, our new favorite line of modern, sculptural ceramic dishware.
Her one-of-a-kind mugs have become instantly iconic, and are even available at Madewell—which we are predicting will land on every gift guide on the internet this year, cough, probably ours, cough.
We like Lalese.
We wanted to learn more about her, so we asked her a few questions. All of her product recommendations are uh-mayzing.
The Candidly Questionnaire
1. What’s something you really like about yourself?
How determined I am. I get things done. But I’m also gentle with myself— I don’t put harsh parameters on myself.
2. What is your biggest challenge?
Letting go. I love to have a hand in everything, but it’s important to relinquish tasks/responsibilities that start to bog me down.
3. What kitchen or house tool do you use daily that’s changed your life?
My rice cooker. I love my rice cooker.
4. When do you feel most confident?
When I’m with my friends. I can be myself and talk to them about literally anything.
5. How do you create boundaries?
By communicating them constantly. If I speak them into existence, it forces me to implement them more.
6. How do you dampen self-critical thoughts when they get too loud?
Honestly, I love listening to various meditation/spiritual guidance platforms such as Lune Innate.
7. Describe the most “you” outfit of all time.
The most Lolly outfit is a pair of wide leg jeans (probably with clay on them), a cute top, and mules/booties.
8. What meal can you make the hell out of?
I love making Tom Kha! It’s a Thai dish. I love any recipes from Night + Market’s cookbook.
9. What book has made the biggest impact on your life?
Anything by Audre Lorde.
10. Apart from family, what woman do you deeply admire?
Solange.
11. Which Insta account is creating the greatest content and why?
I love following Ziwe. She’s real, honest, beautiful and funny. She’s the future.
12. What quote or phrase has really stayed with you?
“Trouble don’t last always, bitch. Better enjoy life now before it’s too late.” —Amber Wagner
13. What’s your most effective form of therapy?
Chatting with my therapist, anxiety medicine, baths, phone calls with friends, and meditation.
14. What’s your approach to mending conflict with people you work with?
Being direct.
15. How do you feel about cilantro?
Love it.
16. Describe your actual bedtime routine.
I wish I had one. I’m a night owl so I don’t have a consistent routine every night. But I do always wash my face and put on face oil before bed.
17. What’s the best thing you’ve ever read on the internet?
Anything from Twitter.
18. What’s your relationship with bangs?
I have curly bangs, but I’m currently growing them out during quarantine.
What is your single favorite:
Wellness product that *actually* works: Wild Origins x Under Aurora Dream Oil.
Lip balm: Glossier Balm Dot Com.
Jeans brand: Levi’s.
Mascara: Bobbi Brown.
Robe: All my robes are from the thrift store.
Sex Product: Maude.
Last-minute gift: Kikkerland Solar Powered Rainbow Maker.
Bra: Madewell bralettes.
Shampoo: Shea Moisture Apple Cider Vinegar.
Comfortable shoes: Birkenstocks.
Splurge skincare: Kiehl’s.
Drugstore skincare: Thayer’s Witch Hazel.
Everyday bag: Baggu.
Guilty pleasure TV show: New Girl.
Drink: Manhattan.
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