Ninfa Studio

And so it’s my birthday 🎉

Not that I still have a great desire to celebrate after a certain age… 😄

But days like this do make me think about the passing of time. And I deeply appreciate how lucky I am to be healthy, to have my loved ones near and far, and so many people who take even one minute of their day to say happy birthday.

At the end of it all, this is what I appreciate most about social media in its very essence: the way it makes people feel closer and more connected.

I’ve started slowing down a bit on social media too — not because I don’t care or don’t want to share. I think I’m just following my instinct.

I’m in a research period. Looking at new organic materials, how they can be used, what I can make with them… And honestly, I love this part of the process: spending time touching, feeling, trying, retrying, thinking.

I just can’t do all that with a camera on my face.

So if you’re wondering how I’m doing, this is what I’m into lately. Committed more than ever to my practice.

In exploration mode.

Enjoying the grounding connection that comes from working with nature every single day 🌿

If it’s not on camera, it doesn’t mean it’s not happening. It will just be shared when the right time comes.

Thank you for being here and for supporting my journey 💚

Paola

From the studio to the sanctuary 🎨🌿

I am so happy to announce that a curated selection of Ninfa Studio pieces is now available at

Set within the ancient grounds of Glendalough House, Anam Kara Wellness is a place dedicated to nature connection and holistic healing. When I first met Sophie and walked these grounds, I felt the incredible energy of this place and it felt natural to have Ninfa Studio become a part of the experience.

If you are attending a retreat or forest bathing experience at the estate, you can now bring that forest feeling back home with you 🌿

This large Woodland Sanctuary (180 × 60 cm) is part of a bespoke series for an office in Dublin 2, commissioned by

As I work on the rest of the pieces, this one is temporarily living on my kitchen wall 😊 so I get to enjoy its lush textures and grounding presence for a little longer 🌿

A small perk of being the artist… 🎨

There’s something powerful about introducing nature into office spaces 💻 bringing a sense of calm, creating moments of pause within the day and inviting connection and conversations ✨️

Follow my stories to see how the full collection develops... I’m really happy with how this first piece has come together 🌿

I’m so delighted to finally share a very special commission, close to my heart 🌿

These four moss artworks, inspired by a woodland style, were created as part of a commercial project in collaboration with the talented Celine from who has been redesigning the family rooms at a hospice and care centre in Co. Limerick.

Celine’s vision was to create calm, restorative spaces where families can rest and reconnect during difficult times. She followed the principles of biophilic design, introducing natural materials, gentle colour psychology and the sensory aspects of nature through these moss artworks.

Working from her concept, we developed a soft, natural palette. Using gentle tones and organic textures, I introduced soft creams, warm rust tones, and ferns to match the room’s décor, with small flowers adding a sense of spring and gentle joy to the space 🌼

Beyond the aesthetics, these pieces also help soften the acoustics of the rooms, bringing warmth and texture where traditional comforts like rugs or cushions aren’t always possible.

Thank you Celine for inviting me to be part of such a meaningful project. I can’t wait to see the completed spaces 🤍