Baum-kuchen Brass Plate “Change is the Only Constant”

Inspired by the inevitable shifts and growth we experience in life, the “Change is the Only Constant” Brass Plate is a signature accessory from Baum-kuchen. This circular charm features a beautifully etched butterfly-a universal symbol of transformation-surrounded by a powerful reminder to stay present through life’s transitions.

The plate is designed with two side holes, allowing it to lay flat against your notebook cover when threaded through an elastic band. It adds a sophisticated, vintage weight to your setup without getting in the way. Made of raw brass, it begins as a bright gold and will slowly oxidise into a darker, matte finish through use and touch. Whether you are starting a new chapter or reflecting on the past, this charm is a soulful companion for your analogue practice.

Baum-kuchen started its journey in 2010 as an online store operated in the founders’ Wakako and Frido’s garage. Today they are a studio, shop, and lifestyle that are passionate about living life and excited to share with their customers everything extraordinary that inspires every day.

The approach to the Baum-kuchen lifestyle comes from their unique background of German Bauhaus and Japanese wabi-sabi marrying together harmoniously in California. The products they create and curate at their studio are aesthetically beautiful, emotionally and physically durable, and functional.

They are interested in exploring the idea of “Journey as the destination”, “love for analogue” and “slow living” and are constantly evolving and looking for inspiration from Japan (where Wakako grew up), Germany (where Frido is from) and everywhere in between

Their hope is to continuously bring us creativity, imagination, and inspiration.

“Baum-kuchen” is a name of a delicious German cake that has become quite popular in Japan. It looks like a tree stump and to Wakako and Frido it represents layers of happiness that have been built with time aging beautifully.