About
Sukio is a lifestyle company that helps you design a life filled with pursuits that are worthwhile and possessions that are worth having.
Redefining luxury for a new era
Founded in 2008, Sukio is at the forefront of a new movement in luxury living. We are the definitive guide to The Refined Life—a philosophy built for an era where the definition of value is shifting from ownership to personal evolution.
Global research confirms what we have long believed: true status now lies in discernment, and the ultimate luxury is a life curated with intention. Sukio moves beyond the noise of fleeting trends and conspicuous consumption to offer a new blueprint. We champion minimalist luxury not as a style, but as a strategic approach to living—one that prioritizes enduring quality, personal growth, and authentic fulfillment.
Our mission is to provide you with the framework and insights to build your sanctuary, master your resources, and invest in a life that is not just beautiful, but deeply and truly your own.
My love affair with design began in childhood, skimming lifestyle magazines and watching home improvement shows with a sense of wonder. This fascination, along with a deep appreciation for art, fashion, photography, and music, inspired a second career exploring design in its many forms through the founding of Sukio. Along the way, I've shared insights with readers, hosted design events and art shows, and operated Sukio’s home decor boutique.
After a several-year hiatus, the decision to relaunch Sukio.com came down to a single guiding principle: intentionality.
Before crafting any new content or posting a single picture, I spent a great deal of time reflecting on how I have lived during these years offline, who I am in the process of becoming, and what lessons I might be able to share with others. I felt it was essential that the new Sukio reflect my actual, everyday life and personal philosophies.
The previous iteration of this site often centered on an aspirational lifestyle, with a heavy focus on interior design and fashion. And while I still have a great love for high-end design, I’ve come to hold a much deeper appreciation for restraint. I’ve never been a particularly big spender—I’ve always been conscientious about where I invest my money—but a confluence of profound life experiences solidified this perspective.
Becoming a mother to a child with special needs, spending several years living with someone who had hoarding tendencies, and simply reflecting on the chaotic state of the world brought a new clarity. I began to truly appreciate what it feels like to be in control of your surroundings, to have the ability to curate a life that only adds value, rather than detracts from it.
I no longer wanted my home, my work, or my schedule to contribute mental or actual clutter that took away from life’s fundamental joys.
And so, in 2022, I embarked on a deliberate redesign of my own life. I started working toward a vision where everything, from my closet to my career, aligned with my core values. This journey led me to delve into related philosophies, immersing myself in books like Essentialism and The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry. I began to formulate my own strategies, translating this popular wisdom into a practical framework for my life as a mother and an entrepreneur. It was a process of streamlining, of truly understanding what "sparks joy" versus what is merely a "nice to have."
It is with all of this reflection and due diligence that I embark on the next chapter of Sukio. My hope is to create a media platform that empowers people to look beyond traditional markers of success—beyond unchecked consumerism and the habit of placing our identity in the wrong things.
Instead, the goal is to explore how a life can be lived to its fullest, not with more, but with less.