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Bettina Korek’s Favorite Things

As the chief executive of London’s Serpentine Galleries in Kensington Gardens, Bettina Korek brings art to the public. Here, the native Angeleno shares her must-haves for artful living

Le Monde Béryl

$579

Regency Woven Slipper in Black Leather

“These are great flats by a great brand. I love that they come in a size 42.”

LEGO

$39.99

Orchid

“I recently sent this to my dad for his birthday. When he was an avid gardener, he could bring ailing orchids back to life. This flower is fun to put together and supremely easy to care for when it’s done.”

Vyrao

$55

The Six Pack Set

“I don’t have a signature scent, so I love the versatility of Vyrao’s six pack. Vyrao’s founder Yasmin Sewell really homes in on positivity with her blends.”

Nina Ricci

$576

Cropped Satin Bomber Jacket

“I’ve been searching for the perfect bomber. This is it. I love the bows, a touch of ornamentation that aren’t overly dainty.”

Gabriela Hearst

$3,200

Brett Blazer in Black Textured Linen

“I love a uniform, and this is something I could imagine wearing every day. Quite a luxury, but a practical one.”

Koh Gen Do

$96

Maifanshi Moisture Foundation

“This is the best foundation I’ve ever found. People think I’m not wearing makeup but I am! What’s a better compliment than that?”

Takada

$78

Tawashi Mixed Brushes

“I’m not a cook, but in another life it would be a joy to clean my pots, pans, and vegetables with these brushes.”

MAC Cosmetics

$25

210 Precise Eyeliner Brush

I only recently learned how to put on eyeliner. Pencils are tricky. This brush makes it easy to do a subtle line.

Diptyque

$74

Ambre Candle

“I’m not breaking new ground recommending an amber candle, but this is the very best one. After a long day, lighting this at home gives me more life.”

Mona Lisa Overdrive, by William Gibson

$7.99

Spectra

“This is one of William Gibson’s lesser known works. I love the juxtaposition between the Mona Lisa, the most famous painting in the world, and cyberspace.”

TBACW

$8.99

Broken Hair Wax Stick

“My secret to a well-done ponytail on-the-go, and I’m happy to share the news.”

Barbara Kruger

$440.18

I shop therefore I am Rare Shopping Bag

“There are some incredible finds on Etsy, like this rare shopping bag Barbara Kruger created for the Spanish department store Vinçon in the mid 1990s.”

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