Let's face it. We all need someone who would tell us exactly what celebrities, influencers, tastemakers, founders, movers, and shakers have in their little black book. So, we became that person, and we’re shining the spotlight on Pranita, an entrepreneur, art director, and a fantastic illustrator. She is the founder of 'The Piko Shop', a haven for cute and unique stationery, and we really look forward to her Amazon finds and book reviews. Her recommendations are always well-thought-out and researched, and we had to get to her to spill some of her favourites.
A Few of Pranita Kocharekar's Favourite Things
iPad Pro Magic Keyboard
₹29900
Being an illustrator, Pranita loves her magic keyboard. She says, 'I love that I can convert my drawing tablet into a quick laptop, as it helps her to work on the go, and has proven to be saviour many times'. This iPad magic keyboard can be paired with iPad Pro 11 inch and iPad Air, and has a magnetic attachment, so you can adjust it to the viewing angle that works best for you.
Sipper Water Bottle
₹1999
Pranita has purchased two of these, and likes to keep them at her workstation. She says, 'I have a little habit hack for hydration, whenever you're feeling anxious—take a sip! Drinking water is easy peasy that way'. This bottle is leak-proof and has a motivational time marker printed on it, which ought to keep track of your water consumption.
Paper corner cutters
₹999
As a stationery enthusiast, as well as the founder of a stationery shop, Pranita has to keep her materials edge-free. She says, 'This very cute and handy corner cutter helps me make any greeting or note look super cute by just snipping off its sharp edges. I love it!'.
Planner
₹1899
Well, nothing like your own design and production, right? Pranita's planner is the secret behind her well-planned days and productivity. She says, 'My life stays organised when it's all in one place. I create these planners mostly for myself and then also manage to sell them!'
Self Exploration Journal
₹1199
Pranita is a huge advocate for mental health and believes in a holistic approach to well-being, and has inculcated her self-journey with her passion. She says, 'My four years of therapy experience have got me in the habit of journaling! I've gathered all the journal prompts from the questions I've asked myself over the years and compiled them together in this book. It's my bedtime go-to every single night!'.
Bookends
₹2850
If the fact that Pranita is an avid reader wasn't established, then this recommendation will have that set in stone. Pranita loves her bookends from Notsoshabby, and affirms that she loves having her books on display. These make her living space super cute and bring out her personality as well.
Chocolate Peanut Butter
₹575
Healthy, creamy, and delicious! Pranita loves dark chocolate, and this peanut butter is packed with good fats and protein—a perfect way to indulge. She says, 'I love dark chocolate that doubles down as protein. Currently on my eighth bottle of this delicious breakfast buddy!'.
Ceramic Studio
For her favourite relaxing activity, Pranita recommends Studio Vidha Mumbai, she says, 'Viddhi has a wonderful ceramic and pottery studio that I absolutely love visiting for some weekend unwinding. Her adorable ceramics are my go-to for gifting!' Pottery sessions can be a lot of fun, and come with a tangible outcome in the end.
