Simplify to Amplify.

Hey! We’re Jenni and Garrett, a Finnish-American couple living in Helsinki, and we have a dream of creating something truly exciting. We’re buying a property in Italy, not just for ourselves, but for anyone seeking to embrace the Italian and the Kanslo lifestyle.

Our brand Kanslo is Inspired by the tranquil ethos of "Kanslo" — the Japanese principle of simplicity — and the deliberate pace of "Slow Living". Our journey is about creating spaces and ecosystems where others can experience a profound connection with their humanity.

Garrett finds inspiration in Japanese and stoic life principles, which sparked the origins of our brand name. Meanwhile, Italy holds a deep place in Jenni’s heart.

Join us as we share every raw and unfiltered moments of what it’s like to build Kanslo. This is for you, for all of us.

We are guided by a singular, vital mission: 

to protect our most precious resource, our time.

Meet the Team

Garrett Fookes
Product & Design

Jenni Hamdan
Marketing & Community