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In an age where technology moves faster than we do, something unexpected is happening:  people are reaching back for what’s real. As the digital world accelerates, our hunger for touch, texture, craft, and cultural memory is rising just as quickly. We’re living through a quiet renaissance—a return to the handmade, the heritage-rich, the deeply tactile. The Fall/Winter 26/27 season is all about authentic expression, heartfelt connection, and design with soul. Every cycle, we s

Tony came from Nigeria, where his mother first placed a needle in his hand. She taught him how to sew, how to see fabric as something sacred. Every morning, she’d dress him in tailored suits before sending him off to school — much to his teenage dismay. Years later, Tony became an engineer. But when his mother passed, the world fell quiet. In that silence, he felt the pull of the thread again — the urge to create, to return to what she’d given him. Sewing became his way of ke

Cleaning Tips: Once a year, your home deserves a deep, joyful refresh. Think of it as a ritual—a chance to clear away what no longer serves and invite harmony back in. 🏡💫 🧘 Mindset matters. A yearly clean isn’t just about dust or carpets—it’s about energy. Create a ritual: play music you love, light a candle, and see this as a reset for both your home and your spirit. 🌸 Goodbye crumbs, hello cozy! ✨ A yearly deep clean keeps your carpets fresh, soft, and ready for barefoo

Cleaning Tips: Your home deserves a seasonal reset. Ready? Clean with intention, live with ease. Clear glass = clear perspective 🌞 Keep...

Cleaning Tips: Weekly resets are essential, but monthly deep care transforms your home into a true sanctuary. Here’s your 5-step monthly cleaning ritual to refresh, reset, and spark joy all over again Think of your monthly ritual as gratitude in action. By giving your space deeper care, you create room for clarity, creativity, and calm Our cabinets quietly hold our daily essentials. Taking time to clear and reorganize makes them lighter, fresher, and more intentional We touch

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As a member of the Southeast Asian community, I want to pay respect to this eastern asian country that has inspired a hybrid style where...

I’m thrilled to share some amazing experiences and opportunities with you as we continue to celebrate creativity, community, and...

In the summer of 2017, Harry embarked on a journey that would shape the destiny of sustainable design. His adventure began in a vibrant...