Carols, Hot Chocolate, and a Very Vegan Christmas

by Arnaud | Dec 16, 2025 | Travel

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Carols, Hot Chocolate, and a Very Vegan Christmas

Every now and then, you walk into a space and feel instantly inspired. Yesterday was one of those moments. I was invited to the Christmas gathering hosted by Heveya, a beautifully thoughtful bedding company I’ve recently come to know and now deeply appreciate.

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Heveya has Belgian roots and a Bali soul, and they are well known in Singapore for their natural rubber mattresses and breathable bamboo sheets. They approach rest with an attention to detail that feels both intentional and refined. And next year, we will be creating a collection together. I cannot wait to share it with you.

But last night wasn’t about business.
It was about atmosphere. Taste. Ideas. And the pleasure of seeing a Christmas celebration done differently.

Instead of the usual festive clichés, Heveya served the most extraordinary 100 percent vegan spread. Elegant, surprising, and genuinely delicious.
Popcorn that made you rethink popcorn. A “foie gras” made entirely from tofu that somehow tasted like the real thing.
Smoked dragon fruit paired with cashew nuts. Hot chocolate that wrapped itself around you like a blanket.

Nothing excessive, everything intentional.

The setting was equally thoughtful. Guests lounged on their signature mattresses and soft sheets, turning the entire space into a living room of comfort. A carol singer arrived and filled the room with warmth. And the crowd, interesting, curious, creative and it reminded me how inspiring it is when people gather without pretense.

It was a gentle reminder that Christmas can be beautiful without the formula.
It can be simple. It can be thoughtful. And yes, it can be entirely vegan.

Here’s to Heveya, for the taste, the courage, and the inspiration.
And to the year ahead, where we will create something beautiful together.
Stay tuned.

Beautiful Gifts for Beautiful People

by Arnaud | Dec 15, 2025 | Design

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Beautiful Gifts for Beautiful People

These are my five favourite gifts this season, all simple, beautiful, and designed to be used every single day. Not every present needs to be expensive. A thoughtful gift that becomes part of someone's daily life is often the one that stays with them the longest.

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First on the list is the very first tote we ever made. It fits a computer perfectly and I will be personalising every tote at our Christmas party. Then there is the oven glove, cheerful and practical for every kitchen moment. Of course the Shupatto bag is on this list. Travel light, travel bright. It has become the one gift everybody wants for Christmas.

We also have our little art pieces. They are only thirty nine ringgit each, signed, and filled with love. For something tiny and sweet, there is the small pouch that always comes in handy. Every gift will be wrapped beautifully because presentation matters and beauty should be shared.

Visit our stores, enjoy the season, and come celebrate with us.

Christmas Party Details
Kasturi shop 20th December
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Live singers, jazz, opera, and food vendors
Personalising session from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Maxi Bag Return

by Arnaud | Dec 14, 2025 | Design

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The Maxi Bag returns

Our maxi bags are back, and this edition carries even more of the atelier spirit.
Every element on the bag is hand drawn with black ink and pen. You can see the clarity of the strokes, the confidence of the lines, and the little details that only come from drawing by hand.
Nothing is computer generated. It has that unmistakable human touch.

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The outside features our deconstructed Bunga Raya print, a hibiscus taken apart and redrawn into bold, contemporary shapes and colours. It feels vibrant without feeling touristy. On the inside sits our Willow Wishes Dandelion pattern. The dandelion symbolises resilient women, so the pairing feels intentional. Strength on the inside, beauty on the outside.

The bags come in two colours and both are fully reversible. Two moods in one piece. We also added a gold Nala embroidery on the outside, a small detail that gives the design a quiet lift.

What has not changed is the practicality. The maxi bag is light, strong, washable, and endlessly useful. Perfect for travel, sport, work, school, groceries, anything. The handles are made from faux leather, which makes it an easy choice for vegetarians or for anyone who prefers to avoid real leather.

A simple, honest, beautifully drawn bag. An everyday companion with an atelier heart.

Colour. If only more people saw it

by Arnaud | Dec 12, 2025 | Taste

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Colour. if only more people saw it

What I love about her work is her mastery of colour. Lisa Cooper is based in Sydney and her eye is extraordinary. Matching a ribbon to a flower sounds simple, but it is almost impossible to get it perfect.

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When she does it, it is because she truly sees colour. I relate to that. People underestimate how much time goes into choosing a shade that looks effortless. In my world it is the same. Every collection is interchangeable because I design around very specific tones. Red can be beautiful, but the wrong red can be unforgiving. Most people make colours look muddy because they do not understand how colours are built. You need to know how RGB behaves, how CMYK behaves, how silkscreen overlays work, and how digital printing shifts the hue the moment black creeps in. Even the screen will lie. If you do not know exactly what you want, the computer will never give you the
right colour.

Her photography is beautiful, her sculptures are inspiring, and her entire account is a reminder that the world is full of people doing things with care and intention. I hope to visit her shop one day or even meet her. I usually feature things from closer to home, but once in a while it feels right to share someone else's universe. Sharing is caring, and thank God for Instagram for giving us access to so much
beauty.

A single colour, a thousand petals

by Arnaud | Dec 12, 2025 | Design

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A single colour, a thousand petals

This is a collection I created especially for Singapore, launched at Tanglin (Tangs end December) and it marks a moment where Singapore and KL truly feel like one Nala universe.

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I am commuting between both cities now, and the Singapore team has become part of our family. To celebrate that, I designed a set of orchid prints for Christmas and Chinese New Year. It is a small tribute to a place that has welcomed us so generously.

The Lan Hua collection is built entirely from orchids, drawn in one colour, with three patterns. Lan Hua Red with Love, Lan Hua Laced with Love, and Lan Hua Singapore Soul. Each carries its own character, but together they form something calm, modern, and
quietly joyful.

The inspiration came from the orchid show at the botanical gardens. Orchids are often seen as a cliché, but when you take them apart and study the petals and curves, they reveal so much beauty. When you rebuild them in a new way, the flower feels fresh again. I added a touch of blue to lift the red, and the result is a happy print that sits naturally in any wardrobe or home.

Singapore is the largest exporter of orchids, yet the flower is becoming less present in daily life. It is too beautiful to disappear. We live in the tropics. We should have orchids in our homes all the time. The Lan Hua prints are a reminder of that. Contemporary, classic, and filled with quiet grace. A small love letter to one of the most elegant flowers in our region.