Feruni has done it again.

They’ve just launched two extraordinary tiles that prove their vision, that a tile is art, isn’t just a slogan, it’s a standard. The craftsmanship, the scale, the beauty… it’s on such an international level that it leaves you in awe.

For this launch, they collaborated with two remarkable Malaysian artists. The first is Farah Mohan, whose batik work is transformed into stunning ceramic form. The second is Loka Made, known for their nostalgic, story-rich designs that capture the soul of Malaysian culture. Both interpretations are breathtaking, and both are on display at Feruni’s showroom, open to the public and absolutely worth a visit.

“Ruban” by Sylvie Marot and Francis Amiand

If you know me, you know I love a good ribbon. But this book, Ruban, is on another level. It’s a visual archive of French grosgrain ribbons, and I can honestly say it’s one of my all-time favorite books.

Each page is an explosion of color and geometry. The ribbons are made from cotton, and because grosgrain has that signature ribbed texture, the way the colors are woven through the lines is simply mind-blowing. Think stripes, checks, gradients, all from a bygone era when craftsmanship was everything.

There’s something deeply emotional about it. The fact that these ribbons were made so long ago, yet they still speak to us today. I don’t think there’s a woman alive who wouldn’t fall in love with this book. It’s beauty in its purest, most joyful form.

If you ever get the chance to see it, don’t hesitate. You’ll understand why I’m obsessed.

It’s not every day that your aunt publishes a book that feels like a personal design archive. Liset van der Scheer—yes, almost the same name as mine—has released Fascination | Textile, a stunning tribute to a lifetime of textile and carpet design. This book is more than just beautiful; it’s a window into the world of form, fiber, and feeling. Each page tells the story of colours woven with care, patterns that speak, and decades of devotion to craft.

Over her 45-year career, Liset developed a wide range of new industrial methods and applications. She achieved this by deconstructing existing techniques and then adapting them to suit her own needs. She created designs, yarns, structures, colour series, and products for clients such as Van Besouw, Casalis, Danskina, and De Ploeg, as well as textiles for her own label, TeTTeX. In 2005, she won a Dutch Design Award for her collection of knitted bathroom textiles. In 2022, she launched the website to share her expertise. Fascination | Textile is an extensive and enriched compilation of all that knowledge.

I’m proud beyond words. It’s inspiring, elegant, and deeply personal.

A dear friend of mine, E-Lene, recently reminded me of something that changed the way I think about my body: that women should be lifting weights differently than men. Our muscles, tissues, and hormones are not the same — yet the fitness world still treats us like smaller versions of men.

That’s why this Huberman Lab episode with Dr. Stacy Sims was a game-changer. It’s a deep, scientific look at how women’s bodies work — especially post-menopause — and how our approach to strength, food, and recovery needs to shift.

It’s not about becoming a gym person overnight. It’s about knowing what actually works for our bodies, and why. If you’ve been feeling stuck or uninspired, this one’s worth every minute.

There aren’t many designs in the world that have travelled as far or lasted as long as the Maneki-neko, the famous Japanese lucky cat.

It sits in shop windows, restaurants, salons, homes, sometimes even in taxis, quietly promising good luck.

But here’s the thing: it’s not just cute. It’s smart. It’s a brilliant piece of design.

Just one simple figure, and yet everyone instantly knows what it means.
• A left paw up means: come in, we like people!
• A right paw up means: good fortune is on the way!
• Both paws? Overachiever. Total protection.

It’s one design, repeated endlessly, but still full of charm, meaning, and even personality. From a temple in Tokyo (Gotokuji, if you’re ever in the mood for a pilgrimage) to shelves across the globe, it’s become a global icon. No branding. No campaign. Just a design that works.

At NALA, we couldn’t resist making our own version. Our Lucky Cat is a little sassier, a little sleeker, and hand-drawn with all the love in the world. You’ll find it on T-shirts, prints, postcards.

Part of the proceeds go to LASSie, the amazing animal shelter in Langkawi that rescues cats and dogs. So your lucky cat helps real ones too.