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.

Some people create because they must. Because it spills out of them like breath.
Farah is one of those people.

She’s not just creative. She’s the wild woman. The kind who makes you question the limits of your own imagination. The kind who cooks with feeling, builds with vision, and dresses with instinct. She designs homes that feel like they were meant to be, furniture that holds space, tiles that tell stories, bouquets that blush with soul.

If creativity had a muse, it would be her.

Farah is not one thing. She is everything.
Architect. Fashion designer. Flower whisperer. Maker of magic.

And yes, our Farah bag is named after her. A quiet tribute to someone who lives and breathes beauty in its most original form.

Last September in London, I found a little linen-bound book by Hermès called Straight from the Horse’s Mouth. It’s small, unassuming, but absolutely brilliant. Packed with insider stories, wit, and wild imagination, it’s the kind of book you keep returning to. My favourite chapter? The story of Annie Beaumel.

Annie started at Hermès in 1926 selling gloves. She ended up running their window displays, turning them into full-blown theatre. She built flower trains, borrowed wax figures from museums, and once pinned a butterfly to the Mona Lisa’s shoulder. “That livens her up a bit,” she said. The curator nearly fainted.

Her story reminded me of ours. Jesse, one of our best sales people, started as a baker. Our master tailor was once a dishwasher. I began as an illustrator. At nala, if you love what you do and enjoy the process, there’s no limit to where you can go. Passion, not position, is what shapes the journey.

I keep that little book on my desk.
It reminds me to stay curious.
To laugh.
To be bold.
And maybe… to pin a butterfly where no one expects it.

There are shops, and then there’s Mano Plus.

It’s not just a place to discover well-made objects, it’s a reflection of someone I’m lucky to call a friend.
Goh, the founder, has supported Nala from the very beginning, and I’ve always admired his generosity, good taste, and calm wisdom. We’ve shared ideas, long conversations, and a deep belief that living well means surrounding ourselves with things that are made with care.

Everything in Mano Plus feels considered, not curated for show, but chosen with heart. I love what he’s built. It’s genuine, timeless, and we need more places like this in KL.

You’ll find it in GMBB, a slightly awkward building in a slightly awkward spot. You’ll probably miss it the first time you drive past. But it’s worth turning around for.

It is really pretty. Pretty enough to live on your wall. Think poster, not something you throw away. Flowers, firecracker energy, colour, joy. Something that stays long after the gift has been opened.

This year, we created two versions. Singapore has its own flowers. Malaysia has its own flower. Each design is a small tribute to place, culture, and the beauty of celebrating where you are. It is festive, graphic, and quietly bold.

This year, we created two versions. Singapore has its own flowers. Malaysia has its own flower. Each design is a small tribute to place, culture, and the beauty of celebrating where you are. It is festive, graphic, and quietly bold.

Everything is hand drawn by me, and that makes this extra special. We also wrapped it in a way that allows you to recycle everything easily or frame it on your wall. No excessive ribbons, no layers of logos you cannot reuse. Just one bold logo, placed with intention. I am really proud of this because it breaks a little from how we usually do things, and yet it still feels very beautiful and very us.

With any purchase, you can receive one sheet of wrapping paper. Just ask our shop attendants or store managers and they will happily give you one. It is our little New Year gift to you.

It also comes with a beautiful matching sticker sheet, so you can play, layer, decorate, or personalise. And as of today, you can get your own vase too, a hand painted vase by Nala, made to hold flowers long after Chinese New Year has passed.

Wrap it. Recycle it. Frame it. Or tape it to the wall. Flowers belong everywhere.