From Compromise to Conviction

A pop-up may be temporary, but your standards should never be.

Watch the Patterns Come to Life

This weekend, the studio moves to Great World.
I’ll be painting live at our Great World boutique on Saturday and Sunday from 1.30 pm to 5.30 pm, working on two brand new illustrations right there in front of you.

Every Scrap Tells a Story

I was raised in a family where making things with your hands was simply part of life. My mother and grandmothers taught me to sew, knit, crochet and embroider. They taught me how to mend things instead of throwing them away, and how to take pride in making something well.

The Universe Sent Me Aliya

I often say that the universe gives us what we need, not always what we want. Looking back, I’m convinced that’s exactly how I met Aliya.

One Great Piece Can Change a Room

Our collection of handcrafted furniture upholstered in Nala archive fabrics has now found a new home at Nala Bangsar Village.

Aloha Botanica: One Night on Penang Hill

Every collection starts differently.
Aloha by Nala began with one night on Penang Hill.

No Rumours. We’re Really Leaving.

Well, it’s official. Kasturi is really, really closing.

The Frozen Fountain: A Lesson in Coming Home

There are some places I never miss when I’m back in Amsterdam. The Frozen Fountain is one of them.

Amsterdam, Beyond the Postcard

Whenever people hear I’m going to Amsterdam, the same things come up. Bicycles. Canals. Coffee shops. But within a few hours of arriving, I’m reminded that the city’s real magic lies somewhere else entirely.

Some things just Klic

Some projects are complicated.
Some take endless meetings, revisions, and second-guessing.