Every year, November 11—the 11/11 Shopping Festival—arrives with the promise of discovery and excitement. What started as a clever promotion by Alibaba to celebrate Singles’ Day has blossomed into a global retail phenomenon, with millions of people around the world taking part in a day of pure shopping joy. But for me, it’s more than […]

Recently, my son Nick showed me something that made me proud. He noticed he needed a few extra folders for his school subjects and told me himself. We picked up some folders, and he was so eager to organize them that he started labeling each one as soon as we got home. Seeing him take […]

Multi-generational living isn’t just a trend—it’s a way of life deeply ingrained into the fabric of many Asian families. Growing up, I spent countless afternoons at my grandparents’ home, where three generations sat around the table, sharing meals and stories.  It was a space built not just for living, but for togetherness—a place where the […]

As I explore redesigning my own kitchen, I’ve been thinking a lot about how to optimize space, especially in apartment living where kitchen space is often limited. When I initially designed my kitchen, I was excited about including an island. But because my kitchen is narrow, the island ended up too close to the counters, […]

If you look at my Pinterest boards, you’ll notice that recently, I’ve been really into small space design, especially for laundry rooms. There’s something so satisfying about turning what’s often a cramped, overlooked area into a space that’s both beautiful and functional.  Whether you have a tiny corner or a more narrow space to work […]