Notes From The Team At Naiise.

Now let's be honest - when was the last time a corporate gift made you smile, as a recipient? Or for the gifters - when was the last time you were excited about despatching the items, and expecting a big thank you call or email from your clients or partners?

Corporate gifts have revolved around a bland and standard eke of USB drives, power banks, mugs and cardholders. Let's turn it all around now, to make corporate gifting more personal and memorable.

Showcase your organisation's unique heritage and culture by selecting items that are designed and made from the area you are based in, or reiterate your firm's commitment to the environment by selecting something that is sustainably and locally made. Go beyond the tested boundaries and get creative with a product that will stand out and leave a lasting impression on your clients and partners.

We trawl the world wide web for cool corporate gift ideas, and round this up with our top 10 picks of local designs that won't break the bank, but will pleasantly surprise your clients.

Our recent pop-up store at People's Park Complex was a cosy and raw affair, crafted out of discarded baka wood, wood pallets (lots of them) and wine crates.We had lots of people coming in to ask us if they could buy the pallets and wine crates so we figured there's lots of interest in DIY-ing your own wood into something functional and trendy for your homes. For flood-prone areas, it is also a great way to keep things safe and dry.

We help you narrow down the places in Singapore where you can obtain your own wood, and throw in 8 DIY pallet projects for your home. Number 6 is our absolute favourite!

In a new series of interviews, get to know insiders in the trade as we talk to the faces behind our brands stocked at Naiise!

In a sea of online shops, it can be hard to differentiate one Singaporean blogshop from another these days; the pursuit of seasonal trends is relentlessly copied and redone countless times. More than just another blogshop, The Scarlette is one of those little gems that still value thoughtful design and processes. The brand has built quite the reputation for dresses that are classy, sweet and sassy, most of which sell out very quickly once launched. With no formal training, college friends Amanda Eng and Qin Mei have consistently created collections to appeal to ladies who live for the art of dressing up, both at work and at play. From sleek modern sheaths to cocktail dresses in variations of draped jersey and satin, The Scarlette seeks to appeal to women who desire functionality and fun in their wardrobe choices. 

Naiise had a chat with the vivacious duo to find out how they do it.