Notes From The Team At Naiise.

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!

Over the weekend, we launched our brand new food section, and were also featured on Business Times alongside  our local food makers. So why food, and why now? Our founder, Dennis, shares his thoughts on why Naiise is supporting local food makers, and how we are constantly working to create a platform that helps more people discover products that add value to everyday living.

Travelling holds a lot of excitement, and a lot of waiting. Waiting for planes, trains and buses, or simply waiting to get around and discover more - whether on foot or by car. During those long hours of waiting, or doing nothing, it's important to be comfortable, to have something to scribble on.

We invited the vivacious Christabel, a blogger who shuttles between Perth and Singapore, to select a laundry list of things that will keep you comfortable and occupied on that transit or road trip. Read more about Christabel, her favourite vacation spots and why she thinks design is important.

All we see, is truly the sea. Born and bred islanders, we gravitate towards beach vacations like balm to soothe frazzled nerves. It's an entirely different rhythm altogether, with its own set designs - from nautical stripes to crisp whites and aqua tones that together scream "summer".

We invited Melissa from the lifestyle and fashion blog Mticulous.com to curate beach-inspired things on Naiise that will fit perfectly into your budget airline-sized suitcase. Well, almost everything - except the bicycle! Read more about Melissa and her top picks from this collection.

Calling all women photographers, here's a bag that fits all your camera gear comfortably while looking stylish enough to take to functions, dinners and more. Naiise meets the woman behind Aide de Camp, and finds out more about her design philosophy, how the brand started and what an Aide de Camp woman is like.

Whether you're hitting your favourite city, or visiting a new one, staying stylish and comfortable should probablythe be at top of your list of priorities while packing. The trick: sticking to a neutral colour palette so everything matches seamlessly, no more fussing in the mornings!

For our third collection in our Travel Series, we invited blogger Monica from Lux Mondi to curate a collection of items that help you fit right into any city, well - except maybe with that Luxe City Guide as a giveaway. Read more about Monica, her love affair with Europe, and favourite cities for design.