“We are both in the creative industry - Adrian is a wedding photographer (Adrian Seetho Photography) and Diana is an illustrator/designer (The Wild Abandon). Work aside, we are also avid film photographers, and enjoy chronicling our daily lives and travel journeys in film.”
“Taiwan and Japan have always been huge inspirations to us - both in our creative pursuits and life ideology. We admire the genuine and earnest appreciation for the simple things in life.”
“So we started the styling process with an old Japanese teahouse in mind - with plenty of wood and earthy tones made personal with small items of personal memorabilia.”
“We were careful not to overdo it, as we wanted plenty of breathing space as well.”
“Our day often starts off with a nice warm cup of coffee, sharing and dissecting the many strange dreams we had the previous night. With beautiful warm light streaming into the kitchen, we often end up overstaying and starting our day much later than scheduled. Diana’s love for her plants mean that she often spends her entire morning showering and speaking to her little children anyway.”
“We love spending time in our living room. It’s a place of rejuvenation, entertainment, and gathering depending on the time of the day.”
“In the day, it’s the place where we take our little breaks - sipping our coffee while admiring our little plant corner by the balcony. In the evening, it’s where most of the magic happens - movie nights, late night conversations and video games.”
“We are both pretty simple people who enjoy spending quality time with small groups of family and friends. Big gatherings freak us out a little. The small communal spaces around the house, in the living and dining rooms, help provide a cosy space for family and friends to gather for a nice meal, and a board game after.”
“As we’re both freelancers, we find having a dedicated room for work really helpful, as it helps to create a clear boundary between work and rest. We also make a conscious effort to ensure nothing work related leaves the work room, to help sustain the balance.”
“We are fortunate to have liberty over our own time and because we are both the sort to have bursts of productivity, we tend to have dedicated free days followed by full-on work days.”
“Our timber-clad and plant-laden home also helps supplement our love and need for nature, and keeps us happy.”
“Being really sentimental people, we enjoy being surrounded with our favourite memories - old photos, handwritten notes, pictures and toys.”
“A strong sense of nostalgia definitely plays a big part in decorating our home.”
“The turntable, which was a gift from a friend, sits in one of our favourite nooks which we plastered with photos of our loved ones and close friends. I really like the different sound quality of vinyl records.”
“The charming window frame that sits in our dining area is from an old house in Tainan that was going to be demolished, and my brother and my sister-in-law Ting carried it back to Singapore for us.”
“Looking at them reminds us of how carefree we were at that moment - with the gentle breeze against our faces, the water and sand in our feet, accompanied by the sound of the waves and laughters of our loved ones.”
“Most of our furniture and small household items are from MUJI, and others from local furniture shops like Second Charm, Table Guy and Castlery. Simplicity and functionality is what we love about pieces we choose and we also look out for pieces made with quality materials, built to last a long time.”
“Being creatives ourselves, we are also strong advocates of supporting small businesses and independent artists. Many of the artworks and potteries we have at home are drawn and made by various independent artists whom we support.”
“Diana occasionally dabbles in pottery and this set of ceramic cups were handmade by her. They were fired at Ceramic House with a traditional gas kiln instead of an electric one. There’s a certain unpredictability in the outcome of gas firing that she really loves, and the surprises she gets from the process, in the final products.”
“Embarrassed to say, we can’t sleep without our air-con on! As we both perspire easily, sleeping in Singapore’s climate can get a little uncomfortable sometimes. However, as the night progresses, we often find ourselves shivering from the cold and seeking for warmth. Because of this, we struggled to find the perfect set of bedsheets that fit our needs.”
“We love our new SOJAO sheets so much! The colour of the sheets bring forth a much needed warmth into our room. We were initially a little worried about Autumn being too bold a colour for us, but were pleasantly surprised by how comfortable and soothing the shade was.”
Diana and Adrian’s bed is dressed in a Crisp Mint Fitted Sheet, Classic Navy Flat Sheet, Classic White Pillow Case Pair and Duvet Cover with an extra Classic Autumn Pillow Case Pair.
“This is by far the most comfortable sheets we have ever slept on!”
“Ever since we moved into our space, we’ve learnt so much about responsibility and self ownership. Being owners of our own home, there is so many new things we learn each day - which cleaning solution works best for which material, what tools we will need to drill a shelf into the wall or how many layers of paint is required to paint a wall. It has been a really rewarding journey so far.”
“It has also provided us with a deeper appreciation and gratitude towards our parents as we now learnt how challenging it is to build a home and to literally keep the roof over our heads.”
