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hophouses also all have a ‘water feature’ o respect the ancient concepts of fenghui, bringing a sound of running water n the living room,” she said.
“Our home also has a small bubble ountain in the center of a large pond in he main room. The reflection of the sun n the water from the window 8 meters bove gives a magical and peaceful efect any time of the day and that feeds my soul.”
Most paintings hung on the walls are itawi’s own works of art either acrylic r oil. “Each painting represents a nosalgia for the country I had lived in. For xample, the coral and salmon painting have in the living room is a painting I reated while living in Shanghai yet based n my reflections and experiences in the erra-cotta city of Bologna, Italy.
“Many have shown interest in purchasng my work but I am very connected to ach painting and would only consider bandoning to the right person — very imilar to a parent parting with their hild in matrimony,” she said.
In her opinion, what makes a home ozy is the care and genuine humanity hat the owner breathes into their rooms with intent.
“It’s not enough to just collect items n life and throw them on a shelf. A ozy home is a home that tells a story; home that expresses an intimacy, a seret. When you invite someone into your ome it is a privilege. They are getting ne step closer to your heart and thus it s our duty to provide them with another iece of our immense human puzzle.”