I’ve always been fascinated by the ocean.
Since I was a toddler, Pa and Ma would take us to the beach. We’d spend hours looking for things in the sand – pretty shells, curious stones, and the odd hermit crab if we were lucky.
I was partial to low tide; that was when there was the most to discover.
My best memories were of our family getaways to Sentosa. We’d always stay just minutes from the beach, and I’d relish our morning walks while the tide was low, watching all sorts of little critters scurry across the wet sand.
I remember how Ma would chide me each time I got too excited chasing an unsuspecting crab back into its burrow, or how Pa would call out too me from the shore if he thought I’d waded out too far.
Overtime, while these outings got rarer, the ocean became somewhat of a comfort to me – the thrill of a rock pool; the steady draw of a tide; the vibrance of a reef. It began to feel familiar to me; almost familial.
THE PULL OF A TIDE is a family portrait in flowers. These arrangements are an ode to those sultry afternoons spent with my toes in the sand, next to people that matter the world to me.
To speak plainly, my relationship with my family hasn’t always been perfect. But like the pull of a tide, I always find myself drawn back to where I feel the most at home.
This collection is released on the occasion of Mother’s Day this year. But more than just a Mother’s Day offering, we hope it speaks to a deeper sentiment of belonging.
We have just one more seasonal collection coming up this year – and yes, it’s a couple of months from now so we’ll share more about our Christmas release closer to THaT TiMe oF YeaR~
Till then, sit tight for updates and our warmest Mother’s Day wishes to all our moms this season ♥
Written by Tim