The first article in Finding Calm explores a gentle yoga therapy approach to rest through choice, pacing, breath awareness and supportive movement.
Insider Peek 12: How a Painting Begins – From Inspiration to the First Brushstroke
How does an artist begin a painting? Step inside the studio to explore inspiration, reference gathering, composition, colour choices and the first brushstroke.
11 June 2026 – Gratitude for Finding Peace Within the Discomfort
Today I am grateful for a meditation session with Master Ram that reminded me that peace does not require perfect stillness.
11 June 2026 – Gratitude for Rain, Coffee and a Quiet Afternoon at Home
After many days of hot weather, today’s rain brought cooler air and the simple pleasure of drinking coffee and crocheting at home.
Insider Peek 11: The Quiet Importance of Human Creativity
Danielle reflects on the quiet importance of human creativity, and why presence, emotion and care still matter in an AI-shaped world.
Insider Peek 10: Why Imperfect Art Feels More Alive
Danielle reflects on why imperfect art feels more alive, and why visible humanity matters more in a world of polished digital perfection.
15 May 2026 – Gratitude for a Rainy Day at the Bird Park and the Joy of Curious Little Birds
Gratitude for Small Unexpected Moments Some days do not begin beautifully. The weather was grey, heavy with rain and the kind of dampness that usually makes people want […]
17 May 2026 – Gratitude for Completing Another Crochet Envelope Crossbody Bag
Returning to Slow Handmade Creativity Recently, I completed another crochet envelope crossbody bag. It may seem like a small thing, but finishing handmade projects always brings a very […]
14 May 2026 – Gratitude for Finally Receiving My Yoga Instructor Certification After One Year of Learning and Teaching
What Yoga Taught Me Beyond Certification Recently, I finally received my Yoga Instructor Certification after an entire year of learning, practicing, studying, teaching, doubting myself, growing, and quietly […]
13 May 2026 – Gratitude for Making a Handmade Half Moon Crochet Bag
Why Handmade Objects Feel Different There is a quiet kind of joy in making something beautiful that does not rush you. Recently, I finished crocheting a half moon […]
11 May 2026 – Gratitude for Making a Handmade Crochet Laptop Sleeve in a Fast Digital World
The Quiet Comfort of Handmade Things There is something deeply comforting about making an object slowly with your hands. Not for productivity.Not for optimisation.Not even for perfection. Just […]
Insider Peek 9: The Quiet Return of Slow Living and Tactile Hobbies in an Artificial World
A reflection on slow living, tactile hobbies and why crochet, painting, gardening and handmade rituals feel emotionally necessary now.
Insider Peek 8: Why Beauty Still Matters in an Age of AI
Danielle reflects on why beauty still matters in the age of AI, and how slowness, presence and emotional depth nourish the human spirit.
9 May 2026 – Happy Mother’s Day -Holding Love Through Joy and Grief
Mother’s Day felt especially emotional this year, carrying both gratitude and sadness quietly side by side. Earlier in the evening, we brought my mother-in-law out for dinner at […]
6 May 2026 – Gratitude for the completion of iLevvy my new startup
Today, I completed and launched my startup, iLevvy. For a long time, it was just an idea. Conversations, plans, and discussions that lived in documents and meetings. There […]
5 May 2026 – Gratitude for rediscovering crochet and why it is important for me at this juncture
Today, I’m grateful for crochet. The world has felt heavy lately. So much noise, so much conflict, so many uncertainties about where things are heading. It’s hard not […]
4 May 2026 – Gratitude for the Progress made for my new Startup
Today, I paused to reflect on my new startup, and I can finally see it taking shape. For a long time, it felt like an idea. Something conceptual, […]
3 May 2026 – Gratitude for making a bigger crochet tote bag
Today, I finished another tote bag. This one was bigger, bolder, and more ambitious than the last. Red and black, made up of 30 granny squares, each one […]
30 Apr 2026 – Gratitude for making a new crochet tote bag
Today, I finished a small tote bag. A simple green one, but for me, it felt like a leap. Just days ago, I had only restarted crochet after […]
27 Apr 2026 – Gratitude for making a new crochet potpourri pouch
Today, I made another pouch. This time, a small potpourri pouch. As I worked through the stitches, a memory surfaced. My mum once made one for me. I […]
24 Apr 2026 – Gratitude for making a new crochet tissue pouch
Today, I made another little pouch. Nothing complicated, just a simple one for tissue. The same yarn, the same hook, the same quiet rhythm in my hands. And […]
20 Apr 2026 – Gratitude for starting Crochet again
There’s something quietly powerful about returning to something your hands once knew so well. Today, I picked up crochet again after more than 35 years. The last time […]
17 Apr 2026 – Gratitude for a day in Johor Bahru
Today was a simple but deeply satisfying wellness day in Johor Bahru. I started the day with my health check at Gleneagles Hospital Johor, followed by a dental […]
Insider Peek 7: Is Art Actually Useless? Finding Purpose in a World That Doesn’t Need It
A personal reflection on whether art is useful, how AI sharpens that question, and why creating still helps Danielle stay grounded and human.
29 Apr 2026 – Gratitude for hanging our with my Artist Friend
Today, I met Kay for an afternoon of chitchat over lunch, coffee, and dessert. Nothing planned, nothing complicated. Just time set aside to sit, talk, and be present. […]