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. […]
21 Apr 2026 – Gratitude for completing Gentle Giants under the View From Above series
Today, I completed the first painting in my new series, View from Above. It has been a while since I last finished a painting. The pause was longer […]
16 Apr 2026 – Gratitude for completing 3 backgrounds for my new View From Above series
Today, I spent time working on the backgrounds for my View from Above series. No main subjects yet. No focal point to anchor the eye. Just layers, slowly […]
15 Apr 2026 – Gratitude for a Reunion with a Classmate
Today, I feel grateful for a meaningful reunion. I met up with a JC classmate whom I had not seen for many years. We were close back then, […]
14 Apr 2026 – Gratitude for Finding Light Through Practice
Today, I feel grateful for my yoga practice. I went into class carrying a heaviness. The kind that has been building quietly over time. Watching the world, seeing […]
Insider Peek 6: Making Sense of Darkness as an Artist
Danielle reflects on darkness, silence, conscience and why creating gentleness can still be a quiet form of resistance in troubled times.
13 Apr 2026 – Gratitude for Smart Co-founders in our Startup
Gratitude: Building Together Today, I feel deeply grateful for my business partners. Behind every idea that begins to take shape, there are countless hours of unseen work. Late […]
12 Apr 2026 – Gratitude for A Slow Morning with Prata
Today, I am grateful for a simple, comforting indulgence. A slow breakfast of prata with curry. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, dipped into warm, flavourful […]
11 Apr 2026 – Gratitude for Time with Good Friends
Today, I feel grateful for something simple yet deeply meaningful. Making time to have lunch and coffee with my besties, S and S. In the midst of our […]
10 Apr 2026 – Gratitude for A Step Forward in Health
Today, I feel grateful for something I used to take for granted – my health. I recently completed my health checks, and while not everything is perfect, there […]
9 Apr 2026 – Gratitude for Preparations for our Upcoming Exhibitions in December 2026
Today, I feel grateful for the opportunity to come together with fellow artists as we begin planning for our upcoming exhibition in December 2026. There is a quiet […]
8 Apr 2026 – Gratitude for A Fragile Pause, A Hope for Peace
Today, I feel a quiet sense of relief. The war in Iran has temporarily paused. Even if only for a short while, it feels like a breath the […]
7 Apr 2026 – Gratitude for A Little Joy in Soft Pink
Today, I felt a simple kind of happiness. I finally received my new pair of ballet sneakers. A beautiful cross between a sneaker and a ballet flat, in […]