SHENTONISTA

“If I could be any colour in a crayon box, I’d choose yellow, because it’s bright and cheery!”

Our wellspring of zen and guiding hand, Lesley’s gentle and calm leadership has led the team through sunshine and storm alike.

“I’d like to switch lives with Ellen Degeneres or Oprah for a day—I imagine they get a sense of fulfilment from giving back to society, and that’s something I want to experience.”

“I’ve lived in many places around the world, but my favourite has to be New York, because that was the first place where I learned to live on my own.”

“If I were to win an award for something, it might be coming up with a way to make painlessly ending your life not just legal, but fashionable. “

“I rarely smile, so that gives people the impression that I’m cool and aloof, but deep down I’m really a funny person.”

“It’s important to be tenacious, confident, and to keep fighting for what you believe in, because those are the things that keep you moving forward.”

“My work has taught me that a smile is always the best way to reach a solution!”

Less is more in these light and airy pieces.

“I love spicy food, and one time I ate chilli padi with vanilla ice cream—it’s weird but I tried it out because I was curious.”

“The location of my dream home doesn’t matter, because I believe that it’s the people who make a home, and not the decor or the furniture.”

“I’m a jewellery designer, and I draw inspiration from anything, be it architecture, science, or literature.”