Happy AAPI Heritage Month from YHID

CELEBRATING ASIAN AMERICAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH THIS MAY

Celebrating AAPI month seems especially important this year. Amid a pandemic and ensuing racial strife, we are truly challenged not only as a group, but as Americans. I turned from my original path in law when I realized my true passion and love is in the pursuit of decorative arts. As such, I would like to celebrate this month by highlighting some wonderful AAPI design friends who are not only leaders in design but are sources of delight, creativity, and beauty to me. Representation means a lot and I hope this newsletter reaches a budding design professional out there and encourages them to join us in making the world a more beautiful and welcoming place for us all.

Join in the beauty and talent of the AAPI community as this newsletter highlights some of our friends, business partners, and all-around inspirational businesses!

Joining the parade of highlighting AAPI excellence this May, Elle Decor took to the design realm and takes readers through a mouth-watering tour of some excellent interiors as created by Asian and Asian-American designers.

Young is featured and in good company with colleagues such as a charismatic Cliff Fong reading room, a sun-soaked sanctuary designed by Amanda Gunawan, and, oh yeah, resident superstar Jean Liu gets her flowers as well in this article with a powder room that celebrates nature’s beauty.

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EAR CANDY THIS AAPI HERITAGE MONTH

Revisit Young’s episode on the K-Pod Podcast. The show celebrates Korean Americans in the arts & culture.

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THESE TWO CREATIVE POWERHOUSES CONTINUE THEIR GIFT OF SHARING THEIR OWN THOUGHTS AND THE STORIES OF OTHERS THROUGH THEIR PODCAST K-POD. FALL INTO THE BEAUTIFUL NARRATIVES SHARED VIA THIS AUDIBLE SAFE-SPACE AND CHECK OUT WHAT THESE OTHER STUNNING WOMEN ARE UP TO.

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WILLIAM LI: Charisma Meets Cuisine

He might not be a pastry chef, but this culinary curator’s Instagram is littered with so many sweet ‘n’ silly moments that you just might get a toothache. Come for the food porn and stay for William’s delicious personality as told through his digital presence.

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JEAN LIU DESIGN: Ain’t Nothin’ but a “Jean” Thing

Take a sophisticated eye-for-design and pair it with an indomitable swagger for a personality, and you get yourself Jean Liu. Whether it be the sexy, sleek interiors that rope you in or Jean’s knack for encouraging a jumpstart to the weekend with some good spirits, fall in love with the talent and person behind Jean Liu Design.

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ARISTOFREAK BY PETI LAU: Taking Big Swings Results in Home Runs

Peti Lau and her inimitable aristofreak design philosophy will throw your inner creative engine into full throttle. Between an Instagram presence filled with unmatched whimsy and competing on HGTV’s Design Star: Next Gen, Peti can charm your socks off with as much ease as it takes her to create an unforgettable space.

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To wrap up our AAPI Heritage Month newsletter celebration, we wanted to showcase a couple AAPI-owned businesses that tickle our fancy. From bettering the body to securing your next favorite hand-crafted mug, keep these businesses in mind the next time you want to treat yourself because a treat is exactly what you will receive when shopping any of the products or services listed below.

THE HAO LIFE

Remember the aforementioned icon William Li? To add onto his legend status, he now has a wellness business with fellow superstar Danielle Chang. The two of them turn to tried-and-true Chinese-based plant remedies and made them accessible to anyone who is looking for a self-care boost.

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ROOTED NYC

Speaking of the magic of flora, this NYC-based plant delivery business helps turn any home into a sanctuary. You know what the kids are saying: A green thumb is the new black. Check out this business and get entangled in their philosophy for plants as real-life mood boosters.

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FRANCA

If we are being honest with one another, we are all susceptible to the love language of well-made ceramics. And the artists behind the Franca brand basically invented the vocabulary with their catalogue of divine vases, mugs, and planters. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.

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KRANE HOME

Warning: Absurd amounts of beauty lies on the other side of the link listed below. Founded by Sharon Lee, Krane Home takes Lee’s combined appreciation and knowledge of both Korean art and interior design to craft a brand that provides wallpapers, fabrics, and decor that will leave any viewer awestruck.

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DOWEL

If you have a craving for functional furniture pieces with undeniable personality, then Dowel Furniture is your dream buffet. All furniture pieces are made at Dowel’s family-owned factory in the Philippines with over thirty years of fine furniture experience. Hit up the online shop and catch your jaw before it hits the floor.

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