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A linguist by training, Mel is a writer and tech geek who loves exploring new content channels and ways of displaying data.

At the same time, she holds on to the firm belief that proper journalism, with its language and reporting standards, still has a place – and is in fact more important than ever in today's world of TikTok trends and clickbait sites. The challenge she's continually exploring is how to bridge that divide between old-school standards and the brave new world of content creation.

Beyond writing, she is interested in the wider, ever-changing landscape of digital journalism: how to develop and maintain revenue streams, stay relevant to readers, and use data for storytelling and improvement. Mel is currently the digital and social media head at interior design magazine Home and Decor.

Connect with Mel at her LinkedIn page or via email.

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Sabina Ibiza showcases the Spanish island's natural beauty at its best

Visit the world's first Louis Vuitton cafe in Osaka

The world's smallest disco is hidden in a traditional Japanese house

Go glamping in style in the middle of the Utah desert

10 things you'll need to know about van life before going on a road trip in a campervan

Mondrian Shoreditch London celebrates vibrant culture, art and history

The Hoxton Rome combines tasteful Italian design with an open-house hospitality concept

The Bodrum EDITION redefines traditional luxury

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Modern establishments in old shophouses: yes or no?

On DIY and Self-Sufficiency At Home

Marie Kondo's shop sparks more controversy than joy

The pros and cons of buying furniture online

3 attitude adjustments towards cleaning that we all need in 2021

The death of DIY in Singapore?

Large living rooms: a necessity or luxury?

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B.P. de Silva flagship boutique offers an elevated jewellery experience

Food waste and sustainability at IKEA Southeast Asia Young Designer Awards 2021

Futuristic Home CEO David Low on affordable smart design

Carre D'Artistes in Paragon offers affordable and original art priced by size

Casa Restaurant at CHIJMES offers warmth, intimacy, and a delicious wood-fired menu

How a LASALLE student is reviving community spirit in void decks via playful, functional design

Up Close with Dale Chihuly

Vogue Lounge is the place to be seen in KL

Design icon Patrick Frey shares about his philosophy of creating from the heart

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6 ways to style heritage elements in your home

3 important factors to consider when building a home bar

5 debunked myths about chandeliers for modern homes

Daniel Boey on pet rescue and setting up an ideal environment at home

3 tips for resolving style conflicts between you and your partner

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House Tour: A seven-storey Parisian home with a revolutionary mix of the modern and traditional

House Tour: A dreamy retreat on a Norwegian mountain

House Tour: A contemporary luxe three-storey terrace home built for family time

House Tour: A seven-storey Parisian home with a revolutionary mix of the modern and traditional

House Tour: A dreamy retreat on a Norwegian mountain

House Tour: Old-school cool and functionality in this three-bedroom condo apartment

House Tour: Clever space-saving design and Peranakan elements in this condo apartment

House Tour: A Tampines five-room flat that showcases the homeowners' toy and shoe collection

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House Tour: An idyllic HDB terrace in Whampoa with an English garden

House Tour: Colonial charm meets Asian heritage in this spacious Loyang Valley apartment

House Tour: Japandi elements and modern ryokan vibes in this 4-room BTO flat

House Tour: An stilt-house-inspired executive maisonette with a sleek monochrome palette