Kaydence and Kyrene have always been exposed to home decoration since their early childhood days. Recalling their weekly time spent at their grandma\u2019s, Kaydence shares, \u201cEvery weekend, we will be at my granny\u2019s place where she would bring us to different malls and shops to look for home decoration.\u201d<\/p>\n
These visits involved searching for all kinds of decorative pieces, ranging from crystals to horse ornaments and paintings.<\/p>\n
Not surprisingly, they\u2019ve grown to develop a keen eye for styling houses with such decorations, armed with the knowledge of how adding or replacing just one simple item could result in a huge difference in the whole outlook of a home.<\/p>\n
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Apart from their time spent at their grandma\u2019s, their mother also had a part to play in Kaydence\u2019s and Kyrene\u2019s journey in home decoration.<\/p>\n
\u201cBack at our own home, my mum also makes it a point to re-model our house yearly. The simplest would be a new coat of paint and re-organising of furniture,\u201d Kaydence recalls.<\/p>\n
To the young girls\u2019 delight, not only did their mother give them autonomy to decide on colour themes, furnishings and the type of curtains, she would also draw various cartoon characters on their bedroom walls and bathroom.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have always thought such things to be common until our friends came to visit and they were utterly impressed. That\u2019s when we realised that our mum is really something.\u201d<\/p>\n
These childhood experiences have indeed shaped the way both Kaydence and Kyrene approach the decorating of their houses in present day.<\/p>\n
Kaydence even talks about a fun activity that the family shares, \u201cEvery festivity has a particular look as we love putting up d\u00e9cor to suit the occasion, and we would actually discuss the theme for the year. For example, Christmas last year was candy-themed as our niece requested for it!\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe would say that home d\u00e9cor is part of our lives, something that we cannot separate ourselves from.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Their MODE journey did not begin yet as both sisters went on to careers in different industries. Kaydence had been in the events management sector for various major companies while Kyrene has been working as a financial consultant and trainer.<\/p>\n
Being the older sister, Kyrene was giving advice to Kaydence one day as they were discussing about her job and career progression.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe just told me to go ahead and \u2018chiong\u2019. To explore what I want to do before it gets too late, when I have commitments like marriage and kids on my plate,\u201d Kaydence says.<\/p>\n
It was this enlightening conversation that struck them both as they dug deep into their hearts and minds about what they wanted to achieve out of their career.<\/p>\n
Coupled with their shared love for home decoration, they thus decided to start MODE in 2018 \u2013 focusing on corporate decorating, such as show flats and caf\u00e9s.<\/p>\n
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While home d\u00e9cor comprises of various elements, the duo chose to play with scents as they felt that it was an integral part of decorating.<\/p>\n
It is also common knowledge that scents evoke vivid memories. Known as the Proust effect, this phenomenon explains how our sense of smell acts as a doorway to lost memories, oftentimes more effective than verbal cues.<\/p>\n
This led to the crafting of their tagline \u2018Our Memory Scent\u2019.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe wish for our scents to be able to trigger a beautiful memory for our customers.\u201d However, as they started to dive into the world of scents, they found that the typical apparatus that emit scents are not what they prefer.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe concluded that we wanted something non-hazardous (no fire or electricity), and at the same time, environmentally- friendly, as we see a lot of wastage such as stick reeds, glass and plastic bottles.\u201d<\/p>\n
How Do Eco-friendly Diffusers Work? <\/strong><\/h2>\nUsing medical-grade plaster and edible flour, Kaydence and Kyrene painstakingly craft each and every diffuser themselves. They also use non-toxic paint, as well as natural and edible colouring \u2013 such as butterfly pea flower, charcoal and strawberry powder \u2013 to bring these pieces to life.<\/p>\n
Once ready, you can drop essential oils onto the diffuser where it absorbs the oil. As the materials MODE uses are porous, the absorbed oil would occupy these pores and air circulation would bring out the molecules of the oil to scent.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\nHow long a scent lasts depends on the types of oils used. For example, lemongrass lasts the longest \u2013 4 days \u2013 while peppermint lasts the shortest \u2013 1 day. Having said this, the scent would last longer if you use the same oils repeatedly.<\/p>\n
On the other hand, these handcrafted diffusers can last up to 2 years \u2013 imagine how much waste could be accumulated should conventional diffusers or candles be used instead.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, you can simply airing the diffuser under the sun or rinse it to rid of any lingering scents.<\/p>\n
Coming Up With Beautiful Designs<\/strong><\/h2>\nAs a fundamentally home decoration brand, it isn\u2019t surprising that MODE puts a lot of thought into coming up with beautiful designs.<\/p>\n
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\u201cWe design it like how one would play with lego. We would put different parts together, take pictures, and ask for our family and friends for opinions and make subsequent changes,\u201d Kaydence explains.<\/p>\n
Having a close-knit family is especially helpful in this process, as Kaydence\u2019s and Kyrene\u2019s loved ones would generously offer ideas and feedback.<\/p>\n
Many of MODE\u2019s pieces are also designed by their customers. These initially start off as customised pieces, but are so loved by Kaydence and Kyrene that they have decided to add the diffusers to their collection.<\/p>\n
Though the trend of using eco-friendly diffusers is still relatively new and unheard of, MODE\u2019s customers have expressed their amazement at how it works.<\/p>\n
\u201cMost of them buy our diffusers out of curiousity and we are very glad to have many return customers!\u201d<\/p>\n
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While home d\u00e9cor comprises of various elements, the duo chose to play with scents as they felt that it was an integral part of decorating.<\/p>\n
It is also common knowledge that scents evoke vivid memories. Known as the Proust effect, this phenomenon explains how our sense of smell acts as a doorway to lost memories, oftentimes more effective than verbal cues.<\/p>\n
This led to the crafting of their tagline \u2018Our Memory Scent\u2019.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe wish for our scents to be able to trigger a beautiful memory for our customers.\u201d However, as they started to dive into the world of scents, they found that the typical apparatus that emit scents are not what they prefer.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe concluded that we wanted something non-hazardous (no fire or electricity), and at the same time, environmentally- friendly, as we see a lot of wastage such as stick reeds, glass and plastic bottles.\u201d<\/p>\n
How Do Eco-friendly Diffusers Work? <\/strong><\/h2>\nUsing medical-grade plaster and edible flour, Kaydence and Kyrene painstakingly craft each and every diffuser themselves. They also use non-toxic paint, as well as natural and edible colouring \u2013 such as butterfly pea flower, charcoal and strawberry powder \u2013 to bring these pieces to life.<\/p>\n
Once ready, you can drop essential oils onto the diffuser where it absorbs the oil. As the materials MODE uses are porous, the absorbed oil would occupy these pores and air circulation would bring out the molecules of the oil to scent.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\nHow long a scent lasts depends on the types of oils used. For example, lemongrass lasts the longest \u2013 4 days \u2013 while peppermint lasts the shortest \u2013 1 day. Having said this, the scent would last longer if you use the same oils repeatedly.<\/p>\n
On the other hand, these handcrafted diffusers can last up to 2 years \u2013 imagine how much waste could be accumulated should conventional diffusers or candles be used instead.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, you can simply airing the diffuser under the sun or rinse it to rid of any lingering scents.<\/p>\n
Coming Up With Beautiful Designs<\/strong><\/h2>\nAs a fundamentally home decoration brand, it isn\u2019t surprising that MODE puts a lot of thought into coming up with beautiful designs.<\/p>\n
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\u201cWe design it like how one would play with lego. We would put different parts together, take pictures, and ask for our family and friends for opinions and make subsequent changes,\u201d Kaydence explains.<\/p>\n
Having a close-knit family is especially helpful in this process, as Kaydence\u2019s and Kyrene\u2019s loved ones would generously offer ideas and feedback.<\/p>\n
Many of MODE\u2019s pieces are also designed by their customers. These initially start off as customised pieces, but are so loved by Kaydence and Kyrene that they have decided to add the diffusers to their collection.<\/p>\n
Though the trend of using eco-friendly diffusers is still relatively new and unheard of, MODE\u2019s customers have expressed their amazement at how it works.<\/p>\n
\u201cMost of them buy our diffusers out of curiousity and we are very glad to have many return customers!\u201d<\/p>\n
Once ready, you can drop essential oils onto the diffuser where it absorbs the oil. As the materials MODE uses are porous, the absorbed oil would occupy these pores and air circulation would bring out the molecules of the oil to scent.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n How long a scent lasts depends on the types of oils used. For example, lemongrass lasts the longest \u2013 4 days \u2013 while peppermint lasts the shortest \u2013 1 day. Having said this, the scent would last longer if you use the same oils repeatedly.<\/p>\n On the other hand, these handcrafted diffusers can last up to 2 years \u2013 imagine how much waste could be accumulated should conventional diffusers or candles be used instead.<\/p>\n Furthermore, you can simply airing the diffuser under the sun or rinse it to rid of any lingering scents.<\/p>\n As a fundamentally home decoration brand, it isn\u2019t surprising that MODE puts a lot of thought into coming up with beautiful designs.<\/p>\n \u201cWe design it like how one would play with lego. We would put different parts together, take pictures, and ask for our family and friends for opinions and make subsequent changes,\u201d Kaydence explains.<\/p>\n Having a close-knit family is especially helpful in this process, as Kaydence\u2019s and Kyrene\u2019s loved ones would generously offer ideas and feedback.<\/p>\n Many of MODE\u2019s pieces are also designed by their customers. These initially start off as customised pieces, but are so loved by Kaydence and Kyrene that they have decided to add the diffusers to their collection.<\/p>\n Though the trend of using eco-friendly diffusers is still relatively new and unheard of, MODE\u2019s customers have expressed their amazement at how it works.<\/p>\n \u201cMost of them buy our diffusers out of curiousity and we are very glad to have many return customers!\u201d<\/p>\nComing Up With Beautiful Designs<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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