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    mode: defrosting

    Surprisingly, this month has been moving slowly for me compared to past years where I felt rushed having to work on taxes while also finalizing new designs for the year. It’s been cold (obviously not as cold as the states…

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    Personal Life

    goodbye, 2025

    Somehow – and grateful – I made it through another year. Though at times it was difficult and unexpected, there were also special, memorable moments sprinkled throughout. I visited parts of California that I’ve never been to before, finally planned…

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🌸 5 years of Mealea Collection! 🥳✨🙏🏼 Developing a 🌸 5 years of Mealea Collection! 🥳✨🙏🏼

Developing an idea I hadn’t yet seen in the diaspora was a daunting task. You have Khmer writers, actors, dancers, musicians, chefs, etc. to look to, but a creative earring/jewelry maker? There wasn’t one that I knew of. So I carefully studied my favorite acrylic earring makers and taught myself how to work with laser-cutting processes and businesses.

The journey wasn’t easy. There was a lot of trial and error, but I trudged on, inspired to keep creating what didn’t yet exist.

In the span of 5 years, I’ve made over 50 designs (including all the different variants) that have traveled across the country and around the world. I appreciate everyone who has supported me over the years, who’s shared my work online and in person, worn my designs with pride at events and during important moments, encouraged me when times got tough, and stayed with me through all my different phases. Mealea Collection wouldn’t have made it this far without all of your love and support! 🥹💗

Thank you for allowing me to continue making fun, purposeful, creative jewelry and art for you all. It has changed my life in ways I never could’ve imagined if I hadn’t taken the jump.

If you ever needed a sign today, let this be the one telling you to JUST DO IT. Even if it’s scary, even if you’re the first one. You won’t know where it can lead you unless you take that first step. Start on your dreams NOW! 🙌🏼✨💗

#mealeacollection #anniversary #acrylicjewelry #earrings #khmer
✨៣៣✨ 📸: @ms.ratha 👗Outfits/styling: @rajanathread ✨៣៣✨

📸: @ms.ratha
👗Outfits/styling: @rajanathreads
👂🏼Earrings: @brwngrlz
👠Heels: @pashionfootwear
These are a few of my favorite books that I turn t These are a few of my favorite books that I turn to time and time again not only for inspo, but also to learn how to draw specific Khmer motifs and styles.

Aside from books, I like to analyze my pictures from Cambodia and ones I find online for a more detailed look at shapes, lines, and features of devatas and other figures.

Khmer artists: Do you reference these books too? Where or what do you seek for inspiration?

#mealeacollection #cambodia #khmer #khmerart #cambodianart
I knew Cambodia before I knew her soil Breathed to I knew Cambodia before I knew her soil
Breathed to life through familial memories
Fantastical tales of giants and devatas
Crocodile shaped mountains and Buddha footprints
Ancient pathways to stone stacked temples
Each step guiding me home

((impromptu poem))

I'm so sad seeing the destruction left by the Thai invasion of Cambodia. But they cannot destroy our soul, our heart, and our love for our culture and country. Praying for peace always ☮️💗🙏🏼
សាមគ្គី SAMAKI: unity, solidarity; cooperation, te សាមគ្គី SAMAKI: unity, solidarity; cooperation, team work

No words, just feelings for everything that has happened in the past couple of days. Feelings of rage, uncertainty, hope. I saw my community and family rally around donation efforts and food drives these last few days, from diaspora to Cambodia. That is samaki 💗

I also know I have a lot of non-Khmer followers here, so if you ever need clarification on what's going on between Cambodia and Thailand, you're always welcome to DM me! 🙏🏼

#mealeacollection #samaki #peaceforcambodia
The Floral Dusters are named so because they featu The Floral Dusters are named so because they feature phka chan with romdoul motifs that lightly dust your shoulders for an elegant, yet bold look. Dress them up or dress them down, wear it during a fun night out or at your next party/gala event! 💗

Modeled beautifully by @nancyyeang ✨
Outfit: @rajanathreads 👗

Shop today at mealeacollection.com 🛍️

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