The STORIES Behind
MyLittleWhiteSpace

A collection of stories, reflections, and shared moments — from our journey, our partners, and the people who shape MYLITTLEWHITESPACE.

Founder Stories, Life Lately, Self Care Tips Shyrell Tamayo Founder Stories, Life Lately, Self Care Tips Shyrell Tamayo

Purposeful Places: From Scroll to the Soulful

Much like Wadi Al Amardi, our mission at MYLITTLEWHITESPACE is to create a destination you would want to intentionally discover. Our quaint shop in Jebel Ali is a place that brings you to a sensorial experience where rediscovering the analog world makes worth of the drive and your stay with us. The tactile joy of creating your own selfcare rituals, the grainy texture of salt scrubs, the aroma of dried herbs — we aren't just a shop; we are a destination for those looking to swap screen time for 'making' time."

Discover your "slow saturday" with us.

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The New Social Faux Pas: Why the "always-on" lifestyle has lost its charm

Being "chronically online" is more than a habit; it’s a physiological state that changes how we feel and think. According to new studies, there is growing cultural shift where being "always on" is starting to look less like being "informed" and more like being a passenger to an algorithm.

For the sophisticated, this lends making us less interesting, to becoming embarrassing even, yikes!

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Meet the Brand Partner: Segarra

Segarra was established in the UAE
a home for clean, mindful, hemp-infused essentials.

Today, every candle, soap bar, and scrub is crafted with intention, in small batches, and with an unwavering commitment to sustainability. No shortcuts. No unnecessary additives. Just nature, design, and care working together.

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Can constant fear make you sick?

Last week I could not change my top without wincing on my left shoulder… then my right foot has me limping on one foot and well.. my fingers decided why not make a triple treat and join the “Shyrell Pain Club” too!

Just my luck! What a week to be so disabled right when there were news of heavy storm, potential tornado and on top of the war 🤦‍♀️

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“life lately” (week 8 and 9 of 53)

We are moving our “life lately”series right over here on the blog!

Where did we left off? I remembered being so excited with the Lunar New Year and new energy the year of the fire horse was to bring.. 👀 - they said it’s a good year for the decisive and the ones who’s got plans! That it’s a year to push forward… is it really though??? 😅 Because judging by what I didn’t know what was to come at the time - I really wish we can turn back the time. 😬

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Rose Bath Soak

Roses are widely cited in holistic circles as having one of the highest vibrational frequencies of any plant, measured at approximately 320MHz, whereas a healthy human body operates between 62-72 MHz.

The high vibration of the roses is often used to counter low vibration emotions like grief or pain helping to harmonize the body’s energy centers.

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Hibiscus Bath Soak

In Ancient Egypt, hibiscus was used in drinks and treatments to cool and support the body.
Across African and Asian traditions, it was valued for enhancing skin radiance.

Today, it’s known for its natural acids and antioxidant properties.

Learn how to make bath salts you can use for when your skin feels dull and needs to feel alive again!

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Meet the Brand Partner: The Scribe Journal

At the Scribe Journal, we believe the deepest form of success is fulfillment; a life lived in alignment with your own values, not society’s expectations.

That kind of life doesn’t come from chasing more, performing harder, or keeping up. It comes from within. We create beautifully crafted journals and intentional tools to help modern individuals pause, reflect, and reset.

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My Low Days Recovery Protocol: 6 Steps Back to Yourself (Backed by Science)

We've all been there. The slump. That heavy, foggy state where even getting out of bed feels like a victory, and the world seems to have lost its color.

Over time, I've developed a reliable 6-step protocol to pull myself back up. What surprised me was discovering that each instinctive action I took had solid scientific grounding. Here's the step-by-step recovery system—and the research explaining why it works.

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Welcome to mylittlewhitespace (the online)

After six months of watching you drive to Jebel Ali, wander into our little white shop, touch things, smell things, stay longer than expected, and leave with stories—we're finally online. You can now buy natural skincare online in Dubai from your couch. In your pajamas. At midnight. We won't judge.

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