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, Apothecary, Life Lately Shyrell Tamayo Founder Stories, Apothecary, Life Lately Shyrell Tamayo

Inside the Apothecary: The Art of Sourcing at Dubai’s Traditional Spice Souks

While we source from many parts of the city, today come with mylittlewhitespace as we explore the heart of Old Dubai to discover heritage botanicals for our skinbar. The spice market is a favorite slow stroll part of my work as I take time to smell the freshness of the florals & resins and knowing whose hands weighed your herbs and the organic process they are milled.

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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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Shop News, Life Lately, Founder Stories Shyrell Tamayo Shop News, Life Lately, Founder Stories Shyrell Tamayo

“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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