Zarina Holmes
@zarinaholmes.bsky.social
Award-winning creative director, photographer and writer. Flower artist. https://linktr.ee/zarinaholmes
Co-founder Studio Glue: alohaglue.com
Pop-culture editor: storyofbooks.co.uk
Photography: zarinaholmes.com
Mindfulness: aftertherainproject.com
Co-founder Studio Glue: alohaglue.com
Pop-culture editor: storyofbooks.co.uk
Photography: zarinaholmes.com
Mindfulness: aftertherainproject.com
Behind paywall article from 15 October. I’m afraid this is already becoming a reality. Yes, the pound sterling is strong and culture is high level. But in UK the money earned doesn’t go far in the country. Redundancies is a common 4-5 year cycle.
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/10...
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/10...
October 23, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Behind paywall article from 15 October. I’m afraid this is already becoming a reality. Yes, the pound sterling is strong and culture is high level. But in UK the money earned doesn’t go far in the country. Redundancies is a common 4-5 year cycle.
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/10...
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/10...
Loving being back in London with friends. But I’m also feeling concerned listening to the cost of living crisis in the UK. A dear friend with experience in tech and journalism, plus two Masters degrees had applied for over 400 positions before getting his job.
October 23, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Loving being back in London with friends. But I’m also feeling concerned listening to the cost of living crisis in the UK. A dear friend with experience in tech and journalism, plus two Masters degrees had applied for over 400 positions before getting his job.
I’m on Thread. Not promising anything there; some roses from the garden maybe.
September 24, 2025 at 7:29 AM
I’m on Thread. Not promising anything there; some roses from the garden maybe.
📆Today in 2018, London: I wrote “Found this tangled tape inside my retro radio while cleaning out today. Probably not played for two decades. Guess what? I played it - Sex Pistols “God Save the Queen” came out blasting. Sick 🤟🏼”
What’s your great #retrotech moment?
What’s your great #retrotech moment?
August 28, 2025 at 3:43 AM
📆Today in 2018, London: I wrote “Found this tangled tape inside my retro radio while cleaning out today. Probably not played for two decades. Guess what? I played it - Sex Pistols “God Save the Queen” came out blasting. Sick 🤟🏼”
What’s your great #retrotech moment?
What’s your great #retrotech moment?
I think I need a rock garden. Inspired by this beautiful Japanese-Malaysian garden with pretty bougainvilleas. Nice balance of positive and negative space.
#mindfulness
#mindfulness
August 26, 2025 at 3:40 AM
I think I need a rock garden. Inspired by this beautiful Japanese-Malaysian garden with pretty bougainvilleas. Nice balance of positive and negative space.
#mindfulness
#mindfulness
Dancing pain = kendo pain. Exactly the same, except you don’t rip your feet skins like kendo battodo IYKYK
Tutor: Do you know Jennie?
Class: (Mostly tomboy girls) *silence*
So, obscure hiphop tracks to memorise it is. No K-pop bruh. Pain is weakness leaving the body.
Tutor: Do you know Jennie?
Class: (Mostly tomboy girls) *silence*
So, obscure hiphop tracks to memorise it is. No K-pop bruh. Pain is weakness leaving the body.
August 20, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Dancing pain = kendo pain. Exactly the same, except you don’t rip your feet skins like kendo battodo IYKYK
Tutor: Do you know Jennie?
Class: (Mostly tomboy girls) *silence*
So, obscure hiphop tracks to memorise it is. No K-pop bruh. Pain is weakness leaving the body.
Tutor: Do you know Jennie?
Class: (Mostly tomboy girls) *silence*
So, obscure hiphop tracks to memorise it is. No K-pop bruh. Pain is weakness leaving the body.
During my visit, I learned a powerful lesson: enduring beauty often emerges from struggle. I didn’t expect to hear so much about war and destruction from our tour guide. I was captivated by Thailand and the hospitality of its people regardless.
🌐 aftertherainproject.com/2023/07/27/t...
🌐 aftertherainproject.com/2023/07/27/t...
July 29, 2025 at 4:38 AM
During my visit, I learned a powerful lesson: enduring beauty often emerges from struggle. I didn’t expect to hear so much about war and destruction from our tour guide. I was captivated by Thailand and the hospitality of its people regardless.
🌐 aftertherainproject.com/2023/07/27/t...
🌐 aftertherainproject.com/2023/07/27/t...
Two years ago, I had the opportunity to visit Ayutthaya. My trip to Thailand was part of my ikebana flower arrangement training, to deepen my understanding of mindfulness and Buddhist philosophy in floral art.
🌐https://zarinaholmes.com/2023/08/28/2023-7-28-temples-and-flowers-in-thailand-1/
🌐https://zarinaholmes.com/2023/08/28/2023-7-28-temples-and-flowers-in-thailand-1/
July 29, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Two years ago, I had the opportunity to visit Ayutthaya. My trip to Thailand was part of my ikebana flower arrangement training, to deepen my understanding of mindfulness and Buddhist philosophy in floral art.
🌐https://zarinaholmes.com/2023/08/28/2023-7-28-temples-and-flowers-in-thailand-1/
🌐https://zarinaholmes.com/2023/08/28/2023-7-28-temples-and-flowers-in-thailand-1/
For props, I asked him to bring his favourite books, adding a classical touch with red English apples. Dr. Picker humorously noted, “Ah, apples! The symbol of discord in Greek mythology,” which made me feel, as the observer, truly observed by an expert.
#photography #portraiture
#photography #portraiture
July 23, 2025 at 7:17 AM
For props, I asked him to bring his favourite books, adding a classical touch with red English apples. Dr. Picker humorously noted, “Ah, apples! The symbol of discord in Greek mythology,” which made me feel, as the observer, truly observed by an expert.
#photography #portraiture
#photography #portraiture
I chose an early morning session to utilise the “apricity light,” a warm winter sunlight that perfectly complemented Dr Picker’s persona.
#photography #portraiture
#photography #portraiture
July 23, 2025 at 7:11 AM
I chose an early morning session to utilise the “apricity light,” a warm winter sunlight that perfectly complemented Dr Picker’s persona.
#photography #portraiture
#photography #portraiture
📷 Portrait assignment: In his Psychology Today bio, Dr Picker “integrates Jungian and psychoanalytic traditions, focusing on unconscious dynamics, childhood experiences, dreams, and collective influences, societal and historical.”
Portrait of a healer.
🌐 zarinaholmes.com/2025/07/23/p...
Portrait of a healer.
🌐 zarinaholmes.com/2025/07/23/p...
July 23, 2025 at 7:07 AM
📷 Portrait assignment: In his Psychology Today bio, Dr Picker “integrates Jungian and psychoanalytic traditions, focusing on unconscious dynamics, childhood experiences, dreams, and collective influences, societal and historical.”
Portrait of a healer.
🌐 zarinaholmes.com/2025/07/23/p...
Portrait of a healer.
🌐 zarinaholmes.com/2025/07/23/p...
Looking at greatness, the Marusan #Godzilla. Toys are special in a sense that it could turn a monster into a friend. It’s a big business in Southeast Asia too, projecting to grow to US$5.5 billion by 2033.
www.instagram.com/p/DL6ic0YpAJ...
www.instagram.com/p/DL6ic0YpAJ...
July 10, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Looking at greatness, the Marusan #Godzilla. Toys are special in a sense that it could turn a monster into a friend. It’s a big business in Southeast Asia too, projecting to grow to US$5.5 billion by 2033.
www.instagram.com/p/DL6ic0YpAJ...
www.instagram.com/p/DL6ic0YpAJ...
Dame Anna Wintour is stepping down from her role as editor-in-chief of American Vogue after 37 years.
We thank her massive contributions to fashion journalism and the industry.
📷 Burberry F/W 2014 front row at London Fashion Week for Laha Magazine.
© zarinaholmes.com
#photography
We thank her massive contributions to fashion journalism and the industry.
📷 Burberry F/W 2014 front row at London Fashion Week for Laha Magazine.
© zarinaholmes.com
#photography
July 7, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Dame Anna Wintour is stepping down from her role as editor-in-chief of American Vogue after 37 years.
We thank her massive contributions to fashion journalism and the industry.
📷 Burberry F/W 2014 front row at London Fashion Week for Laha Magazine.
© zarinaholmes.com
#photography
We thank her massive contributions to fashion journalism and the industry.
📷 Burberry F/W 2014 front row at London Fashion Week for Laha Magazine.
© zarinaholmes.com
#photography
One of our clients got bought by a leading UK content publisher. I’m so happy for this news.
Our job at @alohaglue.bsky.social is to add value to our clients’ businesses and help them proceed to the next level.
We’d like new clients from Malaysia and SEA too 👋🏼
alohaglue.com/case-studies/
Our job at @alohaglue.bsky.social is to add value to our clients’ businesses and help them proceed to the next level.
We’d like new clients from Malaysia and SEA too 👋🏼
alohaglue.com/case-studies/
July 2, 2025 at 7:45 AM
One of our clients got bought by a leading UK content publisher. I’m so happy for this news.
Our job at @alohaglue.bsky.social is to add value to our clients’ businesses and help them proceed to the next level.
We’d like new clients from Malaysia and SEA too 👋🏼
alohaglue.com/case-studies/
Our job at @alohaglue.bsky.social is to add value to our clients’ businesses and help them proceed to the next level.
We’d like new clients from Malaysia and SEA too 👋🏼
alohaglue.com/case-studies/
Homemade tea party decoration for summer, using perfume bottle and garden flowers. You can still have fun with a modest budget.
Read: A floral tea party in London.
📷 Homegrown rose and fuschia.
zarinaholmes.com/2025/06/20/a...
#mindfulness #sustainability
Read: A floral tea party in London.
📷 Homegrown rose and fuschia.
zarinaholmes.com/2025/06/20/a...
#mindfulness #sustainability
June 24, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Homemade tea party decoration for summer, using perfume bottle and garden flowers. You can still have fun with a modest budget.
Read: A floral tea party in London.
📷 Homegrown rose and fuschia.
zarinaholmes.com/2025/06/20/a...
#mindfulness #sustainability
Read: A floral tea party in London.
📷 Homegrown rose and fuschia.
zarinaholmes.com/2025/06/20/a...
#mindfulness #sustainability
Happy #midsummer 🌞 Wishing you beautiful sunny days.
Simple mindfulness you can do:
🌻 Notice a flower everywhere you go
🌻 Drink plenty of water
🌻 Observe the sunset or sunrise
🌻 Start a fun exercise regime
🌻 Paint or photograph nature
🌻 Sing along to songs
Simple mindfulness you can do:
🌻 Notice a flower everywhere you go
🌻 Drink plenty of water
🌻 Observe the sunset or sunrise
🌻 Start a fun exercise regime
🌻 Paint or photograph nature
🌻 Sing along to songs
June 21, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Happy #midsummer 🌞 Wishing you beautiful sunny days.
Simple mindfulness you can do:
🌻 Notice a flower everywhere you go
🌻 Drink plenty of water
🌻 Observe the sunset or sunrise
🌻 Start a fun exercise regime
🌻 Paint or photograph nature
🌻 Sing along to songs
Simple mindfulness you can do:
🌻 Notice a flower everywhere you go
🌻 Drink plenty of water
🌻 Observe the sunset or sunrise
🌻 Start a fun exercise regime
🌻 Paint or photograph nature
🌻 Sing along to songs
Welcoming summer solstice is our household’s much anticipated ritual. An affordable tea party, decorated with upcycled containers and homegrown garden flowers is perfect for this occasion.
Read: A floral tea party in London.
zarinaholmes.com/2025/06/20/a...
#zarinaholmesphotography #photography
Read: A floral tea party in London.
zarinaholmes.com/2025/06/20/a...
#zarinaholmesphotography #photography
June 20, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Welcoming summer solstice is our household’s much anticipated ritual. An affordable tea party, decorated with upcycled containers and homegrown garden flowers is perfect for this occasion.
Read: A floral tea party in London.
zarinaholmes.com/2025/06/20/a...
#zarinaholmesphotography #photography
Read: A floral tea party in London.
zarinaholmes.com/2025/06/20/a...
#zarinaholmesphotography #photography
Summer in the city with Catherine.
Campaign: Sloane Ranger
Location: Covent Garden, London.
Model: Catherine Landsdale (BMA)
Stylists: Nicole Blanks & Francene Petit
Asst Photographer: Danny Gaska
Photographer: #zarinaholmesphotography
zarinaholmes.com/photography/
#fashionphotography
Campaign: Sloane Ranger
Location: Covent Garden, London.
Model: Catherine Landsdale (BMA)
Stylists: Nicole Blanks & Francene Petit
Asst Photographer: Danny Gaska
Photographer: #zarinaholmesphotography
zarinaholmes.com/photography/
#fashionphotography
June 20, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Summer in the city with Catherine.
Campaign: Sloane Ranger
Location: Covent Garden, London.
Model: Catherine Landsdale (BMA)
Stylists: Nicole Blanks & Francene Petit
Asst Photographer: Danny Gaska
Photographer: #zarinaholmesphotography
zarinaholmes.com/photography/
#fashionphotography
Campaign: Sloane Ranger
Location: Covent Garden, London.
Model: Catherine Landsdale (BMA)
Stylists: Nicole Blanks & Francene Petit
Asst Photographer: Danny Gaska
Photographer: #zarinaholmesphotography
zarinaholmes.com/photography/
#fashionphotography
I’m currently reading Disrupt With Impact by Roger Spitz of. It’s so relevant, especially as I’m navigating work-life changes in the AI era. It helps me avoid analysis paralysis by identifying the nature of disruption and encourage anticipatory mindset.
www.thrivingondisruption.com/disrupt-with...
www.thrivingondisruption.com/disrupt-with...
June 18, 2025 at 2:48 AM
I’m currently reading Disrupt With Impact by Roger Spitz of. It’s so relevant, especially as I’m navigating work-life changes in the AI era. It helps me avoid analysis paralysis by identifying the nature of disruption and encourage anticipatory mindset.
www.thrivingondisruption.com/disrupt-with...
www.thrivingondisruption.com/disrupt-with...
Did a scary thing and Googled myself. I’m an author. Okay. *Phew*
Must get writing again then.
Must get writing again then.
June 6, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Did a scary thing and Googled myself. I’m an author. Okay. *Phew*
Must get writing again then.
Must get writing again then.
Happy Easter. Wishing you a wonderful springtime celebration.
Also, condolences to Catholic friends for the passing of Pope Francis. He supported interfaith dialogues and peace, so we won’t forget.
#flowerphotography #camellia
www.instagram.com/p/DIqvXEmJWU...
Also, condolences to Catholic friends for the passing of Pope Francis. He supported interfaith dialogues and peace, so we won’t forget.
#flowerphotography #camellia
www.instagram.com/p/DIqvXEmJWU...
April 21, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Happy Easter. Wishing you a wonderful springtime celebration.
Also, condolences to Catholic friends for the passing of Pope Francis. He supported interfaith dialogues and peace, so we won’t forget.
#flowerphotography #camellia
www.instagram.com/p/DIqvXEmJWU...
Also, condolences to Catholic friends for the passing of Pope Francis. He supported interfaith dialogues and peace, so we won’t forget.
#flowerphotography #camellia
www.instagram.com/p/DIqvXEmJWU...
I’m super happy to @salinachristmas.bsky.social books placed among gothic greats, Stephen King and VC Andrews, at Eslite Malaysia. Another exciting milestone for @storyofbooks.bsky.social and @alohaglue.bsky.social
#author #fiction #horror
#author #fiction #horror
April 17, 2025 at 1:09 PM
I’m super happy to @salinachristmas.bsky.social books placed among gothic greats, Stephen King and VC Andrews, at Eslite Malaysia. Another exciting milestone for @storyofbooks.bsky.social and @alohaglue.bsky.social
#author #fiction #horror
#author #fiction #horror
“Aren’t you terrified of what 2025 could be like? Everything is so messed up.”
“I think it will bring flowers.”
“Oh. Why?”
“Because I’m planting flowers.”
- Quote from a Zen website.
📷 My orchids are out.
“I think it will bring flowers.”
“Oh. Why?”
“Because I’m planting flowers.”
- Quote from a Zen website.
📷 My orchids are out.
April 6, 2025 at 12:04 AM
“Aren’t you terrified of what 2025 could be like? Everything is so messed up.”
“I think it will bring flowers.”
“Oh. Why?”
“Because I’m planting flowers.”
- Quote from a Zen website.
📷 My orchids are out.
“I think it will bring flowers.”
“Oh. Why?”
“Because I’m planting flowers.”
- Quote from a Zen website.
📷 My orchids are out.
One of the best parts of the Hari Raya Puasa, or Eid-ul-Fitr, celebration in Malaysia is the traditional food, especially the Kuih Raya.
Reportage: Kuih raya: Traditional Malaysian festive delights.
👉🏼 zarinaholmes.com/2025/03/30/k...
#zarinaholmesphotography #foodphotography
Reportage: Kuih raya: Traditional Malaysian festive delights.
👉🏼 zarinaholmes.com/2025/03/30/k...
#zarinaholmesphotography #foodphotography
April 1, 2025 at 6:15 AM
One of the best parts of the Hari Raya Puasa, or Eid-ul-Fitr, celebration in Malaysia is the traditional food, especially the Kuih Raya.
Reportage: Kuih raya: Traditional Malaysian festive delights.
👉🏼 zarinaholmes.com/2025/03/30/k...
#zarinaholmesphotography #foodphotography
Reportage: Kuih raya: Traditional Malaysian festive delights.
👉🏼 zarinaholmes.com/2025/03/30/k...
#zarinaholmesphotography #foodphotography
Eid Mubarak. Selamat Hari Raya, from our beautiful seaside town 🏝 Wishing you peace and happiness.
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March 30, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Eid Mubarak. Selamat Hari Raya, from our beautiful seaside town 🏝 Wishing you peace and happiness.
Turn sound on 🔈
Turn sound on 🔈