A single piece of hair tie was all it took to start this brand.
Now, we have a wide array of accessories that are made of fold-over-elastic.
We believe that little things can make a big difference in our everyday lives.
Our vision is to bring you products that are fun, useful, and practical.
We want to make an impact through colour.
Our colour choices allow us to be as authentic as we can be.
We are in sync with our mood and style. We look good and feel better.
Ultimately, colour makes space for more joy and energy in our lives – this is what pushes us to keep creating.
Our Story
My name is Denise and this is my growing family. I became a first-time mum back in January 2018. Two months later, Little Tree Palette was born.
Before I tell you our story, let me start off by saying that I cannot live without hair ties. I am the type of girl who always has an elastic on her wrist, just in case. But like every girl’s dilemma with her bobby pins, even if I buy a pack of 100 I still end up with 5 or less. It either gets misplaced or snaps off after a few uses. My pregnancy back in 2018 was not the easiest, as I had Hyperemesis Gravidarum. This meant enduring countless trips to the toilet due to severe morning (or better yet, all-day) sickness. I also suffered from extreme food aversion owing to my heightened sense of smell, dehydration, weight loss, and fatigue. I had nausea and vomiting right until I gave birth. Towards the end of my third trimester, I told myself that perhaps I needed to find a new hobby to keep me distracted. I then started to learn how to make my own hair ties. The day I finally got to make my very first elastic was when my water bag broke and went into labor.
Fast forward to motherhood – it was far beyond what I imagined, tough and overwhelming to say the least. I was also at a crossroads in my life – whether to continue with my career or to take a detour and focus on my little one. Being a solo parent at that time (since my husband was working overseas), it was really difficult to embrace my new role. As I struggled to cope, I realized that my newfound love for making hair ties became a sweet escape especially during the so-called “fourth trimester”. In between nap times or during the wee hours, I would bring out my elastics and be happy in my own creative bubble. It uplifted me during the days when I felt lonely, isolated, or unsure if I was doing the right things for my baby. I made colourful ones, which made it less likely for me to misplace them. Or if I did, it was much easier to find them. My daughter also loved playing with them.
Like most mothers in the thick of it, there was hardly any chance to sit down and take care of myself. From unli-latches, nights turning into days, non-stop diaper changes to heaps of laundry, keeping up with the mess everywhere, the mental load, and so many more – the work is endless. It is exhausting and depleting, making you look and feel older as each day passes. Thankfully, my hair ties became the quick “self-care” fix I needed. Starting the day with my hair tied up, feeling tidy and fresh always made a big difference. As they say, “look good, feel better”.
Two months into my motherhood journey, I decided to pursue something totally unplanned – that is, to start a small handmade business. In hindsight, maybe this was also God-sent because a few months later, I had to let go of my career. Whatever His reasons were, I am still in awe of how quickly God opened another door for me. Who would have thought that what used to be a creative outlet would become a brand that I am truly passionate about? From just a handful of colours, we now have a hundred and counting for our Stylastic Hair Ties. We have also expanded our product line-up to bring you new things to support your lifestyle and help you adapt to the changing world.
Through the years, Little Tree Palette has grown with me and my two girls. Most days, I actually feel like a mum of “three” – from the labor pains to the highs and lows. It was never my intention to start a business. But Little Tree Palette had been a constant source of strength and happiness as I navigated my way through the early days of motherhood – and that was something that I could not let go of. This is the reason why our brand has been built on the inspiration of colour.
More than anything else, it is the journey that has made this business so meaningful to me. In 2018, I became a mother, gave up my career, and pivoted into a new path that is equally fulfilling. Here I am today, still grateful of how God beautifully orchestrated everything.
Once again, I am Denise – a doctor turned stay-at-home-mum and now, a small business owner. Thank you for allowing me to share my passion with you all. We hope that our products uplift you the same way it did for me. ♥