Tiny Island creative director Alexis Holm opens up to PostMag
I drop my eight-year-old son off at school just before 8am and go to House of Fitness, a boutique gym on Possession Street in Sheung Wan. I could go to a cheaper gym, but this one is between my son's school and the office, so it's convenient.
The most conversation-sparking object at home?
Roomba , our robot vacuum cleaner. We have one at home called Rob and another in the office called Bob. People always comment on Rob, whether he's running over the dog or not doing his job properly.
Alexis Holm's dog, Mei Mei, with Rob, the Roomba vacuum cleaner. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
A scent that immediately brings you joy?
Trudon makes a candle called Spiritus Sancti. It has a light incense smell and gives me the feeling of something old, magnificent and calm. It's like being in a church.
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