OUR STORY

It started with a love for little things.

Hi, I'm Sri, the person behind Aalaya.

Aalaya grew from my lifelong love of creativity, beautiful spaces and thoughtful details. From interior design to UX design and styling, I've always loved creating things that make people feel something.

I believe in living in the moment, cherishing the little things and turning them into memories worth remembering.

Aalaya is my way of creating beautiful settings for those moments.

Meet the people behind the scenes

Aalaya may have started with me, but it has never been a one-person story. Behind the styling, ideas, late-night planning and endless little details is my biggest support system

Close-up detail of luxury picnic styling with brass candleholders, textured linen, delicate floral art, and warm natural sunlight.
Close-up detail of luxury picnic styling with brass candleholders, textured linen, delicate floral art, and warm natural sunlight.

A JOURNEY SHAPED BY CREATIVITY

My journey has taken a few beautiful turns. I began in Computer Science and technology, before discovering my love for interior design, UX and experience design.

With every chapter, I found myself becoming more curious about the little things how a space makes you feel, how light can change a mood, how colours create atmosphere, and how thoughtful details can turn an ordinary gathering into something memorable.

Over time, I realised I wasn't simply designing spaces or experiences.

I was creating feelings.

And that realisation eventually led me to Aalaya, a place where my love for design, styling and meaningful moments could all come together.

An elegant luxury picnic arrangement on a sunlit Melbourne lawn featuring low timber tables, natural sand linens, sage accents, and crystal glassware.
An elegant luxury picnic arrangement on a sunlit Melbourne lawn featuring low timber tables, natural sand linens, sage accents, and crystal glassware.

THEN CAME AALAYA

At some point, I wanted to bring all those creative pieces together — design, styling, beautiful spaces and meaningful experiences.

I imagined creating settings where people could slow down, connect and simply enjoy being together.

And that little idea became Aalaya — a place where I could turn my love for thoughtful design into moments worth cherishing and memories worth keeping. 🤍

WHY AALAYA?

Aalaya is about more than beautiful styling. It is about the feeling created around the styling, the warmth, connection, and effortless atmosphere.

Joyful Gatherings

Intimate Celebrations

Creative Moments

Laughter shared around a low picnic table, a joyful birthday surprise, or girlfriends spending a relaxed afternoon together.

An intimate celebration for two crafted with delicate florals, glowing candles, and quiet elegance.

A child creating their very first artistic masterpiece at a Sip & Paint session, discovering the delight of paint and canvas.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

“I believe luxury is in the details.”

To me, it's about thoughtful touches, beautiful surroundings and, most importantly, living in the moment.

Because the moments we truly cherish are the ones we slow down to enjoy, hold close, and remember. 🤍