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SPRING SUMMER INSPIRATIONS

Get inspired with our spring summer ideas, DIY, food and more that lets you get the best of the season.

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SMALL SPACE + RENTAL IDEAS

Tiny space? Small rental apartment? Don’t fret. Here’s how to make it work.

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The Best Zhanzanit Vada Pav Recipe

07/09/2020

Vada pav is to Mumbai what hygge is to the world. It’s not just a crispy fried potato patty sandwiched in between a soft bun. Issa mood. At 11 in the morning, when you have finished your first round of conference calls and you crave for a feel-good brain opener, a vada pav and tea…

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Decor, How to

New Normal and The many changes to make life at home happy

06/18/2020

Change is not easy and it seems like we have been picked up one day and thrown into a sea of change the other. And yet, change alone is the only constant we will ever face in our life and adapt to current times is what we must all do. But the good thing is,…

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How to

The art of effective dishwashing

05/14/2020

For the dishwasherless, servantless Indian people. Hahaha, I stole it from Julia and I admit. We are probably going to enter Lockdown 4.0 and it’s started to suck a bit. The basket of positivity is running thin – much like my patience- and I am starting to talk to utensils for being stubborn with stains.…

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Decor, How to

How to add fairy lights in your home

05/07/2020

Pinterest’s ultimate muse, every college kid’s go-to décor essential, the ever-so-magical Christmas & Diwali decoration stash staple and an instant cheer pick me up. Yup, Fairy Lights they are and ze have taken over ze blog today… aaand I haven’t had so much fun shooting in a long time. Seriously, there is something about Fairy…

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Decor, How to, Small Space Ideas

Why you need a night stand in your life

04/28/2020

A nightstand can change your life and it is always for the better. There. I said it. Really. This is one of those things you never quite actively think about when you think of home decor but cannot have enough of it once you have one in place. Often overlooked and yet very crucial- nightstands…

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Decor, Gardening

The DIY Microgreens & Planter Series

04/19/2020

Howdy homebodies! We have a fabulous DIY microgreens patch and planter idea(s) here today, which you can totally try out as a lockdown activity with your family. Secondly, I think it’s imperative that I ask…have you come across news recently? Some of it makes one smile even in the gloomiest of days. Birds are chirping…

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How to, Small Space Ideas

Making It ‘Work’ Trumatter Style- Tips to ace that work from home

04/10/2020

Top of the morning work-from-home dwellers! How have you been holding in your neck of woods. I honestly say that with some happiness in my heart knowing that we are all being responsible citizens & staying indoors. Yes, an outbreak of this scale is an unprecedented reality. The news channels are overwhelming & everything we…

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How to, Small Space Ideas

DIY these 4 amazing Home Office Ideas for a happy Work From Home time!

03/26/2020

Now, lets just agree that a lot of us will be working from home, for quite some time to come now, and it only makes sense to set up a functional and comfortable home office that is both inspiring and can be assembled without you having to buy anything or go out at all. The…

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Decor, Stuff We love, Things

21 days of #TruHomeLife: 10 things to brighten up the lockdown days

03/25/2020

Hello, hello ladies! And gentlemen! Well, just came in to say hi, check up on you and tell you that I have a feeling things will be alright, very soon. We are all in this together (My god, when was the last time the whole world united for one common cause?) and we have done…

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Small Space Ideas, Storage

How to tackle Storage in a Small Rental Apartment

03/17/2020

Hello! How you doin’? God, I so want to talk about small space storage solutions and get to the point right away but I can’t help wonder how is it going at yours. And I honestly hope it’s looking okay-ish wherever you are; and you are tucked in safe and sound in your home. What…

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Decor

Say hello to Trumatter Moody Whites Preset

03/01/2020

Ah well, please say hi to the newest member of our shop- The Trumatter Moody White Preset which is like literally a one touch solution for #TrumatterStyle bright, white photos. I have been using this settings for years now and nothing makes me happier to share the setting secrets with you today. Slathered with moody,…

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Decor, DIY

DIY How to Repurpose old Pajamas to Tote Bags

02/25/2020

A DIY, repurposed, Pajama Tote bag is adding spring to my step today, and a what a fabulous way to use up those old, faded PJs. Who knew! Welcome to Trumatter, and also to this week’s #LeaveItBetterThanYouFound it- a series that we started a month back to showcase how simple hacks can instill fresh lease…

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Decor, Recipes

The most delicious Jam buns Recipe

02/21/2020

The most delicious Jam buns sir. Freshly baked, homemade, sure to add flair to your breakfast! Haha, if I was a hawker, this right here would be my sale jam! Probably add some romantic story from far-away land of which’s authenticity no one will ever question. Oh, to be a small bakery and the beauty…

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Hi! I am Rukmini and I help you make your space comfortable, cozy and intimate for that everyday amazing feeling. Square feet, country, budget doesnt matter!

I started Trumatter in 2009 and since then it has become one of India’s favourite decor blogs with thousands of readers stopping by, every day.

Recently we have started an online shop that caters with home decor items which echo the same aesthetic as mine and we would be elated to see you there!

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Wicker baskets make everything look better- from s Wicker baskets make everything look better- from simple flowers to mundane storage. So to debut our summer content, we thought it's only apt that we kick-start it all with our most beloved wicker baskets in #paidpartnership with @daisylife.in
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Display flowers, store kitchen towels, stash away toys or lug them with you when you're out shopping- wicker baskets are just about the best thing invented, even before bread. Plus you get that french farmhouse feels for free. Wanna see how I do it? 
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On my reels, all of the above in action.
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It's the last day of February. From Tom we are div It's the last day of February. From Tom we are diving deep to the depths of summer in the squares. I used to not like summers before but now I do. The cold brews give me as much happiness as the piping hot concoction and I'm looking forward to a very hydrated summer to say the least.
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#TheGreatAlternatives every Sunday I'll give you a #TheGreatAlternatives every Sunday I'll give you all out a few similar looking product links to the products I use so you all can have some styling fun too.
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In my stories, links to similar looking jugs/pitchers today.
With light like that you can't complain much about With light like that you can't complain much about life. The change of season is indeed nature's own magic show.
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Nightswimming for president! Who knew this would l Nightswimming for president! Who knew this would look sooo good in a tiny bedroom right? But I also think it's the painted bedframe that makes all the difference. 
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#FavouriteThisWeek Glass and summer are made for e #FavouriteThisWeek Glass and summer are made for each other and nothing compares to the soft glint of glass under a canopy of tress with a balmy sun peeking through; or under a blanket of fairy lights & the night sky! And as February comes to an end, I think it's perfect time to give you all a list of my favourite glassware to celebrate the great Indian summer.
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This also lists glassware from @_glass_forest_ only because I have used their products for over two years now & have found them to be the best when it comes to beautiful, real coloured glass. Most of the tinted glass you get uses film on top which eventually wears off, not to mention, one never gets the colour and design of one's choice. Here you do.
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#trutipstuesday savor the weather. Get a table in #trutipstuesday savor the weather. Get a table in your balcony, write some recipe cards, drink tea and breathe!
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Scissor by @beruru_ 
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Cheat your brain to believe it's Sunday. Wake up t Cheat your brain to believe it's Sunday. Wake up to a great breakfast and take your time because half of them are still figuring out the internet connection in your Monday morning zoom call 😁
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Firstly, I hope you all enjoy this video! It's rather long but you can always skip to the part you need to see! As a photo enthusiast and a professional interior and product photographer I always need props and what better way to get the best props than making it yourself. 
Secondly here are a few things you need to make Jack-O'-Lanterns with air drying clay
Air Drying Clay 1 package. I used Monte Marte and its the best. Available on Amazon.
Cling wrap
A plastic ball or crumpled aluminium foil
A sharp exacto knife
A flat, clean surface (I use a marble slab) to work on
Lots of patience. 
The rest is in the video. 

After 3 days, you can also colour it with a colour of your choice or keep as is, as I have! 

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DIY Air Drying Clay Jack-O'-Lantern for Halloween
YouTube Video UCSsJZtadjbI-uYF9-zE-dxw_UJF-tTx8TfQ
Update: use crumpled aluminium foil as opposed to plastic ball. Dries faster. No cracks. 

Mini pumpkins and gourds look beautiful as autumn decor but unfortunately in our climate (Mumbai) they don't stand a chance outside the fridge. There are faux ones available but they come with a hefty shipping. So we decided to make them. And can I say that they look absolutely kawai! 
Here's the step by step tutorial of DIY mini pumpkins and I assure you you'll love it!
TruCrafts: Do It Yourself Air Drying Clay Pumpkins
YouTube Video UCSsJZtadjbI-uYF9-zE-dxw_YGdSAhfkAqA
Looks like work from home is the new normal and we have a few ideas up our sleeves to make it all the more fun! Though a chair and a table is the way to go and this may not be for everyone and yet i love working from the couch and find it very relaxing. If you're someone like me, this is for you.
How to turn your sofa to a work/chill nook
YouTube Video UCSsJZtadjbI-uYF9-zE-dxw_WTvpPF1dpfE
Had an old morpheus brandy bottle lying around. Repurposed it into a pretty blue and white vase for brushes, ladles and flowers. A little love can truly turn trash to treasure.
Leave it better than you found it: Repurpose glass bottles as vase
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Can you live your best life in a normal, busy city apartment? Yes you can. If you are willing to try.  And in any budget. See how we do it.
How to live simply, comfortably and cozy in a city
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Red hearts? Passe perhaps? Here's how you can show some love to your home and your loved ones without doing the obvious. These origami paper hearts made from vintage paper are a hit throughout the year!
Add a little love to your decor with origami hearts
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An easy, simple, graceful but absolutely doable Christmas table setting idea that you can do at your home with whatever you have at hand. After all, 'Tis the season to be jolly and not be hassled.
A Quick + Easy Christmas table setting idea
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