And I’ll tell you why we chose drapes specifically as our window treatment Problems My study is the smallest room in our home, and is a bit of an odd rectangle. I wanted to add romance, warmth and coziness on the window side of the room because the other half of the rectangle already had…
The fabulous fauxs: 5 unique ways to decorate with IKEA faux flowers
The fabulous fauxs! Here are 5 unique ways to decorate with IKEA faux flowers and I am telling you they look the real deal.
How to style a sideboard and how to apply the formula to any tabletop
The golden formula: Rule of three The rule of three is a design principle that dictates everything in your decor. Layout, size, shape, color, pattern and even fabric. According to the rule of three, odd numbers create a sense of energy and when applied creates a decor that’s appealing, effective and impressionable. But why 3…
6 Monsoon Decor Tips For Your Balcony that actually work
The best detox spot in your house is the balcony; everyone loves it. And yet, oftentimes, while decorating one’s home for the monsoon season, one misses this spot. Perhaps because there is this overarching feeling that it will get dirty, and there is no point in doing anything during the monsoons. Maybe. But if you…
4 easy candle holder ideas for your monsoon candlelight parties
4 easy candle centerpiece ideas for your monsoon candlelight parties! Oh well, even if you are not having a party.
How to keep mud and germs away this monsoon + news
Its a shame that all these years I didn’t do enough monsoon content. I did summer and then festive and a very nice cozy winter but somehow I totally skipped a whole season. How did it not occur to me in 10 long years of blogging? I truly think like my wisdom tooth, my wisdom…
Kitchen makeover that is sophisticated, renter friendly and looks so much better!
To begin with, I apologize. There are still some lines and bubbles that I have to straighten and I have told myself I will do it “aram se” because there are one too many. Maybe one wall each night or something, with precision. But barring that, the kitchen is done! And how nice does it…
Trash Talk- Good dustbin habits that you will actually benefit from
How to dustbin I know. For a place that only sees something you don’t want, it’s frivolous and first world to have a set of guideline for operating the contraption for the unwanted, unnecessary. I mean who sees a dustbin anyway? Not guests for sure. And not that anyone is even remotely interested in trash.…
This is the Holy grail of painting your own house
If you have seen all kinds of videos and read atleast 10 blogs and are still confused as to whether or not or how to paint your own home- this is where your doubts can rest in peace. This is the holy grail of painting your own house and it has every thing from foam…
How to Decorate Your Home in Traditional South Indian Style?
As we already know, India is popularly known as the melting pot of cultures, as each state brims with its distinct traditions and native festivals and rituals. Thus, there is a great difference in how people do their home decor in different parts of the country. Though the south and north India might have a…
A new newsletter, favorite tea towels
A lot is going on in over here and I am forever finding the need to sneak in a cup of coffee. But I assure you, all good things! To begin with, we now have a new newsletter on substack and people are loving it. I think if you like some good stuff in your…
This is the only place you’ll get Swiss Cross cushions in India
Swiss cross is probably the only trend I bought into – way back in 2014- and I still love it. Well, I guess, by that logic you could say it’s the new classic. 8 years is good enough time for promoting a thing from trend to classic I guess. No? The fun part however, Switzerland…
Blue and White Summer decor inspirations
Frankly, I am mentally in summer. I am also 5 scroll deep in blue and white summer decor and never in my life have I waited more for that sweltering 40 degree. I am done with cold. Punto. Fin. I want my aircon, my cold soul-curry, gin and tonic, feni with chilies, ice, cold shower…