Wainscoting is a type of wood paneling that was first started in the 18th century. Typically 3 foot from the floor, around walls and stairs, wainscoting protected the walls from damage, provided additional insulation and also made it look more spacious. While in Mumbai, and in a no kid household we do not need additional…
3 beautiful ways of incorporating blue in your decor this monsoon with FreedomTree
There are two kinds of people on earth. One who incline towards blue when the skies are grey. For obvious reasons. The other who despise blue when the skies are grey because they think blue only makes the whole affair bluer. or bleak. Good news is, this post is for both. The first kind will…
How to change the look of your room with the right drapes
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…
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…
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…
Cultivating Comfort- How to create a home that nurtures and heals you
Our home is the most critical facet of our wellbeing, and I felt that ever so strongly when I was down with covid for a week last week. Sure I blog about homedecor and how to make your home look aesthetically sound but truth is, there is more to it than just good looks. Beautiful…
All you wanted to know about our egg-shell blue wardrobe
I re-did our old solid teakwood wardrobes with some moulding and paint and I have to tell you, it looks absolutely beautiful. A lot of you helped us in deciding the color on instagram too! And while the majority of votes were towards “wise sage”- a fabulous sage color, we decided to go with “Sensibility”…
Vintage Fluted glass Christmas tablescape and a Gingerbread cookie recipe
When I finished this Christmas tablescape, I asked myself if this is all too simple. In a world full of gorgeous, grand Christmas tablescapes what chance do a simple cozy tablescape have? But truth is, often, in the grand scheme of things we forget that this season is supposed to be enjoyable. The weather, the…
3 Cozy Christmas Tree looks to use this holiday season
3 cozy Christmas tree looks that you will love doing at home. That, ladies and gentlemen, is our topic of discussion today and I wanted to make it very clear. We won’t discuss Hailey’s comet, Hailey Bieber, Hillbilly elegy- nothing. Just holidays and 3 cozy Christmas tree looks and finish it ever so quickly before…
TruTipTuesday How to add ribbons to your Christmas tree like pro
How to add ribbons to your Christmas tree and a quick video to show you all how I do it! I am totally on the clock and I haven’t packed a single thing. I am also terribly sleep deprived because hey, mum cat kitten drama (more on my Instagram) and it helps that my flight…
How to make a chunky, knitted wreath + our favorite fall coffees
A DIY knitted wreath which is equal parts chunky and cozy + a list of our favorite fall coffees. We are discussing these two things on our blog today and if I know you well, I know you will rather be no where else but here! So, yes, welcome to my neck of woods which…
Make your own DIY pedestal in under 20 minutes
I love pedestals. They are great to style plants, seasonal decor, fruits and also works wonderfully as a storage stand for your bedside table. But unfortunately, in India, we do not get enough pedestals and even if we do, it burns a small hole in the pocket. Truth is, however, pedestals are very easy to…