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How to do wainscoting in your home and before and after

07/19/2022

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…

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3 beautiful ways of incorporating blue in your decor this monsoon with FreedomTree

07/12/2022

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…

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How to change the look of your room with the right drapes

07/11/2022

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…

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How to style a sideboard and how to apply the formula to any tabletop

06/21/2022

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…

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Trash Talk- Good dustbin habits that you will actually benefit from

06/08/2022

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.…

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This is the Holy grail of painting your own house

03/23/2022

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…

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Cultivating Comfort- How to create a home that nurtures and heals you

01/25/2022

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…

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All you wanted to know about our egg-shell blue wardrobe

01/14/2022

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”…

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Vintage Fluted glass Christmas tablescape and a Gingerbread cookie recipe

11/24/2021

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…

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3 Cozy Christmas Tree looks to use this holiday season

11/18/2021

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…

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TruTipTuesday How to add ribbons to your Christmas tree like pro

11/09/2021

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…

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How to make a chunky, knitted wreath + our favorite fall coffees

09/20/2021

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…

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Make your own DIY pedestal in under 20 minutes

09/14/2021

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…

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Up on blog in #favoritethisweek our cozy, neutral fall finds from @fleckindia Linking in my stories.
#giftingwithtrumatter We have put our most favorite cushions from @studiocovers.co at 15% off and on priority shipping because Rakhi!
#giftingwithtrumatter Hand rolled with pure beeswax. Smells like honey but there is no added fragrance at all! And it burns beautifully like the 🌞
Another before and after I'm very happy about. I hardly get time from my work to shoot my home or vignettes anymore but I guess isokay. Once the deadlines are done, I'll get back to it.
Suddenly, this table sees more use than ever. My sourdough rests here, it gets great light, my coffee cups are here and I'm forever writing my notes here. A good piece of furniture at the right place is that missing piece of puzzle. You suddenly add that and it all makes sense.
On the first day of August, I give you the before and after of our home office! Barring that rug which has not come yet, it's done. This room also doubles as Rohan's workout room and jam room and cycle repair shop so it had to be simple. That was the brief
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Cold coffee. The way we like it.
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Dried lemon peel and black tea makes the most amazing tea at 4, and chai Noomi as its called is a traditional tea from the Arab states of Persian Gulf and Iraq.
Below is a recipe for drying lime quickly in the microwave, which is otherwise dried for days 

Ingredients
3 lemons
2 cups of water 
1 tsbp salt

Method
Boil water with salt. Add lemons and boil for a minute. 
Next microwave the lemons for about 12 seconds on high.
cool, crush and add the peels to your black tea! 
Delicious.
Chai Noomi Basra
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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
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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
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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
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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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