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How to hide wires + wire aesthetically in a rental apartment

06/17/2021

Hide where you can, arrange aesthetically when you cant! Your neighbourhood decor-aunty is here today to tell you how to tackle electrical wires in a rental apartment without spending a penny and I know this is better than candy, if I had to give you something for poppin’ in here. Welcome! Side Note: Man, Rohan…

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How to decoganize your home with Wire Baskets

06/16/2021

Firstly, a good wire basket is to your home what a slab of good butter is to your cooking. It’s everything! And there is no substitute. Secondly, “Decoganize” is decorate + organize. Yes, it’s a term I invented (will have to google search in case someone already did) and it’s a rather handy term if…

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All the curtains in our home + how to get the best of your curtains with the right curtain rod

06/10/2021

If I get more than 10 questions on a single subject on Instagram, I write it down because that means it’s my new blog topic. This time around, you all asked for curtains and curtain rods and today, we are going to chat about that. In the course of the blog, I will also tell…

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A comprehensive guide for choosing your ceiling fan right

05/13/2021

I have a lot of respect for people who choose their ceiling fans right. It instantly tells me two things- A. They love their home to the T. And so do I. B. They have tremendous attention to detail, and this quality alone can take one quite far in life in whatever field they choose…

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5 simple ways to add summer charm to your home

05/11/2021

5 simple ways to add summer charm to your home. That, ladies and gents, is the topic of discussion in here today and one I think you all will find handy given the times. Cooped up in our homes, things can look pretty dreary sometimes. And while summer is the perfect season to get out…

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Light, Lumen & Layering: all you need to know about mood lighting

05/03/2021

Reema and I were discussing lights and fixtures the other day and she filled me in with a very interesting topic for discussion. Lumen! What lumen should you opt for if you want to create mood lighting in your home? What kind of combination should you go for if you are opting for multiple light…

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Summer Hygge: Celebrate Summer with us with Hyggelig ideas for the season

04/07/2021

And one that brings all the nuances of the great outdoors, in so you and I can experience that beautiful thing called Summer Hygge or Sommarhygge! Oh, and if you thought hygge is hot chocolate cupped in a knitted-mitten clad hands and soft crackle of the fireplace, it’s that and more. It’s really that feeling…

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Keep The Hygge alive even when its boiling hot outdoors

04/01/2021

So, who exactly told us that fireplace and flannel is hygge and not air-conditioner and mango icecream? That’s right. NOBODY! And guess what? You can very well keep that hygge alive, even when it’s 40 degrees outside. Question is, are you ready for some summer hygge? I always associate cozy with winter. And while at…

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How to display vintage plates on the wall minus wall damage

02/26/2021

You know, I was born with country cottage in my veins. I have loved the simple, mellow pleasures of a charming cottage for as long as I can remember and in the compartments of my brain there is a shining photograph of one of my walls full of vintage China. White wicker, bunch of flowers,…

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How to paint over dark walls without primer

01/19/2021

How to paint over dark walls without primer. That is the very topic of this blog but I assure you I will get in digressions and epiphanic episodes in this blog post just to mess with people who likes to “get to the point”. If you don’t like it, you are in trouble! Haha, this…

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An Anatomy of a Good Chair and how to choose one

12/01/2020

An Anatomy of a good chair and how to choose one. You’d think its trivial. I mean it’s a chair for Chrissake and we mostly just buy chairs we visually like right? But let me tell you, there is more to this than meets the eye. You may also not feel the difference immediately but…

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How to decorate a Christmas tree and the touchpoints

11/20/2020

Just wanted to put it here so it stays. Who knows if Instagram survives tomorrow. Also, feel free to download and keep but if you share, do tag us @trumatter I also quickly wanted to show you all the frosting bit on our tree and how it looks. I used a spray paint and sprayed…

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How to add simple Christmas charm to your home

11/19/2020

How to add simple Christmas charm to your home. That, ladies and gents, is the discussion (a rather important one) in here today and I am glad we are at that end of year where discussing this is legitimate. Thankfully, however, I am seeing a lot of people interested in celebrating the holidays and decking…

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Help me paint the headboard wall. I know I need some color to cozy the space up but I'm very confused because I have two French blue cupboards. What do you guys reckon? Drop your suggestions.
Goodmorning ladies. And "13.2% on pie chart" gentlemen who have good taste in life. There are two good things to read.
The fabulous fauxs! Up on blog are 5 unique and yet easy ways to decorate with @ikea.india faux flowers and a few tips to ace it! I have also linked to the bouquets and sprays I have used. So yeah, you know where to spend some time this weekend. Winks!
It all started with a post from balsam hill. Their display of faux flowers and Christmas trees found me in a state of pained yearning. You see I'm a stylist and a photographer and I need props. I also see things in frames so sometimes I just need a lavender bud when I do, when I'm decorating a place.
Just uploaded a blog on our best monsoon decor tips for your balcony. It's easy, may seem trivial but foolproof. Go see and enjoy the rains! Link is where it usually is :)
Stranger & sons with very non stranger things in it. Also I don't remember who but someone joked about money plants in alcohol bottles and home decor. That guy is a sheet 😂 @strangerandsons
If you're still buying candle holders, this post is for you. But before that, happy Friday fruns. Light that candle, make that coffee, work out and prep thyself for it eez ze weekend! Haha. And...and... While at it, check our our post on 4 easy candle holder ideas for your monsoon candlelight parties. Or even otherwise. I promise you'll love it.
I opened pinterest to see I got verified on @pinterest. Man do I have to celebrate this. And I'll tell you why. Because this is one platform I truly respect. The only platform where creators are there to inspire and be inspired. This is where I learn my trade. Give back for people to learn more. I also love the UI and the recommendation based on your search but that's for another day.
A little bit of dark can bring in a whole lot of sophistication. See how we changed our entire kitchen with contact paper and right lights, in our blog today. I've also added the links to both! Link in my stories.
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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
YouTube Video UCSsJZtadjbI-uYF9-zE-dxw__Iwv_KGvdoU
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
YouTube Video UCSsJZtadjbI-uYF9-zE-dxw_5wQIQDjrm_k
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
YouTube Video UCSsJZtadjbI-uYF9-zE-dxw_TF3tBSzB1ro
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