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…
Make It Monday: 3 Easy DIY Faux Pumpkins for Fall Decor
At this time of the year I always seem to disappoint a few. My intentions are never to do so however, the fact that we don’t have The New-England ish fall here in Mumbai, and I celebrate it through home decor even so, gets to those chosen few. I have been called pretentious (Never use…
13 reasons why this easy fall decorating guide will be your best friend
Fall decorating! What a happy little word isn’t it? But for the longest time I was asked if I was right to celebrate “fall” because India – or most of it- don’t experience it. Now, let me tell you I will be absolutely right to celebrate this change of season even in India. However, I…
India Chic: How to use Traditional Brass in a Non Traditional setting feat. Gaatha
Brass is making a comeback. And I am in agreement to this trend, 100%! Brass makes everything cozy, everything stylish and if done right it can elevate simple elements in your home to make it look far more expensive that they actually are! Got a simple kitchen? Fit a brass tap. Hang a few antique…
How to hide wires + wire aesthetically in a rental apartment
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…
How to decoganize your home with Wire Baskets
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…
All the curtains in our home + how to get the best of your curtains with the right curtain rod
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…
A comprehensive guide for choosing your ceiling fan right
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…