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How to keep mud and germs away this monsoon + news

06/14/2022

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…

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Grey for May & Busting the myth on Thread Count

05/06/2021

Do you remember your favourite bedsheet from your childhood? How it felt and how snug you were in it? So much so that you won’t even fall asleep if you didn’t have that bedsheet? Now, let me ask you, do you remember what thread count it was? I for sure don’t. What I do remember…

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You need these Linen Napkins in your life and I’ll tell you why

01/06/2021

If there is one thing you should turn to this year when it comes to your home, it’s linen napkins. Why? Because they can be all of this, at the same time- a serviette, a face towel, a hand towel and your beloved prop. They also absorb better, wash better, looks oh-so-farmhouse-ey and you save…

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A Few Things I'll probably never buy again

01/05/2020

For years I have told you what to buy. What to add to your space, what you should be eyeing what are bang for your bucks and so on. But I think 2020 is a great time to think about the things we mostly don’t need. Why? Because a- they can be very well substituted.…

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Why this IKEA Quilt + Cover combo is the best you'll have for your money

01/03/2020

High on Hygee, low on price, a top ranker in coziness. If there is one quilt set you have to buy, get it from IKEA. The quilt is called TILKORT and it’s freakin nice. And it’s not just the price that makes it so! I have also paired it with the BRUNKRISSLA duvet cover and…

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Word for a new decade: The Beauty of a Home is also Skin Deep

01/02/2020

Hello and welcome to a brand new decade, and I can’t be anymore excited about what’s in store for us. More than colour stories and sofa trends, I am excited to see what technology has in store for the home dwellers. What product designs are making it out there which is also helping in bringing…

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Our Winter Home Basic favourites: 6 things that make our home cozy

12/17/2019

Winter is blankets and never getting out of it, amongst other things and I do think that I have quite a few excuses tying me down to the bed. Yup, my old lovelies and trustees who’ve warmed my heart on many a cold winter’s night! best part is, none of them are boring, expensive or…

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The only metal you need this Dhanteras is an insinkerator

10/25/2019

And this blog is gold. Not in terms of how well its written perhaps but in terms of information- It’s about a garbage disposal system that’ll reduce plastic use and thereby save you money, help in reducing landfill, make your life easier and completely eliminate the need for a wet dustbin which- well, let’s agree-…

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Waterproofing Solutions & How to choose what’s right for your home

07/24/2019

Waterproofing solutions. That’s what we are discussing on the blog today and it’s totally important that you lend your ears. Why? Because rarely anything in this world follow a one-fits-all approach unless it’s a bowl of Maggi. That pretty much sorts everyone out. But again- there is masala, chicken, soupy or with choice of sauces…

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Where is that white rack from?

01/20/2019

It’s a DIY kitchen rack people and it’s so easy to do, you’ll smack yourself for not doing this earlier. Okay maybe not smack but just a little tap on your head, but you get the idea. And I’m feeling very bad to cut out all the enigma surrounding this little stand by telling you…

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DIY, Essentials

DIY Storage Boxes With Recycled Box + Contact Paper

01/16/2019

DIY Storage boxes are life and you don’t need Marie Kondo to tell you that. Though I absolutely adore Marie Kondo and her Konmari method and I’m going to be using a few of those layout boxes for my drawers soon and yet- simple boxes {with or without layers and stacking} if recycled and utilized…

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(The perks of hanging a) Kitchen wallpaper

01/11/2019

This Kitchen wallpaper thingy has been on my mind for quite sometime now and I wanted to address the zebra in my head {let’s just start a new word which means the nagging tug in your head which must be absolutely done. Like they say elephant in the room? oui?} right at the beginning of…

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Our Favourite, Trumatter Style Cookware & Serveware Round Up For Making Your Kitchen Look Awesome

07/25/2018

Choose your Cookware & Serveware wisely Why is it important to choose them carefully? Choose stuff that looks good, does double {or triple} duty, lasts long and is worth the money? Because firstly, a lot of us live in rental apartments, with open kitchens and barely any storage options so cookware & serveware that multitasks…

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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.
3 beautiful ways to use your cakestand. Thought I'll add the images here in continuation to the reel!
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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
YouTube Video UCSsJZtadjbI-uYF9-zE-dxw_UJF-tTx8TfQ
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
YouTube Video UCSsJZtadjbI-uYF9-zE-dxw_YGdSAhfkAqA
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
YouTube Video UCSsJZtadjbI-uYF9-zE-dxw_WTvpPF1dpfE
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
YouTube Video UCSsJZtadjbI-uYF9-zE-dxw_2aKmaa-MDYM
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
YouTube Video UCSsJZtadjbI-uYF9-zE-dxw_ZNjiG4d6qkg
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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