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10 things to buy in IKEA for a better home life

05/05/2022

We know IKEA. We love IKEA. And that is exactly why I have to tell this to you before getting onto the list. I’ll tell you simply and in so many words. A better home makes life better. A home that’s comfortable, organized and functional, where one doesn’t have to struggle everyday with everything to…

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Where to buy rustic live edge and resin furniture in India

04/18/2022

Rough around the edges In the 1600’s, when a group of early settlers started to establish their colony in America, they found need for furniture that are functional, the raw materials for which are easily available and one that can be made quickly. The factor of time having found precedence over the rest, they started…

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Cozy in color: Freedom Tree Spring Summer Favorites

01/28/2022

I know I am associated with the color white and neutrals but let me tell you I do love a bit of color. And if you look closely, you will find a lot of color in my home- just that they are intentionally kept in shades that don’t scream “see me”. Again, something I myself…

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Moody and Bright – you’ll love these all lace tablecloths this Holiday season

12/10/2021

Now here’s the thing. If you ever asked me to pick between two gorgeous lace tablecloths, in the exact same color, I’d mostly pick both. Not a chance in this life that I will leave one behind. And that alone should give you a fair idea about how much I love lace as a fabric.…

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Kitschy Christmas serve ware, keepsakes and finds that you’ll want right now

12/08/2021

Kitshcy Christmas serveware, keepsakes and finds that you will want in your life right now. Unless of course you are a grinch, in which case we really can’t help you. With practically anything. Please go on and continue to sulk. Collect your tears in a big black bowl. For the likes of us however, who…

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Holiday Plaid- Our Favorites and where to buy them

11/27/2021

Holiday plaid! 2 words of sheer comfort, joy and all things cozy and warm and beautiful! Seriously, if there was ever a word that encapsulated holiday feelings perfectly this would be it. There ain’t nothing better than Holiday plaid and I absolutely adore it. Good news is, we have the entire gamut of plaid buy-ables…

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For the love of Loom: Aadyam Handwoven’s Trendloom 2021 will make you rethink handloom

10/18/2021

And if you have one design book to read, make it this! Also, if you are thinking of giving your wardrobe or home a festive refresh, turn to our country’s own bounty to do so. Each piece with its vibrant history, colorful stories and differences (you see, it’s all the magic of different hands) makes…

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An easy festive table decor and you can now shop the look!

10/14/2021

I have been asked time and again to do festive table decor or Diwali table decor and I always, almost habitually, go for glassware. Pair lots of clear glass with simple ceramic and vintage mismatched quarter plates and interrupt the pellucid affair with whimsical, colored, mismatched tumblers. And I have come to believe that I…

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Cozy Fairy Lights, Tealight Holders and lanterns for Diwali

10/08/2021

Diwali is almost here. And while I don’t do much in terms of traditional Indian decor (because we don’t have pooja or any of that in our home) I do however, truly inspired by the festival of lights, deck my home up with the many lights I have. From little twinkly fairy lights in our…

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WeLoveWednesdays: Beautiful, plain, cozy, neutral & undyed linen

09/22/2021

Hi. My name is Rukmini and I am an undyed linen addict. Haha. Well I can totally get away with saying that because I love undyed linen. Everything about it. It’s equal part comfy and cozy. It feels great against your skin. It seamlessly works all season with a little change in accent. The texture…

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Subtle Festive: Do festive decor without overdoing it with this decor list

09/21/2021

After Sushi, Festive decor is perhaps the most polarized thing ever. Some love it. Whole heartedly. They go all out with ribbons of gold, and generous helping of red and strands of beautiful marigold wrapping up their homes. On the other hand, there are the likes of me who like nothing more than the subtle…

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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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Neutral, Cozy, Fall Favorites that we love

09/07/2021

Now this, is my kinda fall decor. Slathered in neutral, made cozy with texture and with just the right nudge of ochre and burnt sienna to bottle the nuances of fall- this is what warms the cockles of my heart! Hello and welcome- (guilty of literally vanishing from this space (yeah, yeah, very dejavou-ish))- to…

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A beautiful Saturday. Ironically I won't be cooking lunch because I'm seeing MasterChef. Also, where are the new people? Why are we seeing the same old faces?
#notanad 10 things to buy in @ikea.india for a better home life. And thereby a better life! Very useful blog post on our website today that'll truly make your life better by eliminating those minor frustrations that we often face daily in our homes. Take a look
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Ghyan-ghyan, chaos, mom, tea, kitchen sink, flower, order, bread, new home.
I am miniso-ing my home today because it's time this house felt like home. Miniso India dropped it's new spring summer home fragrances and I got home the lot to do some fragrance layering.
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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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