Don’t have a fireplace? No worries. Here are 3 creative ways to add Christmas stockings in your home for santa to not miss it. Also, I do believe that when in India, he’d love a cup of hot tea in the comfort of an aircon. He’ll roast himself dry, poor ol’ grandad, if you hang…
5 creative ways to add Christmas stockings in your home
Creating a home office + entertainment hub out of a wall
I created a home office & an entertainment hub out of my bedroom wall and you won’t believe how seamlessly it multitasks. Not just that it also blends in perfectly with our bedroom decor and when we shut our laptops down, it becomes a full scale entertainment wall. All in a mere 9ft x 10ft…
For the love of Loom: Aadyam Handwoven’s Trendloom 2021 will make you rethink handloom
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…
An easy festive table decor and you can now shop the look!
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…
WeLoveWednesdays: Beautiful planters that you’ll love to flaunt!
Beautiful planters that you’ll love to flaunt! The topic of discussion is clear and if you like me, like a bit of extra something to your green arrangement, you’ll find this very handy. But then again, why am I talking about planters when I should be talking about all things festive? Because you see, the…
Cozy Fairy Lights, Tealight Holders and lanterns for Diwali
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…
From Retro to Modern: Here’s a round up of our favorite furniture from Freedom Tree
Finding good furniture is like finding Nemo. And in my stint as a home decor enthusiast and later a designer, I have learnt this the hard way! Unless you get furniture made, it’s all a bit of a compromise. But that was circa 2009- 2010. A fine time where one could spot me with a…
WeLoveWednesdays: Beautiful, plain, cozy, neutral & undyed linen
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…
Subtle Festive: Do festive decor without overdoing it with this decor list
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…
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…