Interior Design as a Celebration of Culture
Are you proud of your ethnic heritage? Why not include elements from your culture in your home decoration? With a bit of planning and some lucky finds, you can create…
Home decor: Tips for sustainable yet chic styling ideas
The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it – Robert Swan, Author. There are no two ways about the fact that, sustainability is…
Photoessay: Ma Pondy Cherie, Pondicherry: Bonhomie vibes and colour inspirations
As mentioned in one of my earlier posts, Pondicherry aka Pondy is a city that never disappoints me. I manage to discover something new each time I visit this unique…
Ethnic Indian vibes: Traditional art and craft in home décor
India is a potpourri of exotic designs, rich colours, intricate crafts, embroidered tapestry and intricate patterns. The diverse repository of our craftwork ranges from painstakingly moulded clay statuettes, jewel encrusted…
Home Decor: Ideas for a stunning foyer area or entryway
It is often said that first impressions are the lasting impressions. The Foyer area of the house or the entryway is the gateway to your home and gives one the…
Multipurpose furniture: decorate the smart way
There is no denying the fact that home sizes today are shrinking, families are getting smaller and life is more fast paced than ever before. Designing for small spaces can…
Five Easy and Effective Ways to keep your home Pest Free
It is often said that happiness is a clean house….well this is true for a house that is neat, clutter free and devoid of pests and rodents ensures a feeling…
Pantone color of 2020: Classic Blue – of calm, comfort and character
It is that time of the year again when Pantone Colour Institute heralds’ global trends, offers colour directives and announces the colour of the year, a much-awaited announcement for most…
Stop and smell the roses: Fresh flowers in home decor
Flowers always make people better, happier and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul – Luther Burbank Few décor elements are more powerful and invigorating than…
Home Interiors: Diwali decor with muted hues and a pastel palette
The countdown to one of the most important and popular Indian festivals, Deepavali aka Diwali, is here and it is a time for celebration, hope and an ode to new…