Leading a sustainable lifestyle may seem like a lot of work. In fact it definitely is in the beginning. Doing your research & identifying items & practices to replace your existing ones might even seem like a daunting task. It will in time with consistent practice become a second nature to anyone. I am able […]
Author: Saranya
How to host this holiday like a champion
Holiday season is upon us and cue all the dinner parties, potlucks & get-togethers! Schools are closing, work is winding down (hopefully!) and it is time to take stock of what this year has been and get prepped up for the next! But what is a holiday season without having friends & family over? It […]
Lights, Flowers & Love – A simple Diwali Tale
Diwali, this year, was rather small & simple just because, the weeks leading up to it was quite busy for us and we did not have time to get the home ready & decked up elaborately. My prep started just the day before and I was a little bit crazy to think that I would get marigold the evening before Diwali. Because what is Diwali without strings & strings of marigolds adorning your home? Gah! Something had to be done, Diwali possibly can’t be like just any other day!
How to make Chicken Soup in Clay Cookware
Growing up in India, I have had only two types of soups. 1. The famous tomato soup which was had only in restaurants on special occasions such as birthdays & anniversaries and 2. The humble chicken soup which was made at home the minute someone came down with cold in the household – no matter […]
Introducing Terracotta Tales!
What is Terracotta Tales? TerracottaTales is my online store featuring handmade earthen cookware, serveware and home décor products. What started as wishful thinking in 2016 over dinner chats between me & my husband, is now shaping out to be more than I ever imagined it could be. I am now extremely proud to present Terracotta […]
8 ways to have an amazing smelling home
As much as I hate to say this, a good (or bad) aroma, will be the first thing you will notice when you enter a house.How many times have you had your guests say “something smells good”or “what’s cooking?” as they enter your home even before they had a chance to take in the sights […]
Basement remodel – My first ever interior design project!
As I am writing this, I am still in denial that I have completed my very first interior design project! This is a basement remodeled to be a 1 BHK apartment. The unit was planned to be rented out, so there was no furnishings involved. All the furniture & décor you see are what I […]
DIY unique & sustainable Christmas décor
Continuing from last post – Simple ways to bring in Christmas Cheer, we are talking about easy & quick ideas for a sustainable Christmas, especially if you have limited space or a Christmas tree might not be your thing. Last post, I had used few pine tree branches with homemade DIY Christmas ornaments. Today we […]
Simple ways to bring in Christmas cheer
It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas! If you do not have the space for a Christmas tree or the budget for it, there are still plenty of ways to bring in the festive spirit. This is the first of a small series on ideas to add the simple Christmas decor to your […]
How to dress up your Diwali table – 2020 edition.
Every year Diwali has been about getting together with friends & family, food, sweets, decorations, new clothes & the list could probably go on. This is the first year I am more vested in what Diwali symbolizes – triumph of good over evil, light over darkness. This year many of us would be celebrating Diwali […]