Every year (for the last 5 years) we have made the usual trek to a pumpkin farm, picked up some pumpkins & a couple of days later, my front porch would sport a happy pumpkin & it’s slightly wicked smiley cousin. This year though, saw some painted pumpkins on Pinterest & immediately knew that it […]
Home Decor
10 reasons to use greenery in décor
If you have noticed , more often I use big branches of leaves in my styling instead of flowers. Mainly because, I enjoy the wild, yet simple no fuzz look greenery brings to the space. Also, why settle for the usual when you can create something unique for your everyday décor. And by greenery here, […]
Creating a welcoming entryway – shop your home edition.
Entryways –tiny as they may be in most cases,they are often overlooked & relegated as the space to toss your shoes & mails in.Well, Small or big, an entryway is not a place for mismatched socks & disheveled shoes & jackets.With just a little bit of vision they could be so much more! It is […]
A look back on summer…
Summer went by fast… almost in a haze.It began amidst lock down. It began with us getting used to what looked like the new norm.Time went by fast & slow at the same time. Time went by worrying about parents & family back in India.Time went by worrying about scheduling grocery pickups & sanitizing […]
Spring Around the House
Coming out of the cold & dreary days, what does the word spring conjure up for you? I have never been a seasonal decorator except during winter, I have a lot of throws around & festivals of course get special treatment. Other than that, I have never swapped out pillows or cushions when the season […]
How to Create a Gallery Wall
I cannot stress enough on how much I love gallery walls. There is no easier way of displaying your memories, your life journey, your interests, your passion than a gallery wall. Seriously! When done well, it is a beautiful reminder of things that you appreciate, admire & are thankful of. If you follow me on […]
Sun room makeover
It’s hard not to say this about every room, but the sunroom is hands down our favorite. Not just us, to our friends & even to first timers as well. People just tend to gravitate towards the sunroom. Even before it was all decked up, this room with windows on 3 sides, with views of […]
How to get ready for Diwali
Diwali is a festival of lights, love & family togetherness. While historically, it signifies the battle of good against the evil, I now see it as a day to rejoice & celebrate all the battles you have faced and overcome in your day-to-day life. It is a day to remember that even though the good […]
Dancing puppet wall
Decorating my home is cathartic to me. It gives me a break from the daily drudgery and trying to stay on top of the mundane never-ending to-do list. I love having an idea in my head and the process of bringing it to life. In this post, I am writing about how an idea of […]
All around the home..a photo tour
Hello! I have been sharing pictures of my home on Instagram since summer 2018. For this introductory post, I am sharing a catalog of some of my favorite pictures from there. The most special place in my home – sunroom. Plants are an integral part around here. The newly revamped dining nook with a Chennai […]