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 […]
Sustainable living
How To Make Beeswax Candles
With the upcoming festival season, we are all getting ready with our finest festive attires, pulling the brassware out, preparing the menus, planning decorations, it is indeed a joyous time of the year! You can catch up on my previous posts on how to host your parties in an eco friendly way here, here and […]
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, […]
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 […]
Hosting an eco friendly event – part 2 – DIY banana leaf backdrop
Hello! In part 1 of hosting an eco friendly event, I talked about reducing waste in terms of single use plastic cutlery and disposable plates & cups. In this part, let’s talk about going green on party decorations. For the event I hosted in my home, we did a backdrop with banana leaves & betel […]
Hosting an event – the eco-friendly way – part 1
Anytime there is a party or a potluck, it is really sad to see so many garbage bags full of single use cutlery & plates being thrown out. For the few hours of fun we have, we leave a mark that is going to stay on for years…probably outlive us even. When you want to […]