Entryway or Foyer Area is that part of the home which renders a firsthand impression to that picky or fussy guest who happens to be a habitual advisor or a seasoned home decor expert!! Jokes apart, we often tend to ignore our entryway especially if it is a rented apartment or there is a lack of space for creating a separate nook for the foyer area. Hence, this article is all about entryway decor ideas for small space and rented apartments. This is the current view of our hall in our 3 BHK apartment in Kuwait. From where I stand, towards the far end you can see our entryway. I have made free ..read more

  Staying in an urban apartment and having a wish to grow your own indoor plants garden is an almost impossible task until you learn to choose the right indoor plants for your home and grow them to thrive well in your little space. Ever since we started staying indoors thanks to lockdown, I spent most of my time gardening and nurturing my indoor greens. My house plants kept increasing in numbers in terms of variety and regular plant propagation. It was not an easy task to maintain all the different varieties of plants because each one of them has its own conditions of thriving and growing ..read more

 “Thank God for tea! What would the world do without tea! How did it exist? I am glad I was not born before tea. -Anonymous For many years, my favourite pastime in India during the rainy season was to curl up by the window, sip a warm cup of tea and listen to the raindrops whistling through the roof and the trees, until we landed in Kuwait. All this while, the aroma of the freshly brewed tea would be my constant companion and as an ardent tea lover, even today it calms my mood and lightens up my soul like no other. And why not, being born as an Assamese, you wake up to a household of tea ..read more

A coffee table is essentially the center piece of our home, be it the living area or bed room or a guest room. Mostly placed in the center of a sitting area, the coffee table is the center of all attention and usually a good conversation starter for the guests. So, styling the coffee table becomes an important part of our living room decor. Let’s have a look at the basics of Coffee Table styling. Following are the main components that you need to check out while planning on a theme decor or just a regular setup:     A base, which is commonly a tray      Objects ..read more

  There comes a time when boredom may take over, and the activities that used to entertain you are no longer fun and enjoyable. Well, this is quite normal, and the best thing you can possibly do is take up a new hobby. The possibilities are almost endless, however, always go for the one that makes you feel comfortable, inspired, and good. Here are a few popular options many women pursue.  For Women Who Like a Challenge Improv and Acting. This may not come as a challenge for you. It mainly depends on how open you are and how fast you can blend in with people and feel comfortable in ..read more

  It was one sunny morning when, my little one was getting lessons on eating healthy food and the importance leafy greens and herbs in our daily food habits. As I was filling up her inquisitive mind with answers to a list of queries, it made me realize how we ignore these tiny beauties called Herbs, and that’s how I planned to grow them in my kitchen garden little by little. Herbs are becoming increasingly popular in the kitchens all around the globe and we are including these healthy, fresh and aromatic greens in all almost all our recipes, be it a bowl of noodles, a glass of smoothie ..read more

  Until few months back, I was not very keen on adding flowers in my home decor, and just the thought of plucking those beautiful lovelies out of their plant gave me goosebumps! Instead I was happy having indoor house plants as refreshing elements for decorating any corner of the room, apart from rearranging furniture or adding DIY decorative pieces. Recently on my birthday, I received a huge bouquet of fresh flowers consisting of red and white roses, baby’s breath, and few other colorful varieties as my birthday gift. That is when I decided why not, lets learn some floral decorati ..read more

As I am sipping a cup of hot lemon and ginger tea this afternoon, its soothing aroma and calming taste instantly reminds me of the growing popularity and benefits of herbal tea around the world. So, what is herbal tea and how it differs from true tea? As we all know, true tea implies black tea, green tea and oolong varieties and are derived from Camellia Sinensis plant. On the other hand, herbal tea belongs to the Tisanes or Teasan category wherein dried flowers, fruits, spices and herbs are infused. Herbal tea contains no caffeine. There are several health benefits of herbal tea. Urban lifes ..read more

  Few months back, I bought a wooden side table from IKEA and it happily adorned my indoor house plants garden where I used to place and style my potted plants. This stool which is a multipurpose mini table has been my home decor companion for a long time since then, and I used it during several occasions and functions at home. So, I decided to give it a new and fresh look, and then turn it into my daughter’s bedside table as she was looking for some convenient space to keep her books. I was also contemplating the idea of trying my hands at a decoupage project on wood at the same time ..read more

  While reorganizing my wardrobe, I found out some very old dresses which were once my favourite wear, but after so many years I was unable to fit into them, yet these handloom kurtas are so fine and good quality that even after numerous washes they still are intact in form. So, I decided to keep them with me and after several research work, found out the best option, i.e. Make some lovely cushion covers! As soon as the idea cropped up, it took me hardly one day to work around it as I knew what to do after this. Simple as it sounds, here is how I started- All you need is some cutting an ..read more