History of Potpourri Potpourri, derived from the word pot-pourri in French, is an ancient scent recipe that has been in practice since the 17th century. Potpourri is solely based on natural ingredients and was a staple in many residential households. The French would lay freshly forages herbs and flowers down and wait until they turned limp. […]
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5 Words Every Antique Lover Needs to Know
Words have the power to define anything and everything, well… at least to an extent. And as decor enthusiasts and antique aficionados, some terms often go over our heads, don’t they? Burlap, Ogee, alcoves and patinas… all things reminiscent of the new design magazine on the coffee table, meaning very little to us in the […]
Diwali: Light, Hope and Tales of Yore
Lights will guide you home… Diwali guides one through pathways of light— one for truth, one for the victory and one to find the way back home. It is this light that people shine on the darkest night of the Lunar month, by lighting lamps that burn through the day and through the night. Diwali […]
DIY Golu display stand with Cardboard boxes
Navarathri is incomplete without the traditional, yet beautiful Golu displays that bring with them hundreds of tales from folklore. There is just something about Navratri that converges festive spirit and familial love. Each day, a new prayer is said, seeking blessings of wisdom, health and wealth. The Golu arrangements are the highlight of Navratri, each […]
Copper: Uses, Benefits and Everything else
This really takes me back to when I had to hear my mom preach about the uses and benefits of Tamara. All in a time when copper jugs and bottles were not a trend that companies capitalised on. Times were simpler then, with our mothers using copper vessels that often came with conversations about extra […]
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