Are you a notebook lover? Do your eyes automatically look for the ‘Notebooks’ section in the stationery store? Do you pick up notebooks on (almost) every trip you go on? If you said ‘Yes!’ to each of these questions, then you know you have one of the many ‘Notebook’ personalities too! Let’s figure which one 😀 Just a heads-up, we put together this list for … Continue reading What notebook personality are you?
It’s been a trying time for everyone. With work-from-home becoming the norm, everything else has taken a backseat. And weddings have been no exception to the long list of things that have been forced to be rescheduled. Those ‘Save-the-date’ cards would have to wait a little longer before they can be sent out. But if there’s a wedding you’ve been looking forward to, then don’t let the gloom dampen your spirits. Make use of this time to carefully plan everything for the big day. Whether you’re a bride who is planning her bachelorette or a best friend who’s searching for the perfect present, it’s time to get your creative hats on and think out of the box. Continue reading “Gifting ideas for weddings”
Stories follow us wherever we are, wherever we go – in the mornings, late at night, threading through a slow afternoon, in books, on the phone, from a television screen in a stuffy waiting room. They weave a subtle magic, making us forget, making us remember; an escape pod to four destinations contained in the space between syllables strung together.
In these troubled times of sudden quarantine and social distancing, diving headlong into a book or two might provide much-needed reprieve from alternating cycles of anxiety and uncertainty. Armed with classics, fantasy, nostalgia, non-fiction and positivity, we bring you five book suggestions that we are sure will be the silver lining you’ve been looking for. Even if you’ve already read them, you’re bound to find yourself excited while flipping their pages again! Continue reading “Books in the time of quarantine”
The spirit of Women’s Day lies in supporting and lifting up each other. While we show the women in our lives how much they mean to us every day, we can pamper them a little more on this special day by getting them something thoughtful to remind them how precious they are to us. International Women’s Day, which was instituted in the early 1900s, aims … Continue reading 3 Things To Shop This Women’s Day
An exclusive interview with Mr. Chaganti V.K.Maithreya, author of The Law of Karma- A Theosophical View. This is a book about the theoretical and conceptual framework of the law of karma and related concepts. Mr. Maithreya talks about the real meaning behind karma, what it stands for and how its acknowledgement can create a humungous impact on one’s life. Naqiyah: Can you tell us a … Continue reading Understanding ‘The Law of Karma’
Every couple has a unique love story that shares a special place in their hearts. They capture these stories in the form of photographs, gifts and now-a-days, even text messages! These stories are cherished and incomparable, and are narrated over and over again over family get-togethers and dinner parties, till all of the giggles and inside jokes are out in the open! To make these … Continue reading Doodled wedding invitation cards
Edric Ong from World Craft Council Asia Pacific Region, co-curator of the exhibition, designer and artist, says, “The technique of ikat is practised in at least 28 to 30 countries across all the continents. It is therefore global and stretches across the five regions of the World Crafts Council.” The best thing about ikat is that it is exclusive to the country where it comes … Continue reading Ikat: The millennium old weaving technique
Fun Notebook For Dads! This year, let’s spend some quality time with our dads. The Phoenix Company brings to you just the right medium for a quick and easy way to make time in between our hectic routines. A four-part owl doodled notebook with fun activity sheets in between. The book, when opened has a photo frame on the left and a thank you letter to … Continue reading Father’s day special: Fun notebook for dads!
Bamboo plants are famously said to be lucky and auspicious according to principles of Feng Shui and Vastu Shastra. They make for amazing house warming gifts or act as a good luck charm for people starting a new journey. But what a lot of people don’t know is that this cute, indoor plant has also made its way graciously into the fabric textile industry. Bamboo … Continue reading Bamboo fibre: A good luck charm!
A refreshing summery fruit that’s great for the heat and keeps your digestion problems at bay, it’s yellow in colour, great for aesthetics and your best friend while vacationing on exotic beaches. You’ve guessed it right, we’re talking about pineapples! But what I bet you didn’t know about these luscious fruits is that pineapple fibre is a great ingredient for the making of some beautiful … Continue reading Pineapple fibre for the summer
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