Reading Time: 5 minutes “The Earth Is What We All Have In Common” Flowers scattered, plates of half-eaten food lying on tables – unattended, running taps- abandoned, fairy lights flickering all through the night- making use of the uncalculated amount of electricity, plastic water bottles deserted unapologetically, the list is endless. Such is the aftermath of the big fat …
Reading Time: 5 minutes “Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” -Henry James If you are thinking of beautiful daffodils swaying in breezy afternoons, tea parties with your best buddies and lazy beach holidays, it could mean that summer is actually knocking at your doorstep. Give your home …
Reading Time: 5 minutes Right to Freedom Right to Equality Right to Education Right to be Unapologetic Right to Dress the way we want Right to Speak ……. WHAT DO WOMEN WANT- the list endless. Women’s psyche has intrigued the biggest psychoanalysts and behavioural scientists. Even in 2020 half a breed of the human race is still trying to …
Reading Time: 4 minutes The magic of Indian crafts and weaves is not unknown. Having spent our lives in this land of multiple cultures and traditions, we see the diversity everywhere, from the bustling lanes of “Puraani Dilli” where one can find cozy woollens and jewellery to “Goan beaches” where seashells rule. We have forever embraced our textile and …
Reading Time: 6 minutes “A handbag is only one item to be worn with a complete outfit. Add a peony pink leather handbag to a charcoal gray suit, for instance, and the impact is chic with a touch of wit.” -Kate Spade Call it “hideout”, “treasure trove” or “your best friend”, irrespective of its popularity in women’s world, the …
Reading Time: 3 minutes Fascinated and enthralled by Ahmedabad’s architectural and textile inheritance, the city’s premiere design institute- UID (United Institute of Design) hosted the biggest design event in Gujarat – Ahmedabad Design Week and India Design Confluence which is an ode to Ahmedabad, the first UNESCO Heritage city of India and in many ways a cradle of design …
Reading Time: 3 minutes Transient and ever-evolving, Pantone’s colour predictions bring on board creativity and imagination influencing the trends and purchasing decisions of multiple industries like fashion, home furnishings, lifestyle and industrial design. As we bid goodbye to last year’s Living Coral, get ready to embrace 2020’s “Classic Blue”. Instilling calm, confidence, and connection, this enduring blue hue highlights …
Reading Time: 4 minutes Pantone first decided to name colour of the year 20 years ago and it’s been two decades since the new millennium was painted cerulean blue. Familiar, a star of the corporate world and an enduring hue, Classic Blue is termed as the Pantone Colour of the Year 2020 as we cross the threshold and step …
Reading Time: 5 minutes 2019, as a “Year in Fashion” can be pictured as a year of trend mix. From sparkling disco dresses of the 70’s to the statement making 90’s chokers, we saw trends that made us cringe and also the ones that made our shopping list longer. This is just not the end of another year, but …
Reading Time: 4 minutes “Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Design is knowing which ones to keep.” —Scott Adams December calls for Christmas get-togethers, dinner parties, winter sleep overs, New Year celebrations and a lot more. Having said that, is your home ready for the season? From bright and merry lights to brighten up your Christmas and serve …