Colours of the season
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Scent for the senses
Fragrances possess strong associative properties. They can transport us to distant memories, create nostalgia, sooth our nerves, and even energise us for the day ahead. Research has shown that lavender has calming and soothing properties, peppermint is fresh, invigorating, and helps improve mental clarity, while citrus scents such as lemon, orange and grapefruit reduce feelings … Read more
How to fix your work-from-home space
We may have returned to workplaces following the back-to-office mandates, but the home office isn’t going anywhere. A new study published by the American private non-profit research organisation National Bureau of Economic Research has revealed that the productivity of workers randomly assigned to work from home is 18% lower than that of those in the … Read more
Craft of the candle
It has been about two-and-a-half years since Arushi Agrawal started her passion project of crafting candles that initially began with just gifting close friends and family. Recently this week, her firm, Seva Home, launched limited-edition candles in collaboration with artist and sculptor Suryakant Lokhande, in two variants — Maharaja and Maharani. It comes in a … Read more
Making room for books
E-readers may have become exceedingly popular, but they don’t wield the magic that books do. A click can never replicate the feeling of flipping pages, and there’s no way a e-reader can waft the smell of books. According to a 2009 study published in American Chemical Society’s Analytical Chemistry, the smell of old books is … Read more
Tropicalcore, the Instagram-approved trend
We may have bid adieu to vacation season but there’s no reason to let go of the holiday vibe. Especially if you embrace this interior decor trend that’s here to stay: tropicalcore. A departure from the neutrals that have dominated home design for long, the idea behind tropicalcore is simple: bringing home a tropical destination, … Read more
Natural ways to cool your home
How can you make sure that you don’t need to crank up the air-conditioner all through the day to stay comfortable? Employing some natural methods of keeping your home cool can help push temperatures down and make your rooms oases while the harsh sun blazes outside. Set up your windows Unwanted heat mainly enters the … Read more
Homegrown brands for summer
When was the last time you redid your home? Some minor changes as you stay indoors to escape the heat can mean more comfort. We list down brands that can inspire you to elevate your spaces, taking them from drab to fab. Peepul Tree Founded by Anish Williams, Mini Menon, and Priya Jayaraman, Peepul Tree … Read more
Mind over mattress
Indians are the second-most sleep-deprived people in the world, with an average nightly sleep of seven hours and one minute, according to a 2019 study conducted by the U.S.-based firm Fitbit across 18 countries. They rank after the Japanese, who report an average sleep duration of six hours and 47 minutes. The importance of sleep … Read more