5 ways to bring Sparkle and Light into your home this Holiday Season

The holidays are a time when presence of warmth and light in your home can make all the difference in the world. While hanging string lights is a common method for introducing sparkling light into a house, there are many ways to brighten your home for this holiday season.

1. Silver and gold thread. 

Silver and gold thread adds sparkle and charm to interior spaces. Metallic thread cloth can be used in a variety of holiday decorations such as pillows, framed quilted cloth and cloth Christmas ornaments. Look for items that use metallic ribbon and bullion fringe as well as cloth items that use actual metallic cloth. Silver gold thread embroidered pillows are the perfect addition to your living room to add that extra glow.

2. Mirrors, beads and decorative pearls. 

Decorative pearls aren't just for your jewelry! Pillows, Curtains, ornaments, table clothes and blankets all reflect more light when they're covered in decorative pearls, little beads and small decorative mirrors. Above are some mirror pillows that will reflect some positive light in your room.

3. Sequins. 

Sequins can make cloth of all kind more shiny and attractive. Using sequined cloth on pillows and blankets can bounce light around the house. These pillows are best when put in entry way, living room or study.

4. Create Lit Centerpieces

Using electric lights in your centerpieces creates focal points of light in each room.  You can fill a crystal bowl with reflective ornaments, then mix in a string of battery-powered LCD holiday lights. Using battery powered lights enables you to make an elegant centerpiece without using extension cords.

5. Use Electric Candles

Candles give off a warm glow indoors at the holidays. Unfortunately, candles also drip wax, generate smoke and present a fire hazard. To get the look of a traditional candle and the convenience of an electric light, use electric candles. Since they present no fire hazard, you can use electric candles in every room and window of the house. This will help keep your home warm and inviting in appearance.

I am sure you may have lot more ideas to glow the decor this holiday season. I would love to hear from you. Share them in comment box. Till then happy holidays!

 

5 DIY Thanksgiving décor ideas

It’s time to start thinking of how to turn an ordinary Thanksgiving celebration into something spectacular. Show your family how much they mean to you by putting your craft skills to work to make personalized ‘Thanksgiving décor and gifts’.
We’ve got 5 ideas that will make them go ‘wow’

1) Light it up: Candles are always in vogue for Thanksgiving. Mix fragrant candles, tiny yellow pumpkins and garlands of berries into a rustic trough-like wooden candle holder to bring light, color and warmth to your Thanksgiving table

2) Make it classy: Use easily available online printables that bring out the essence of fall, pairing them with pumpkins and branches to diffuse a classy, yet festive air to your celebratory Thanksgiving centerpiece. 

3) Personalize place cards: Today’s watchword is customize, and there’s a million different ways to personalize Thanksgiving place cards, such as a dried fall leaf for each guest; a wreath made of rosemary with name tags in each; or even a bowl full of pine cones with a paper leaf silhouette

4) Door décor: Offer a warm welcome to dinner with DIY Thanksgiving décor right at the door. Hang an old tray lined with chalkboard paint for your welcome message, and spruce it up with autumn branches and sprigs of berries. If you’re looking for something to brighten up the inside, hang a pine cone cluster with richly colored ribbons for an elegant touch.

                                












5) Add some comfort: Including some decorative throw pillows will make family time after lunch more relaxing. Bring added warmth to your Thanksgiving décor by embellishing pillows with fabric leaves or buttons in seasonal tones. Try these for inspiration: https://goo.gl/Yfh6c5 , https://goo.gl/6Dric7 , https://goo.gl/P6An6b        
     

5 Newly Wed's home décor ideas

Ladies, Wedding season, wow! (we love them, don't we?). Today we will talk about the newly weds (It’s the best time I bet). With marriage, comes the ultimate life changing decision of moving in together. I am sure it's exciting (It’s fun) but it may create some tensions with your partner, especially if he has a different decor taste. You must be loving ruffled throw pillows and baby pink curtains but I am sure he might have an another take on it. You and your spouse may not see eye to eye on some decor ideas but that’s alright. We must work it out and that’s where compromise plays a huge role in every decor decision and purchase, for your new nest.

Well, now you must be going through dozens of home decor websites, jumping from one shop to another in search of that one perfect piece for your living room, bedroom or study room, and yes without burning a big hole in your pocket… phew, that’s quite a task, isn’t it?

Don’t worry my friend, Here’s a list of unique and affordable decor ideas/ items that will turn your nest into your love paradise.

Also, there are some SMART TIPS related to each product Check out

1 Throw Pillow covers:

Your bedroom or living room is incomplete with out some comfy & fluffy pillows. They are an essential for your decor. For living room add these gorgeous rustic charm throw pillows (You know men love it). Also, these will become a great weapon in your pillow fights. Yes, they are very durable and tested for that :) Check out

Smart Tip: If you already have house & wish to alter the color theme of the decor, changing sofa, wall paints may go out of your budget. With pillows, just change the covers with the desired theme and it will give a fresh look to your decor.  

2. Tea Towels:

Call it a tea towel or dish cloth is an essential in your kitchen decor. This tea bags with funny quotes will make your kitchen talk.You can check these lovely cotton tea towels here. You can also get your personalized one, like the one with your names (I recommend it!)

Smart Tip: Living together is a team work where everybody contributes. These tea towels with cute and funny messages would act as reminders that kitchen belongs to him also, not just you. 

3. Table Runners:

Now, this is as important as the table in dining room. I am sure you will pick the best table for your dining room as that’s the place where your satisfy your taste buds and discuss a lot of important stuff too. These table runner will give a stylish look and spice it up by adding life to your table’s wooden structure. You can customize or monogram it with initials. Check out table runners here

Smart Tip: If you are expecting a big house party and you need to join two table for dining then table runner is your savior. Just spread it over where two tables meet and you will get a perfect look of a big classy dining table.

4. Wall hangings:

Time to add some life to your bare walls.They can bring life in the room. A perfect wall hanging can impact your mood and your health. From images to quotes wall hanging comes in numerous styles. These monogram wall hanging will give a royal personal appeal. You can, of course, customize it as per you initials and mark your territory :)

Smart Tip: Due to budget if your room doesn’t have much of the furniture, just add a wall cool wall hanging. It gives a feeling of completeness even to a minimal decor.

5. Bed spreads: 

These are very special and very important part of your decor. The texture and coziness of the bedspread are what one should look for, more than just going for design. Here are some classy handmade bedspreads that will surely resist you from getting out of bed.

Smart Tip: If you have a limited budget then you can cut on bed skirts by using these over flowing velvet bed spreads. This classy velvet bedspread is so big that it run down till it touches the floor. Check out here

So here are some of my decor Ideas. Finally, A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person (Now that’s too philosophical). I would rather say marriage is something in which you get to annoy your special person for rest of your life. What say? Share your thoughts. Happy life! 

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10 Style tips to look slim instantly

Hello ladies, you know we always struggle to wear our favorite dress (Some of us might be an exception. I am so jealous of you!). Now here’s something, why to restrict your ‘low calorie’ resolution to just salads and work out when you can apply it on your styling (Also the results are quicker with this). From selecting appropriate colors to styles, there are some so many ways to look slimmer than you are. Now adopting these style tips are not just a camouflage, they will boost your confidence and your sexiness quotient to another level. Moreover, these style tips will come as a savior for surprise evening parties.

So let's check it out these shopping secrets,  

1. Go monochromatic: Tops and bottoms in one color create an illusion of undisturbed vertical line which makes you look taller. Especially using dark color will make you look slimmer than usual. Check out this gorgeous monochromatic dress by Amore Beaute here

2. Use your jewelry smartly: It's a smart way to divert attention from hips to the front and center of the body. Adding long necklaces, mid-chest bibs & big chandeliers to a short neck will attract attention to the face and not the middle of the body (where usually is the trouble area :)) Add bangles or cocktail rings to the wrists instead of arms

3.Matching shoes to your leg: Shoes matching your leg color tone is one of the quickest ways to make look your legs long. Neutral skin-hued shoes and sandals with high heels will make your look tall and slim. Adding the same color shoes to your monochromatic look will be a bonus. Also pointed shoes and best.  Round-toe shoes can have a shortening effect.

4. Add a jacket over your denim: Open jacket over your v-neck tank and dark wash denim has an extra- shortening effect. Blazers with straight vertical stripes will have extra brownie points to make you look classy and slim. A wider collar jacket will also serve the purpose.

5. Choosing right Belt: Belts usually divide your body into two. The proportion of the two matters a lot in making you look slim. Using wider belts instead of skinny ones will make you look smaller.

6. V-Neck Dress: Choosing boat necks or crew necks will make your shoulder look even broader. V- neck is always there to rescue it's the best way to narrow your torso. It optically elongates and gives an illusion of extra inches. Tops & Shirts with three-quarter sleeves are best.

7.  High waist pants: Now a lot of us tend to wear pants below the waistline (It’s obvious) But low actually makes you look short. Now high waist pants will cover the fat around your waist to create the illusion of a lean waist. Sport a loose button shirt or a crop top for best results.

8. Red is an ultimate savior: This bold saturated color soaks up the light in all right ways to hide all your trouble areas. Moreover red gives makes you look sexier and boost your confidence so it's a definite do. (Photo courtesy: Daily Mail)

9. Shoes with pointed toes: Pointed shoes paired with the skirt is a perfect recipe to make your legs look slim and sexy. Footwear with thin heel works to extend the narrow silhouette of calves. Try avoiding bulk heels and round toes which will make you your legs look bulky and short.

10: Medium size handbag: Accessories are also as important as clothing. Avoid giant, slouchy handbags also avoid tiny bags these usually look out of proportion for everyone. A cool mid-sized handbag will [perfectly give you a slim and streamline appearance. This is the coolest tip that you can apply for everyday use.   

So ladies those some smart ways to hide extra pounds and look slim and boost self-confidence. I am sure you might have some more interesting tips. Share it with me in the comment box. Would love to hear from you. Till then happy styling!

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5 Simple Things to consider while planning a 4th of July party.

4th of July is coming. It’s the birthday of our nation- the land of free.

Let’s start with a fun fact. Do you know that we still have 5 out of 6 American flags standing on the moon? Despite the harsh temperatures and space conditions of the lunar atmosphere, we are standing still! The one that is missing or fell was blown away by the exhaust from Apollo 11 during its liftoff from the moon.  

Won’t it be great if we all could celebrate 4th of July on the moon (well, looking at scientific advancements that don't look too far!). But nonetheless, we can make the best of it here on earth.

But hang on, it’s coming on a weekday. So there shall be no 4th July long weekend (Sad? Don’t be). You can always celebrate this glorious day in your backyard or lawn with barbecue, beer and more…

So here are the cool yet simple things to consider for your 4th of July party. 

1. The Seating: 

First and for most think about the seating. How do you want it- just chairs, folding tables or a portable sofas. You don’t want your guest to snatch each others place while one of them gets up to get a drink or food. (Caution: they might leave early and irritated. So this is crucial). So plan out sitting arrangement, enough for anticipated guests. Also, you can give a patriotic touch by adding these throw pillows to your chairs. Check out this rustic 4th of July special pillow cover here.   

 2. Menu Planning:

One thing that people always remember after the party is the food (Well that’s the reason I don’t try any new dishes while throwing a party. Experience speaks babe!) So think about the favorite treat of the majority of guests and there you are with your main course. Then plan other items around the main course. However, your 4th of July cookouts shall typically have burgers, hot dogs, barbecue, corn on the cob, baked beans, watermelon, salads, and patriotic desserts.

3. Update your guests:

Let your guests know about your plans. Anything if they need to bring along and not bring along (This will avoid awkward surprises). If it is a 'Bring your own booze' (BYOB) party or whatever. If your menu requires help from friends don’t shy from asking for it. Ask your buddies to dress in red, white, and blue (It's 4th of July, right). The key if letting them know about your plans so that you have only best memories to cherish ;)

4. The decor: 

Now people don’t remember what you say and do but they will always remember the way they felt. Don’t forget to create the ambient that suits the occasion. Small miniature flags on the table to plastering the walls with blue and red stripes are some ideas. Adding potted red geraniums for greenery will give a classy or rustic touch to your ambiance. Pennant flag with red and blues stripes or stars work best.

P.S. Don’t forget the fireworks!

5. Build a Community feeling: 

All we need is love…..yes, you don’t have to be perfect, everything will work out fine if you ask for help and if everybody contributes with healthy attitude (which people do, most of the times). Independence day is not just the birth of this great nation its also about community living. That sense of community and belonging makes our country one big family. Try to bring that vibe by playing some interesting outdoor games or playing some music together.

So here are some simple, workable yet smart tips for arranging 4th of July party. I am sure you also might have some interesting tips to share. Please do. Also, I would love to hear your best party experiences. Just drop a message in the comment section below. Happy Independence Day!

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6 Things to know about Dorm Life

Hello all, going to live in a dorm is like larva coming out of cocoon. Full of new experiences. 

Excited? 

Here are 6 interesting things about dorm life. Check out the video below. 

Tell us more about your experiences if we missed any. (We know there are million dorm survival secrets.. only six.. really?)

Meanwhile you can check out awesome dorm decor collection here

Know secrets about Ivory, Gray and Beige and what they mean to Woman.

Great painter Paul Klee said it so right, ‘ color is the place where our brain and the universe meet’. Color is more than just a visual treat, it's an emotion.

Every woman has a signature color (Mine is black!). Whole fashion industry stands on this (It's no secret) There is more meaning to every color that a woman wears than just the appearance. Like black e.g. women wearing black, on contrary to popular belief lead more colorful lives (yes, I do!). So let us check out some designer’s favorite colors and what they mean to women,

Ivory:

It is an off-white color that resembles the color of tusks of elephants. It's a soft neutral color which isn’t completely white and has some earthiness of light yellow or brown. Ivory represents calmness, pleasantness with a touch of luster. Milk white, pearl are synonyms to an ivory color.

For a woman, ivory color has been her favorite as it carries the pureness, cleanliness, and softness of white with a rich warmer touch. Women wearing ivory white resemble the one with peace of mind. It is the color of simplicity with elegance. 

An interesting fact is, this was the first color which helped create buttons, piano keys, ornamental pieces (way before plastic screwed it all). And yes, let's not forget 14th wedding anniversary is also called as an ivory anniversary. Check out some elegant ivory anniversary gifts here. 

Gray:

Gray is a sensational color. Gray loving women are intelligent, knowledgeable and wise (they are, I know few). They just don’t get excited about everything, they are practical, calm and composed. It is the color that resembles dignity and authority. If you are gray lover then you are pretty neutral about life. 

However here is the interesting fact- the Human eye can distinguish about 500 shades of gray. Wearing gray often suggests efficiency and mostly used in the business world but it may also suggest a lack of imagination, so wear carefully. Using a proper gray shade with a hint of another color will definitely bring out your efficient personality. Moreover gray is a perfect neutral color that’s why it is been used by so many designers as the background color. 

Final word- this is the color of a business woman. Go gray, conquer the corporate world! Check out.

Beige:

This color can be described as pale sandy pawn color. The word ‘beige’ comes from a French word which means natural wool. Not bleached nor dyed, it’s natural color. Beige has been traditionally a background color. In fashion it symbolizes simplicity & warmth. Beige is mostly combined with other colors. It’s a conservative and calm color, perfect color for home decor. Interesting fact- recently NASA has found out the color of the universe, the outer space and it is beige. No wonder it's so universal color (literally!). Beige comes in various shades- cosmic latte, cream, unbleached silk, buff, desert sand, khaki & more. Check out some amazing beige home decor here.

Tell me your favorite color and we will discuss what it means to you in fashion or in decor. Write your queries in the comment section. 

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