Christmas might traditionally mean just the one day of December 25th but in reality, does encompass almost the whole of December. Celebrated in almost every country, Christmas combines festive cheer with the feeling of letting loose, because, hey, the year is drawing to a close. Picture holly-laden trees at every corner store and inside every…
“What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, and hope for the future.” Christmas indeed is the best time of year to kick back, chill out, excessively decorate everything in sight, and eat twice your weight in food. Christmas trees are a testament to the fact that traditions exist for…
Christmas decor and theme have seen an ever-changing trend for a decade now, but there’s one thing that remains constant amidst this – exchanging gifts. Gifts are not only a way to share love and merriment but they also reflect the giver’s thoughts. During the holiday season, the gifts’ list becomes quite lengthy which can…
“Dear Santa, I’ve been good this year. Mostly. Sometimes. Once. Nevermind, I’ll buy my own stuff.” I’m pretty sure that Christmas is the only time I can bribe my parents to buy me gifts. I mean, considering their attitude is all, “we gave birth to you, what more do you want?” I’d say it’s a…
Rocks. A cryptic one-word introduction to an article that has to do with the painting and adornment of rocks, there is a lot that one can do with these seemingly innocuous objects. Rocks can be of many types, sizes, and textures- they can be jagged or round, clunky or lightweight, weathered or washed, smooth by…
A bedroom is the bedrock of a home. Every home. No matter how beautiful a house is, if the bedroom does not happen to fit the owner’s sensibilities, it puts a damper on the entire affair. Not only is it important for a bedroom to look nice, but it is also equally important for it to feel nice,…
Home decor, in my opinion, should be transient as it is impactful. With the evolution of a person’s taste and sensibilities, the appearance of their home also has to undergo a change that reflects the same. Rustic home decor and the many branches of it, happen to be a personal favorite. The answer to why…
“The kitchen is the heart of every home. It evokes memories of your family history.” In the case of Christmas, this couldn’t be more true. On Christmas, we decorate the living room, the porch, and the yard and overlook the kitchen. The fact is that the kitchen is the place where you spend most of…