Pets need as much love and care as we do, and when you think of them as the important family members they are this doesn’t turn into a chore. There were times when I would fear getting a dog out of thinking it to be a lot of work; fast forward to today, I can’tContinue reading
Some people find the thought of camping rather scary, and it’s not for the venturing into the unknown, into the grand outdoors, but for the lack of power. The great news is you don’t have to go completely off grid and cut off civilisation to get the rejuvenating effect out of staying away from theContinue reading
Every parent knows that once the child starts with school, you get to relive some of your school days (trauma included) as learning things becomes a family affair. Ever since I finished school, I remember the feeling of happiness it was all over, especially the subjects I didn’t feel I was that good at likeContinue reading
Ah, to be a child of 6 or 7 again. It’s that perfect middle childhood age where you’re a bit more independent than before, you can better understand the world and find better ways to describe your feelings. All the while still being able to have lots of fun through play without worrying about exams,Continue reading
I’m always ready to catch up when the case is about health trends. That doesn’t mean I go after whatever appears on the health and wellness scene, but I’m more than willing to make a change in my lifestyle if I see some trend could contribute to my well-being. That is, after doing careful researchContinue reading
Being a wife and a mother means turning into an enthusiastic cook even if cooking wasn’t something you ever thought you would love to do or be good at. My small Japanese knife collection perfectly captures this, and it’s much beloved for the characteristics like having blades that are thinner, harder, and sharper. All thisContinue reading
There comes a time in the life of a woman who’s juggling family life with professional responsibilities when she could do with a break. And, I’m not talking about a break away from the husband and kids, but rather from the mundane settings – the same environment she is in day in and day out.Continue reading
Spotlights might not be the showiest stars in the lighting world, but when used right, they can completely transform your space. Over the years working as an interior designer, I’ve played around with these lighting fixtures in just about every room of the house, and let me tell you, they’re absolute game-changers when used right.Continue reading
With summer just around the corner, there’s no better time to start planning for the holiday. When you have kids who are in school, surprisingly the most difficult part of the summer turns out to be the part where they get a school break; at least it was so in our case, with boredom easilyContinue reading
Hi, everyone! It’s Jade here, your friendly interior designer-slash-mum who’s forever juggling kids, a hubby, and a dog who thinks every piece of furniture is his personal dog bed. I’ve tackled my fair share of small bedrooms (mine, the boys’, and client spaces), and let me tell you, making a tiny space work is likeContinue reading
