The calendar pages slip through our hands like falling sand through a fist, with the haze and daze of a bustling New Year afoot, there is a whirlwind of friendly soirees and family gatherings at every turn at the start of January. But as we jump into the shiny, new and exciting times with resolutions about every new chance; it’s only ‘Natural’ for us to want to reflect on the journey it has taken for us to get this far. Don’t just sit down and start conjuring up ‘Starting from now on..’ visions of daily exercise, reading more, saving money or travelling more; but look within and find the gems that grace your life with stability, comfort and pleasure in this rapidly changing world. One such treasure – your Home!Hence as you move towards a time of self-reflections, resolutions and visions of life transformation with the brimming energy and motivation of the new year, capture the small victories that you make along the way with new additions for your home that not just acknowledge your growth but also give you a space that emphasizes on your new lifestyle goals....
Continue ReadingBe it their first Christmas or fifth, the excitement that kids bring to the table or the garden in this case is simply irreplaceable and a much-needed tradition to cherish each passing year. Their tiny hands reach for the overhead shelf in an attempt to hang their stockings, and their eyes glimmer with curiosity and wonderment. Awaiting a special delivery, they keep their eyes fixated on the ticking minutes to midnight…With all this anticipation stirring, bring the little ones a special gift this holiday season and sprinkle a bit of magic and joy into their everyday lives. Gift them toys and accessories that they can add to their playrooms and enjoy for years to follow....
Continue ReadingWake up and smell the hot chocolate! Christmas is right around the corner and so is all the festive fervor surrounding the Season of Gifting. The streets stand wrapped up in twinkling lights and anticipation, as the busy bodies and hurried steps of mall goers run along every store in the hunt for the next item on their shopping list. Christmas carols on the radio or faintly hidden in the background of the mall’s speakers, string in a collective community of festive cheer amongst all and call you to follow the sweet-scented smell of roasted chestnuts, freshly baked cookies, and signature Christmas drinks at your nearest coffee shop.However, the adventure of finding the perfect Christmas gifts for your loved ones through mounds of gift hampers and holiday PJ sets is surely enjoyable....
Continue ReadingChristmas sure is the most wonderful time of the year and as lovely as the merry melody of jingle bell songs and Christmas carols are, this season also ushers in an undertone of frenzy. The joy of hosting holiday dinner parties is mingled with a mix of emotions, from the panic of gift shopping to the tension of ensuring that your home appears absolutely flawless. Who wouldn’t want to walk into a party and be enchanted by wispy fairy lights stretched from one corner to the next, or be taken to the depths of the moors by an immersive ambience of earthy petrichor scents? As you make your way through the gathering – evergreen holly, spiced cinnamon lattes, plum cake, and festive cocktails fill the room with seasonal splendour....
Continue ReadingA journey that begins with a simple promise, the exchange of “I do’s” and dreams of lifelong togetherness, now calls you upon the delightful adventure of setting up your first home together. With shared laughter, warmth, and fervent discussions over the color of the walls, this process of picking and choosing all the little pieces of your dream home fuels love and creates post-wedding bliss in every corner of your house.Soon to be wed or just newly married, the joy of beginning your new life starts with the core memories of turning a house into a home. It’s a journey that goes beyond selecting furniture; it’s about curating an intimate space that resonates with your love story. A happy time indeed, but also a time filled with an overwhelming amount of planning right after the fanatic wedding season....
Continue ReadingAs we get swept up by the season’s sprightly winds, our festive cleaning endeavours remind us to gear up for the many holiday gatherings with a spirited makeover. With Christmas & New Year approaching, it is perhaps not too late to add a festive refresh to your living spaces and a new set of cushion covers is just what you need to make it all happen. For it is the coldest months that bring the warmest memories after all.Continue reading to find out how to elevate your home for the festive time with a lavishly appointed ensemble of decorative cushion covers. Sprinkle them sparingly across your living room as accents or add an assemblage to your bedroom for infusing an added layer of holiday cheer into every corner of your home.START WITH THE BASICSOften termed as ‘throw pillows’ and ‘scatter cushions’, decorative cushion covers are best used when used collectively, paired and layered with precision....
Continue ReadingA world where imagination knows no bounds, and fantasia builds the landscape for creativity – Playrooms reign supreme in fostering your child’s cognitive, emotional, and social development. They are more than just a room to keep your kids entertained and occupied during the hustle and bustle of the festivities. From camping adventures to pretend battlefield dramas, interactive room decor can take your kids on a playful journey of fun activities and wild imagination. Whether you are planning to create a large dedicated space for play or a fun corner for your bedroom, this blog will help you curate an interactive and entertaining space for your kids to build a world of their own.A PLAYHOUSE OF RESTEvery playroom deserves a playhouse, whether it’s a palace of stacked cardboard boxes, a custom-built miniature house for you to host those tea parties at, or imagine a fortress in Nerf gun battlefields....
Continue ReadingAs our modern homes skew towards becoming subtle manors of neutral tones and whitescapes, the festive season brings us the perfect opportunity to turn the vacant visages of our walls into vivacious displays of personality. Brimming with the possibilities of turning into works of art, barren walls lay out a canvas for your creativity and style as they open a world of endless prospects. Whether you want to transform those empty stark walls into an oasis of functionality with wall-mounted shelves or showcase your masterful taste with hand-painted art frames and accent wall sconces. This blog enlists all the possible ways you can enliven your overlooked neutral walls with exquisite wall decor ideas and bring character into your home.MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE WALLMore than just additions for your last-minute outfit checks, Mirrors have the remarkable ability to transcend their functional roles and can also adorn your walls with a unique layer of brilliance and sophistication....
Continue ReadingSeasons changing and the festive spirit awakening, our homes are ready for panache and personality as it welcomes old friends and family. Swerving towards the annual home renovations and revamp projects, it’s time to throw caution to the wind and invite vibrant colours and mesmerizing prints to your interiors. Even though you want to refresh your home, we know painting the walls red or green is not something most of us would be comfortable with, right off the bat. That’s where our secret ingredient – ‘Printed Upholstery’ brings its magic. The Beauty of Upholstered furniture is that it can introduce prints and panoramic hues into your humble abode in a noncommittal way and breathe new life into your homes.So, whether you are preparing for festive gatherings, doing a complete makeover, or just craving a change in your surroundings, printed upholstery furniture is your ticket to transformation....
Continue ReadingCan you recall the countless evenings you spent pondering over the intricacies of a table setting swathed in front of you at your favourite fine dining restaurant, while you thought to yourself, “How can I recreate this arrangement the next time I host a dinner?” Well, the time to get to it is finally here! As you prepare your home to flourish in the festivities of the season with gourmet food and filled-up dining rooms, curate a ravishing restaurant like ambience in the comfort of your own home with an interesting tablescape and seating arrangements that surprise, excite and delight your guests. After all, nothing says celebration quite like a night of fine dining.There are countless ways to style up your dining area for every season and occasion, whether it’s a small, informal gathering or a big, formal dinner party. With such a plethora of choices, a little guidance can help you master the art of tablescaping....
Continue ReadingWith the mellow autumn breeze slowly treading towards festivities, fun and vibrancy; It is time to set your home up for Diwali parties, poker nights and holiday hosting. Crafting the perfect atmosphere for your celebrations includes a flurry of activities in the days leading up to the occasion. From Diwali deep cleaning to decking up your humble abode with diyas and delicacies, the season heralds an influx of re-decorations and transformations that test your creativity and motivate you to bring some pizzazz to your home. What better way to do that, than following tradition and setting your home aglow for the festive season with Gulmohar Lane’s exquisite home decor and lighting solutions?Accent lights are a sure way to instantly transform a space and enhance your festive gatherings....
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