A few days ago saw the launch of our much-awaited Design Edit in the haven for conceptual design, Amsterdam! At the talk, I introduced basic design principles and asked the question, “What is Good Design?” Good Design does not have to be elaborate or exotic but rather it should provide user-friendly solutions that make us …
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Colour Me Yellow!
Recently, our founder Jasmine Jhaveri, was interviewed by Shilpi Madan for Jet Wings for a feature on using mustard as a design accent. Here are excerpts and a few thoughts on how to amp up a space with Mustard! Whether it’s Gen Z Yellow that catches your eye or 70’s Flower Power, there’s no colour …
Jet, Set, Soar : Travelling in Style
Email responders switched to Vacation Mode, personalised passport covers, poolside villas all booked – the most glorious time of the year is here! I’m a big believer in travel. Not only does one get to experience the diversity of beautiful life our planet has to offer, but one gets a chance to open our eyes …
How To Hanami : Celebrating the Arrival of Spring in Style!
Recently, I had the pleasure of curating a workshop on Entertaining Your Guests for the Hanami Festival and the Art of Furoshiki at Hello Guppy. In Japan, spring is welcomed with the bloom of beautiful cherry blossoms and people organize parties to view the blossoms & celebrate the spring. Keeping this in mind, the workshop …
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A Bespoke Approach
Recently, I had the pleasure of designing a bespoke cushion for a power couple to congratulate them on their marriage. Inspired by the verdant decor at the wedding, I conceptualized, designed and commissioned this one-off piece – something that I do quite often for my styling projects. Step one is Conceptualization At this step, the …
Art For Your Heart
I often feel, that art is the most uplifting part of one’s day. Not only is it visually stimulating, it also asks one to stop, pause, breathe and wonder – which is why I like to inject it into every space I work with! However, art on display does not need to be high-brow, set …
Paint Your World : Celebrating the Colour of the Year!
New year, new beginnings and just the perfect time to introduce you to the Pantone Colour of the Year! 2018 is all about dynamic, romantic & the oh-so-mysterious Ultraviolet. The purple shade is both dramatic & thoughtful, royal and contemporary – a breath of fresh air we always need at the start of a year! …
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In Style : How To Entertain Over the Festive Season
The end of the year is nigh! Whether it’s weddings, parties or Christmas, good cheer and happy vibes punctuate the air. As the saying goes, ‘if you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands!’ Well, ‘tis the season to clap your hands and transform your home to reflect the good times! The power …
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Style it Bright : The Diwali Edit
The most exhilarating time of the year is here! It’s time to get prepped to welcome the new year and what better time to start it than the Festival of Lights. To set the right tone, there’s no better place to start than the entrance to your home. Though rangolis, diyas and garlands have an …