A world where everyone returns every show of kindness they get is a great world. If there’s anything better than that, though, it’s a world where everyone takes that kindness – and pays it forward. There is more than enough kindness and compassion to go around, and every day is a new opportunity to bring […]
When we were young, making friends seemed like second nature to us. It was easy to make friends among other kids in our neighbourhoods and in school. As we age, though, work meetings replace playdates and adult responsibilities take the place of youthful exploration that gave us many of the friends we met earlier in […]
We all know that fuzzy feeling we get after a bad night’s sleep. Not getting enough rest leaves us tired, irritable, and less able to cope with the stresses of our daily lives. But sleep is important for more than just our mood. It can also have serious consequences for our physical and mental health.
A feature wall is there to make a statement. So, it should be bold, unique, and offer a hook for the eye. The idea of a feature wall is to present an eye-catching facet of the room while the rest of the space is designed in understated hues, patterns, prints, etc. to contrast with the […]
Netflix’s longest-running original series Grace and Frankie has an impressive legion of fans for a show about two 70-year-olds. Sure, the fact that the two elder ladies were played by Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin no doubt added to the intrigue around the show, but Grace and Frankie has evolved to be something bigger than […]
Have you ever taken a day off only to find yourself wracked with guilt for not actually doing anything? And to top it all off, you never quite managed to get into the mood to relax after all? You are definitely not alone. Society’s glorification of the ‘hustle’ has all of us hyper-fixating on being […]
The kitchen is arguably the most functional room in a home. It’s designed to accommodate cooking, preparation, gathering for meals, and lots of other activities. However, the countertops are where most of the action happens, and that’s the thing that you have to focus on the most when choosing the perfect materials and finishes for […]
It’s been more than a year since the world first went on a lockdown which we all thought would last six weeks, at most. Some borders and businesses have since reopened, but we’re still a long way from reclaiming our normal lives. Major career shifts and big vacations have been in the backburner all this […]
Goal-setting is a non-negotiable stepping stone to success. While it’s blissful to live life on the fly, having specific and measurable goals keeps us on track and helps us assess if we’re anything near achieving the life we’ve always wanted for ourselves.
It has not always been this way. Until recently I used to detest ironing, the inexplicable necessity to hot press blouses, shirts and trousers for the sake of appearance seemed to be a pain at best and a farce at worse.
