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Wedding Dinner Table Décor Ideas

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Weddings have always been a huge part of our culture, Indians have always liked to go that extra mile when it comes to planning family weddings and in almost all of these weddings, the main emphasis is on food. Well… at least as far as north Indian weddings are concerned. So how can someone optimize their dinner setting? Well, I did some digging and realized just how much of a unique difference a tea light candle holder can make to a table. People tend to go with flowers and little art sculptures but completely ignore tea light candles . These candles work like a charm mainly due to the presence of beautiful and artistic patters that get further highlighted by the natural flame inside the housing. One can even use scented candles within the tea light holders to give off a vibrant scent to set the tone of the dinner. These scents range from herbal to floral to artificial, giving you multiple options to choose from. So next time you plan a wedding dinner or a formal one for th...

21st Century Trends – Himalayan Salt Lamps

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Himalayan salt lamps are a new trend in interior décor, specifically as bedside and tabletop lamps. They are said to not only be stunning to look at but apparently also provide health benefits for those around. Most of these theories however, have no scientific backing and are mainly claims. I don’t know how the “science” of salt lamps, but I do know the effects ambience can have on a person’s mind. The ambience of a room is a result of many factors. Light, sound and aroma. These 3 factors are the controlling influence of how one perceives the ambience of a room. Now, pink Himalayan salt lamps have a soft and warm emission of light. This warmth along with the design of the lamp all help in creating a calm and soothing environment. Therefore, there is an association with improved mental states when it comes to Himalayan salt lamps. The perception of calm always tends to put ease to a troubled mind, and nothing does that job better than a pink Himalayan salt lamp . Other than ju...

Let the lights take over – Diwali 2018

It’s that time of year again, a time where ‘teen patti’, diyas, decorative lights and explosions in the sky take over. It’s the kind of festival even the non-festive can’t help but enjoy. People all over the country take that one extra step to make their home seem like Ayodhya on the day of Rama’s return. The markets are flooded with Diwali Puja kits , decorative lights and other traditional home décor items. These market places can be a bit of fish market during this time of year which tends to put people off… Worry not! This is the 21st Century in modern day India after all! Online shopping is not just reserved for your electronics and clothes. Now brands like My Pooja Box and others offer up a huge collection of Diwali puja kits, decorative lights and Diwali diyas that range from a traditional brass diya to a more artsy looking T-light Diwali diya! So, start googling and pick out what you think will make your house look like the stuff of dreams and start decorating! Keep the l...