Month: March 2014

March 20, 2014April 4, 2014

Ultimate Guide: 8 Awesome Tips for Spring Home-Décor

Spring means that you no longer have to cover yourself with layers of clothing to save yourself from the winter chills. People undo their wardrobe for Spring, why not revamp the look of your entire home for Spring? Make way for the sun! Below are listed some amazing tips on how you can make your house Spring-ready!

Flowers
Freshly cut flowers look beautiful, but their beauty soon fades away.

Build a little garden within your home. Place flowering pots on your window sills so that they stay in tune with the spring season.

A Colorful Entry
Color your front door in a way that it reflects spring time!

A colorful door will make your house look more welcoming.

Paint your Reflecting Corner Of The House
Everybody has this space in the house that they call their ‘reflecting’ space.

Paint this corner with a warm color, that’ll make it all the more welcoming. If you want to experiment, try a pattern or a drawing.

Wall Paper In Your Study
Add a bright wall paper to your study.

Wouldn’t it be charming to read your favorite book, sipping your favorite drink in a brightly colored room?

Open your Windows
Make way for the sun.

Let the light of Spring enter your home. You don’t have to worry about the winter breeze anymore.

Dealing with old furniture
Shift your old furniture to the cellar or sell it off and make some room in your house.

Let each of your rooms breathe. Do not unnecessarily clutter them with furniture you don’t need. If you’re too attached to your furniture, simply rearrange it within the house. Seeing your old things in a new light will definitely be refreshing.

Revamp your fireplace
Decorate your fireplace with plants, candles and birch logs.

If you want to completely do away with it, cover it up with pleasant looking folding screen.

Yellow takes care of everything mellow
Yellow is the official color of Spring. Decorate your home with the color yellow.

Don’t overdo it, add just use the right amount in every room. You could start off with painting a wall yellow or placing yellow Tulips on your dining table.

Let us know how this works for your home. Looking forward to a brighter and warmer Spring!

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March 14, 2014March 31, 2015

10 Exclusive Spring Fashion Fixes For Women

Spring is here and if you like to stay in style, we’ve got a little something for you. ‘Tis the season of the bright colors of spring, but the key is not to replicate the colors, but to blend them well in your wardrobe. From your headgear to your footwear here are some amazing tips that will keep you fashion friendly throughout spring.

Wear light fabrics:
Keep it light. For special occasions try fabrics like chiffon and linen.

Smooth Cuts
Wear clothes that have a loose feel to them, it’ll help you gel in well with the warm weather. They not only look stylish but also keep you at ease. You don’t want to look three sizes bigger than what you actually are, so don’t wear clothes that are too loose. You can consider wearing a loose polo shirt, short sleeve t-shirts, tunic shirts and tank tops.

Bright Hues
Pay homage to the colors of spring by wearing bright colors like pop pinks, bright reds, super lemons and vibrant greens. But don’t overdo it, make sure you accessorize with neutral shades. You don’t want to end up looking like a lollipop!

Floral designs
Spring is the time when the best flowers are in bloom so let that reflect in your tops as well.

Shop for delicate floral prints, they’ll have you looking fresh and dainty all day.

Jackets
Spring isn’t just about warmer weather, it has its day of chilly breezes and light rains. So make sure you keep your jackets handy.

You can alternate between trench coats, fruit-colored raincoats, cardigans or go the traditional way with denim coats.

Skirts, pants and shorts
Wear full length pants till the weather is pleasantly warm and then go short as the temperature rises.

Add long and light weight pants, capri pants, A-line skirts and denim pants to your wardrobe.

Add comfortable shorts only when the weather is warm enough.

For your feet
Stock up on a pair of white sneakers for your casual outfits.

Wear ballerinas under your dresses and loose tops. Keep a pair of rain boots in case it drizzles. You can alternate between simple leather walking sandals and comfortable heels for your denims.

Hair
Keep your hair loosely tied this spring. If they’re wavy let them be wavy, if they’re curly, smoothen out the curls a bit and if they’re straight, tie them up in a bun.

Try the half-up, half-down hair style, if you aren’t too comfortable with keeping your hair completely tied up, or absolutely loose. For unmanageable hair, try the fish tail braid. If you wish to experiment, go for a short crop.

Nail Art

If you’re wearing bright clothes, keep a neutral shade on. However if you choose to wear light colored clothes, you can alternate between bright nail paints and intricate nail stick-ons.

Add-ons
Umbrella
Buy an umbrella with a colorful print, that isn’t too loud, but not too subtle either. It’ll add that fun element to your wardrobe.

Sunglasses
Don’t step out without a pair of chic sunglasses.

You want the glamour to stay with your personality.

Colorful jewelry
Wear bright beaded bracelets, neck pieces and dangling ear rings that go with your neutral shaded outfits.

Hope our fashion fixes work wonders for your spring wardrobe. If you have any more suggestions, please add them in the comment box. Keep it stylish this spring season!

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March 6, 2014March 27, 2020

10 Gorgeous Roses Named After Stunning Celebrities

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Did you know that the perks of fame include having a rose named after you? From Marilyn Monroe to Elizabeth Taylor, here are 10 striking celebrities that have gorgeous roses named after them.

Julie Andrews

Andrews, who by co-incidence played the role of a flower seller, Eliza Doolittle in the original stage production of “My Fair Lady”, has a rose named after her. The salmon pink rose, that’s named the ‘Julie Andrew’s rose’ fits her effervescent personality, aptly.

Barbara Streisand

A rose lover herself, Barbra was very picky about having a flower named after her. The hybrid tea rose that’s named after Streisand has large blooms, a striking color and a strong scent!

Freddie Mercury

A pink, yellow, and apricot rose was named after this legendary singer. Just like the man, this rose is full of pizzazz and style!

Ingrid Bergman
This late Swedish actress had a rose christened with her name as an honor. The Rosa ‘Ingrid Bergman’ is a hybrid tea rose, that’s velvety, dark red in color and has a fairly strong scent.

Duchess Catherine and Duke William Of Cambridge

This royal couple has two beautiful roses named after them. The Catherine rose is of a peachy pink shade and is sweet-scented while the William rose is a vibrant red.

Paul McCartney
The McCartney Rose was named in honor of Paul McCartney’s 50th birthday. This hybrid tea rose has large, deep pink flowers and an unmatched fragrance.

Audrey Hepburn
This iconic actresses of all-time, has an apple blossom pink hybrid tea rose named in her honor. It’ll look perfect on your brunch table.

Marilyn Monroe
Voluptuous, large and perfectly formed these blossoms are a creamy apricot shade and display a dash of green as they begin to open.

Elizabeth Taylor

Just like the former Hollywood starlet, this long-stemmed beauty, is a show-stopper in itself. The hybrid tea rose is of a hot pink color, and has shapely buds with smoky edges.

The price that celebrities pay for fame is nothing compared to the highs. Imagine having a rose named after you! If you’re an admirer of any of these stars, having a rose plant named after them in your garden, would make the perfect tribute.

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