Gifts of love for children
History will judge us by the difference we make in the everyday lives of children, said Nelson Mandela. We say, never a truer word spoken. And also add that children are a gift. They must be treasured, nurtured, and loved unconditionally. Here are some truly charming ways to do this.
Here’s to memorable party favours
When you hand out thoughtful party favour to a guest on their way out from your fiesta, you can be sure they will part with happy memories. This is where we come in. From handmade soap to delicious almond trail mixes, we have handpicked eight innovative party favours for your
Get into the artistry of chevron
Be it sigils, flags, designs on pottery or rock carvings, the chevron pattern has been used for ages. The earliest recorded use of the chevron pattern dates back to approximately 1800 BC, where pottery designs depicting the same pattern was recovered from the palace of Knossos on Crete, located in
5 green ideas to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi
God is earth-friendly. It’s only fair that we celebrate a festival dedicated to one of India’s most convivial deities in an earth-friendly way. Here are five bright ideas to help you get there this Ganesh Chaturthi. Eco-friendly Ganesh idols Virtually every river in India is terribly polluted. And so are
Strengthen ties this Raksha Bandhan
On Raksha Bandhan, sisters of all ages tie a talisman, or amulet, called the rakhi, around the wrists of their brothers, symbolically protecting them, receiving a gift in return, and traditionally investing the brothers with a share of the responsibility of their potential care. This is a well-known fact in
7 Friends to celebrate Friendship Day
Friendship Day is celebrated all around the world – as it should be. And it’s here for this year. The world can be a little more friendly. Surely you will agree. Well, here are seven handcrafted ways to make this happen this Friendship Day and, along the way, make the
Why Friendship Day?
There is not much literature on Friendship Day history as we celebrate today. However, there are numerous folktales and several instance in mythological legends that shows that friends and friendship have been valued since the beginning of civilized world. Friendship Day was initially promoted by the greeting cards’ industry. Evidence
Greetings and Envelopes that show you care.
Is there a future for greeting cards in this age of email and instant messaging? In this digital age, who sends greetings and wishes through ‘snail mail’? Not many, you’re right. All the more reason you should consider doing so. Think about it. Which has more lasting emotional impact –
Teas to dip into when it rains…
The monsoon is here, and there’s nothing like a steaming hot cup of tea to accompany the rains. While tea (also known as nature’s tranquiliser) is best had in its most popular avatar – black with milk and sugar – here are other interesting ways to enjoy it. Tea has
Discover a world of Ceramics and Pottery
A ceramic is a solid material comprising an inorganic compound of metal, non-metal or metalloid atoms primarily held in ionic and covalent bonds. Common examples are earthenware, porcelain, and brick. The earliest ceramics made by humans were pottery objects (i.e. pots or vessels) or figurines made from clay, either