The Journal
Stories from the atelier
Notes on craft, care, and living beautifully with handmade things.
Devotional · 18 June 2026
Pooja Room Decor Ideas: Choosing Idols, Murtis and Devotional Art
A practical guide to choosing idols, murtis and devotional art for a pooja room that feels personal, calm and considered.
Devotional · 18 June 2026
Ganesha Idols for the Home: Styles, Placement and Meaning
Postures, materials, placement and meaning behind Ganesha idols, with honest advice on choosing one for your home.
Devotional · 18 June 2026
Radha Krishna Idols: A Guide to Choosing and Placing Them
What the Radha Krishna pairing means and how to choose and place an idol that holds its quiet devotion at home.
Wall Art · 18 June 2026
Pichwai Art Explained: History and How to Style It at Home
The history behind pichwai art and practical ways to style its panels and plates in a modern Indian home.
Vases & Florals · 18 June 2026
How to Style Vases and Faux Florals for Year-Round Colour
How to style vases and faux florals so they bring colour all year and still look natural, not staged.
Vases & Florals · 18 June 2026
Faux Flowers vs Fresh: Which Is Right for Your Home
A practical look at faux flowers vs fresh blooms, covering cost, upkeep and styling so you can choose what actually fits your home.
Vases & Florals · 18 June 2026
Decorating with Mosaic Vases: A Styling Guide
How to style mosaic vases at home, from where they sit to what goes in them, so the glasswork reads as considered rather than busy.
Handcrafted · 18 June 2026
Why Handcrafted Home Decor Belongs in the Modern Indian Home
Handcrafted decor and modern interiors are not opposites, here is how carved wood, sculpture and wall art bring warmth to a contemporary Indian home.
Sculptures · 18 June 2026
Brass and Metal Decor: How to Style and Care for It
A practical guide to styling and caring for brass and metal decor, from where to place polished pieces to keeping them from tarnishing.
Styling · 18 June 2026
How to Decorate a Console or Entryway Table
A simple, repeatable way to decorate a console or entryway table using height, grouping and one or two pieces that actually earn their place.
Wall Art · 17 June 2026
Choosing Wall Art for Indian Homes: Panels, Frames and Plates
A practical guide to picking wall art for Indian homes, covering carved panels, decorative plates and framed groupings that suit real walls.
Festive · 17 June 2026
Diwali Home Decor Ideas with Handcrafted Pieces
Diwali decor ideas built around handcrafted idols, mosaic vases and sculptures that you can keep on display long after the festival.
Festive · 17 June 2026
Navratri and Festive Decor: Colour and Tradition at Home
Navratri decor ideas that work with the nine colours of the festival, using hand-painted plates, devotional art and bright vases.
Gifting · 17 June 2026
Griha Pravesh Gift Ideas: Thoughtful Housewarming Decor
Thoughtful griha pravesh and housewarming gift ideas, from devotional idols to sculptures and vases that fit a brand new home.
Gifting · 17 June 2026
Wedding Gift Ideas: Timeless Home Decor for Couples
Wedding gift ideas in lasting home decor, from a Radha Krishna idol to sculptures, frames and vases couples will keep for years.