Two young women from India holding up a sign that reads 'I made your clothes.' Image: Secret Projects.
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Secret Projects : Empowering Women in India

A gloomy Tuesday afternoon it was, that I went through…

Potted orchids in full bloom. Real or fake? My best orchid decor hack.
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Best Orchid Decor Hack

Happy new week y’all! Today, I want to share with…

Velvet taking a smartphone picture while in Hermoupolis, Syros.
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How to Take Better Pictures With a Smartphone

Over the last few years, I have learned (unintentionally) to…

A bright, perfectly styled dining vignette in a home with a Cycladic minimal vibe. Photo: Three Birds Renovations/Raja Homewares.
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Friday Musings 01.17

The weekend is almost here and looking forward to it.…

A beautiful contemporary living space with large windows, a Mid-century inspired armchair, an off white sofa in front of a modern fireplace and lots of Christmas decor on the coffee table and Christmas tree. Image via H&M homestores.
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The Holiday Edition Musings

“When I was young, I used to admire intelligent people.…

Sailing away from the port of Piraeus.
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Weekend Links 12.13

True story. Last October, George (my husband) and I, went…

Velvet at the 2019 Amara Interior Blog Awards
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The 2019 Amara Interior Blog Awards

It’s been just over a year, since my last visit…

An illustration of a cityscape as you look up into the sky and the scrapers appear to come together.
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Growing Up :: Leaving My Hometown

Leaving my hometown to study abroad was one of the…

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