Eid prep: Ramadan house cleaning
As Ramadan comes to an end and we eagerly await Eid, our homes obviously deserve some attention.
2y ago
Grooming ahead of Eid: Things you should keep in mind
Eid is almost here, it is time we consider personal grooming too, to look and feel our best on the big day.
2y ago
Tips for hosting a grand iftar party
A few days into Ramadan and most of us start looking for the perfect time to throw a bigger and better Iftar party than last year.
2y ago
Weekly Ramadan planner to make your life easier
The few days before Ramadan can sometimes be more hectic than the first day of Ramadan itself with so much to prepare for in such little time. With weekly and daily goals set in writing, it can be a little bit more helpful and can prepare you well ahead so you can step into the Holy Month with a clear mind ready for actions.
2y ago
Blessings of Ramadan
A month of opportunity, and a month of change — Ramadan begins this year just as we welcome summer. This is the month that Muslims await all year long, and prepare for weeks ahead of time because of all the religious practices, fun activities, great food, and countless blessings.
3y ago
Return of the Baguette Bag
While most things have gone downhill in 2020, some have gone up, and we are glad that small purses are one of them. Large chunky bags were big until last year, and while they have not gone redundant, smaller bags have been more popular, in particular baguette bags.
3y ago
4 fashion styling tricks to bring down from the runway
This used to be big a few years ago, but is now back for 2020 couture. Brands like Chloé and Balmain showcased some in the form of dresses, pant suits, flowy skirts, but whichever form you choose, make sure to pay close attention to the material.
4y ago
For the love of stationery hoarding
It may be a digital age where, instead of paper, notes are taken on a scribble pad app on our smartphones, but a true stationery-nerd knows to keep a pen and notepad in their bags.
4y ago
September 4, 2018
Home is where the health is
For most of us, our home is where we spend most of our lives in. It is where we wake up and go back to bed, where we relax and let go and feel safe.
August 21, 2018
A Spice Heaven
As Eid-ul-Azha approaches so does our creativity for new recipes, and new recipes call for an army of brand new spices.
August 14, 2018
Anjan's:catering to all fashion tastes
In business for than two decades, Anjan's is a common and well heard name amongst Bangladeshis for their massive collections in attires, home décor, jewellery and so much more.
July 31, 2018
Hanging gardens
The desire to have lush gardens in our backyard is unfortunately nothing but a pipe dream if you happen to reside in Dhaka's concrete jungle. With the very little living space most of us have in apartments, it is truly a luxury to even have a corner for planters, let alone an entire space dedicated to greenery. Thinking outside the box will grant you the wisdom of abandoning all hopes for horizontal space, and instead, capitalising on the vertical real estate instead.
July 24, 2018
Taking care of your first plant
With summer in full swing, and infinite reasons to have green surround us, nothing beats the happiness of heading out to our nearest nursery to bring home some of that blooming goodness. But even though taking care of a plant is not as hard as a pet, it is not easy either, especially if you have never done it before.
July 24, 2018
What I watched last week
As I scroll through my subscriptions list last Friday, a video by ELLE caught my eye. After ignoring it for a few days I finally watched it having nothing better to watch in my feed, and I am very glad that I did.
July 24, 2018
Storm in a cup: a home away from home
As you get off the elevator and head straight through what seems like the veranda of a home, you come across a big wooden door that welcomes you. The first few steps might confuse you, but rest assured as you are not trespassing in someone else's home; this serene and homely place is called Storm in a Cup.
July 24, 2018
Your latest cooking disaster
While some excel at whipping up delicious meals within minutes, some just do not quite make it. No matter how many ingredients you have lying in your pantry, and the latest gadgets that are supposed to make life simpler, some of us just do not possess the magical wand required to make cooking an art!
July 17, 2018
Rug it up a notch
Nothing beats the comfort and elegance of a white rug in pure wool. From the raw materials to the design to the outcome, everything about this rug screams sophistication and luxury.
July 17, 2018
Rugs galore
Often used as a focal point of a room or simply to let our feet feel the plush when walking, rugs have been around for centuries, and not always in the manner seen today.
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