Innholdsfortegnelse for December 2018 i The Ideal Home and Garden

I am never tired of reading and researching stories on decor and interiors. I believe this genre is so vast and dynamic that you can learn new things everyday. From new wallpapers to furniture and furnishings, they can be all be customised for our taste, plus lights that can be as dramatic as you can desire and the heart winning accessories that enhance the overall space. I am so excited and thrilled to be a part of our passionate team, we have always strived to delight you with surprises and unique stories. Here’s an insight into trendsetting features in TIHG’s December 2018 issue, to help convert you to a complete decor enthusiast. “YOUR HOME SHOULD TELL THE STORY OF WHO YOU ARE AND BE A COLLECTION OF WHAT YOU LOVE”…

Anniversary Dhamaka With the November 2018 issue, TIHG completed 12 wonderful years. An occasion to be proud of, not only for the loyal readers, but also for the readers community as a whole. Well researched content, full page colourful visuals, heart-warming features were a treat to read. Not to take away from any of the features, however, the article I liked the most was the feature on flea markets from across India. Such an article, I was least expecting, especially in the anniversary issue. TIHG made my day. Thank you so much! Best wishes for 2019, and looking forward to reading more meaningful and thought-provoking articles for years to come. Titiksha Ravi Parmar, Mumbai…

You don't need a huge space to celebrate yourself. Add an arm chair and everything that brings back a nostalgic feeling. If you are not interested in doing something dramatic, add an interesting chandelier, which brings dimension, texture and a much-needed dose of light! Create an energetic and collected space to work in by teaming with right furniture and lights. An entrance that speaks loud about the owners and their travel stories. If you'd prefer not to focus on walls to add a splash of colours, why not turn your furniture into a feature instead?…

“Good lighting is a tool to define spaces, emphasise volume, creating atmosphere, conveying messages.” “Soft lighting brings people closer, creates cozier affairs and can even make small spaces look bigger.” When it comes to throwing a party, it’s all about setting the right atmosphere and creating a first dramatic impression. That’s why mood lighting is absolutely crucial to any event. Great lighting can completely transform a space and its energy. “Lighting is so important for the success of a party and it’s often one of the last things considered before the doorbell rings.”…

On a trip to Puducherry last year, one of the key places on my to-do list was Arikamedu. Hidden in plain sight, but well marked on Google maps, Arikamedu is just seven kilometers off the main city of Puducherry along the river Ariyankuppam at the point where the river joins the Bay of Bengal. The site has been identified with the place name Poduke cited in the Periplus Maris Erythraei and the ‘Podouke emporion’ mentioned by Ptolemy (150 AD). “I decided to work on this as a continuous project that would question the lack of continuity in cultural patronage in India, the importance of rivers in the light of a flourishing economy due to ancient trade and the current state of extreme pollution of our water bodies.” As I approached…

The Pantone The undisputed colour authority, Pantone, has extended its colour utopia into a hotel in Belgium. From a design perspective, The Pantone Hotel is built on an exceptional use of contrast; a white canvas provides clean space for saturated colours to pop. The sparsely furnished white rooms and suites create breathing space for photographs of Brussels’s more lurid urban features - a red bridge here, striped blue and white flags there - by the Belgian photographer Victor Levy. Each of the fifty-nine rooms and suites is outfitted in one of seven carefully designed colour palettes, as pure demonstration as we’ve ever seen of the mood-altering effects of colour, a gesture meant to entice customers to select a room to match their mood. You’ll find out in a hurry if…

Por Pia Che INGREDIENTS • 20 gms onion • 100 gms cabbage (shredded) • 10 gms carrot (shredded) • 10 gms glass noodles • 10 gms Shitake mushroom • 5 gms celery leaves • Salt • 2 pinck black pepper • 2 tbsp sesame oil • 1 tbsp light soy sauce • 6 nos rice paper METHOD Heat sesame oil in a pan. Add onion, mushroom, carrot and cabbage. Now add salt and pepper. Put in the celery leaf, glass noodles and toss till it is semi-cooked. Keep aside to cool the filling and then mix it with cornflour to bind the filling together. Roll out the pastry sheets and put in the filling and deep fry till golden brown. Serve hot with sweet chilli dipping sauce. Bamboo Shoots &…

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1. A good product needs great packaging. The primary goal is to make it look beautiful and expressive. The beautiful pages on gift wrapping (pg 48) presents creative and unusual ideas that can easily be done without an expert’s help. Try them out! 2. Light plays a major role in making the party a grand success (pg 84). Apart from setting the mood, they portray an atmosphere and also make a statement, right lighting can make or break the ambiance. 3. It’s all about brown now; the shades ranging from beige to copper to chestnut to chocolate, pick the appropriate choice for your interiors. We have presented statement pieces that prove that brown is the new black! (Pg44) 4. Waking up next to a masterpiece will be so relaxing. You…

Kalakaari Haath Kalakaari Haath: the skilled hands, is an exploration of architecture, design and illustration. The designs and creatives are inspired by traditional handcrafts of India among many other things. Traditional methods of crafting and design expression influence almost all of their work, right from the conceptualisation to execution. They work with a range of mediums and materials, from photographs to hand paintings to digitally created textures. Each medium is worked on individually and then finally compiled on a digital software. The final application is generally a fabric wallpaper, stretched canvas or framed wall art. Sten Cilit  StenCilit wall stencils are designed for all the Do-It-Yourself enthusiasts who love to take part in their home renovation. A DIY project gives a chance to be creative. StenCilit wall stencils are designed…

As winter approaches and temperatures drop, the plants are preparing for dormancy. They may look dead as a doornail, but they’re simply laying low until the soil warms up and the days get long. Don’t be fooled by their silence - there are plenty of things going on during the cold months. Newly transplanted trees and shrubs and parts of perennials are focusing on strengthening their roots by taking in nutrition from the soil. Even compost piles will continue to break down all winter. Sure, the microbes and redworks work at a much slower pace, but they continue to work nonetheless. Here are a few necessary and easy steps to keep your garden healthy and safe this winter. Clean up the garden bed: Your garden becomes a mess by the…

In Awe! Anniversaries are always special. They are occasions to celebrate and be happy. So, it’s time to celebrate 12 glorious years of TIHG. Way to go, I must say for a magazine, which has always given it’s outstanding best in terms of life size visuals, crisp and meaningful content. Some of the features simply stand out, be it Shopping Spree, Tech Talk, Palette Play, Chic Spaces, etc. The feature that stood out and which we all family members loved was the Anniversary Focus where success tips from 15 bright and young entrepreneurs charged up the environment. The other feature worth mentioning is Tap The Trend. Wishing TIHG and the edit team all the good luck in the world for 2019. Avinash Bansal, New Delhi Rockstar Wonder Congratulations TIHG on…

Rajee Sood is all about ... Designing and aesthetics with strong emphasis on personal style. We are a design house that creates designs and curates collections where every piece has a story in its making. Design to me... Design to me is a very sensitive balance achieved by understanding human mind and working with the principles of nature. Through my designs... I work at achieving a harmony in the spaces we work with. I draw inspirations from... It is cliched…but nothing inspires like nature does. The design era that fascinates me the most... Difficult to pin point any particular era. It’s just that studying history fascinates me, as does cultures throughout historical eras. What I’ve always loved about my work... The process of designing and then creating into reality that…

“The love for chocolate is a sweet pot for many. Soak in the same feeling through these rich coloured pieces.” “Your home is definitely incomplete without these earthy-hued stunners.”…

Both a game room and a home theater are spaces where you meet with friends to spend time together, whether it’s playing games or watching a movie you have in mind. In a way, it makes sense to combine the two functions in one space. This way everyone can enjoy their favourite activity. Every home needs a space where family members and guests can gather to spend quality time together, maybe play a board game, pool or compete with each other in video games or Kinect Adventures, a lounge/entertainment zone would create the perfect atmosphere for that. An in-house bar is your sacred space to unwind and naturally you want it to reflect your personality and style. Whether you prefer a refined atmosphere or a more rustic one, there is…

There is nothing more relaxing than enjoying everything about your home, including the outside. During the nice months of the year, spending time on the patio with friends and family, relaxing, entertaining, having a few drinks, it’s all part of having a patio. Many homeowners tend to neglect their patio and let it sit idle with nothing more than a couple of plants or chairs. This is not a welcoming area and does not make you want to spend time out of doors, staring at the stars on warm summer’s night, or grilling out. Creating a little oasis on your patio can be easy and it can be extremely rewarding once it’s complete. You will want to be on your patio every second you can to get away from the…