Looking back at the year has given us a new appreciation for our talented artists like Damini, our hard working team, and most importantly - YOU! Your love and support has made it possible for us to make a real difference in the lives of artists located all around the world.
We hope to continue bring you an exciting range of stories, products, and inspiration in the future.
As a special way to thank you, we would like to gift you something: a 50% discount on everything on our site! And an extra 20% when you sign up for our mailing list. Click here to sign up.
Go ahead, take a look at our updated collection of beautifully designed handcrafted products and pamper yourself a little!
Love,
Akrozo
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It's beginning to look a lot like Summer! From warm weather to blooming flowers to BBQ get-togethers, and quick renos around the house – it’s time for the most awaited season of the year. As we start to get ready for this season, our place deserves a quick refresher too! Here are some quick tips to make your house summer-ready:
The physical space we live in is the first reminder of the season upon us! As summer knocks on our door, the most budget-friendly way of refreshing up the space is swapping out the colors. Lighter and more pastel colored cushions instead of darker shades, replacing thick carpets with softer rugs, and cotton or linen fabrics for curtains are a few ideas. All in all, this will help the room look more spacious and pleasing to the eyes. Sometimes, just a pop of color changes the mood of the room. For some color inspiration, check out our recent post.
Bring some greenery into your house. It’s the season of farmer’s markets and garden centres. Choose a bouquet of fresh flowers, place some hanging planters or plan a visit to craft stores, for some lifelike looking stems and artificial flowers. Here’s a quick list of flowers that bloom all summer long. Also, having a bale of farm fresh fruits and vegetables out on the kitchen table for people to nibble on will liven up the mood around the house.
Picnics and outdoor movies are one of the best parts of summer. Handmade tote bags, bug spray, a small cooler, camping friendly kitchenware and a picnic basket are a few must-haves and will help you be on the go as soon as the mood strikes. Being proactive, especially when it comes to day trips on a nice sunny day, is the best feeling of this season.
Now is the time for a quick check on the air conditioner. A good start will be to check smooth and clean flow of air through the vents. If there’s reduced flow of air, one the most common reasons will be dirty air filters, full of harmful debris and dirt from the past season. So, if not replaced, it could often cause the germs to reach the engine and slow the cooling down. Once replaced, leaving the system running for a few days before the weather gets unbearable is another way to prep for the summer heat. We often take this for granted but it is the most important check – let’s get on it!
Give a deep clean to your front or back yard. Accessorize the place with some patio furniture, set some lanterns and plant some flowers by the walkway. Be the star of this summer’s patio parties by adding a hammock, pillows and some outdoor lights to create a moonlight setting. Here are a million different ideas, if you’re planning to renovate the space.
Now, all we’ve got to do is find some time and be on the roll!
Happy Summer!
Love,
AKROZO
Are you dealing with a case of ‘she’s already got everything’? The best gift isn’t always a beautiful bouquet, or a fancy hand bag, sometime the gift of time and experience is the most thoughtful. We rounded up a few fun ideas for you to spend some quality time with your Mom:
Take her out to the ball game! A live game is always fun and exciting, and it’ll give you an excellent opportunity to bond and enjoy a fun sport together. Being in a packed arena to watch your favourite players is bound to be an amazing experience for both of you!
Taking a class together makes for a great bonding, and you also get to take your creation home! Try cooking, chocolate making, or pottery classes – it’s a wonderful way to learn something new and do something a little bit different for Mother’s Day. What’s better is that a lot of these classes don’t cost an arm and a leg especially if you search on Groupon or Living Social.
Staying indoors and watching TV is sometimes the perfect way to spend a day. Bake a fresh batch of cookies while watching The Great British Bake Off. Or grab some chips and catch up on Brooklyn Nine Nine. In the mood for something a bit more serious? Downton Abbey never disappoints.
Pack your bags and take a weekend trip to get away from your daily life. Experience a city, its culture, food, and music, to create lifelong memories! To make it even more adventures, go to a place that neither of you have ever been to before and explore it together.
Wake her up with the smell of delicious homemade brunch. From some simple pancakes to cinnamon rolls, the possibilities are endless! Be sure to make some Mimosas to make it a perfect day!
Inspired by the NYT’s Melissa Clark is a simple yet delicious recipe that takes just minutes to prepare and is a great savoury addition to the table:
One Pan Shakshuka:
Ingredients:
Preparation:
Heat oven to 375 degrees
Heat oil in a large skillet and add onions and bell peppers and cook until soft, about 15 – 20 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, and paprika and cook for 2 – 3 minutes. Pour in the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper, let it simmer for 10 minutes.
Create small dents in the sauce with the back of your spatula and crack eggs in each dent. Season the eggs again with salt and pepper. Transfer the pan to the oven for 8 – 10 minutes until the egg whites are just set and the yolks are still runny. Sprinkle generously with cilantro and serve hot with some brioche or toasted baguette!
We hope this last was helpful and that you get to a spend a wonderful day with your Mom!
Love,
AKROZO
This year, gift her something as unique as she is. Find just the right thing for every kind of Mom right here:
For the trend-setters, and not afraid to try on new things. It’s not an easy task when looking for a Mother’s Day gift for our fashionista moms but this handmade Envelope Clutch is an accessory that’ll become her favorite in no time. The canvas detailing on this piece can be paired with any monotoned or multi-colored outfit. Further on, if she needs some style inspiration for her outfits, get her to install liketoknow.it on her phone and done!
The little time that she finds in between her career, prepping meals and juggling house work, if you find her being glued to a novel or writing for herself – this notebook will be the best gift to her. The eco-friendly paper encased notebook in a red leather-bound cover will be nothing short of a thoughtful gift! Write her a little note on the first page and it’ll be one of her best memories.
From baby showers to dinners, weddings to family get togethers, if you always find her with a camera in her hand, this handmade rustic frame is what she’ll absolutely love. Intricately hand carved, this piece will add character to her candid photos and her smile!
We all have a little clean bug in us and some of us get that from our moms. Spotless clean is what her place should be and if you make a mess?! No way!! Let’s not discuss what’ll happen there. Instead, here’s a little something she’ll love you for! The double shaded handmade bamboo baskets are the most perfect gift you can get her. She could use it for plants, to put away her knick knacks and she’ll make you pancakes in return. We promise!
Here are a couple of options that’ll speak for the artist in her. Our beautifully handcrafted Wisdom Tree Pendant – a piece that features 7 natural stones will add that finesse to her personality. If she’s the kind who likes to be surrounded by flowers or is a nature-lover, then this unique Glass Heart Necklace is what’ll bring smile to her face.
We know, she loves to have people over all-the-time and kitchen is her best place to be! Well, here’s a clear winner then – the dual chamber glass bottles. She can store and serve her most favorite olive oil and vinegar in one go. Salads, pastas, appetizers, dressings – bravo! Another idea - If you feel she’ll be in the mood for a nice brunch, here are some quick and easy recipes.
If she likes to mix the two together, you’d be her most favorite person in the world! Gift her this handblown glass wine decanter, so that she can fill it with her favorite vino and binge watch whenever she likes! If she loves it, her guests would love it too.
Still looking? Here are a few more affordable gift ideas.
Hope it all helps.
Happy Mother’s Day to all our supermoms! Hope you all get to spend a wonderful day together!
Love,
AKROZO
The thousands being spent on the wedding dress will be of waste, if it’s not displayed in the right manner. Use of plastic hangers to hang their dresses is a common mistake that brides should step away from. It might seem like a small thing but makes a huge difference in photographs! Use of specialty hangers will give your dress the glamorous look that it deserves.
When it comes to specialty hangers, looks can be deceiving! There’s a sea of options to choose from these days – wooden, metal, engravable, with or without notches. Always pick the one that solves the purpose first, that is, carry the weight of your dress and helps maintain the shape. You’d want your clothing and accessories to look as elegant as you, so always pick wisely.
A million tasks to take care of on the day of your wedding and the last thing you’d want is a wrinkled wedding dress. To avoid any folds and creases, always have your wedding dress set in an appropriate garment bag on a hanger. In addition, be sure to wrap your wedding dress in plain white tissue paper, especially the embroidered areas. The two steps are a time-saver and will make you and your photographer happy. And remember, happy brides make the prettiest brides!
Go make your dress picture-perfect! Display it. Frame it. Love it.
Love,
AKROZO
Slightly colder rooms are better for sleeping. Natural fibres are breathable and perfect for maintaining a lower temperature. Use fabrics like eco - friendly bamboo or Egyptian cotton are your best options. Cotton or cotton blends like sateen and percale are also great budget friendly options
If your bedroom is messy, it will likely stress you out. Keep your room dust free and organized. Keep anything work related out of sight, stay light on accessories, choose closed storage nightstands to put away stuff so it's not scattered across your room. You can use these handy baskets and trays to keep your space clutter free
Make your room cozy by adding extra cushion, and add a comfortable down duvet insert. The duvet might be a little pricey, but they are a great long term investment. Also, add soft lighting lighting to your room to create a warm, stress free atmosphere
Use candles or an oil diffuser with aromatic oils like lavender, rose, and chamomile that are great for winding down before bed. They are known to improve sleep quality and creating a peaceful sleep environment.
According to the sleep foundation, it’s important to stop using your electronic devices, phone, tablets, laptops etc., 30 minutes before you go to sleep. The late-night Netflix session might seem harmless but the blue light from these devices can prevent you from falling asleep, and impact your quality of sleep. You can make small changes by listening to a podcast instead of streaming a video to slowly get adjusted to a new routine.
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Pantone announced ‘Ultra-Violet’ as their colour of the year, a dramatically provocative and thoughtful purple shade. Violet or shades of purple, are ideal for making a surprising décor statement. It has the power to look royal yet funky at the same time. One of our favourites, Elle décor, compiled some looks for us purple lovers that we would love to share with you! From adding a purple accent wall to accessories to bedding, they bring several ideas to the table. Click here to explore more.
Picked by Sherwin –Williams, Oceanside is a darker blue-green rich tone and will work as a fantastic backdrop to any style of décor, ranging from traditional to modern. If staying all whites and neutrals is your home décor style, an Oceanside accent wall is the perfect fit for you. If staying vibrant is what you like, then perhaps adding colourful seating to your décor space – a darker blue-green accent chair or a tufted bench, will add that colour and a rich enhancement to your style of decor.
Benjamin Moore went completely bright and voted deep red as their colour of the year. As far as the color palette is concerned, red is known to brighten up the décor, even if it’s in small accessories or décor pieces. If your room has access to lots of natural light, red will surely add that freshness. Kitchen is believed to be one of the décor spaces, where red just adds that warmth and character to the space. You could look at adding red tableware, dining table accessories or a painting above the seating and that will just do the trick. Here are some ideas, if you’re looking for some inspiration.
The idea of adding a chalk paint accent wall to interior décor has been a bold trend, that is now expanding to other décor spaces. Painting your walls dark could be a scary thought - we are with you on that front. Although, if you still feel like trying it out, adding wrought iron furniture, some collectibles or painting your doors black will just be as sharp.
At AKROZO HQ, we’re in the mood to try Oceanside, what about you? Share your color scheme pick, ideas, pictures and stories.
Love,Writing down your goals on paper is quite powerful; it increases your likeliness to achieve those goals! You can start with a five-minute journal that’s great for noting down gratitude and daily goals, and get your year started on a positive note! Another fantastic way to journal is to write a bullet journal which you can use to write notes, track goals, and plan for your future in short, quick sentences. Take a look at our notebook which is perfect for bullet journals.
With fast fashion taking over our closets, it’s easy to buy too much. Take a day to separate your clothes into piles and get rid of the clothes that you haven’t worn in a year – you’ll be surprised! Take them to a donation centre or exchange some clothes with your friends. You can do the same for your home accessories!
Decluttering brings us to our next point, sustainable shopping. Buy hand crafted products that are environmentally stable, unique, and are always on trend. Not only do you create a unique décor statement at home, you also support hard working handicraft artisans. Browse our collection for your next hand made home décor purchase.
The process of learning itself can have a great impact on your overall well being. Try learning a new language, which can be easily done on your phone, or sign up for a dance class with your partner. You could even join a sports league to boost your energy and make some new friends!
We hope these tips help you to be a happier, healthier you. From our team at AKROZO, we wish you a very happy new year!
Love,A gift that keeps on giving, a subscription box will deliver a collection of products every month. Pick from home décor, clothing, wine, or candy (our favourite!). My subscription addiction has an excellent list of budget friendly gift ideas!
Nothing screams love more than home made food. Bake a delicious batch of cookies or brownie and wrap them up in fun boxes and bags. If they enjoy baking, then a cookie mix in a jar is the perfect gift.
Deck the mantle or the shelves. A unique handmade two-sided glass showpiece that balances look and function. One side features a compass and the other, a timepiece. If the person you’re shopping for has a love for vintage classics – this is just the right gift for them!
A leather-bound notebook encasing eco-friendly paper. Perfect for those who enjoy gathering their thoughts, ideas, and experiences on paper. Or for those who like a little pop of colour while taking meeting notes
Give the gift of cherished memories! The hand carved frames are delightfully chic, and easy on your pocket at just $19. Print a picture of an old shared moment, place it in this 4x6 opening and add a little note to make it a perfect personalized gift.
Our furry friends deserve some pampering too! Beautifully handcrafted in a crosshatch pattern, this unique feeding station comes attached with a storage box for a mess free living, and your pet will love you even more for it
Here’s wishing you a stress-free holiday gifting season!
Love,
AKROZO
]]>The minimalist crosshatch design makes it easy to blend it in with most decor; so not only is this a unique handmade Christmas gift for your pet, it's also a great organizational accessory for your home!
Show your pet some love, buy the feeder only on AKROZO!
Love,
AKROZO
we first heard about them through Eagle Creek, and they're a life saver! No better way to maximise your luggage space than to use these compression cubes. Not to mention that they are great for organizing your outfits too!
This is an absolute must have! There is nothing worse than catching a bug while chowing down on exotic street food, or injuring yourself while hiking up a mountain. Make sure you've got your key medications so you're not scrambling to find a pharmacy in an unknown city!
Writing a journal while traveling is a great way to note down all your great local finds and fun experiences, whether you do it digitally or carry a notebook. Write about how a painting you saw at an exhibition moved you,or about an interesting meal you had at a food market. It doesn't have to be extensive, just enough so you can reflect and relive those memories again!
Uncommon, yes. But given how space next to an outlet at an airport is prime retail, a power strip, when combined with an adapter/converter, will ensure that you are able to charge all your devices while waiting to board your flight. Also great for hotel stays, especially when you are sharing a room!
Create a checklist at least a week before leaving, so you have enough time to finish all your shopping. Last minute shopping trips cause stress, and that's the last thing you need before embarking on an adventure!
Happy Travelling!
Love,
AKROZO
The Dark Brown Rustic frame insert link is excellent for adding character to your space. Our artisans have very skillfully designed and hand carved the frame to give it a unique look that compliments your existing décor. Bring your cherished memories and art to life! The quality wood features a slight gloss on the front with an easel like back design, making it a perfect addition to your shelves to your table top or shelves.
The Beige/White frame insert is great for neutral tone décor. It adds a touch of earthiness to the space while maintaining its unique appeal. The hand carving is simple yet unique, and is sure to add a touch of glamour to your space. These could easily be used as multiples for your gallery wall or a stand-alone piece for your side tables.
The frames make the perfect Holiday and Christmas gift too! Take some time this week to go down the memory lane and select a few fun pictures to become the favourite person this Holiday season!
Love,
AKROZO
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1. Chalk Board Wall – Installing a chalk board wall is a quick, fun and an inexpensive DIY project. Walk into the kitchen and pick a spot, may be next to the refrigerator or by the dining area? Use this space for a quick to-do list or for the kids to be creative and unleash their imagination using colored chalk. Or perhaps write out quick and easy to follow recipes for your kids so they don't order pizza? On another note, Black has been chosen as the ‘Color of the Year’ for 2018. So, installing that chalk board wall will come in handy and trendy as we step into 2018.
2. Ceramic Tiles – A chic and budget friendly way to add a splash of style to your kitchen, be it the backsplash, flooring or your countertops. Ceramic tiles are available in an extensive range of styles, colors, and sizes. You can opt for glazed, unglazed, archaic mosaic style, or just a solid colour. They are stain resistant, easy to clean, and naturally impervious to high humidity conditions.
3. Paint – Painting the cabinets or one of the walls is another not-hard-on-your-savings DIY idea. If the countertops and the flooring stay monochromatic, adding that pop of color on your cabinets will brighten up the space. Kitchen friendly paints exist and are resistant to stains, water and other household products.
4. Adding Wall-Covering - Installing a light-colored wall paper or a covering between countertops and the cabinets will add new texture to the kitchen and give it an updated look. Most of the coverings come with self-adhesive back and are easy to install.
Kitchens are ever-evolving, are known to influence your lifestyle and inexpensive to update when paired with such fun to incorporate ideas. We hope this post served as a quick starter for you. Feel free to drop us a line and let us know how it went.
Love,
AKROZO
Today only, get selected styles of cushions and baskets under $10. The sale ends at midnight so hurry up and don’t forget your free cushion before you check out!
Love,
AKROZO
At AKROZO, Thanksgiving has always been a day for gratitude. We are thankful that we have the opportunity to work with immensely talented artisans, and bring their incredible work to you.
We have lots to be thankful for, and we are sure you do too!
Enjoy your Thanksgiving feast!
Love,
AKROZO
With an assortment of gifts under $10, holiday gifting has never been easier! Unique artisan handmade products that are great as stocking stuffers or just updating your home. Go to www.akrozo.com to see all the exciting deals.
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Select a few dishes that can be made the night before, like muffins and croissants, so you are not rushing in the morning. One pot dishes, like shakshuka and frittata, are effortless, require minimum prep work, and taste wonderful. Another way to make your event exciting is to offer a waffle making station – just keep the batter ready and offer an assortment of sweet and savoury toppings. Your guests will love getting creative with their food!
Make small additions to your Holiday décor to make your home more cozy and comfortable. For example, have Holiday themed pillows placed across your living room and set up an oil diffuser for an added touch of warmth and freshness. Add some charm and personality to your table setting by using place cards for seating, wooden artisan handmade trays for serving pastries, and offer your bread assortment handwoven baskets.
Don’t forget the kids – for the comfort of their parents, keep the kids engaged! Set up a table lined with craft paper jars filled with crayons and markers to let their imagination unleash.
We hope your Holiday brunching is a success but if not, there’s nothing a glass (or two) of Mimosa won’t make better!
Love,
AKROZO
Let’s begin:
Let’s take these steps to minimalism together!
Stay mindful!
Love,
AKROZO
Make a budget plan – Create a Holiday gift list with a dedicated budget so you don’t go off track while shopping. Don’t forget to budget for holiday decorations and hosting. Take a quick peek at our Handmade Holiday Gift Guide for gift giving inspirations!
Shop early – Nothing is more stressful than last minute Holiday shopping. Keep an eye out for great offers, especially on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and conquer your shopping list ahead of time. Be sure to check out our page for some exciting deals coming up very soon!
Shop online – Not only do you get to shop for some truly unique gifts, you also save yourself the hassle of going to crowded stores by shopping from the comfort of your home. It’s also the easiest way to compare prices and know that you are getting an amazing deal. AKROZO will deliver your handmade gifts to your doorstep at no additional shipping cost!
Sign Up Online – Also be sure to sign up for newsletters from your favourite stores to take advantage of exclusive discounts and updates. Stay on top of upcoming trends, offers, and events!
Stress-Free Hosting – Don’t overwhelm yourself by starting your meal prep on the day of your big family dinner. Some foods, like pie shells, can be prepared in advance and frozen until the day you need them. Sometimes it’s cheaper, and not to mention convenient, to buy your side dishes from the local deli instead of preparing them from scratch. For Moms and Dads, be sure to ask your kids to help with table setting and dessert decoration!
Plan ahead and stay relaxed this holiday season!
Love,
AKROZO
Introducing our ‘Pick of the Week’ series, where every week, we will bring to you a product from our collection and share the story behind it. This week’s pick is one of our favourite pieces: The two-piece oil diffuser.
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On the backroads of Agra, we found a craftsman intricately carving out a beautiful pink soapstone structure. When we saw the finished product, we couldn’t believe that a piece of stone could be turned into something so beautiful!
When lit, the diffuser serves as an excellent alternative to traditional candles, where you can customize the scent based on the essential oils you prefer. The elegantly hand carved base looks stunning and adds a warm glow to the room. Oil diffusers are a great aromatherapy option, and can be used to freshen up a room, unwind, and even keep bugs away! When not in use, the diffuser works as a charming piece of home décor. Buy this artisan handmade gift online for your loved ones (or keep it for yourself, we won’t tell!)
A perfect mix of character and function, this oil diffuser will help you destress, especially when the holiday season is around the corner.
Make it yours here!
Love,
Akrozo
]]>1) Accent chairs - a brightly patterned upholstered chair is a terrific way to expand your seating and add a pop of colour to a neutral or warm toned space.These chairs don’t have to be limited to your living room; adding an accent chair to your bedroom and dining room seating is a fun way to keep things colourful and trendy.
2) Indoor planters - plants like Orchids and Peace Lilies are surprisingly easy to maintain during the winter months and add a natural brightness to any space. Make it even more fun by using printed or patterned planters. This also makes for a unique holiday gift for your loved ones.
3) Lighting – brighten up a dull space by using bold colour pendants for lighting. A red drop pendant over a rustic dining room setting keeps you on trend while magically bringing the room to life.
4) Cushions - Handmade cushions in bold prints and colours, like our Maroon Royal Bloom and Vine cushions are a simple and effortless way to revamp your space. Arrange them on your sofa or toss a few on your all white bedding. They are a perfect way to accompany the glitz of your holiday decor!
5) Art – accessorize your bare walls by adding some colorful art. When it comes to vibrant wall art, less is more, so keep it limited to a few tasteful pieces!
For handmade home décor inspiration, shop at akrozo.com
Keep it colourful!
Love,
AKROZO
As we transition from t-shirts to sweaters, sandals to boots, and from sangrias to eggnog and cider, it's essential to also refresh your home by making it winter-ready. One of the best ways to transition from autumn to winter is to add layers to your decor. A comfy throw and an assortment of unique and festive cushions on the sofa goes a long way in creating a warm and inviting look.
And our Golden Leaf handmade cushions do just that! The leaf pattern on jute fabric is the perfect way to rejuvenate your space. The cushions add natural tones with a splash of colour and are a wonderful way to start making your home ready for the holidays.
Head over to our Home Décor section to check out the collection.
Stay warm and cozy!
Love,
AKROZO
So, if your list is long and your budget is small, check out some of our products for simple and unique holiday gifts!
Our incredibly detailed hand carved lanterns and diffusers are a wonderful way to show that you care! The warm hues created with the candlelight will create an ambience that anyone is sure to appreciate and love.
Why not get them one of our beautiful pillows? Sit by the fireplace, drink a cup of cocoa and snuggle up with our handmade pillows. With velvet being the rage this season, check out our lovely Royal Bloom cushions!
Our square and round baskets are not just great for decorating; they are a great way to organize all those knick-knacks around the house. You will be forever cherished! These baskets can also be stuffed with chocolates or any other gift items to create a stunning gift-basket!
Clocks, hourglasses, telescopes are all wonderful ways to show these hard working loved ones that you care. These items can be an easy addition to their home office, or work desk, and will serve to be a perfect reminder of how much you care!
That’s it for now, love bugs! Happy Shopping!
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This season is all about using natural elements together to create an organic and cohesive look.
Lanterns – Stylish and practical additions to your home. This season, these romantic accessories are the perfect way to warm up the ambiance in your home!
Precious stones – A bit of marble, agate or quartz here and there can really spruce up your place and add a modern and clean look to any room. Decorative items, such as lanterns, with these stones and their colour variants might be a new, yet basic way to create a chic space.
Earthy Materials – Worn finishes on items made with wood, clay or metal for a subtle and trendy feel. Natural materials with their unique textures and tones accentuate the warmth of the season and promises to make any room look and feel comfortable.
Velvet – A luxurious texture that is not only visually appealing but also adds to the soft coziness in any room. Velvet pillows are a perfect way to spruce up your couch, bed or that old upholstered chair and give it the welcome feeling for the fall and winter season.
Woven Items – From baskets to trays to rugs, these woven textiles can add warm-accents to your living space. You can easily contrast the rough texture of these items with a soft velvet pillow or a hand-knit wool throw. Try to switch it up with these items – perhaps hang handwoven baskets on your wall to create a focal point.
Colours – Blush pink is a welcome new shade adding a light and calm touch to your home accessories. Also – grey, emerald green, teal, deep cranberry, soft chestnut, and golden ivory are some of the colours you can use to spruce up your home interiors this season.
Happy decorating!
Love,
AKROZO
Love. You give gifts with love. When you buy handmade you can be sure that your gift is also made with love. You can think of love as a fairy dust that has been sprinkled over your gift throughout the making and gift giving process. And that fairy dust will make your loved one feel so much better than formaldehyde residue.
Handmade products are more than just a product. There is love, creativity & uniqueness. And that shows.
Warmth. When you give a handmade gift it's more like writing a letter to someone than giving them a newspaper gift-certificate.
Buy handmade and you support a true artist. You can be sure that human rights are respected in the making of your gift. Handmade gifts are for many reasons often more ecological than mass produced: indie artists are superb recyclers (and we mustn't forget upcycling, upcycled gifts are a big hit this year!) and of course handmade in most cases outlasts mass produced.
If you buy your best friend a handmade journal instead of a mass produced one and spend twice the money, it'll be worth every penny. Treasures are handmade with love and thought, not mass produced.
When you buy handmade you create a direct relationship with the artist of the product.
It guarantees that no one will give the same gift as you.
Design makes your home comfortable for you
This is as simple as it gets. If everything in your home is in order, then your life becomes easier. If you need explanation on this one, how about letting some five year olds run your home for a few hours. Once you come back, it will take more than a few more hours to search where exactly your bed is under that pile of trash. Since much of your time is spent at home, the design makes it easy and comfortable for you to live peacefully.
By using colors you love, you can regulate your moods
One of the basics of home design is using beautiful and suitable shades to create visual harmony around you. The soothing colors or the bright shades that you picked out will help with your mood and the positive thinking. Just try it out once – redecorate your apartment, and you will see the difference in no time.
Your home tells people who and what you are
Unless you are obnoxious, weird, homeless or Santa Claus living at the North Pole, it is common to have guests and people over at your place. A beautifully designed home not only helps lift your image in your own social circle, but it will also make them feel comfortable in the new surroundings. This can go a long way in helping you move forward in both personal and professional life. How would you feel if your date ran away after taking one look at your home? Not nice, uh?
Well designed home enables easy movement
Unlike a randomly organized home a well-designed place will make your movement through your home energy-efficient, easy and convenient. This in turn translates to less wastage of time and effort.
Correct home design caters to the specific needs of the residents
A properly designed home will keep in mind the needs and the exact priorities of people usnig it. For example, a home that is designed for a newly wed couple will be private, a touch romantic in its nature and far more sleek and sophisticated compared to a family with young kids. The design of the house is always based on the requirements of its users and this only makes life easier for those in it.
By now you would have got a fair idea of why home design matters and why a well-designed home beats one without any thought put behind it hands down. So in case you are just starting to move into a new place, then now is the time to seriously think about giving your home a meaningful shape and purpose.
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