The Indian Sky | A Lifestyle, Travel and Food Blog

Before I jump right into the tutorial, I'd love to make the long-awaited announcement. The Indian Sky shop is finally live! Phew. There is a whole story as to how that came around, which someday I might share on this blog. For now, its occupying a little space in the online world. You can find it over here: www.theindiansky.com There are illustrated prints, cards, calendars and many more quirky things... ----------------- The moment I saw these pillowcases on Zoella's vlogs and blog posts, I knew I was in love. After a quick googling spree revealed that they were fairly beyond my local reach, I decided to take matters into my own hands. This is perhaps the most easy to follow DIY, but also the most time consuming and patience-testing. Its like colouring between the lines but not having the option to use an eraser or do-over. You need: 2 white pillowcases Black fabric paint Print out of your design Pencil Sheet of cardboard I printed out m...

I am comfortably tucked in bed, while a candle patiently burns away. Those who know me, (and now my family) know that we are candle hoarders. Somewhere someplace in the house will be a box filled with scents of varying kinds. We tend to love our musty cinnamon smells the most, and have by virtue of experience realised that not everyone takes a fancy to such strong smells. I have been asked on various occasions if I am brewing something fishy in my room. Oh well.  Here is a small and simple roundup of some candles I have loved throughout the season. International brands and Indian brands. 01. Bath and Body Works' Merry Cookie If you want your house smelling like you've been baking a cake-a-day, this is it. The smell is sweet, strong and very feminine. If this was edible, I'd eat it up in a heartbeat.  02. Yankee Candle's Harvest Corn husks being slowly roasted. Or a bake cooking away in your grandmum's oven. That's what this smells like...