A toran is a decorative door hanging in Hinduism. The word toran (or torana) originally referred to sacred gateways in Indian architecture. Both the sandstone gateways and these fabric ones serve a similar purpose of welcoming those who enter into a space. There are lots of different types of torans, the ones I’ve picked out…
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A Very Jungalicious Window Treatment Roundup
Curtains and window accessories are the easiest way to dress up a window and swap out its “outfit” for the season. Vintage torans are a favorite for tiny windows, like in Paige Morse’s kitchen in The New Bohemians. For a touch of whimsy try pom pom trim and tassel tiebacks, or add a bit of…
A Very Jungalicious Curtain Roundup
We will turn pretty much anything into a curtain if you let us: lace shawls, Kantha quilts, pieces of indigo cloth, drop cloths, rugs, even plants! Curtain rings with clips on them are our best friend. Just because we love to DIY it, doesn’t mean we don’t appreciate a good actual curtain though, and we’ve…
Movies Al Fresco
One thing I love about summer is getting outdoors–and if you, like me, have no air-co and live in a house that gets super HOT, you’re prepping for all kinds of ways to bring the indoors out this summer. One of the best ways to do that is by inviting homies over for outdoor movie nights!…