As Poila Boishakh, Bihu, and Vaisakhi roll in with mango blossoms, new calendars, and that age-old itch to give your home a glow-up, here’s a hot take — let your décor bloom. Literally. Forget swanky drapes and that gold-accented something from an online sale. This year, go for a glow that grows — with potted plants, foraged flowers, and all things leaf-and-love.
Doors, dining & that 'first impression' flex
Why spend hours crafting a rangoli when your staircase can be flanked by areca palms that say "hello" in green? Deck your grill gate with marigold malas, or better yet, twist some neem and tulsi into your own DIY toran. For the dining table, ditch the sterile ceramic and plonk a wild bunch of eucalyptus, bougainvillea or even hibiscus into that kulhad you've been hoarding. Clay pots, terracotta jugs, or recycled jam jars — let them double up as flower vases. The best centrepieces are the ones that make your relatives think you’ve hired a stylist.
Use: gate-side palms + DIY floral centrepiece
Balconies & bedrooms: Your everyday escape zones
Why book a staycation when your balcony can feel like a spring soirée? Cluster flowering pots with leafy friends. A mismatched family of rajanigandha, rose, and some mogra in a chipped kettle — it's the Bengali version of cottagecore. Add a decorative moira butterfly on metal resin stick to your planters — it’s like that one nosy but fabulous aunt who brings flair to every gathering. Move indoors and let your bedroom turn into a bloom-scented bubble. Hang kokedama balls from curtain rods, or place a single rajnigandha stem beside your bed in a brass tumbler. You’ll dream better, we promise.
Use: balcony corner + Moira butterfly + bedside floral pop
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