The Parrot & Lily Blog

Let's not get mindless and pick it all. The shopping experience is all about visceral impulses to possess. The Like it - Love it - Gotta have it reflex. After all, humankind as we know is "Hunter & gatherer".  But there are a few things that are genuinely covetable. And you would love them even after the novelty is over. Hopefully for many seasons to come.  So here's my list of the fabulous five.  A good tureen There is serveware, and then there are tureens. Every time you use them, they effortlessly take the centerstage on the table display. If they are from...

Recently,  one of our favourite  magazines, Good Homes India published their tenth anniversary edition. We were ecstatic to be chosen in their feature - 10 Game changers - The names that matter and what matters to them.  Although computer screen can never match its beautifully drafted paper edition, we still thought that for those of you who missed it, this would do.  You could of course go over their beautiful website here  REVIVING CLASSICAL DESIGN Tulika Bhatnagar of furniture brand Parrot and Lily sheds light on reviving classical decor style BY GOODHOMES ON JANUARY 15, 2019 Associated with royalty and a certain...

  "'But was Narcissus beautiful?' said the pool. 'Who should know that better than you?' answered the Oreads. 'Usdid he ever pass by, but you he sought for, and would lie on yourbanks and look down at you, and in the mirror of your waters hewould mirror his own beauty.' And the pool answered, 'But I loved Narcissus because, as he lay onmy banks and looked down at me, in the mirror of his eyes I sawever my own beauty mirrored.'"  Such has been the power of mirrors since history has been recorded. There has probably never been a more consistent...

There are those who create and then there are those who know perfectly well how to use what has been created. While France, Italy and England have created some of the most classic decor looks over the centuries, Belgium, Holland, Sweden, Austria & Russia have perfected the art of knowing how to use those decor concepts in harmony and create stunningly perfect interiors.   Everyone has a different reason to travel and every trip has a different motive. Sometimes, you might want to just retreat and refresh or there are times when you like to get inspired.  I had been to...

I absolutely know that this is not a design or decor topic, but somethings just need addressing. I am always overwhelmed by the pictures of macaroons on my instagram feed. I wouldn't lie, I love the pastel colors and the very cute effect that comes specially when they are placed carefully on a pristine Wedgwood bone china platter. And who can not fall in love with the box or the aesthetics of Laduree. Even I have a wind-up collectible box from them. But recently I started thinking that it's time we acknowledge and celebrate some of the Indian desserts that...