The Parrot & Lily Blog

It's not a secret that Nurseries are the most adorable rooms in any home. And why shouldn't they be, after all they're that room of the house where the most love in decorating goes. I don't know any mom, or dad who doesn't want to give their little one anything less than an enchanted wonderland. I remember the countless number of hours I spent reading about nursery decoration, planning & designing the prefect cot & dècor that goes around it.  We knew we could not settle for one of those mass produced cribs. I remember endless trips to the mall & furniture stores...

If your perception of classic furniture is your grandfather sitting in his uptight chamber, think again. The beauty of all things classic is that they are timeless. It's as versatile as a navy blue suit. You could wear it to business meetings or show up at any party and never look over or under dressed. All you need to do is just adjust the tie.  Classic decor looks as beautiful in a contemporary, modern setting as it does in the perfectly arranged mansions of the past.  Mansions with wall papered walls & 20 feet high ceilings aren't the only habitats for this...

I don't recall mentioning that I love travelling. The first time when I dug my toes in the powdery sands of Langkawi, before Langkawi was a "thing", I decided that I should dedicate my life to this pursuit. And it doesn't hurt when the hotels that you stay at are easy on the eye. For me staying at places that are aesthetic perfection is an absolute must. And I'd be lying if I said that travelling to such diverse places hasn't shaped my decor style. What's even better is that my daughter Sayuri loves travelling as much as we do. ...

Elegant, dignified & yet chic. Meet the Louis XVI chair. This is the one chair that you can not miss to spot at any opulent setting. With it's delicate frame & turned legs, it's impossible not to fall in love with it. Classic decorators have been tapping on this gorgeous chair for centuries. In today's day & age, these chairs can be spotted in the classiest cafe's like The tea room of Ritz, London, The tea room at The Plaza, New York, The Four Seasons, Paris, and All Dior boutiques... need we say more? The tea room at The Ritz, London...

Much like cooking & dressing up, every one has their own style in home decor and there are no right or wrong answers. I personally think that whatever gives you happiness should become a part of your home. I personally love an uncluttered style and try to maintain a continuing theme throughout. I guess laying down your treaties for decor style before setting everything up at once is a good idea. I could share what I did with my home decor in this blog.  I chose classic themes for most of my home decor because that represents my inner aesthete....