The Parrot & Lily Blog

  We need all the inspiration we can to get through the notorious Wednesday. So we are curating some of the most timeless and astounding rooms for all of us to get inspired.  This week, we would love to bring our attention to this gem - The Turquoise Drawing Room at Castle Howard.  Everything about this room is discerning elegance. The stunning silk wall covering is a show stopper in it's own right. Imagine the designing mastermind that went into coordinating the pattern on the wall with the silk upholsteries of the furniture. That's the beauty of customisation. This room is...

  If you haven’t noticed, toddlers are a whimsical bunch. Hyper stimulated as they are, they could be painting at 11, and jumping in trampoline at 11:15 am. As a parent, I feel it is a good idea to have a closet full of constructive things. If you can make the whole thing look beautiful for the most part, it’s a huge added plus.  Books – Probably your best friend. Some books that I would recommend are  0-6 months – Mr. Brown can moo (Dr. Seuss), Higher higher (Leslie Patricelli), From head to toe (Eric Carle). Honestly, I can get an academy award for...

It’s no rocket science that we should take care of our planet. Last year when we moved into our new home, we re-thought all our rules. Made a few new and deleted a few old ones. One of the things that we realized we are ardent about is being nice to the planet we live in. After all, who wants to move to Mars? We realized that saying absolutely no to plastic and getting things that can be repurposed already helps reduce so much of our footprint. Here are five products that are super sustainable and yet fabulous.    ...

  Meet the home décor nemesis – The Gallery. You could plan every last detail of your bedroom, bathroom, even kitchen, but when it comes to the gallery it’s always a tricky preposition. As much as we are scared of this abominable conduit, decorating your gallery the right way can give envy to any room in your house.  It can be used as a continuation of theme or a transitional space, or even a creative muse. One of the most obvious gallery décor is to display your family photos, because you know that only very intimate people would cross your...

  Meet the bergère. I’m sure that everyone has passed by one of these beauties sometime in their life – be it in the lobby of a boutique hotel, a luxurious fitting room at your favorite designer or someone’s immaculately done home, and wondered how marvelous and elegant a sofa can be. A classic bergère is all about the beautiful balance between the delicate and the bulky. On one hand, the very elegant and sleek framework is usually visible and masterful carvings leave a dramatically formal impact. On the other hand, the somewhat lofty depth and recline give these pieces...