• Indian Bijoy Cushion

    New Year!! Fresh Look Thanks To Indian Bijou!

    When you’re retired wanting to update the livingroom means adding splashes of color with easy things like a new throw, rearranging furniture or my favorite and one of the quickest ways to update the room is with new pillows. Indian Bijou came through with flying colors! This 16″ by 16″ handcrafted pillow cover was made in India. The detailing of this pillow cover reminds me of quilts that my Grandmother had. The colors and the detailing are beautiful. This beautiful handcrafted cushion will lend a warm, funky look to your home. The motif is inspired by the classical Madhubani style of painting and is handmade by women artisans.  The front of the pillow…

  • Feminist And Independent: Top 5 DIY Skills That All Women Should Know

    The discourse of feminism is not dead: Many women still struggle with the image of the submissive housewife who stays at home all day. For many, being a woman now means being an independent person who can make her choices. However, sometimes it is difficult to describe oneself as independent when you still prefer to rely on others, men or even your parents, to give you a hand with basic everyday skills. By learning these skills you can help to change things.   Decorating And Painting For many women, decorating the house should be the work of a professional painter. Wrong! All you need is a brush and some paint…