An Ode to Fall

The leaves are turning, and there’s a nip in the air. With the arrival of fall comes the feeling of change: a gradual transition into winter and the close of another year.

Shorter days and longer nights, for us, means time for introspection and rest in between social markers of the season. Yet, like for many a poet, artist and photographer, it also brings bursts of new creative energy. In keeping, Moontide, our second collection, is a tribute to cycles that originate after dusk (we even made a playlist for dancing in the moonlight!) 

Here’s to the season – we hope you find resonance with the words and images below:

In Bed With… Tishani Doshi

 Poet, novelist and dancer Tishani Doshi’s home in the fisherman’s village of Paramankeni has a mythical quality. With the Bay of Bengal on view from every room, it is filled with natural light, birdsong and the bark of her three dogs – Bagheera, Buggy and Zelda. 

Serving often as a haven for writers, the atmosphere invites an unhurried pace of living, perfect for introspection and harmony with nature. A gentle sea breeze at night offers deep sleep.

Keeping it Together: A Guide for Modern Times

“Only you know when you’re using things to protect yourself and keep your ego together, and when you’re opening and letting things fall apart, letting the world come as it is – working with it rather than struggling against it.”  These words of Buddhist teacher Pema Chodron have tided us over many a rollercoaster moment.

Many of us may find ourselves being over-emotional when we need to keep it together the most. Studies show that emotional imbalances occur when an individual’s senses, emotions and thoughts are not aligned. But change is constant, and the sooner we accept this, the easier it is to find tools to cope. 

October 10th is World Mental Health Day, and if you’re looking for effective ways to improve your Emotional Quotient, here’s a good place to start:

In Bed With… Kaneez Surka

Kaneez Surka has been changing the face of Indian comedy, specifically improv, since her arrival on the scene a decade ago. An active mind, constantly editing and creating new material, feeds her vivacious personality. 

Off stage, in her Bandra bedroom, the noise fades and she is most at ease. She lets us in, describing Pancake Sundays, deep sleep and a blossoming interest in tarot:

Bedroom Magic: The Mindful Mix & Match

Amidst brimful schedules, home is the sanctuary we can’t wait to return to. We look to our bedrooms as a space for solitude and rejuvenation, and the bed, an invitation to rest and dream.

Minimalist, maximalist or something in between? We’ve decided to embrace dualities within our aesthetic preferences, underscored always with utility as priority. Enjoy our mix and match tips below, the perfect excuse to stay in bed longer:

Our love for an easy FIT

Himatsingka’s special StayFit technology for fitted sheets makes bed making an easy chore every morning. Available in subtle solids, layered with an all-around elastic to hold the sheet firmly onto the mattress pad. Pair it with our printed pillows (available as Open Stock), and combine with our soft button closure duvets. Soft on the skin and cosier with every wash — we believe a well-made bed facilitates better rest!

In Bed With… Ashiesh Shah

Ashiesh Shah has a talent for making interior design and architecture appear effortless. His home is every indication: of his taste that spans centuries and continents and a love for geometry, materiality and the Japanese wabi-sabi philosophy. 

Despite being one of India’s biggest names in his field, Ashiesh strikes a balance in his personal life that appeals equally.