I just turned 63. It’s the sort of milestone that makes you look in the mirror and want to say, “Well, I’ve aged reasonably well.” While my body has been aging, my attic has been growing. Somewhere between my thirties and now, my home has become a sort of reluctant museum,…
Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles
I grew up with lots of lovingly delivered good advice and life lessons from my mom, grandma, and uncles that bordered on the idealistic. I didn’t always take it seriously. But you know what they say — when the student is ready. So it was with me. Over the years, though,…
There is something quietly powerful about sitting down with a blank canvas, a set of colored pencils, or a ball of yarn. The world keeps spinning, emails keep arriving, and the to-do list stays long. But for a short window, none of it matters. Your hands are busy. Your mind follows.…
A cozy interior is rarely created by softness alone. Plush upholstery, warm lighting and layered textiles may establish comfort, but the rooms people remember often contain something more personal. Art plays an unusually important role because it gives a space character without requiring another piece of furniture or a major renovation.…