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		<title>Why Art Is Not a Hobby: On Building a Life Around Practice</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[I have been dancing since I was five. Not as a hobby. As a practitioner who has organised life around it through every season. Education. Deaths. Motherhood. Rebuild. Someone once told me no one cares if you don't dance. It was the most liberating thing I ever heard.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>The Garden Heals</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 16:39:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I spent years heartbroken over the flowers I didn’t receive.

Then life fell apart, and I began planting things instead.

A plant here. A flower there. Small acts of care repeated over years.

One day, I realized:
I had become someone capable of growing an entire garden.

The garden is still growing.
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		<title>Top 10 Tips for Creating Healing Spaces for Well-Being</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Nov 2024 02:10:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Creating a healing space isn’t just about aesthetics, it’s about nurturing an environment that fosters well-being, introspection, and joy. Here are 10 tips inspired by my personal journey of crafting soulful, reflective corners: 1. Start with Light Natural light is a healer. Position your spaces where sunlight interacts with the textures, colors, and objects around [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>DIY French-Style Trumeau Mirror with a Tamil Nadu Twist – A Unique Living Room Makeover</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 03:11:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Finally, a Little Bit of French in My Living Room! Let’s call this a touch of Versailles! It took 18 months to transform an old door into what you see here. See the post below for the makeover 😊 The Story of Trumeau Mirrors Trumeau mirrors have a fascinating history. Traditionally ornate, they were placed [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>DIY Lotion Bars and Jars: Rosemary-Infused Goodness</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 03:08:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[With a ton of rosemary from my garden, I infused it with virgin coconut oil for two months, and the smell is absolutely heavenly! After that, I decided to make lotion bars and lip balms using beeswax and shea butter, perfect for winter skin care. Now, anyone who drops by my place is likely to [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>DIY Turban Lampshade: How to Transform Your Lamp into a Whimsical Masterpiece!</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ever dreamed of flying on a magic carpet and wearing a turban like Aladdin? No? Well, I did! And guess what? I just made that childhood dream come true&#8230; sort of. Enter the DIY Turban Lampshade project, a fun, whimsical, and slightly crazy way to transform an old lamp into a statement piece that brings [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Invisible Table: Transform Your Heirloom Lamps Into Stylish, Functional Décor</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 03:13:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[We all have that beautiful, large silver or brass lamp sitting around the house, an heirloom passed down from generations, making a grand appearance only during festivals. When it’s not being used, it’s typically tucked away, its top parts unscrewed and stored. But what if I told you that these cherished lamps could serve more [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Happy Independence Day: Celebrating Freedom and Creativity in Design</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2024 03:23:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[First off, I hope everyone finds freedom from disease, distress, and dogma on this Independence Day! May we all embrace the things that truly matter, health, joy, and creativity. ✨ Now, onto my floor lamp story, a true tale of persistence and a little design improvisation! I came across this metal grill that instantly caught [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Embracing Childlike Wonder in Home Design: How My Space Reflects Who I Am</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2024 03:21:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[It’s rare for this side of my living room to be filled with so much light. The way the sunlight interacts with the bricks, colors, and textures made for such an interesting sight. When I noticed this, I felt a wave of excitement. One of my dearest friends once remarked that my home feels like [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Pressed Flower Art &#8211; DIY Project 🌸</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2024 03:19:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I wanted to capture the beauty of my garden and use it as decor. One way to do this is by creating pressed flower art, which is both simple and meaningful. Here’s how you can preserve your garden and turn it into something you can display or gift. View this post on Instagram A post [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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