Colour Trends 2022

 Color Trends of 2022

Eartly Tones

As you may know this is one of if not our favourite trend this year as we have implemented it many times in our product. The organic color gray-green isn't the only one that has our attention for the this year. In fact, many interior designers believe that as consumers long to integrate a feeling of nature into their homes, the popularity of greens will soar. Dimmer shades of colours will make you feel much more comfortable than the brighter colours. Earth tones are regarded as being cozier, more utilitarian, and soothing. They are also thought to be more attractive. The most typical places to employ earth tones are in high-traffic spaces like living rooms and family rooms.

Citron

This color trend is the perfect gradient for the summer. Yellow has a history of being associated with being out-of-date and overbearing. However, as individuals search for methods to warm up their homes, bright colours are making a comeback in the design world. Buttery and citron tones, which resemble the petals of a sunflower, in particular, subtly enliven any room in which they are used.

Gray-Green

The chic color represents harmony and balance, which are prevalent in the natural world. The color is understated enough to be utilized throughout the house in a variety of ways, such as a splash of color on the kitchen cabinets or a cheerful greeting in the foyer.

How to Style Your Bed

 How to Style Your Bed

How to Style your Bed

Some may think that a bed is just there for you to have a good night's sleep and the look of it will not matter. Partly, that is correct. However, there are many factors which can be put into motion for you to have consistent and efficient rest every night by styling your own bed. There are actually motivational benefits of making your bed everyday. First is the fact that it will make you feel accomplished in the morning by telling yourself that you have done the first task of the day. Secondly, it will motivate you to keep the rest of your room clean. Whenever the bed is prepared, it helps to style the rest of the room, even if it isn't ideal. Even better, if you get into the practice of making your bed, you'll probably feel encouraged to improve the appearance of your bedroom in other ways. A very important factor of making your bed is that it can be therapeutic and lead to lower your stress and improve your mood for the day.

Nonetheless, making your bed should be quite an easy task but styling it is another story. However, bare in mind that this activity should always be fun to do. So here are some tips for you to be able to style your bed the right way.

1. Quality Bedding

This will probably be the most costly part of this process but will also be one of if not the most important factor. No one wants to sleep on a bedding which feels like rock. Which is why choosing one that fits your body type the most is crucial. Not only will it improve your sleep but it will allow your body to heal during your rest. 

2. Choosing Your Theme

This part will be up to personal preference but this will set the tone nicely for whenever you want to go to bed. We recommend a more earthy toned setting for your bed sheets and pillows. As they frequently produce a welcoming and friendly atmosphere that does not irritate people or make the place depressing. The correct combination of earth tones may create a utopian world. From the get go, it will be up to you to either choose between plain colors or patterns. This is once again up for debate and should be personally chosen. 

3. Choosing the Right Pillows

With so many various forms, sizes, and patterns, knowing how to design your bed with pillows may be a minefield. Choosing the proper pillows for you, on the other hand, does not have to be that difficult. Nonetheless, there are tips which we can give whenever choosing pillows. 

- The first tip is knowing how many pillows you want on your bed. We suggest having at least 3-5 pillows ranging from a size 50x50 to a 30x50. This will result in you having enough options for a perfect night of sleep. 

- Next is what material for the pillows you should be having. Well paticularly, for a good night's sleep, a person will tend to rely mostly on softer material. Something like cotton, nylon or linen is a good type of material for your pillow covers. 

4. Building the Bed

Start with your staple pieces, which may be traditional white sheets or any simple sheet. Starting with basic bedlinen provides the foundation; you'll add intrigue with additional layers. It's critical to keep the bottom sheet as taut as possible.

5. Adding a Duvet

A duvet is vital for any bed since it is useful and completes the overall aesthetic by concealing the sheets. Place the quilt securely over the whole bed to smooth everything out for a professional effect, or pull back the top of the blanket for an inviting aspect.

6. Pillow Setting

After you've decided on a color scheme, you may begin arranging your cushions. Begin with positioning your four sleeping pillows in the back, preferably against the headboard to add height. Now comes the fun part: adding your decorative pillows! Play with different combinations and arrangements as much as you like; our only piece of advise is to avoid using more than five decorative pillows.

Travel Tips and Essentials

Travel Tips and Essentials

As the summer season is high and rising, the holidays are getting closer and closer. And what better way to spend a holiday by traveling to different parts of the world. Surely, everyone has a travel bucket list which they secretly embed in their heads and dream about everytime they go to bed. However, the most important part of traveling is knowing what to bring along the ride. Sometimes, it is not quite as easy as it sounds. Some people prefer to go light as it is more efficient and easier to carry. But some like to pack a big suitcase because it may be a once in a lifetime experience to be able to go this specific place. 

No matter what choices you make, in the end it is important that you enjoy your time to the fullest and create beautiful memories while finally ticking off the place you have always dreamed of going. By tackling this main objective, we are here to let you know and help you to bring five travel essentials during your trip. 

1. Backpack

Obviously, a bag is needed to bring all your items. However, choosing the right backpack to travel is a must and will aid in making your trip much more enjoyable. A travel backpack is one of the most convenient methods to keep everything you need in one place (purse, wallet, phone, keys, electronics, passport, etc.).

2. Travel Hand Sanitizer

Let's be honest. Is anyone going anywhere without it these days? I sincerely hope not. Of course, traveling should be no different. If you forget to get some of the other items on this list, don't forget to get some hand sanitizer.

3. Passport Case

When traveling overseas, your passport is the most valuable object you have, thus one of the first things you should do is safeguard it in a case. You can also keep other important items, such as your immunization card, in the case.

4. PowerStation Portable Charger

While traveling, the main goal is to try and stay away from technology as much as you can. However, you never know when an emergency calls upon you but suddenly your phone is out of battery. On your trip, you won't have to battle over plugs thanks to this handy little gadget. Everyone may now charge their device at the same time. However, it is up to you to keep track of all the wires.

5. Camera (Specifically a Polaroid Camera)

Most people have gotten into the habit of taking photographs with their phones when traveling, but nothing beats having a physical copy of all of your fondest moments.

As well as essentials, some travel guides should be very useful for those who are still quite nervous when going on a trip. So here are some of the tips we have for you. 

1. Take an extra bank card and credit card with you

Accidents happen. It's usually a good idea to carry a back-up card in case you're robbed or misplace one. You don't want to be stranded in a new location without access to your money. 

2. Always Get Travel Insurance

Once again you never know what could happen in a different country. Accidents can happen anywhere. Travel insurance is a sensible, low-cost investment that may protect you financially in the event of covered trip or aircraft cancellations, unexpected medical expenditures while traveling, and luggage delays, loss, or theft.

3. Respecting the Culture

Learning about the culture and customs of a new area is one of the finest travel recommendations we can provide. Before you travel, do some study about how the culture dresses and what is considered acceptable public behavior. You'll feel more at ease as you blend in, and you'll spare yourself some embarrassment if you make a mistake.

4. Make a Plan

Travel costs a lot of money, so making a plan before you go is a smart idea. But don't overthink it. We usually plan the first two or three nights of our trip and then go with the flow from there.

Selamat Berbuka Puasa

 Selamat Berbuka Puasa

Ramadan occurs every year and is a beautiful period where you get to gather around with your close ones while breaking fast together. It is the most important month in the Islamic calendar, as it is a time for self reflection and self discipline. This is a month which encourages the act of generosity and charity. 

Evenings are a hugely social time as the sun sets, with restaurants booked out months in advance and amazing feasts to break the fast. In Indonesia, the range of food during Iftar is amazing. People will usually start with a warm beverage such as tea. Then proceed to eat little snacks such as 'gorengan', 'onde onde' or 'pisang molen'. In between that, you can have colder beverages too if you desire. Like 'es teller', 'es cendol' or 'es campur' for example. Following this, more food is prepared and served as main courses. Now in this case, it really depends on the different families and groups of people. Some may eat 'ayam goreng', 'ikan sambal', 'ketupat'... It really depends, but what is always a guarantee is the smiles and laughter you will get while enjoying food together.

Here are the ingredients for a simple but very refreshing es teler which you may try at home. 

Ingredients:
1 young coconut, rip out the meat with a spoon
2 ripe avocados, cut into dice
100 gr jackfruit, cut into diced
6 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
6 tablespoons cocopandan syrup
1/2 cup coconut cream
shaved ice

Eating Well for your Own Good

Eating Well for your Own Good 

Cooking has been shown to provide physical, cognitive, social, and intrapersonal therapeutic advantages. Cooking as therapy is advantageous since it fosters creativity. Cooking also boosts people's self-esteem since it helps them to care for others. Most meals also generate a sense of instant satisfaction.

Sometimes even the simplest of dishes can bring out positivity in your lifestyle. Here we have for you two dishes which both include Sorghum rice from Sorghum Cahaya Timur. Some benefits of this specific type of rice that you may want to know are that it is rich in antioxidants that help reduce oxidative stress and inflammation. High in fiber (96 grams of sorghum meets 20% of your daily fiber needs), supports digestive health, stabilizes blood sugar levels and controls weight. Sorghum is as rich in protein as quinoa (10g per cooked cup). Rich in Vitamin Band magnesium, essential for metabolism, nerve growth, healthy skin and hair, bone growth, healthy art and protein metabolism.

To cook the Sorghum Rice:

- The Sorghum to Water ration should be 1:3

- If cooked in a rice cooker. The process should be the same as cooking normal rice.

- If cooked on a stove. Pour Sorghum and water in a pot. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. cover and cook for 50-60 minutes until tender and chewy. Stir occasionally. After cooking, let it cool for 5 minutes. Drain excess liquid. Add a pinch of salt to taste.

Now moving on to the dishes.

 SORGHUM RICE WITH ROAST CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES

The ingredients:

- Sorghum Rice

- Lettuce

- Carrots

- Cucumber

- Tomato

- Olive Oil

- Salt

- Pre-Bought Roast chicken (as this will save you time) or you can make your own and follow this link for the recipe.

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/83557/juicy-roasted-chicken/

1. Firstly, cook your sorghum rice. Make sure that it is cooked as mentioned above.

2. Cut up all your vegetables into thin slices.

3. Cut your roast chicken into thin strips.

4. Plate them all together for them to look nicely.

5. Add oil and salt on top of it all. 

All this should take less than 10 minutes to make considering you have already made your rice.

SORGHUM RICE CHICKEN SALAD WITH SESAME DRESSING

The ingredients:

- Sorghum Rice

- Chicken Breast

- Cucumber 

- Lettuce

- Carrots

- Olive Oil

- Salt 

- Kweepie Sesame Dressing

1. Get your Sorghum rice nice and ready to be plated

2. Cut up your vegetables.

3. Shred your chicken breast into small pieces and cook them in the pan with olive oil until they turn into a nice brown colour.

4. For the dressing, add olive oil, salt and kweepie sesame dressing. By adding olive oil and salt it will allow the sesame dressing to not be too thick.

5. Plate all your vegetables and chicken together.

6. Add the dressing on top and mix well.

Perfect Gifts for Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day Gifting 

As we all know, Valentine's Day is coming up, the day to celebrate the meaning of love. But what is truly the meaning of 'Love'. V-day as we know it is often met with mixed feelings from society. On one side, there are the couples which are always looking forward to this date, and on the other, there are the ones still searching for that one true match. 

However, Valentine's Day should be more about the love of giving back to others. Here are a few gift ideas for the ones you love according to various blogs:

1. Custom Sweets

Now, this is not the easiest gift to find but even just a box of chocolates or sweets of your choice is enough to make someone's day just a little bit better.

2. A Teddy Bear

No matter the age, everyone always misses being a little kid again. Teddy Bears or plushies of your loved ones favourite animal is always a safe and considerate gift whom no one would deny.

3. Custom Portrait

Images always hold memories and have meaningful stories behind them. A portrait of you and the people you love is a perfect and timeless gift that will be cherished forever.

4. Room Fragrances 

Candles and Room diffusers are always associated with wellbeing and calmness. Valentine's day should be celebrated to feel at ease and peaceful. Various scents have different effects on the body and mind and could be a wonderful gift for those who have had a stressful week.

5. A bouquet of flowers

As a last gift, and very affordable. You can personalize your own bouquet and make it personal with flowers your significant others favor. Flowers can bring out so much joy to people and bring up their moods.

Here are some other interesting blog posts for you to find your inspiration for gifting this year:

https://www.countryliving.com/shopping/gifts/g1416/valentines-day-gifts/?slide=25

https://www.myflowertree.com/blog/tag/valentine-gifts-for-him/

https://www.paperlesspost.com/blog/best-valentines-day-gift-ideas/

Being able to give back to others is certainly an amazing feeling. Nonetheless, it is very important to make sure that you treat yourself as well. Making sure that you account for your happiness and put your mind and body first before anything, is a major priority. 

New Candles, New Scents

 New Candles, New Scents

In the year 2022 we are starting fresh. Fresh, just like these candles we have concocted. Scents which will bring you pure joy and comfort like never before. After a long year, a little bit of a break from reality is sometimes much needed. Smell is a very powerful tool which can trigger many memories. 
How many times have you entered a room and it reminded you of your grandmother's house?
How many times has a smell reminded you of a specific and significant moment in time?

 

Sometimes, a scent is all it takes to take a trip back in time. 

This month 3 scents were created by Tan Living x Sumbu Candles

Meadow: Peach x Magnolia
This will make you feel like you are in an floral field. A soft and sweet sensation which will clear any stressful feelings you may have had during the day.

Fresh Linen: Fresh Linen
There is nothing better than coming home to freshly made bedsheets. You will never get tired of this scent.

Apricus: Musk x Lime
A more masculine and lemony smell which will make you feel like you are outdoors. The lime helps whenever you are feeling under the weather.