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Objects of Reverence: A Curated Guide to Heirloom Shopping in India
A sensorial guide to where to shop for heirlooms and memory-laced objects in India, from Jaipur to Pondicherry.
Maheshwari Raj
Aug 43 min read


Summer’s Quiet Ritual: Why Simmer Pots Are the Season’s Most Sustainable Scent
More than a seasonal scent, the simmer pot is now a ritual of slow beauty, fragrance, and emotional reset.
Maheshwari Raj
Jul 313 min read


The Airbnb Aesthetic: Why We’re Booking Vibes, Not Just Stays
Not all Airbnbs are created equal. From a cinnamon-toned adobe home in Mexico to a whitewashed Irish cottage tucked in a glacial valley, these stays are moodboards in motion—curated for the way they make you feel, not just the way they look.
Maheshwari Raj
Jun 105 min read


The Taste of Châteaucore: What This Aesthetic Looks Like on a Plate
Châteaucore isn’t just an interior style—it’s a lifestyle that lingers on the tongue. From wildflower-dotted picnics to vanilla-dusted desserts, this French countryside aesthetic brings beauty to the everyday through flavour, feeling, and slow, poetic rituals in the kitchen.
Maheshwari Raj
Jun 53 min read


A Flame Well Kept: The Art of Candle Care & The Tools Worth Collecting
Most of us light a candle to feel something—calm, nostalgia, maybe even luxury. But few of us know how to truly take care of them. From the first burn to the final flicker, this Field Notes guide explores the underrated art of candle care and the tools that transform a simple flame into a slow-living ritual.
Maheshwari Raj
May 283 min read


The TikTok Transformation of Fragrance: Can Rituals Survive the Reel?
A deep dive into how TikTok is reshaping the fragrance industry—through moodboard marketing, emotional scent storytelling, and a shift in genderless, indie, and hyper-visual perfume culture. Can a ritual built on memory survive the speed of the algorithm?
Maheshwari Raj
May 123 min read


The K-Beauty Empire: 5 Korean Brands That Turned Skincare Into Soft Power
K-Beauty isn’t just a skincare routine—it’s cultural soft power bottled in pastel jars. From Laneige’s hydration icons to Sulwhasoo’s luxury rituals, discover the 5 Korean brands reshaping the way we glow, layer, and live.
Maheshwari Raj
May 113 min read


Mother’s Day for the Adult Child: How to Show Up When You’re No Longer a Kid
Growing up changes everything—even Mother’s Day. Here’s how to show up thoughtfully for your mom when you’re no longer a kid.
Maheshwari Raj
May 12 min read
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