<p>It’s pouring outside, but that doesn’t mean you should call the day a damp squib. Work up the energy in your home to create a spot of cheer. It helps immensely, especially when you are working from home - from a dry cocoon - while the world beyond the window is battling the downpour.</p><p><strong>Fragrance alert</strong></p><p>Bring in a home linen spray or aroma oil dispenser. Usher in the lemon sachets of bathroom fresheners. You can slice a lemon into two parts and stud the inner flesh with cloves. Light a candle and plant in the centre of a lemon slice. This effectively fobs off the flies and fills the air with a citrusy fragrance.</p><p><strong>Florals and fabrics</strong></p><p>Freshly cut flowers arranged in a delicate vase near the entrance of your home sets the mood for aroma, freshness and poise. Invest in a bunch of long-lasting orchids. Else bring in florals in the form of a large cushion to create a solo focal point on the couch, or a floral throw on the sofa.</p><p><strong>Flair does it</strong></p><p>The art of clever arrangement is important. Create a feature wall by bring together a group of photo frames. Unite a few candles in different shapes and sizes, and make a line with cheery marigolds.</p><p>Light an aromatic candle as the sun dips in the sky to create a soft glow in the house. Bring in some amber pools through standing lamps with paper mache covers.</p><p><strong>Flaunt the colours</strong></p><p>Pops of sunshine yellow, happy tangerines and bubble gum pink spell sheer joy. Bring in cheerful colour through wallpaper on a feature wall, trims on a mounted mirror, a painting or artwork, or even crockery on the table when you sit down to eat. A tea or coffee mug in a nodding green makes your heart sing, when charcoal clouds line the window view.</p><p><strong>Fluidity of space</strong></p><p>Ensure you keep the home free from clutter. Give away what you do not use any more - from clothes to dishes to papers and items of personal use to old non-functional appliances, pots and pans. Bring in a space organiser, re-arrange the furniture to give your spaces a new voice and infuse a bit of music throughout the day to break the monotony of doorbells and intercom alerts.</p><p><strong>Focus on yourself</strong></p><p>Rev up the mood, starting with yourself. Nothing succeeds like a red lipstick in putting the spring in your step. Apply a bit of make-up to stay prepared for video calls as you WFH. Even if you aren’t working, a peppy colour works beautifully. Wear a cool top, apply some kajal and make yourself a mug of hot chocolate as the rain hammers on the windows to elevate your mood, and that of your home.</p>
<p>It’s pouring outside, but that doesn’t mean you should call the day a damp squib. Work up the energy in your home to create a spot of cheer. It helps immensely, especially when you are working from home - from a dry cocoon - while the world beyond the window is battling the downpour.</p><p><strong>Fragrance alert</strong></p><p>Bring in a home linen spray or aroma oil dispenser. Usher in the lemon sachets of bathroom fresheners. You can slice a lemon into two parts and stud the inner flesh with cloves. Light a candle and plant in the centre of a lemon slice. This effectively fobs off the flies and fills the air with a citrusy fragrance.</p><p><strong>Florals and fabrics</strong></p><p>Freshly cut flowers arranged in a delicate vase near the entrance of your home sets the mood for aroma, freshness and poise. Invest in a bunch of long-lasting orchids. Else bring in florals in the form of a large cushion to create a solo focal point on the couch, or a floral throw on the sofa.</p><p><strong>Flair does it</strong></p><p>The art of clever arrangement is important. Create a feature wall by bring together a group of photo frames. Unite a few candles in different shapes and sizes, and make a line with cheery marigolds.</p><p>Light an aromatic candle as the sun dips in the sky to create a soft glow in the house. Bring in some amber pools through standing lamps with paper mache covers.</p><p><strong>Flaunt the colours</strong></p><p>Pops of sunshine yellow, happy tangerines and bubble gum pink spell sheer joy. Bring in cheerful colour through wallpaper on a feature wall, trims on a mounted mirror, a painting or artwork, or even crockery on the table when you sit down to eat. A tea or coffee mug in a nodding green makes your heart sing, when charcoal clouds line the window view.</p><p><strong>Fluidity of space</strong></p><p>Ensure you keep the home free from clutter. Give away what you do not use any more - from clothes to dishes to papers and items of personal use to old non-functional appliances, pots and pans. Bring in a space organiser, re-arrange the furniture to give your spaces a new voice and infuse a bit of music throughout the day to break the monotony of doorbells and intercom alerts.</p><p><strong>Focus on yourself</strong></p><p>Rev up the mood, starting with yourself. Nothing succeeds like a red lipstick in putting the spring in your step. Apply a bit of make-up to stay prepared for video calls as you WFH. Even if you aren’t working, a peppy colour works beautifully. Wear a cool top, apply some kajal and make yourself a mug of hot chocolate as the rain hammers on the windows to elevate your mood, and that of your home.</p>