budget decor6 min read
What to Actually Buy at a Thrift Store for Your Home
A short list of categories that are reliably better secondhand, plus the five-second checks that keep you from bringing home a problem.
Hetvi Nakrani · Sep 11, 2026
The journal
Home decor stories
3 articles on layering, color, lighting and the small styling decisions that make a room feel warm.
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budget decor8 min read
Where to Spend and Where to Save in Every Room
Spend on what your body touches and what you cannot easily change. Save on what is trend-led, seasonal or easy to swap.
Hetvi Nakrani · Sep 10, 2026
bathroom5 min read
How to Build a Hotel-Quality Towel Setup at Home
GSM, fiber and folding — what actually makes towels feel expensive, and how to stack them so a bathroom looks finished.
Hetvi Nakrani · Aug 26, 2026
The Sunday letter
One warm room idea, every Sunday.
A short letter with one styling idea, one paint or textile pairing, and one piece worth the money. This optional email service is not connected yet.