The festive season fills our hearts with joy, doesn't it? The aroma of sweets, colorful lights, and the company of loved ones – these are the treasures of our happiness. But we often worry that festive decorations will be expensive. It doesn't have to be! Today, we'll share how you can decorate your home in a desi style without breaking the bank.
- Fragrance Your Home with Flowers:
- Marigolds: Create a rangoli with marigold flowers in your courtyard or balcony. They not only look beautiful but their fragrance will also bring a unique charm to your home.
- Mango Leaves: Make a toran (door hanging) with mango leaves and hang it on your front door. It is considered auspicious and adds a traditional touch to your home.
- Festival of Colors, Light of Diyas:
- DIY Diyas: Decorating with earthen diyas is our tradition. You can buy plain diyas from the market and decorate them with colors at home. Involve children in this activity, they will have a lot of fun!
- Rangoli: Make a rangoli in your courtyard or at the main entrance. You can use rice flour, colors, or even flowers to create a rangoli.
- Recycle and Recreate:
- Old Sarees and Dupattas: Cut your old sarees or dupattas to create beautiful decorative items for your home. You can make cushion covers, curtains, or even wall hangings.
- Glass Bottles: Decorate empty glass bottles with colorful threads or paper and place candles or small lights inside. They will spread a magical glow in your home.
- Decor from the Kitchen:
- Fruit Rangoli: Making a rangoli with fruits is a unique and healthy way to decorate your home. You can cut various fruits and create beautiful designs.
- Spice Decorations: Arrange whole red chilies, turmeric, and coriander seeds in small bowls and place them on the table. Their aroma will spread a distinct fragrance in your home.
- Make Sweets at Home, Share Happiness:
The true sweetness of festivals lies in homemade sweets. Instead of buying sweets from the market this time, make something sweet at home. Make gujiya, laddoo, or barfi together with your loved ones and double the joy of the festival.
Remember, to celebrate a festival, you need to be happy from the heart, not have a heavy pocket. You can fill your home with the festive spirit even with small things. So this time, decorate your home with these easy and affordable ways and enjoy the festivals to the fullest!
Happy Festivals!