The soul of any room lies in the details, and every detail is clothed in a specific material. Smooth or rough, hard or soft, polished or distressed, texture makes a room visually unique and invites you to linger.

Summer romances end for all reasons. But when all is said and done, they have one thing in common: They are shooting stars - a spectacular moment of light in the heavens. A fleeting glimpse of eternity; And in a flash they're gone.-- The Notebook

The dinner table is the focal point of any special gathering. Whether it is for festivities or a formal occasion, the table setting is an art form that reflects the host's personality.

When the world forces you to be dull and try boring colours, it gives you all the more reasons to try bolder hues like blood red, scarlet, mahogany, sangria, cherry, rose, ruby and more. Be audacious in your outlook. Be spontaneous. Be a rebel!

Whenever the word rejuvenation comes along we think of someone elderly with wrinkled skin, but that is not necessarily true.

The beauty world is awash with yellow.

Summer and the ensuing heat give constant reminders that our skin now requires additional care and maintenance.

It has been in fashion for a long time, and body piercing in Bangladesh is now more popular than ever. While in the past we were accustomed seeing people with earrings and nose-pins, youngsters now also flaunt their pierced eye-brows, lips, and tongues. Pierced nipples and genitalia are also not unheard of.

Dry hair attracts moisture from the air; puffing up the cuticles, and making it scaly and therefore appearing frizzy.

The history of Bangladeshi pottery as an art form is an old one, dating as far back as the Mohenjodaro and Harappa civilisation.

The order of the day is distinct and thus requires careful thought. For the morning, let 'less is more' dictate.

This beige silk sari paired with a red blouse and traditional jewellery makes you stand out, complemented by the reflected gleam of the sun. If you are more about making a statement than just turning heads, this how you cannot go wrong.

Pahela Baishakh is a burst of colours. It’s about celebrating all things new and also about rejoicing our traditions. Check out Star Lifestyle’s Baishakhi wardrobe collection, presented through a dazzling fashion show in the most picturesque of locations! Reimagine, reinvent and reinvigorate all things Baishakh!

Childhood is the loveliest time for a human being. It is the time of unending affection and care.

Istanbul, the city that straddles the continents Europe and Asia, and one of the major cities of Turkey located in its Marmara region, is a phenomenal bridge between the eastern and the western. Istanbul was known as Constantinople or polis for a long time even after the Ottoman conquest in 1453.

Like the feeling of love, picnics appeal to all the senses. The serenity and intimacy offered are altogether unpredictable.

Burns are one of the most common household injuries, especially among children in this season.

Bohemian style is not limited to your clothes and accessories. Take those colours, prints and textures that you love and display them all over your home to express your bohemian soul.

A well furnished dining space should not only be visually striking but also feel good to the touch. Imagine a dining room that is most comfortable, where people can enjoy, lingering over delicious meals and conversations.

Gerbera daisies, coral roses, bear grass and mini carnations, wrapped up in beige, satin ribbon; exquisite floral arrangements - such as these are bound to make any bride giddy and all keyed up for the main day.