India, Jan. 7 -- Trends seem to have been relegated to a dual, tipping status of something to chase but also something to better (by avoidance) given how dime a dozen their recurrence has become, not to mention the blippy shelf life.

While fast fashion and beauty in this regard, takes care of their cyclical nature - how detrimental it is makes for a separate conversation - when it comes to decor, the stakes are higher. So between cottage-core this and expressive minimalism that, a nostalgic accent seems to be nestling its way back into hearts, and homes. Traditional design decor, IS as comforting as it sounds. Warm, earthy and refined at the edges, it focuses on cultivating character for your spaces in a manner that doesn't overburden, a...