One of the joys of monsoon is sitting outside on your verandah having a hot cup of cutting chai with crunchy pakoras. With the varied weather, it’s the perfect time to prep your patio for the enjoyment that lies ahead. All of your outdoor living spaces offer perfect places to lounge next to the pool, have a barbeque, or just to take in the surrounding landscape. Whether it’s a terrace, a backyard or a porch, these outdoor living rooms can be as stylish as the amazing homes they are a part of. Check our Feature Story to discover stylish outdoor ideas and designs to help you prep for the months ahead.
Gracing our cover this week is Bollywood beauty Mandana Karimi, who talks to us about life, love, and movies. Read our Cover Story to find out what this pretty actress has planned for the future.
Over in the People In Focus page, we speak with another pretty lady – Anusha Thota. The founder of Bigworks Design, Anusha discusses her working style and creative processes while maintaining a reputation for outstanding finishes and designs.
In Mind & Body, we keep with the theme of interiors by looking at the therapeutic effects of the layout, colours or even fabrics in your space.
Our Grand Getaways this week is a must-read. We have Shareq Mowla, a football fanatic, who writes in to us about his whirlwind tour of Russia, where he watched the FIFA live when he visited
St. Petersburg and Moscow while the World Cup was on. In Sensational Spaces, we have the beautiful four-bedroom apartment of Bijili Suraneni and Tanuja Kamadana – a must-see for all those who appreciate contemporary décor.
Check it out! And tell us what you think. If you have any suggestions, comments or queries, please e-mail me at publisher@you-and-i.com.