Wanderlusting: Inside a charming rustic Indian farmhouse

It's around this time of year where I begin to long for a getaway. To escape to a peaceful and warm climate. Just for some time out to get quiet and reflect before all that comes with a new year. Lately, I have been drawn to all things India. After studying Ayurvedic philosophy for years, I've just always been entranced with Indian spirit. When I came across this charming Indian farmhouse in the newest issue of Elle Decor, I knew just what sort of vibe my next trip will be. 

This is the country home of the Kasliwal family — owners of the legendary Indian jewelry house, Munnu the Gem Palace — in a converted cowshed on the outskirts of Jaipur.

'Kasliwal, whose daily life has him surrounded by some of the world’s most valuable jewels, tells Elle Decor how nothing is more precious to him than getting away to the small, spare farmhouse outside of Jaipur that his late father Munnu renovated and decorated. The home, which is furnished with pieces Munnu gathered on his travels throughout India and the world, sits on the foothills of the Aravalli mountain range and is the perfect statement of less is more.'

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Photographs by: Cyrill Matter

Blissful Decorating: A charming bungalow in New Zealand

As much as I absolutely love looking at the homes of stylish interior designers, sometimes I prefer to see non-designer women who style their homes to their personality. When you can tell its layered, collected and pulled together for their taste and interests. That's really what we should all be doing, creating a home environment that radiates who we are as individuals, not creating a space that looks like everybody else's. 

I am in love with this adorable New Zealand bungalow slathered in neutral wall colors and beautiful artwork. Architectural Digest caught shots behind the doors of the home of Michelle Mantagi, lifestyle blogger. Take a peek insider her happy home. . .

An expert seamstress, this gorgeous vintage sewing table serves as a nightstand. I love the character of that. 

Who else's girl dreams are a pink sewing room? I can't help but just gush over the happy feeling of pink walls. I'm thinking I need to do this as soon as possible.