
Amiya Baratan
Amiya Baratan is a Home Wellness Writer at Livingetc with a Masters Degree in Magazine Journalism from the esteemed City, University of London. She has always loved all facets of writing, be it about fashion, beauty, or design.
Eager to transform this into an impactful career, she completed her Undergraduate Degree (BSc) in Design and Visual Communication, honing her skills as a writer. This later landed her numerous roles as a content and fashion writer and internships that resulted in bylines at leading publications such as Harper’s Bazaar and Women’s Health.
Given that she grew up in the coastal city of Chennai, India, it’s no surprise that Amiya is passionate about life outside since most of her childhood was spent outdoors. It’s this passion and curiosity that allowed her to join Livingetc and display her talents in the realm of outdoor living and gardening.
Although Amiya’s primary interest may be writing about topics she loves, her skillset is vast and was put to use as she analyzed research and data for the Beauty and Personal Care segment of Innova Market Insights. During this stint as a report analyst, she curated presentations outlining market trends, including category, ingredient, and trend reports.
In her free time, Amiya is an admirer of all art, which includes the holistic vibe of one’s home. This is reflected in the content she consumes, as most of her “screen time” is attributed to media in varied forms, mostly focused on how to further enhance the lifestyle she adores. In the literary world, Amiya always judges a book by its cover and finds that artfully designed binding often acts as the deciding factor when she is selecting her next read. She can also be found carefully compiling wishful Pinterest boards and listening to music, all while overanalyzing her latest Co-Star update.
Latest articles by Amiya Baratan
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How to Do a Feng Shui Spring Clean, and Reset Your Home's Energy — 4 Tips From a Professional PractitionerIt's not too late to refresh your living spaces for harmonious energy to flood through
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M&S Just Relaunched Its Apothecary Collection, and It's Better Than Ever With Supercharged Scent by 50%With one sold every eight seconds in the last 13 weeks of 2025, I have a feeling these revamped blends will do even better
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Such a Genius Trick — Professional Organizers Say Buying This One Style of Towel Will Help You Fold Them Into Perfect Stacks Every Single TimeIt might seem like a small detail, but trust me, it'll make putting away your towels so much easier
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Where to Put a Chinese Money Plant in Your Home for Good Luck — Move Yours Here for a More 'Prosperous' SpringSimply adjusting the placement of this houseplant can help the energy indoors align with your goals
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It's Time to Touch Grass — These 5 Outdoor Offline Rituals Will Help You Digitally Detox in Your GardenMake the most of the seasonal ambiance by getting off your phone and enjoying your outdoor spaces
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Diptyque Just Added Five New Permanent Fragrances to Its Collection — And I Think Some of These Notes Will Surprise YouAfter getting a preview sniff of these fresh scents, I already have two favorites that feel perfect for spring
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'Friction-Maxxing' Is the Anti-AI Trend That Romanticizes Your Daily Tasks at Home by Adding "Pockets of Effort" Back in — Here's HowLet go of the shortcuts, fight the fatigue of brain rot, and start making things a little less easy
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Japanese Moss Gardens Are the Calm, Minimalist Idea for Outdoors — Here’s How to Recreate Them, According to a Japanese Landscape DesignerThis style of gardening may not be low maintenance, but the appeal it lends to your home is worth every bit of effort
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I'm Calling It, 'Pome' Is the Fragrance Trend for Spring — It Smells So Refined, I Had to Find the Best Ones to ShopThink juicy pear accords, notes of crisp apple, and all the fresh tang from a quince wafting across your home
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5 Things With 'Negative Energy' to Declutter From Your Home — It's Not Too Late to Add to Your Spring CleanMake space for a more peaceful vibe at home by ridding your interiors of these specific types of clutter
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5 Plants That Will Overpower Your Garden With Scent If You Don't Plan Carefully, and What to Choose Instead for a More Pleasant AromaSo, I've included some expert recommendations to make your backyard smell inviting instead
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This One Type of Furniture Will Help You Avoid Feng Shui 'Poison Arrows' in Your HomeHere's why rounded edges and smooth curves in furniture soothe the energy in your living spaces
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Oil Burners Are the Overlooked Heroes of Home Fragrances — These Are the Best Design-y Ones for an Aesthetic HomeBut first, let's talk about how this scenting format works in the first place...
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Forget Water Features — Fire Is the Element Your Garden Is Missing, Say Biophilic DesignersThis one addition will make your garden warmer, both literally and in its design and emotion
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5 Downsides to Your House Smelling 'Clean' That Not Enough People Talk About — They Can Be Sterile, Synthetic, and One-DimensionalInstead of obsessing over tidying the scent profile in your home, it might be time to dip into other fragrance families for a more inviting vibe
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12 'Zodiac Power Colors' to Paint Your Home — What to Choose Based on Your Star SignChannel your star sign through the color of paint and decor in your home for a space that feels truly personal
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Want Your Garden to Look More Japanese? These 5 Plants and Trees Will Make It Feel Like Spring in TokyoTaking inspiration from the zen garden style of planting is a beautiful way to fill your outdoor space while calming it with stunning textural foliage
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7 'Toxic' Home Interior Design Mistakes to Fix ASAP — These Red Flags Could Be Compromising Your Health and the Wellness of Your Living Spaces, tooForget the frills. These basic errors in design set an unhealthy foundation and are best corrected now
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I Don't Like Rose-Scented Candles — I'd Pick These Instead for a Romantic Floral Home FragranceI know it might be controversial, but there are so many less powdery and more balanced candles to scent your space for spring
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Reed Diffusers vs Electric Diffusers — Which Are Best? There's Not a Clear Winner, but Each Format Has Its Place to Make a Home Smell IncredibleWhile one format sets a consistent foundation of fragrance, the other allows for a level of control that comes in handy when hosting
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6 Houseplants That Flourish in Spring, and the Changes You Need to Make to How You Look After ThemIf you're looking for seasonal cultivars to add to your collection, here's all the indoor garden inspo you need
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I Tested The White Company's Just-Launched 'Primrose Hill' Spring Diffuser, and It's Exactly How You Want Your Home to Smell Right NowMade to evoke the scentual ambiance of a warm afternoon spent at this panoramic London viewpoint, this fragrance feels spot on for the season
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Pollen, Staining Sap, and Heaps of Debris — These Are the 6 Trees in Your Garden That Might Ruin Your Outdoor Furniture in SpringYou don't have to get rid of them altogether, but they should not be flourishing anywhere near your pretty al fresco furnishings
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How to Reset Your Home for Spring — 8 Things to Do Today to Properly Embrace the Bright New SeasonI always look forward to de-winterizing my living spaces and readying them in time to enjoy every bit of the warmth to come, and here's how I'm doing it
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