Amiya Baratan
Amiya Baratan is a News 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 a connoisseur of all things art, which in her mind 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 Water Paperwhites — The Expert Technique That Guarantees Happy and Healthy Blooms
From how to how often, this is your watering 101 guide for these dainty and elegant blossoms
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How to Protect an Olive Tree During Winter — Guaranteed Methods to Save These Beautiful Trees From the Frost
These expert-approved tips will ensure that your olive trees are ready for fresh fruiting next Spring
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How to Winterize Crape Myrtle — 4 Things You Should Do Right Now to Protect These Gorgeous Blooms From Frost
Experts share their tips on guarding these beloved blooms from the cold and gloomy season
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Do My Rugs Need Rug Pads? The Answer Is Yes, But Is it Really Worth it?
From when to buy, to if pads really make a difference to your floor covering. Here, the experts have much to say about it
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How to Make Your Living Room Smell Nice — 6 Genius Tricks Scent Experts Always Use
Make this hosting hotspot convivial and charming with the help of a much-needed fragrant flourish from the professionals
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Experts Warn Against Leaving These Everyday Items on Your Bathroom Countertop — Number 5 Might Surprise You!
Bathroom countertop space is real estate gold, so here's how you should make the most of it
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How Can I Make My Curtains Warmer? 7 Expert Solutions That Are Stylish, Too
Keep your bills at an all-time low and your home's comfort at an all-time high with these curtain hacks
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How to Clean a Mattress — 5 Simple Steps to Set You Up For a Much-Needed Holiday Refresh
Make the mattresses in your primary, guest, and kid's bedrooms look and feel brand new with this expert guide
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Goodbye Spice, Hello Subtle Sweetness — These 10 Festive Scents Are What Your Holiday Home Needs. Here's Why
QVC is the place to be for your seasonal fragrances, and here's a must-have list chosen by a designer for all your household needs
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Bird of Paradise is the Tropical Beauty You Should Add to Your Houseplant Collection — Here’s How You Can Grow it
Plant experts share tips and tricks on how you can help this colorful bloom thrive within your home
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Forget Tree Skirts — This Year the Coolest Christmas Decorators Are Doing 'Trees in Pots'
This idea for a stylish base to your Christmas tree is even bigger this year — here's how to get the look
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8 Ways to Make Your Bedroom Smell Nice — For The Holidays and Beyond
These amazing scenting hacks will transform your bedroom into a retreat you won't want to leave
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Professional Cleaners Do These 6 Things in November to Get Their Homes Holiday Ready — So I'm Following Suit
Consider this your official cleaning checklist before homebound hosting begins
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9 Things the Most Savvy Hosts Are Doing Now to Prep for the Holiday Season
Time flies when you're in festive spirits — get your to-do list in order now so you and your guests can celebrate in style
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How to Clean a Sheepskin Rug — This Technique Is the Best Way to Do It
Sheepskin rugs look like one of the more difficult textiles to clean in your home once they get dirty, but this technique will get the job done
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8 Ways to Draft-Proof Your Entryway to Keep the Cozy Factor High (and Your Energy Bills Low)
Your home's entrance can, perhaps unsurprisingly, be a major heat drain as we move into the colder season — here's how to fix a drafty entryway
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8 of the Best Succulents for Indoors That Will End Your 'Bad Luck' With Houseplants
Turn houseplant parenting struggles into success with these low-maintenance varieties
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6 Last-Minute Halloween Door Decor Ideas to Dress Your Home for the Spooky Season
It's not too late to get into the Halloween spirit with these fun ways to dress up your door with frightening curb appeal
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I Just Rewatched Sex & The City and Rediscovered This Genius Post-It Note Method for Systematic Decluttering
Charlotte York's trust in this decluttering system makes me want to go back to basics
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7 High-Maintenance Houseplants That Are Well Worth the Effort
High maintenance does not need to be a bad thing — in fact, prepare to be duly rewarded by adopting one (or all) of these indoor grows
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8 Things People With Powder Rooms That Smell Amazing Always Know to Do
Follow these genius tips to transport your guests into a spa-like setting every time they step foot in your powder room
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I Asked Experts How to Spot Clean Curtains for Professional Results — This is The 5 Step Technique That Actually Works
Sometimes curtains need to be cleaned without the rigamarole of taking them down. That's where spot cleaning comes in handy
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Courteney Cox's Christmas Candle Sold Out Last Year Before I Got One — I Won't Make The Same Mistake Again
After being sold out consecutively for the last couple years, now's your chance to get your hands on this collection
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The Japanese Concept of Mottainai is the One Thing Your Fridge Needs for Maximum Organization — Here’s How it Works
If you find yourself throwing food out having forgotten containers in the corners of your fridge, then mottainai will be your new BFF
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