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 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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The Flower of the Moment? This Glossy-Headed Plant Is the Unexpected Pick That Feels 'Artistic' and 'Edgy'
You might know anthurium best as a Christmas plant, but there are all different types, many of which have become the new darling of the most exciting floral designers
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It's the Year of the Wood Snake — Here’s What You Should Be Doing at Home to Harness Feng Shui
What's the vibe for 2025? Wood elements, serpentine crystals, and fire energy, say our Feng Shui experts
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Good Organizers Swear By the 'Library Cart Method' for Keeping Your Home Tidy — So How Does It Work?
A rolling cart a day keeps the organization at bay
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10 Ideas for Decorating With Monstera That Will Make These Tropical Plants Your Favorite Part of Your Home
It's not too late to fashion your monstera with the flair of a pro
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5 Ways to Declutter Better When You're Dealing With ADHD — According to These Experienced Organizers
If you find yourself experiencing overstimulating burnouts every time you try to declutter, try enlisting help from these ADHD-friendly tips
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10 Feng Shui Dining Room Rules That Will Make Your Space Naturally Feel So Much More Comfortable
Creating a harmonious dining space has never been so easy as when you apply these Feng Shui tips
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This Feng Shui Expert's 'Rule of Three' Has Made Me Completely Rethink How I Decorate
If your living space feels out of touch and imbalanced, you might want to give this rule a try
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How to Organize a Vanity — Because You Can't 'Get Ready With Me' in a Cluttered Space
Perhaps an organized vanity (and these brilliant tips) is all you need to finally become a morning person
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"I'm a Plant Stylist, These Are the Mistakes Making Your Houseplants Look Messy, Awkward, and Lifeless"
If you're guilty of any of these houseplant styling faux pas, now's the time to switch it up
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How to Declutter a Home in One Weekend — Because Spending Too Much Time on Chores Can Be Quite Draining
Here's how experts use two reset days to cut clutter from every room in a busy home
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Are Fake Plants Bad Feng Shui? The Answer May Just Surprise You
The answer is not what we thought but let's just say we won't be discarding our faux foliage anytime soon
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A Feng Shui Expert Just Explained Why It Matters Where You Put Your Crystals — And Mine Are All in the Wrong Place
Eliminate negative energy and invite positive qi by displaying your crystals in the areas where they align best, this Feng Shui practitioner tells me
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How to Propagate a Snake Plant — 4 Techniques Experts Swear By For Healthy Saplings
It's time to double up or maybe even triple this lush Feng Shui houseplant and here's how
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How to Clean Your Backsplash — Easy Techniques to Keep Yours Smart
Whether your backsplash is made of ceramic tiles, glass, stone, or brick, this comprehensive cleaning guide is the one-stop read you need
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How to Propagate a Spider Plant — 4 Expert Techniques to Multiply This Easiest-Going of Houseplants
Consider this your go-to guide to learn how to propagate a spider plant with ease. This air-cleaning plant is super-easy to multiply
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How to Propagate a Fiddle Leaf Fig — 3 Pain-Free Ways to Deliver Plant Babies
Take one fiddle leaf fig and make plenty more with these expert techniques
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Why Are the Leaves on My Prayer Plant Curling? 4 Mistakes You Can Easily Avoid — To Help Yours Flourish for Longer
Crumpled, curling leaves are an eyesore best avoided, so if you find your prayer plant in poor shape, these should be your next steps
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Hate Chores? I Tried the 5 Senses Cleaning Method — And Overcame My Deep-Clean Delay Tactics
Rather be shopping? If you're a major procrastinator when it comes to deep cleaning, this holistic method might just get you over the hump
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7 Bookshelf Plants Designers Love — "Putting Foliage Amongst Your Folios Brings a Library to Life"
If your bookshelf is looking a tad incomplete, all you need are a couple of these expert-approved bookshelf plants for the perfect finishing flourish
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How to Care for Ponytail Palm Plants — The Perfect Eye Candy for a Lackluster Corner
If you're looking for a whimsical plant to add to your collection, this variety is one you won't regret growing at home, but get that TLC spot on with these expert tips
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Why Is My ZZ Plant Turning Yellow? An Expert Reveals the Common Care Mistake You're Making
Hint: Your care routine is where the problem lies, but tweaking it will get those leaves gloriously green in no time
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6 Ways Professional Organizers Declutter to Downsize — These Expert Tips Are Perfect for Starting Over
Whether you're relocating into a new home or simply following the new year, new me mantra, these tips will make cutting clutter a breeze
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Jade Plant Benefits — 6 Reasons You Should Add This Feng Shui Bloom to Your Succulent Collection
Jade plants are known to be quite the pretty houseplant but we've found a couple of other reasons that will convince you to parent this lucky crop
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How to Propagate a Jade Plant — Expert Tips on Doubling Your Feng Shui Bloom for Loved Ones
An easy guide into duplicating this houseplant for everlasting growth
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