Let's face it. We all need a Goss King or Queen who would tell us EXACTLY what celebrities, influencers, founders, movers, and shakers have in their little black book. So, we took on the challenge and chatted with Nirali Shah, a content strategy consultant. Earlier, she used to be with BuzzFeed India (you probably would have taken one of the quizzes) and TikTok India. Between her making clay sculptures, dropping skincare gyan, playing with her cats (and getting scratched), and moving cities, we got her to spill the tea on some of her favourite things. From herbal tea that clears your throat to second-hand furniture, read on to find her favourite things...
A Few Of Nirali Shah’s Favourite Things
Herbal Solution From Samahan
₹500
I found Samahan when I got a pretty bad cold in Sri Lanka. This little miracle sachet gets rid of your sore throats and congestion in a warm, spicy cup. As someone who gets allergies often, this is godsent. You can get it at most medical stores and even on Amazon.
Home Textiles From Ethnic Naaari
I discovered this Jaipur-based brand when I was looking for a quilt in the lockdown. I think I might know every Jaipur quilt online because I checked them ALL out. I finally found what I needed here. I also ended up buying curtains and bedsheets.
Glycolic Acid Toning Solution From The Ordinary
₹950
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I've been using this product for about 4 years and was so happy when it became available in India. I use it everywhere. On my face (a couple of times a week), on my scalp (30 minutes before washing and it gets rid of build-up). Even on my knees and elbows because it helps with pigmentation. And still, the bottle lasts for really long.
Handmade Cloth Bags From Paalaguttapalle Bags
I found this brand on Instagram and had them make me customised cloth bags for packaging when I used to make and sell earrings. The bags are hand-made and hand-printed by ladies of the Dalitwada in a village in the Chitoor District of Andhra Pradesh. They sell a variety of products and their quality is unparalleled.
Planners From Prantiart
As someone who has so far been unable to keep journals, planners and to-do lists, I religiously used her Work-Life Balance Planner all year. It's no frills and is easy to maintain. She has not added permanent dates and month names because she knows that many people might not be consistent with its use so they can pick it up whenever they feel like it and don't have to waste it if the month or year ends.
Mirrors From By Shibani
As an aspiring potter, I love the style and aesthetic of Shibani's work. It matches mine. She usually does stunning nameplates, but her new collection includes gorgeous tiled mirrors. I especially like the Candy Store-themed one.
Secondhand Furniture From Oshiwara Furniture Market, Mumbai
I try hard to balance all the Ikea in my space by getting second-hand pieces from Oshiwara. I once found a tiled table top for INR 1,200. I wish we had more thrifting in our city but Oshiwara has some cool finds if you look past the trendy pastel chalkboard paint covering some gorgeous furniture.