Dear Readers,
There’s something about June…the clink of ice cubes in glasses, the rustle of linen curtains in the breeze, and the eternal struggle of deciding whether it’s too hot to be productive. (Spoiler: it usually is.) As temperatures climb and energy dips, this month we’re embracing the slower, softer side of summer. Think less hustle, more hammock. Less pressure, more pleasure.

Because let’s be real: summer isn’t always just poolside glamour and lemony brightness. It can also be sticky traffic, restless nights, and a deep longing for AC that doesn’t quit. That’s why this issue is a celebration of all things light—visually, emotionally, and mentally. Whether it’s organizing a dreamy summer closet, giving your kitchen a breezy glow-up, or styling your home around your favorite salad (yes, really), we’ve filled these pages with ideas to make your spaces feel like a deep exhale.

Let’s talk interiors first. We’re embracing a lifestyle where home is the hero. From our article “Closet Goals”, where we style wardrobes like boutique displays (color-coded joy included), to “Kitchen Refresh”, which proves that cutting boards can be as stylish as countertops, we’re finding beauty in the everyday.

Our feature “Salads as Moodboards” is possibly the tastiest design piece you’ll read this year—turning kale, beet, and feta into full-blown room inspiration. We didn’t stop there. This month, design flirts with lifestyle. You’ll find cocktail palettes, dreamy closet revamps, stylish outdoor dining ideas, and even advice on displaying that sunhat you wear once a year like a piece of sculpture. Because why not?

But amidst all this color and creativity, we haven’t forgotten the heat’s silent partner: burnout. June brings with it the pressure to “do it all”—entertain, refresh, revamp, hydrate, repeat. And while summer is a time to bloom, it’s also a time when our energy can wilt faster than a basil plant in direct sunlight. That’s why this issue isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about emotional interiors too. Make your home a haven. Choose linens that breathe, colors that soothe, and corners that invite you to pause. Let your kitchen be a space of nourishment, your closet a corner of confidence, and your living room a lounge of lightness. If all else fails? Find your favorite chair, a cold drink, and stare lovingly at your new herb planter. That’s therapy enough.

Your home should be a sanctuary, a source of delight, and above all, a safe place to rest your sun-kissed soul. Here’s to summer style with a splash of sanity—and a pinch of humor.
With light (and a little lemon zest),

~ Team Manzil e Meena