THERAPY TO WELLNESS

The new wave of wellness seekers like a good ambience to bask in, some artwork to sashay through, some jewellery to try on and some Zen to contemplate on, even as they’re waiting for their aroma oils to warm. This was the idea that stuck on to Rema Devi, who recently opened her boutique, Little Lavish on TTK Road, where the Lloyd’s Tea House once stood.She has stacked up a range of home décor, lifestyle and wellness products—all endearingly handpicked from her travels across Asia. The basement store has a warm, personal feel to it; wind chimes clinking, Buddha busts and figures gleaming under warm yellow light, wooden branches doubling up as jewellery stands, exquisite clear glass tea sets and some of the prettiest tropical dresses you’ll find around here by the fashion label, Tadka.

And right across the corner is the Thai Sabai mini day spa. The spa, besides specialising in traditional Thai therapies; dry massages, foot reflexology, manicures and pedicures, also gives you lengthy Balinese oil massages with different aromatic oils to pick from. The list of therapies is concise and gives you value for money; the therapists are trained fairly well and the treatments are offered under different durations as per your need and preference.

In all, Little Lavish provides a wholesome experience of shopping, wellness and lounging. Keeping up with the trend of one-stop-shop destinations, a little café around the corner could possibly be a good idea too. It could make for a perfect lazy Sunday afternoon destination to spend time unwinding and rejuvenating. Price Rs 550 for therapies At 406, Basement, TTK Road, Alwarpet Tel 65388388