Yeh, that’s me I am referring to. Or maybe you and you and you. It’s been awhile since I took a vacation and I’ve been mulling over where to go. Kerala wins hands down.. and you will know why When you see these dreamy hotel pics… You will pack your […]
Author: Sharon
Would you dare to go all out on Indian kitsch?
Yes, you have seen this picture in my earlier post on Indian decor, but have you seen the whole house? Would you believe the whole house is decorated in the Indian kitschy look? I marvel at these pictures. They are bold, and I am pretty sure there is no one […]
India-inspired table decor ideas from Fabienne Spahn
I am a long-standing fan of Fabienne Spahn, and was delighted to see some Indian-inspired table styling ideas by this designer. Created with Nathalie Duquenne the Indian-themed tablescape which (in my limited French) j’adore is aptly titled ‘News from Delhi’ The styling is simple, pretty and elegant. Best of all, […]
DIY Xmas craft idea: Poinsettia themed decoupage on a tissue box
When I think about Xmas decor, the first thing on my mind is poinsettia. I love them because they are the only common piece of decor that the West and East share – apart from candles. Here in India, we don’t have snow (unless you happen to live way up […]
Want Indian decor? Avoid these mistakes!
Too much has been written about Bollywood and Indian décor…and too many people (living overseas) have tried it, often with disastrous results. Carrying off a desi interior look is not easy. Because you are working with so many colors, you have to balance them out, or you are bound to […]
Wall decor ideas
I am always charmed by wall motifs, especially the ones that don’t come preset in wallpaper but are hand made, block printed or even stuck on creatively. Recently, a friend wanted something interesting on her wall. So we set about googling for some inspiration. Here’s what we found. Beautiful wall […]
The Keybunch Diwali Picks 2009: Part 2
Okay I am back sooner than I thought, with Part 2. A sudden trip and some mix-ups have forced me to come back a bit ahead of time, but I found some pretty cool stuff on the Internet, and was dying to share them with you anyway. Presenting some of […]
The Keybunch Diwali Picks 2009: Part 1
It is that time of year again – lights, glitter and bling….recession or boom, India goes on a spending spree…So here’s what we think you should buy for your home. Lac work T lite holders Starting Rs 222,Diyas Starting Rs 42,Hand made ready to use Rangoli Rs 922 onwardsContact Nihar […]
It’s our first anniversary, and it’s all your doing!
How time has flown! It’s been a whole year since that very first hesitant step, that first post. A year onward, we are happy – for the mistakes, achievements, bouquets, brickbats, all the stuff we have learned and most of all the great friendships we have made. So we thought […]
A cartfull of inspiration
I know I’m not the only one with visions of carts in my living room. I love the romance of a real, life size cart as part of my decor, to decorate as I please. I so want one…and I go crazy each time I think of the possibilities. Cart […]





