Here is a wonderful makeover idea from an American children’s clothes designer, Gretchen Schock-Skovron. Gretchen always had this great idea of using an old window frame as part of her interior decor. When she finally saw one going free, she wasted no time taking it home. This is what it […]
Author: Sharon
Color me pretty – featuring the home of a young Swedish designer.
I’m back after an extended X’mas break, and I so look forward to another new year of blogging and reading. This is the perfect time to share with you some really awesome pics of Lisa’s designing efforts. She is 25 and lives in Sweden, studies art and design and likes […]
X’mas cards for you to make and gift at your traditional X’mas lunch.
This beautiful X’mas cards for each person who will sit at your table for the traditional X’mas meal, and watch their faces light up with joy.
Pretty potpourri X’mas pouches
How to make beautiful potpourri pouches for X’mas trees?
DIY: Make these fun X’mas wreaths with your kids.
Pat, the ‘Wreath witch‘ makes some really fun wreaths. She has been kind enough to share a tutorial on how to make them here. Happy wreath making and let me know how they turned out đŸ™‚
Handmade stuffed Ornaments to pretty up your tree
Constança Cabral makes these beautiful Christmas ornaments by hand. A tutorial on how to make Christmas ornaments.
Enhance the Asian decor in your home with creative Rangolis
As promised in this blog post on how to decorate your home in the Indian style, here is a handy guide to creating a Rangoli in your home. Rangolis are often referred to as Painted Prayers. They are traditionally linked to a religious event such as a puja in India, […]
How to: Give your guests a traditional Indian welcome
I hope you enjoyed the rangoli post. Now, if you are planning on having an Indian-themed party, try incorporating an Aarthi welcome for your guests. Pic courtesy Sandeep The Aarthi is the traditional Indian welcome extended to guests. It is a very simple gesture, but can make any guest feel […]
Festive Art: Candle decor for X’mas
First off, the Mumbai terrorist attacks have saddened all us Indians and I am sure all you readers from across the globe too. It was such a gloomy day watching the news networks, and I almost didn’t feel like posting this one. On to the post. Here’s a great way […]
Decorate your home Indian style
Pic courtesy: the eternal voyageur I have been receiving a lot of queries from friends overseas about decorating their homes in the Indian style. Most of them have been to India, and collected a few beautiful pieces, but are at a loss as to how to integrate them into their […]





