The Austin, Texas home of Subasri Pillai is a delight to the eyes. The home successfully blends Indian accessories and other finds from different parts of the world into its predominantly western, open longhorn architecture. It’s inhabitants – Subasri and her husband, and their 2 lovely daughters have all contributed […]
Author: Sharon
Whimsical art that springs out of your photo album!
Have you been looking high and low for that stunning piece of art that will transform your decor (and not cost a bomb)? Well, look no further than your own photo albums. Pick up the most precious one, and send it across to Paint my Life, a studio run by […]
House tour: My parents’ home in Mangalore
I am just back from a long visit to Mangalore, where Bernard and I have our roots. Mangalore boasts of an interesting architectural blend of the old and the new. Old colonial houses stand proud and stately alongside high rise apartments and commercial complexes. The colonial influence is evident everywhere. […]
House Tour: The uniquely styled Manhattan apartment owned by Garry Jensen and Elena Bertinetto
I wish all my compatriots a very happy Republic Day! I am in Mangalore, my home town, which is filled with so many beautiful homes and structures. I am dying to shoot them and share them with you, but with my favorite camera not working, the pictures will have to […]
Window frame from Trash to Treasure
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 […]
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.