Zentangle drawing by Rekha – cupcake How do you like our new banner? It will be up this entire week! Zentangle banner by Sanjana Sridhar It has been specially designed for The Keybunch by Rekha’s daughter Sanjana Sridhar. Sanjana attended a Zentangles workshop, and we were thrilled when one of […]
Author: Sharon
{Behind-the-scenes at the Hastakala photoshoot: Guest blogging at the BuynBrag blog today
I am guest blogging today at the BuynBrag blog. If you haven’t shopped already at BuynBrag, you must at least check them out! They have a lovely collection of furniture and knickknacks – carefully chosen directly from the suppliers with whom they share an incredible rapport! The team from […]
Upcycled Antique Singer Sewing Machines {old world charm}
There is no denying the charm of an old sewing machine. Have you got one with you? Apart from the sentimental value – your grandmother used it to make your mother’s wedding gown! – sewing machines are charming additions to your decor. Here are some wonderful ways to display those […]
A Lifestyle Villa located in an Old Mangalorean Tiled Home {Ira Spa}
On my morning walk in a quiet, nondescript bylane in Cascia, Mangalore, I spotted a lovely yellow house in the old Colonial style, with pillars, tiled roofs, et al. The signboard said Ira Spa. I was intrigued, and when I asked around, was surprised to learn that it’s been here […]
The Keybunch once more among India’s top blogs {itb listing}
Happy to have this blog sport this badge. We are listed in the 2013-14 directory of India’s Best Blogs brought out by ITB (Indian Top Blogs) for the third consecutive year! A special thanks to my dear readers. This blog is for you, so take a bow!
An old Chippendale-like frame, and missing home!
Many years ago, while shopping for brass in Pune’s famed Vishrambaug area, a friend and I decided to check out the handmade store located inside Vishrambaug Palace. I chanced upon a beautiful wooden mirror frame, heavily distressed, slightly cracked, very chipped. I stashed it away for a while. Now, I […]
Products we love: A reclaimed wood cathedral design bookshelf from Ra Lifestyles, Pune
With a spate of new furniture shops selling old furniture, antiques, and the like, designs are often replicated, leaving potential customers bored and frustrated! So when I spotted this beautiful book case from Ra Lifestyles, I had to tell my readers about it. A beautiful cathedral design, so unique for […]
Travel {5 Must-Visit Attractions in Malaysia for the Decor Enthusiast’s family}
image via I am exploring tourist destinations keeping the whole family’s interests in mind. If you are looking at the best way to travel to Malaysia by car in the hopes of visiting these various attractions, companies likes Gobear could help you out with some advice. When I looked up […]
Pattachitra and the half-story of the artists of Raghurajpur
Pattachitra is an art form whose origins can be traced as far back as 5BC. It took root in Odisha’s Puri district, and till date is the economic mainstay of villagers in this district. One such village is Raghurajpur, a scenic little dot on the globe, just 14 kms away […]
Inspiration Files: Suzani upholstery on your dining chairs
I love Suzani but I don’t own any Suzani pieces yet. The key word is yet 🙂 cos I am so taken up with the idea of an accent chair in my living room upholstered with Suzani. And just when I had decided that’s what I wanted, I chanced upon […]