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Pretty collections of plates, baskets and trays – whether they are new buys or family heirlooms, look gorgeous in a wall arrangement. I have always been a fan of wall plate clusters, and I recently completed one such project in my dining area. I used a collection of Jaipuri plates […]
So those of you who are eyeing Marsala (read the post on the Pantone Color of the Year here) hold on! Kansai Nerolac has named Wild Berries (not the purple nail polish color that springs to your mind), a distinctly Indian hue, so maybe it reflects the color of Indian […]
You loved the home of artist-duo Syed and Inderjit that was featured on this blog recently. Today, I bring you the much-awaited tour of their studio, housed in a 1 BHK Mumbai apartment. While many of us have seen and admired this Chandni poster (right) Bollywood corner, the rest of […]
The first cake coming out of my kitchen this year had to be a special one! That’s right. I didn’t bake a single sweet treat since Christmas! So when I was offered two gorgeous appliances from Hamilton Beach India, I decided to bake something from the “Something Spectacular” section of […]
It’s amazing how technology can simplify lives and make families happier. A well-functioning piece of kitchen equipment is quite a boon! This week I have been busy with two new additions to my kitchen appliances – an OTG and a Classic Hand Mixer. There was much excitement when the products […]
Summer is around the corner. Here in Pune, it seems like spring is being bypassed as the temperatures soar barely a week after winter ends. So how about some summer fun? Here are some ideas in pictures 🙂 completely unedited 😀 Does it give you some inspiration to make plans […]
When doing the laundry the other day, I discovered quite by accident that craft paper transfers its color when ironed. So I thought I would try transferring shapes onto butter paper, and I am quite pleased with the results. For Valentine’s Day, I decided to try out heart shapes. It’s […]
Quaint seaside towns have often been a source of inspiration for artists and creative people. Amrita Nambiar was sitting by the sea one evening in beautiful Pondicherry with its cobbled streets and French influence, when the idea of Olie was born. She wondered if she could transpose the tranquility and beauty […]
How do you imagine a home housing 2 artists with complementary tastes will look? Well, the pic above is giving it away somewhat, but if you answered arty, colorful and well-designed, you got it right! I am taking you through a tour of a tiny Mumbai apartment, home to Arif […]
My peeps in Pune, mark your calendars for a dose of culture, history and heritage. Virasat Pune Heritage Festival is an initiative by an NGO called Janwani (Voice of the people). Janwani believes that Heritage, whether in the form of cultural legacy, history or inherited natural resources, is integral to […]
