A while back, driving through Pune’s Wakdewadi area, I saw some slum dwellers selling soft wood stools and cricket bats. I frantically asked my husband to stop the car – and you guessed it, I bought one of the stools – pretty badly finished, not polished even. But I was excited […]
Home decor
Bengaluru Event Alert:Launch of Aarohi Singh’s new line of Upcycled Furniture
Mustard-colored distressed paint on the background wall, and recycled furniture placed in front of it – I fell for the poster without even reading it, and when I read it, I had to post about it here on my blog! What am I talking about? This image – it took […]
Happy Independence Day
The tricolor has taken over my home today, and it’s fun to see hues of saffron, white and green everywhere! Happy Independence Day all!
Recycled Coasters {The Color Caravan}
We love all things re-cycled and up-cycled, and had to share Swati Seth and her Color Caravan’s new product line of recycled coasters. They are sold in sets of 2,4, 6 & 8 coasters, and each coaster is 9 cm in diameter. These recycled fabric coasters are made using strips […]
{DIY} Stencilled Patterns on plain wooden chairs by Sarmistha Ghosh
I cannot stay away from beautiful old furniture. The kind found in old homes and antique shops. When Sarmistha transformed just these kind of chairs by stenciling motifs on them, I thought, “Hey, that looks great!” And, coming from me that is something. You know why? Usually I hate to […]
Monsoon Entryway Moodboard and decor tips on MyBigRedBag.com
Are you guys enjoying the monsoons? I am! It’s been pouring non-stop in Pune and I even went for a long walk in the rain today. It’s an awesome feeling, but I am afraid I got strange looks from the more sedate crowd who preferred to enjoy the rain in […]
Little design touches {Zuri White Sands, Varca}
Last weekend I had the pleasure of meeting 49 inspiring bloggers when we were put up at The Zuri White Sands Goa Resort and Casino in scenic Varca. Despite the busy schedule, we stole an hour to walk around the sprawling premises, and I want to share a few design […]
A weekend in Goa with awesome bloggers and Tata Zest at the Zuri Hotels and Resorts
It is 12:40 pm and the weekend stay in Goa is coming to a close. It was a truly wonderful event, 24 hours of great ambiance, a pampered stay with great food and even greater company, new friendships forged and old ties renewed. Pic courtesy Nirav Thakker. Please do not […]
The Tata Zest Review {Live blogging from Zuri Hotels, Varca} A decor blogger’s perspective
A big hi from Goa, where 50 bloggers from India are with me live- blogging about our just-finished test drive of the new Tata Zest which promises to #zestupyourlife pic via Zuri The Tata Zest is a game-changing new car from Tata Motors. Driving it in Goa amid the greenery, […]
Entertaining with Metal Tableware {class and elegance}
Metals are a great decor addition on our dining and party tables. Nickel, silver and brass, they are all making a come back in the most gorgeous designs. They are far superior than plastic and melamine (especially when it comes to environmental care), a welcome change from pottery and ceramics, […]