Shruthi Berera Recycling, up-cycling, re-use, reduce – well, we have all heard these words. For some of us life is busy, and these are nothing more than words. I admit I don’t do as much a I should for the environment, but when I saw Shruthi Berera’s art pics, I […]
Home decor
Woodooz it yourself! A must-see DIY blog.
Somu and Preethi Padmanabhan went on to make many more home decor items themselves – from art work to a breakfast-in-bed tray, to painted bottles and other household pretties!
An ode to the artist!
As artists you are passionate about your work You presume everyone knows you, knows your work But, the truth is, us non-arty kinds don’t! We may see it, appreciate it and forget it… That’s life, hun! So, this is just a friendly reminder to you dear artist, Your work is […]
House Proud: A carefully-curated collection of fantastic home decor products
There’s suddenly been a surge in home decor sites in India, and while they are all good, most sites lack originality and style. I recently chanced upon HouseProud.in, and it made me sit up and say, “Now, this one’s different!”. Have you seen it yet? Owned by Sanvari Alagh Nair, […]
Don’t miss this week: Pretty Kitchen Storage Dabbas from Zansaar
I know it’s a busy week, but I am giving you a very good reason to slow down for a while and look at these awesome retro-design containers on Zansaar. The Pin-up Pantry Collection will brighten up any kitchen! I am ordering a few of these myself. If you are […]
Charming Home Lovelies from Serenity – Blissful Living
I recently heard from this company, and these pictures of their retro cushions charmed me. Most Indians who grew up in the 60’s/70’s have a baby pic of ourselves in that studio chair in the second pic :). The Vespa trailer and that 3-d window are charming! I also liked […]
Idea: Lounging in Style + Comfort
Via I am so caught up with this pic…is it the cushions? or the fuchsia flowers? Beautiful! One thing I am sure of…there are no kiddies around this home, cos who would dare to upholster their garden chairs in immaculate white otherwise?
A post in pictures: Ethnic silk pouches from M.Rm.Rm
What: Colorful Purses with wrist slings to give it the ‘Kite’ feel from M.Rm.Rm. Cultural Foundation FB PageHow Much: Rs. 450 Dimensions: 7″ x 7″Available at 70 MRC Nagar Main Road, MRC nagar, RA Puram, Chennai – 600 028. Photo courtesy: M.Rm.Rm. Cultural Foundation
My Aunty B’s Scented Garden in London
When my Aunty B shared pics of her beautiful garden in London, I had to share it with all of you…Here are the pictures, along with the captions on her FB page. Honeysuckle…very scented and lovely Scented pink roses Pink and white Fuschia Red Fuschia Red scented Rose Scented white […]
Hand-painted type: A project dedicated to Indian Street Typography
A street sign-board painter’s self-portrait If you have grown up in India, I am sure you have marveled at the beautiful (not to mention colorful) handpainted signboards over the years. It seems to be a dying practice now with all those Flexboards and stuff giving advertisers cheaper (read less eco-friendly […]