What a lovely year it’s been! Here at The Keybunch, it all went by in a flurry of guest posts, tutorials, home tours, an anniversary and carnivals. I loved the posts brought out on our fav decor blogs – the parties, blog swaps, fetish posts, artist features, fantastic photographs, trips […]
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Oh, the real meaning of Christmas is the giving of love everyday: Be a hunger warrior and support Akshaya Patra
It’s the season to give from the abundance we enjoy and bring smiles to innocent faces. That’s exactly why I am talking to you about Akshaya Patra on Christmas Eve. No pretty decor post on this blog; no, not today!I waited this long to talk about this wonderful venture because […]
More holiday gifting options: Earthworm
For those of you who missed it, do have a look at this post – an excellent idea for a Christmas or Holiday gift, because each purchase doesn’t just gladden your loved one’s heart, it also goes a long way in supporting the women who make it. And to continue, […]
DIY: A Christmas Card & an Easy Treat Box to go with
Hello! Looks like the entire blogoshpere is on going on a vacation. Hmm, so what are your plans for your holidays? I am heading out to Pondicherry for a mini vacation this weekend. I thought a handmade Xmas card would be a great idea and asked Asha, my favorite craft […]
Shopping for Xmas? Here’s how you can make a difference while you shop!
Matsya is a well-known brand that promotes traditional Indian art and crafts. Founded and run by Neha Gandhi, Matsya is a platform to create awareness about the life, culture, and traditions of artisans by featuring stories about the skill, time, and creativity they invest into the craft. Matsya educates people […]
A Makeover Mantra to Surprise My Spouse :)
One fine day, I decided to make my way through my man’s heart, not through his stomach but through a visual feast with some elements of surprise thrown in for that added zing. A surprise wall makeover was on my mind. The Asian Paints Royale Play commercial with Saify the […]
With Love from Lohr: An X’mas deco tutorial
Isn’t this such a fun part of the year? It’s so encouraging to see so many of you sharing your talents with us on The Keybunch. Today, I introduce you to someone I have known for a while now, we grew up in the same small town, went to the […]
Xmas goodies Part 2
It’s been a busy few days. I wrapped and delivered the little packs of goodies to the neighbors…I had to settle for red and green at the li’l one’s insistence..so here’s how the goodies looked dressed up! Then Rekha alerted me to a lovely fudge recipe, and I tried it […]
Easy Christmas Tree Tutorial from Kalayaa’s Art Studio
Hunting for the right X’mas tree is fun, no doubt…but nothing beats the excitement of making one yourself. Kavita, a freelance artist sent us this super easy Christmas tree tutorial. Kavita takes art classes and also shares some interesting art and craft ideas in her blog Kalalayaa’s art studio. Over […]
Weekend Wrap up – A visit to Kala Madhyam
The annual Kala Madhyam mela is back and I didn’t want to miss it at any cost. Which means, not waiting till the last day and not regretting for missing it due to unforeseen events. Of course, a visit to the mela was also the best way to wrap up […]