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Tamrus: Pickle and chutney holder, inspired by the shape of tamarind Chetan Sorab is an award winning industrial designer whose work has been featured regularly in endless list of design blogs including yankodesign, TrendHunter, Gizmodo, Inventor spot and mocoloco. I remember writing about his Matchlight way back when I […]
If you are planing a trip to Singapore, the first thing you must do is arrange your itinerary around one of Chumkie Banerji’s exhibitions. Called simply “The Fair” they feature a lavish collection of products and services bringing together a wide variety of buyers and sellers over a two-day period. […]
It’s amazing how unwanted things can get transformed into beautiful objects of desire when they land up in creative hands. Black Smoke, a furniture store located in Bandra, Mumbai retails furniture made of railway sleeper wood. The coarse, knotty wooden planks that have been used as a base for railway […]
Today I introduce you to a designer, whose work is not just beautiful, but practical as well. Mann Singh is based in Ahmedabad, but his work takes him all over the country. ~ Mann Singh with a light weight bamboo chair he created ~ His work tends to be quite […]
This is not exactly a house tour, but a few cherished corners of a designer’s home. Nicola, the designer behind the brand “püppilottchen” shared the pictures of a few corners of her home. The German based designer loves creating quilts, pillows, accessories and toys especially for kids. She’s passionate about […]
Great minds, especially creative ones, need time to get away from the daily grind to relax, rejuvenate and refresh! That’s exactly what award winning Indian architect Shirish Beri had in mind, when he set off to create a beach house in Devgad, Maharashtra. Incidentally, Mr. Beri was awarded J. K. […]
I have a special corner for things inspired by nature. I stumbled upon some unusual décor products on an online store called Supermarket. Take a look at Woodgrain Log Pillow by Angie Johnson…just perfect to create a cozy ambiance in the living room. The designer uses woodgrain fabric from textile […]
Note to readers – This post is lengthy. The first half covers the book review, and the latter half features some pictures from the book. If you are in a hurry, feel free to hop on to the pictures. But do come back again and read the review:) Here is […]
The Austin, Texas home of Subasri Pillai is a delight to the eyes. The home successfully blends Indian accessories and other finds from different parts of the world into its predominantly western, open longhorn architecture. It’s inhabitants – Subasri and her husband, and their 2 lovely daughters have all contributed […]
Have you been looking high and low for that stunning piece of art that will transform your decor (and not cost a bomb)? Well, look no further than your own photo albums. Pick up the most precious one, and send it across to Paint my Life, a studio run by […]
