Guess what this is? A dear friend’s birthday – the gift was ready, but all I had was crumpled brown paper – not perfect, but then I hate the perfection of store-bought wrapping paper. So I used it. Here’s how it all turned out. Roll gift (a pair of […]
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New Find: Look, it’s us! :) The Keybunch girls in a Parisienne Cafe!
When I saw this beautiful wall tile in an online store – Zansaar.com, I said, “Look! It’s The Keybunch girls!” Yes, that’s how Rekha and I are, always chatting like we are sitting in a coffee shop – the miles between Blore and Pune just seem to dissolve! Kids, husbands, […]
…and I won!
…even if it was a random win! Yes, I got lucky! Just when I was looking for a piece of art to brighten up a particular corner of my home, came Vineeta Nair’s FB message to me saying I had won her Anniversary Giveaway – an awesome print of Geneva-based […]
Happy Independence Day dear Compatriots!
“Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high; Where knowledge is free; Where the world has not been broken up into fragments by narrow domestic walls; Where words come out from the depth of truth; Where tireless striving stretches its arms towards perfection; Where the clear […]
Sarangi, Chennai – Store Interiors (and Romance) ;)
There is nothing that can match the romance of a well-draped, beautiful Indian sari; there is nothing that can look more beautiful on a woman, and there’s nothing that can make a woman feel more beautiful! And Sarangi….a Chennai-based Sari shop has managed to augment this allure of the sari, […]
House Tour: Sheila and Krishna Baru’s home in Bengaluru
Sheila and Krishna Baru’s home is warm and lovely with its rich brown tones and beautiful upholstery, antique furniture that transports you back in time, and cream-hued walls that give you the feeling that you have stepped into a colonial home.
Recycling inspiration from Shruthi!
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 […]
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, […]