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 […]
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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 […]
I’m on Zansaar this week!
Head over to Zansaar’s blog today. I am a guest blogger there, so do read and comment on my post about hosting a dinner and drinks party, even if you are a teetotaler! – Sharon
Designer Furniture from Fusion Access
This is actually a table-top with antique goldmirror patterned in Moroccan motifs It is not often I take notice of press releases that land up in my inbox. However, this one caught my attention for its photos (see the ones above) displaying brilliantly elegant furniture. Fusion Access is a brand […]
Interview with Leela Bordia, the Queen of Jaipur Blue Pottery
Jaipur’s Leela Bordia, who founded Neerja and gave a new lease of life to Jaipuri Blue Pottery has a candid chat with me about the challenges she faced, her quest to keep the designs original yet traditional, and the dangers of keeping them from being copied and mass-produced by others. […]
My next post – what do you think it’s about?
Have a look at the pic….and try and guess what or who my next post is about. So what’s my next post going to be about? Any guesses? 😉 UPDATE: I had to take off the pic of the broken plates – but I want you guys to know […]