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Image credit We often get mails from readers to do posts on inexpensive décor ideas. You don’t have to dig deep into your pockets to change your décor. Give your old cushion covers a makeover by painting or embellishing them with beads or buttons. Stick handmade flowers on plain photo-frames […]
I am a long-standing fan of Fabienne Spahn, and was delighted to see some Indian-inspired table styling ideas by this designer. Created with Nathalie Duquenne the Indian-themed tablescape which (in my limited French) j’adore is aptly titled ‘News from Delhi’ The styling is simple, pretty and elegant. Best of all, […]
Another year is here. May Twenty Ten bring you all that you wish for, all that is good for you, and the best of the best, each day! In keeping with our fascination with wall art, benches, rustic interiors et al, here are some lovely inspirational images. Nothing like some […]
I always wanted to do a post on griha pravesham for quite some time and happened to get hold of the pictures of grihapravesham of my sister-in-law. Come; join me on a photo-tour of the South Indian grihapravesham. Griha Pravesham is a ceremony that is performed to mark the first […]
When I think about Xmas decor, the first thing on my mind is poinsettia. I love them because they are the only common piece of decor that the West and East share – apart from candles. Here in India, we don’t have snow (unless you happen to live way up […]
Too much has been written about Bollywood and Indian décor…and too many people (living overseas) have tried it, often with disastrous results. Carrying off a desi interior look is not easy. Because you are working with so many colors, you have to balance them out, or you are bound to […]
Green thumbs don’t need really conventional pots to grow plants; they always find ways to source containers in and around them. My father is like that, he grows plants in cut shampoo bottles, old tins, buckets, tires and what not. I did not appreciate them when I was young as […]
I am always charmed by wall motifs, especially the ones that don’t come preset in wallpaper but are hand made, block printed or even stuck on creatively. Recently, a friend wanted something interesting on her wall. So we set about googling for some inspiration. Here’s what we found. Beautiful wall […]
Aqua texture wall, custom made low bed in dark wood & aqua cushion from Good Earth After a long month of anniversary celebrations, it’s back to business again. This week, we feature the house tour of Mumbai based art director, Mathanki Kodavasal. Mathanki’s décor ideas came from design sites […]
It’s been a brilliant anniversary month for us, entirely due to the efforts of our talented guest bloggers who really made our blog look great! Thanks also to Kalyani for her great giveaway, and to all our viewers who encouraged the bloggers with their feedback and comments. Now, down to […]
