Today’s guest post is from Susi, a writer for Arcadian Lighting, a great resource for beautiful light fixtures. When we think of India we think of a riot of colors: bright saris, pastel buildings, flowers, and ceremonial painted cows. India does not hold back when it comes to color and […]
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Khoj – Unravelling the Hidden Gem…
I am always looking out for functional home accents that stand out of the crowd and make interesting conversational pieces. If you are like me and love unusual and eclectic stuff, this post is sure to delight your senses. Khoj is an annual exhibition that features original pieces of living tradition […]
Featured Indian store: Sanskriti Lifestyle, Pune
I live in Pune, and I am often ashamed that I get around so little. Perhaps busy schedules and a demanding toddler are lame excuses, but here I am conveniently offering them to you. However, I did manage to get out and visit Sanskriti – and was happy to strike […]
Drool: “The Fair” in Singapore
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. […]
House tour: My parents’ home in Mangalore
I am just back from a long visit to Mangalore, where Bernard and I have our roots. Mangalore boasts of an interesting architectural blend of the old and the new. Old colonial houses stand proud and stately alongside high rise apartments and commercial complexes. The colonial influence is evident everywhere. […]
Using flowers in your ethnic decor..
Combine flowers with your ethnic ware – pots, statues, artifacts and crafts – and the effect is unbelievably stunning
Flickr Find: Poetic Benches
Benches are an integral part of the front porch decor. Gossip, selecting wares from door-to-door salesmen, afternoon siestas and informal entertaining, studying, reading, you name it…it’s all done on the bench in most houses back home!
eBay Watch: Exclusive Hand Painted Furniture
Hand painted furniture is a great way to add color to the décor. They not only break the monotony of the boring wooden shades but also give an antique feel to the decor. When I stumbled upon these on ebay, I got transported to my childhood days where my granny […]
Interesting Interiors: Vishram by the Sea
Here are the pics of ‘Vishram by the Sea’, a beach house on the shores of The Bay of Bengal in Chennai. The house is designed by award winning interior designer Benny Kuriakose and Vishalakshi Ramaswamy
Far far away in a land called Coorg
A wonderful home stay run by Muthu and Bopanna Karumbiah. Gowri Nivas, the 150 year old home of the Karumbiahs’ has been rebuilt meticulously.
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