Christmas is just around the corner. Christmas decor starts from the front door, and the best way to dress up a door, is with a wreath! Here’s a quick and easy wreath tutorial that anyone can do! What you will need: 1. A straw wreath for the base (if you can’t find […]
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Designer Lagan Budhwar’s Rented Home in Gurgaon
It was a boring Saturday for me. Everyone was out in the sun, but I was waiting for an important email, and didn’t dare move from the comp. To while away my time, I started looking at Facebook posts when suddenly I saw a pic that drew my attention. It […]
Trend Alert – Lace and Crochet {charming old-world decor embellishments}
My grandmother and her contemporaries used to make beautiful crochet and lace table cloths, cushion covers and shawls. They looked great on her dark-wood furniture. The good news is lace and crochet still look fashionable in modern homes! Here are pics and tips to inspire you to bring these old […]
Painted Yellow Stool {DIY and Style it!}
A while back, driving through Pune’s Wakdewadi area, I saw some slum dwellers selling soft wood stools and cricket bats. I frantically asked my husband to stop the car – and you guessed it, I bought one of the stools – pretty badly finished, not polished even. But I was excited […]
{DIY} Stencilled Patterns on plain wooden chairs by Sarmistha Ghosh
I cannot stay away from beautiful old furniture. The kind found in old homes and antique shops. When Sarmistha transformed just these kind of chairs by stenciling motifs on them, I thought, “Hey, that looks great!” And, coming from me that is something. You know why? Usually I hate to […]
Upcycled Antique Singer Sewing Machines {old world charm}
There is no denying the charm of an old sewing machine. Have you got one with you? Apart from the sentimental value – your grandmother used it to make your mother’s wedding gown! – sewing machines are charming additions to your decor. Here are some wonderful ways to display those […]
Quick DIY: Phone charger dress-up idea
How cool is this idea of dressing up your phone charger so as not to get it mixed up with someone else’s? I saw it on Good Homes mag. This charger is dressed up with decorative Japanese washi tape Have a lovely weekend y’all! Image courtesy: Good Homes Magazine, India
Give Old Bottles a Makeover – Glitterally!
I was looking for some DIY summer projects for my daughter on Pinterest and found some cool recycled glitter bottles. I pinned some of these images on my Pinterest board.Take a look at these images and try one for yourself. These are really easy to create – you can transform […]
Happy February
Image copyright: Sharon Colaco D’Souza February is here! What have you planned for this month that celebrates love? Are you working on projects with your kids – for their teachers, friends and grandparents? This month we have a lovely giveaway (maybe 2?) coming up, an online site review (maybe 2?) […]
5 Sparkling Diwali Festive Ideas
Wishing The Key Bunch readers a dhamakedar Diwali! Diwali is an exciting time in India, and the preparations begin way ahead of the festive season. It’s also a good bonding time for families to get together and plan the shopping lists, gift ideas, menu and Diwali décor. We have curated […]