Hello again! I live in Europe, and the preparations for Christmas are already underway in a big way. My friends and neighbors have already made lots of things in preparation such as advent wreath, door wreaths, Christmas cookies, etc. Not to be left behind, I am here with a DIY […]
Tag: eco friendly
5 Awesome Decor Products that caught my eye this week
We are back, with a fresh new series of ‘5 awesome decor products that caught my eye this week’ Red block print coasters from Chiguru A venture by Archana Rao and Sonia Deshpande, Chiguru works with 6 lovely ladies from the livelihoods centre at Panchgani-based NGO Grampari. Their products (aprons, coasters, […]
Woodstruck, Cochin {Striking designs in eco-friendly furniture} by Khadija and Ziad
Woodstruck, run by husband and wife duo Khadija and Ziad Sali, is a furniture destination with a difference. The couple concentrates on eco-friendly furniture made from plantation sourced hard woods, sustainable materials like water hyacinth, sea grass, abaca and rattan. How it all began – The couple is well-traveled, and […]
Deepa and Sriram’s Summer Decor in their Bangalore home
Here is picture-proof about how lovely and refreshing your home can look, decked up for summer! Have a look at Deepa and Sriram’s Bangalore home this summer 2013
Aarti Karwayun Chawda’s Art series on restored Window Frames and Wood Panels
Artist Aarti Karwayun Chawda India’s rich Moghul heritage has often been depicted and resurrected in modern day art forms, decor ideas and even in our clothes. Bangalore-based artist Aarti Karwayun Chawda is also deeply influenced by Moghul art, architecture and styles. She grew up in Jaipur. “I studied art in […]
Home Tour: Ranjeet and Maria’s eco-friendly sea-side home in Chennai
Interior designers Ranjeet and Maria Jacob live in a dream home situated on a quiet lane called Sea Shell Avenue. They are 250 meters form the main road and 500 meters from the ocean. The beach at their place is undisturbed, clean and devoid of fishing villages.
The beauty and potential of Tripura’s Katlamara Bamboo
When I visited Prof M P Ranjan’s blog today, I was pleasantly surprised to learn that besides being a senior member of the Faculty at NID, he is also the chief designer and initiator of an amazing project that will help transform the rural economy in India. Katlamara is a […]
Designer Spotlight: Mann-made designs
Today I introduce you to a designer, whose work is not just beautiful, but practical as well. Mann Singh is based in Ahmedabad, but his work takes him all over the country. ~ Mann Singh with a light weight bamboo chair he created ~ His work tends to be quite […]
Window frame from Trash to Treasure
Here is a wonderful makeover idea from an American children’s clothes designer, Gretchen Schock-Skovron. Gretchen always had this great idea of using an old window frame as part of her interior decor. When she finally saw one going free, she wasted no time taking it home. This is what it […]
Handmade stuffed Ornaments to pretty up your tree
Constança Cabral makes these beautiful Christmas ornaments by hand. A tutorial on how to make Christmas ornaments.