Glimpse of my patio and yard

It has been brought to my attention that you have not seen much of my yard and gardens this summer.  So with that in mind, you can get a glimpse of the yard while I am showing you our new patio furniture. Once I sat in them at Sam's Club, I was hooked! We waited for them to go on sale and then bought them. I don't regret a minute of this decision.The furniture is so comfortable and...

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Chamiers, Chennai | India.

I was in Chennai during my India trip this summer. I was meeting two very talented artists at Chamiers.Chamiers is a store which has the old-world charm of Chennai, while housing contemporary brands within it's beautifully designed walls.As soon as one enters, on the left is Anokhi with an...

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From Fountain to Pond

Remember this homemade bubbler fountain, right off our back patio?...I made it by sinking a huge plastic tote in the ground, covering it with three barbecue grill grates and topping it off with rock and a rock-looking fiberglass form. That was after plumbing a hose connecting a fountain pump in the water. It was a nice sound but I longed for something louder, bigger...Enter...

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Designing With Dell Venue 8

Dell's newly launched Venue 8 tab is what I am using for blogging these days. I must admit that I loved its features. Being a design blogger I need lot of images and work on several design projects at a time. Venue has made it real simple and easy for me to click fine images with this tab and then...

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My Homemade Orb Chandelier!

I am in love with these orb chandeliers.  I bet you are too.When I keep focusing in on something, I realize that I really love it and would love to have it in my home...but always I want it the cheapest way possible...if I can find the space for it.Initially, my deep kitchen window held a table lamp. Then I made this hanging basket light. We have ceiling can lights and this light is...

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Handmade With Love

First let me thank you all who participated in GoodHomes Colour Contest!! Got lot of entries will share them all in a post soon and I ensure you that you will get to see lot of eye candies!!Now about today's guest post that is contributed by Reena Bino of KnitnPurlocean.Today we are talking about handmade.Image...

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Welcome to Our Foyer!

Greetings, friends !!Thank you all so very much for your thoughtful comments about our recent feature in "Decorating Shortcuts" magazine ... it meant so much! We're still settling into our new home, and, as it's only fitting to start from the beginning, I'm inviting you all into our foyer!BEFORE:...

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Ice Cream Chairs Transformation!

Don't you just love the look ofFeed Sacks?Who knew that theyWould become so popular.They bring back the simpler times...That warms the heart.If you remember this picture...Of when I showed you the vintage wooden ironing board turned Welcome Sign (you can see that post HERE), that is also the first time you saw the green chair. I actually have TWO!I first...

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Beautiful Balcony Garden!!

First let me share some exciting news for all my lovely readers. I know you all love decorating your homes, so here is a chance to win gift voucher worth Rs.3000/- for more information click here.I have a wonderful guest today on my blog, Smita Srivastava. A food blogger who is equally enthusiastic...

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