Khazana: Curated treasures on Lyndale Ave | Minneapolis

Serendipity it was!One weekend we were walking around, exploring the streets of Lyndale Avenue in Richfield and next minute we were entering the door to a store with a giant hot pink lotus painted on the wall.Walking into the store we were enveloped in the fragrance of floral incense and a welcoming...

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Hanging Baskets In My Small Balcony Garden

I had always wanted hanging baskets in my balcony garden, but I couldn't find big wrought iron hanging baskets with coir lining here in Pune. So I bought these plastic ones. I didn't like their dull colours though, so I painted them in vibrant colours.I planted Money plant, Jade, 9 O'clock, Purple Wandering...

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Homemade Wool Sweater Purse

It's a great projectto make if you canDreamandSew!I took a wool sweater from the thrift store and combined it with some ticking stripe and some gray fabric and made it into a really great new purse. This is not a tutorial, but just showing you the details of the bag.I first washed and dryed the wool sweater to 'felt' it (make it shrink) for a tighter weave. I designed this...

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DIY Lippan Work: Video Tutorial

Thank you so much dear all for appreciating my Lippan Work Wooden panels. I am overwhelmed by the response I got. So I created a video tutorial exclusively for my wonderful readers who want to try their hand on this art.In my last post about Asus Zenfone 6 you saw how I am super impressed with ZenFone...

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My Wishlist!!

I love online shopping because I don't like to go to overcrowded markets. Often times I make hurried purchases just to avoid the crowd. For me online shopping is the best option any day and if some great deals are going on then it's like icing on the cake  and I go berserk shopping. One such amazing...

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More Winter Decor!

This cute snowflake I made x 3And it hangs fromThe foyer faux fireplaceHere...A circle M monogram, purchased from Pick Your Plum online, then painted in my beloved black and white check and polka dots and added to an evergreen wreath for the front door.My old standby, a vintage childs shovel!Oil painting that I picked up at a garage sale for $3. I get it out every...

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Lippan Work Wooden Panels

Lippan work or mud mirror work is an exquisite art form of western India, mainly Kutch in Gujarat. I love its ethnic look. Mirrors in different shapes and sizes give it a glittery look while curvy patterns in white make it elegant and pleasing. I like all Indian art forms and I had promised...

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Kiss, Hug, Kiss!

 A quick Kiss and a Hug and how about another Kiss! I made this Valentine's Banner from three things, Baker's Twine, Fabric Cuts and Corrugated Metal letters!  Don't you think it turned out sweet? Oh and the Corrugated Metal letters were purchased at Hobby Lobby!These parties I love to link up to or check out my Blog Parties tabMondayMetamorphosis Monday @ Between...

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Our Winter Great Room

Happy Friday!Is it really already mid-January?  It seems like just *yesterday,* we were all sharing our holiday homes!Normally, I would transition right into Valentine's Day after taking down our Christmas decorations, but, this year, I thought I'd give the red a break for a bit and keep a few...

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My latest Crush - Asus Zenfone 6

You can call me gadget geek. I just love trying my hands on latest in technology devices and appliances. I love the fact that how technology is shaping our lives and can be a great help, provided you are using it in proper manner and for better. For me it has always been a great help, be it blogging,...

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