Wednesday 27 May 2015

Cuteness!






I love expressing myself

through creative ways

as many other bloggers

do.


It doesn't take much to

get my mind flowing

with ideas.


I have a friend who's

birthday was coming up

and I decided on

something pretty

and useful...











Using a vintage wooden hanger I made a 'dress' from a drop cloth.


Then added vintage lace and a doily as the apron for the cutest clothespin bag

Tuesday 26 May 2015

Summer Decorating With Engrave

Let's talk more about Indian summers. Are you making the most of this season, well I am!
From relishing Alphonso mangoes to sitting out on the terrace in the evening and sipping my cuppa, from traveling to some exotic places to spending quality time with family and not to mention, decorating my home for summers which is of course my favorite activity, I am enjoying every bit of this season.  
First let me tell you something more about Engrave. Engrave is now promoting various artists and craftsmen to showcase their talent and make a living out of it. 
They have some amazing and very skilled artisans. You can read more about them on their website Engrave. Now let's have a look of products I have chosen for my home.
I chose this metal cage dome from elan, the world of metallic home decor products started by a very talented Vidushi Gupta Agrawal. You can read more about her and can see her beautiful products on Engrave. I chose turquoise colour as it looks soothing in summers and accented it with yellow, orange and green. 

Decorating With Cage

Isn't it making a perfect summer setting. I loved the finish of this cage dome and colour is oh so summery. This is the another way I am using this cage dome for summer decorating. Few candles and lot of shells & conch, a perfect vignette for summer evenings. I have few more ideas to try with this cage, will definitely share them later. 

Decorating With Cage

See how the turquoise cage pops against the yellow wall. 

Decorating With Cage

The second product I chose is this beautiful canvas painting done by very talented artist Abhinav Kafare. He has his own unique style. You can read more about him and can have a look of his mesmerizing creation on Engrave.

Canvas Painting

See how the colours are complementing each other. Painting is a lovely addition to my gallery wall.

Summer Decorating With Engrave

And here is one more unusual piece of art created by a skilled artist Mukesh Jain, who learned this 'Wire Art' from his father and it has become his passion now. I loved the neat work and this cycle rickshaw some how reminds me the time that spent in Delhi. It has added the charm to my decor. 

Wire Art

If you are also looking for some unusual home decor products and accessories, browse through the Engrave's 'Makers' section and check out what they are offering. I totally loved whatever I saw there.
Click here if you want to shop some amazing Engrave products. 
How you have decorated your home for summers, share with me!

Stay tuned to know about a perfect marketplace for creative people to sell their creations.




Thursday 21 May 2015

Aadab From Hyderabad

I had a wonderful and relaxing vacation in 'city of pearls'. Yes I was in Hyderabad few days ago and enjoyed my stay there to the bits. Though I didn't get a chance to visit all the tourist spots there but yes I made sure that I don't miss visiting a global icon of Hyderabad. Yes you got it right it's Charminar. Architecture of the building is splendid. Design of lotus petals at the base of each minaret is so enthralling. 

Hyderabad

Even though I am claustrophobic, I made it through the narrow, crowded and suffocating stairways inside the tower and reached the first floor. What I saw there was spellbinding. I clicked some pictures of the beautiful designs on granite structure. Designs are mix of Indian, Islamic and Persian architecture. 

Hyderabad

From the first floor where you see a big clock in above picture I clicked a picture of the Makkah Masjid, that is situated to the west of Charminar. 

Hyderabad

To the right side of the minar is this Nizamia Unani Hospital, which is being renovated. It was basking in the sunshine and grabbed attention of lots of tourists.  

Hyderabad

There is very famous Laad Bazaar to the west of the minar. Charminar area is over crowded and surrounded by some 14,000 shops. If you love jewelry especially bangles then don't miss a visit to this bazaar. 
Shilparamam, a night bazaar is an excellent place filled with variety of arts and handicrafts. It was perfect place for me to enjoy. I got a chance to meet an artist there, though there were many but due to time constraint I met only one and bought some nice baatik paintings from him. I promise I will feature his work next month

Night Market, Hyderabad

I stayed at my sisters place and we chatted a lot read endlessly. My sister knows my interests well so she introduced me to a lady who is full of life and very inspiring person. She has her own block printing business and a very beautifully done up home. I missed carrying my camera when I visited her but I am so determined that I'll definitely go to meet her once again and will feature her home as well as her wonderful block printing cushions, saree, duppattas, bed covers and lot more.

I am so obsessed with Buddha that in my leisure time I clicked lot of pictures of Buddha figurine which my sister placed in her living room. here is one for you.


Hope you all are having wonderful vacations with your loved ones. Don't forget to check out this space as I have lot to share. 

Wednesday 20 May 2015

Legless Dresser with a surprise!




This is one of those projects that came out better than expected.




The finished plan was in my head, but as I was working on each step, more and more evolved.




I think it's going to lead a very rewarding second life.





I found this dresser at a garage sale last year...


The poor thing had no legs and the upper drawers had originally had two knobs each but someone converted them into

Tuesday 19 May 2015

A New Shade for the Sunroom

Yay, one project down ... 1,000 to go!  

Sometimes, I feel like "on a whim" should be my middle name!  As I was staring at our little sunroom last week, I decided that I wanted it to feel a bit "coastal-y" and serene ... that's when I turned to Sherwin Williams' Palladian Blue (and our tall, scary ladder) and got to work!  


And, when it was time to put the room back together, more changes were in order ...

I brought in our seagrass rug from the sitting room as the room's anchor.  Then, in came the "wicker-y" love seat from our deck ... I like the natural texture it adds, and how it ties in with the bamboo shades.


I then brought in a pair of coastal prints from Home Goods.




When I spied this cute "Shore Thing" pillow at Home Goods, I knew it would be a fun addition ... I really like it paired with the blue/white stripe pillow (cover from Pottery Barn).


Since the new wall art has silver frames, I added in silver candle holders on our coffee table to pull it all together ...


along with this silver-framed nautical print (which is magically *floating,* thanks to Command Hooks and fishing line).



Back on the coffee table, a sweet orchid (from Target) adds a bit of softness ...



Of course, with this being our little "coastal" spot to relax, a few issues of "Coastal Magazine" are a must,


and this little faux furry foot stool (try saying that fast 5 times!) seemed to be the perfect spot to display them and to pull around and rest your feet on while you enjoy them.


We plan on adding a new chandie in here, too ... just waiting for the one I want to go on sale!


I'll also add a few more coastal accents in here, I'm sure ... for now, onto the next project! 

Thanks so much for stopping by!

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Sunday 17 May 2015

This, That and Then Some

Greetings, friends!

You know when you finally feel a bit "settled" in your new home?  Well, of course it's *then* that you decide that you're anything BUT settled!

Sooo, I'm bringing in a bit of wall color in here:


And, having lots of fun (not) staining our deck:


Let's not forget trying out new arrangements here and there:


Annnnd, getting ready to trade out the bookcase here in our sitting room for a fun find from Craiglist!


Hopefully, I'll have a few *blog-worthy* posts to share soon!

Thanks for stopping by,

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Saturday 16 May 2015

This Little Table of Mine!




There Is Something 


About Old Vintage


Fern Stand Tables


That Speak To Me


...And this one in no exception!






This is what I started with, a table top and four legs in much need a L-O-V-E. You all know what I am talking about, right?

Do you see what is missing? Yes, the board that would hold the legs apart in their proper distance. I crawled up into the attic above the hobby garage