Mallipoo story...

Right now this beautiful painting by Kalyani Ganapathy called Ponnuku Mallipoo Asai translated 'A little girl likes jasmine flowers' adorns the orange wall in my daughter's room.The story~Last year when I featured Kalyani's work here, I fell in love with this little girl called Mayuri in the painting,...

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My foray into product photography...

Things have been rather quiet here at Rang Decor and I am sorry about that. Thanks to all you lovely readers who come back often to check on the blog.Many of you know about my love for photography, I post regularly on flickr and occasionally in Rang Decor. When a beautiful opportunity came my way, I...

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Jew Town, Cochin.

Jew Town in Cochin has a lovely old world charm, brightly painted walls with interesting Hebrew inscriptions, narrow lanes leading to one of the oldest Synagogues and streets dotted with spice and antique shops.It is one of the oldest Jewish settlements in the world dating back to 700 B.C. when Jewish...

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The Old Courtyard Hotel

On our recent vacation to Fort Kochi, Kerala, we stayed at an old Portuguese heritage hotel called The Old Courtyard Hotel on Princess Street.As we entered the huge wooden door, we were immediately transported to the elegance and beauty of a by-gone era.This restored heritage building now offers 8 rooms,...

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Rang Decor Readers' Creative Spaces: VI

Anuradha VarmaLives in Seattle with her husband and two little ones, she shares few corners of her warm and inviting home with all of us today...Anuradha describes, 'To me, my home is like a favourite classic book – full of warmth and character. It’s a home for my family and a place to hold treasures...

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Summer inspirations...

The magical season is here. Summer.Days of alfresco dining. Sheer white curtains fluttering in the cool gentle breeze.Floral tablecloths, tall glasses of lemonade and fresh flowers.Some summer eye candy for all of you:-)Images from Petersham Nurseries, Taj Safaris, Fisherman's Lodge, Kerala House Boats,...

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