Sunday 14 November 2010

Hanging Magic!!

Today I m gonna show u sumthing I'm crazy about........it can be hanged in kitchen, dining, living or even in bedroom, just hang them n see the magic. Yesssss I'm talking about hanging lamps or pendant lamps.
Just choose right one for right place and this will add splash of light and create an exquisite ambience.
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Now here is the pic of pendant light that I've chosen for my dining area...it looks simple and stylish.

Image Source: Hotel Taj Mahal
Pendant lights are in and go well with any kind of furniture, any kind of decor. Try hanging some around ur home and smug on what u've done  ;-)

Saturday 13 November 2010

Kantha

Kantha is extremly simple yet beautiful style of embroidery. Stitch is simple running stitch that gives very beautiful. This is very popular in West Bengal & Bangladesh. Embroidery vastly used in quilt and sarees but could be made into different objects like bags, cuhions, curtains, toilet accessories holder. Kantha means rags. Precious silks and expensive clothes on becoming old were piled into layers and stitched together.
As I said style is simple running stitch but can be differentiated into aligned and non-aligned kantha.
Below I've given simple illustration of 2 types of kantha and some kantha patterns.

Kantha can transform a simple and plain thing to stylish and beautiful one. Below is the before n after effect of cushion and curtain (funny though...I just tried my hand on photo editting s/w) its just an illustration but by little creativity n good imagination u can do wonder.
Before:
 After:
Look at this beautiful kantha shawl.

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Even I also made sarees and Salwar kameez using kantha. Kantha work is also used to depict the life story of an artist.
                                                                                           

Wednesday 10 November 2010

Waiting for right time...

Lot of things to do.....art, craft & decor ideas are what I think day in and day out. Just waiting for right time when all my craft material will be with me....as I'm staying in Pune and all my things lying back in Delhi, where I spent 3 yrs.
Once I get all that I need to start my passion then I'll keep posting interesting things one by one.
Waiting desperately for my colors, brushes, hardboards, clays, glue and lot of things.
As of now enjoy some Diwali clicks..............

My Diwali decor @ home


Rangoli I made during festive season


Wish u all a very happy Diwali!!



Sunday 7 November 2010

Buh bye, Mr. Pumpkin ...

Happy Sunday.  Brrr, it's cold outside!

Well, considering I've had my Fall decor up since the latter part of August, I've decided it's time to start adding Christmas! I spent most of yesterday taking all of the leaves and pumpkins down (and confusing my 4 year old son who asked why I'm putting Christmas up when it's not even Thanskgiving yet ... he'll learn, right?  lol)! 

In the meantime, Beth over at her fabulous blog, The Stories of A to Z, is having a last year's Christmas Mantel linky party to get everyone in the mood for Christmas decor.  So, I thought I'd join the fun and share just a couple of pics of my mantel back then, which was dressed with a big ol' garland ... glittery nutcrackers and festive finials. 


A closer look (my apologies for the poor photo quality):


I love the nutcrackers ... and will probably be placing them on my mantle again this year.  However, I'd love to switch it up a bit, so we'll see.

And, since there is no way I will be *over*decking the halls like I did last year (when our home was on the local Christmas Tour of Homes Parade), I thought I'd share a link to my home from last year.  Just click here: Part 1 of my holiday home tour from last year if you feel like seeing Christmas on overload!

Thanks for stopping by,

Friday 5 November 2010

Tuesday 2 November 2010

Festive goodies to enhance your diwali...

Apart from the traditional brass lamps and the earthy diyas which are evergreen, why not add some zing into your diwali decoration with these creative, innovative and interesting goodies.

Sharing some lovely accessories from some very creative stores...

Tribal Route
Welcome prosperity and good luck by hanging these...Decorate with Lanterns...
Ceramic incense stick holders...
Available at Tribal Route

The Loose Ends Store
I completely fell in love with these 'Truck Art' inspired cushions and lamps...
What vibrant colours and so Indian!
Switch on some colourful festive glow...

Matsya
Beautifully decorated terracotta lamps...
Available at Matsya

Bliss
A rainbow of tealight holders and lanterns...
Bliss showcases some great brands from across Mumbai and India.
Available at Bliss

The Color Caravan
Patachitra-painted bottles and other goodies...
Available at The Color Caravan

Have a fabulous, colourful and safe Diwali everyone!

Will be away from this space for a couple of days cleaning, decorating, celebrating with family and friends.

(images from Tribal Route, The Loose End Store, Matsya, Bliss, The Color Caravan)