Tuesday, 8 October 2013

Coppre presents Vintage Inspirations 2013 Festive Collection.

This festive season, Coppre brings to you a stunning collection: Vintage Inspirations 2013 Festive Collection.

Yesteryears are enchanting.
They holster memories- the happy and sad ones; 
The things we did for adventure and thrill;
They brim with truth, confidence and innocence.
It reminds us- of days filled with sand castles, water games and summer holidays spent in mango orchards.
Of nightfall braced by the comfort of grandmother's food and bedtime stories
There is a reason why old is gold and vintage is treasured.

As these beautiful lights suggest they are inspired by traditional metalware.

Rang Decor readers might recall this post introducing Coppre.


Coppre is a creative collaboration between the 'Tambat' craftsmen in Maharashtra and Rashmi Ranade, a product designer from Industrial Design Centre, IIT Powai and Sir JJ School of Architecture. 

They are supported by INTACH (Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage) and Forbes Marshall in this social enterprise initiative.
Coppre works with the craftspeople, by modernizing their products for contemporary sensibilities thereby making the old relevant in the new. 


In the current series, Vintage Inspirations 2013, Rashmi Ranade draws from influences of a trunkful of antique brass & copper utensils, puja accessories brought to India by her friend's grand mother during partition, from erstwhile East Pakistan during partition and other objects of yore.  

The product range consists of Tableware and Serveware including Platters, Nut Bowls and Floaters.

Spartan Platter...

The Spartan Platter has been rendered with a dull finish and a new etching pattern. It draws inspiration from the rustic yet elegant charm of design from yesteryears. It exudes copper’s inherent warmth and simplicity. 

It makes for an ideal fruit platter. Comes in two sizes.

Resonance Floater...


The Resonance Floater is an auditory ode to an object used in daily worship in many homes across South East Asia. It has been made relevant to contemporary utilitarian needs by converting it to a Floater.




It can be used as tableware when hosting friends and family or to float candles and flowers when the sun goes down. Comes in two sizes – large and small.

Treasure Box...

The Treasure Box is a remake of a ‘Daaginache Dabba’ when translated from Marathi, it means Box for Jewelry or Jewelry box. The seams and contours are traditional; the etches and bright finish render it a contemporary look. 
House your favorite jewelry or use it for storing stationary at your office desk. 




Nut Bowls...

The Pebble & Circular Nut Bowls have a simple, circular contour and its handles draw inspiration from the brass modak maker (a traditional Indian dish of sweet, steamed dumplings). It is a reminder of the charm and beauty of the designs of cookware from ancient India.


It has multiple uses and could be used as tableware for serving nuts and also to float candles and flower petals. 

Songbird Platter...

The Songbird Platter is reminiscent of a design era that drew inspiration from nature. It is also an ode to the ‘Coppersmith Barbet’, known for its call, likened to a coppersmith striking metal with a hammer. It is known to adapt fairly well to changes in its habitat, just like our craftspeople. 

Can be used as tableware when hosting friends and family or as an organiser to keep coins, trinkets or stationary items.

Fish Platter...

The Fish Platter is reminiscent of a time when craft designs drew inspiration from nature alone. 

The Heirloom Box...

The Heirloom Box is an antique affair both in design and utility. Jewelry boxes from another era have inspired it. 
It has been aptly christened “The Heirloom Box’ as it sturdy and can be passed on over generations. 


House your favorite jewelry or use it for storing stationary at your office desk. 

Hope you enjoyed the exclusive preview of Coppre's Vintage Inspirations 2013 Festive Collection.

You can get in touch with Coppre on their Facebook page.

Alternatively you could also write to them at coppremarketing@gmail.com.

( Images by Coppre and they are copyrighted)
 

Monday, 7 October 2013

Home Tour: Shalu Prasad

Home tours have always been a great way to get inspired by people around the world and at the same time it quenches our thirst for images of lovely interiors, isn't it. 

Today on my blog I am sharing such lovely images of a home filled with character, vibrancy and is a visual treat. Shalu Prasad who blogs over at Temple Bells done up her home aesthetically and has equally beautiful blog. For more lovely and drool worthy images of her home head over to her blog. 
Here is her ever evolving living room, as she says.





Lovely knick-knacks all around the home and warmth added by placing lamps and diyas perfectly.
More about Shalu and her home in her own words:

A  self taught artist and a homemaker, with a keen eye for fine, ethnic art and have the intrinsic ability to convert a plain house into a tasteful warm, earthy place to call a “home”. This has earned me the title ”idea box” from people around me. I am passionate about my Tanjore art-which I imbibed from experts in this field & I have done innumerable paintings in this art form.
My other passion is my home décor. My home is a reflection of my creativity and a huge palette, where all colors and media are laid down to experiment and thus cherish the outcome


A very beautiful, warm, bright and lively corner in a living room.









Lets have a look of some vignettes in her home. Everything in her home speaks about her impressive and outstanding decor style.














Come and have a look of her very beautiful garden. What else can be so relaxing and serene other than this gorgeous garden.








A peek into her sunny bright kitchen.


Now lets head over to her own studio where she creates magic. Yes she is self-taught artist and has done lot of Tanjore paintings.





I absolutely enjoyed Shalu's home tour. What about you....do you want to say a word or two to her. Lets leave a comment and make us happy :)
Make sure that you don't miss a post so like 3D on Facebook as some exciting news is coming shortly!!

P.S. All images are provided by Shalu Prasad and subject to copyright.Please don't copy without her permission.


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Saturday, 5 October 2013

Wednesday, 2 October 2013

Lets Decorate Your Walls

Wall is your blank canvas in your home. Decorating a wall can give life to your space. Having a cold blank wall shows your dull personality. Be little creative and transform your place from stark to stunning. There are various elements that you can add to make a wall more alive:

Wall Decals: To enhance the beauty of your space and to adorn your wall, wall decals are easy and cheap way to give a face lift to any dull space. It's like sticker just peel it and stick it to wall. Wall decal looks elegant and go well with any kind of decor style.

Wall Decal
Image: Mine

Wallpaper: Wallpaper can easily adds texture and pattern to the wall and looks very elegant. It enhances the overall appearance of room by adding color to it. Wallpapers come in varied patterns and textures. Choose the one that go well with the rest of the decor of your room.

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Paint: For instant wall makeover paint the wall with bold color to add interest and character. Painting one wall in bold and rest of the walls in similar lighter tone is a way to create focal point in any room. Add some texture to it or stenciling a wall is also a best idea to make a difference.

Wall In Bold Color
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Framed Art/Mirror: Putting framed art or mirror on the wall is always a simple and instant way to give a new look to a wall. Hang a single big piece or make a cluster of it. It will certainly adorn the wall. Where art adds color to the wall, mirror makes space look bigger and brighter. Make a picture wall of your own family photographs to give it a personal touch.

Wall Decor Ideas
Image: Mine

Wall Cladding: Wall cladding is another option for adding drama to decor. It is basically covering a whole wall with same material. Wood is one classic and elegant material. Other cladding materials are leather, fabric, coconut husk, bamboo and metal. Overdoing it can spoil the look, so choose only one wall for wall cladding.

Wall Cladding
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Shelves: Shelves are better option to choose from as it not only enhances the beauty of wall but serves as a storage also. It can change the appearance of room dramatically. These days shelves are available in various shapes and designs some are trendy and some are classic and elegant. Display your collection or put some books it will never fail to make room appear stylish and classy.

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One more beautiful and out of the box idea for wall shelving is here:

Wall Shelves
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Wall Hangings: These are age old element that instantly add pattern to wall. You can buy wall hangings that can blend well with your decor or you can just make one by your own. You can use fabric, tapestry, quilt, saree, dupatta or any other old cloth that you are not using any more. Just be little creative and hang these on wall to make a statement.

Wall Decor Ideas
Image: Mine

Wall Art/Murals: Wall art can be a great fun. Paint anything you love like floral motif, figure, silhouette, birds, scenery or anything interesting to add a personal touch the wall. Mural is one more option to add texture to the wall.

Wall Mural
Image: Mine
Lighting also plays an important role. So don't forget to install some nice wall sconces to add warmth to your walls. Happy Decorating!!







Charming Painted Upholstered Chair




I have jumped on


                                the band wagon of



painted upholstered chairs


                      that are out there on other blogs.



Doesn't that just sound crazy?

But I had to give it a try and I'll admit,
                it came out lovely!


Shall we begin? Here is what the chair looked like when I purchased it at a garage sale.


I asked my daughter if she

Tuesday, 1 October 2013

Our Fall Around the House Party Continues ...

Morning, friends!

I hope you all were able to join us yesterday where 5 other bloggers and I shared our "Fall Around the House."  Click HERE if you missed it.


Today, the party continues ... have fun taking a peek inside these gorgeous Fall spaces!





Shirley from Housepitality Designs


Kimberly Hites from The Beautiful Home


Kristen from Sophia's Decor


and



Happy touring,
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