It is almost impossible to not collect stuff when you are a decorator at heart. I am a bona fide collector of all things pretty, and like all you fabulous homemakers out there, I take pride in displaying my collections. For the last couple of weeks, I have been working on re-arranging my displays. … [Read more...]
English Cottage Teapot – Collecting Cottage Ware
If I did not have a business to run, I would probably be shopping for collectible dishware full time! Cottage ware is too charming to resist and I share today, one of my most loved ceramic teapot - a shaped English Cottage teapot. The picturesque British countryside manages to charm one and … [Read more...]
Azulejo Tiles from Goa on my Bookshelf
Goa is probably the most popular destination in India. Known internationally for its beaches and laid back lifestyle, it attracts tourists from within and outside of the country. Little known is the fact that besides the insanely popular flea markets (selling mostly non-local stuff), Goa prides … [Read more...]
Day and Night Outfits for an Indian Wedding Guest
Cocktail and DJ parties are becoming an inseparable part of Indian Wedding festivities. At a recent wedding in my family, here is what I wore as a guest. Indian wedding guest outfits have become quite varied these days. As an outstation guest, it is a constant struggle when trying to pack - … [Read more...]
Colorful Paisley Patterned Wedges
I have had my heart set of these lovely wedges for a long time now! These gorgeous lovelies have a bright and bold color combination and a very Indian touch with the paisley motif. It was love at first sight with these Paisley patterned wedges and I finally grabbed them after keeping … [Read more...]
A Tricolor Party to Celebrate Indian Republic Day
Date: 26th January. Dress Code: Any one of the colors of the Indian Tricolor. Potluck Details: Tricolor! Always looking for an excuse to throw a party, I planned a fun way to celebrate our Republic Day with my girlfriends - a potluck party with a twist. All the guests had to bring a dish that had … [Read more...]
Decorating with Rose Quartz and Serenity
And the Pantone color of the year is... ummm....wait a minute. Pantone was not able to zero down on one color it seems. So we have 2 Pantone colors of the year for 2016 - Rose Quartz and Serenity - shades of Pink and Blue respectively. Here is my take on decorating with rose quartz and … [Read more...]