An Artificial Ivy pot gets a Makeover for Christmas! Christmas is that time of the year when I start eyeing everything with an intention to make it more festive. Decorating for Christmas a perfect excuse to give everyday items a makeover and avoid spending on new decorations every year. Here's how … [Read more...]
Diwali Decorating Ideas – Traditional, Modern and Fusion
Diwali does not feel truly like Diwali until the marigold garlands come in! Using fresh flowers, collectibles and everyday household items, I deck up my home for Diwali in a number of ways. Here are some of my Diwali decorating ideas for this year. Table Decor and Centerpieces Diwali time … [Read more...]
Movie Awards Night/Red Carpet Party & Table Decorating Ideas
Decorating for the Movie Awards Night themed party for my 11 year old daughter was fun! I share here all the decorating details from the party including the products I used. Party Supplies Used Creating the red and black curtains and the red carpet was the focal point here. Everything else … [Read more...]
Traditional Decorating with Wooden Indian Toys
These beautiful wooden toys have been in my family home from even before I was born. I brought them out to decorate the table for an outdoor garden party one evening and couldn't help being fascinated once again. The traditional arts of India are mesmerizing. The craftsmanship is impeccable … [Read more...]
Traditional Indian Style Decorating with Heirloom Brass Utensils
My personal decorating style has been such a wide mix of influences from around the world that I reserve truly traditional Indian style decorating purely for festivals like Diwali. Things are different at my mom's house and she gives me a free hand to tinker about with her collections. So, one … [Read more...]
Sunday Brunch Table Setting with a Candles and Pebbles Centerpiece
Dressing up your table in a jiffy is easy when you are a table linen hoarder like me. I was dying to use my new set of place-mats and napkins from The Postbox. An impromptu brunch on a bright and sunny Sunday morning with friends gave me the perfect opportunity to create a casual table … [Read more...]
Getting Creative with Displaying Collectibles
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...]
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...]