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HOUSE TOURS

Before & After: Kids Room Makeover On a Budget (Under $25)

This post is about a simple makeover project I did last week in my son’s room that took all of 30 minutes and costed less than $25 or INR. 2,000. It went on to become a huge hit among ‘grammers. The funny thing is all the materials for the project lay buried deep in the closet but never saw the light of the day. Last week, I came out of the decorating slumber to do this makeover project. I wonder what was the inertia for over three years because this project was intended to be done before we moved in. The son was clear of the color scheme for his room: black and white for the furniture and wardrobe with a deep blue accent wall, and decal for the door. Initially, I had planned the outline of a map to go with the blue background, but never got around to…

FURNISHING

A Festive Makeover of Your Home This Season

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Tired of the old way of decorating home, searching hard but still not feeling elated? If hassle-free home makeover is your idea to breathe easy during this time, then, find out about a seamless way to decorate the beautiful abode. In other words, discover the beautiful world of Tangerine. Say yes! to the festive home feat in bright colour displays, fabric layovers to set the right tone and pace for season makeovers. You don’t need to think hard to be festive-ready this time. There is plenty to appear different this Diwali! There is so much on display in the malls or the beautiful home décor stores that it often makes us wonder, how will I be an exception this festive season around. Well, there is always a new way to spell the O.R.D.I.N.A.R.Y with Tangerine to an instant rescue. With home décor ideas getting a rejuvenation of sorts, with…

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Flowers & Origami

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There are two things on his mind all day: origami and games. Well, add Charlie Brown of Peanuts, and make it three. Good grief! There was a time — not so long ago, like two months ago — when every nook and cranny in the house had bits and pieces of paper and out popped an airplane of all shapes and sizes from the couch, dining table. You get the idea! And it was about the same time I was hooked onto Prison Break and Scofield’s mini creations. Turns out the famous swan takes only 39 steps. Intimidating but I’m up for the challenge with my son.

That’s the thing with kids – how easily new things fascinate their imagination. I think it’s a blessing; somewhere down the line we lose that spark. Don’t we? That’s why I am amazed to see grownups with a creative edge. Now who would have thought that origami can actually bring in a whiff of fresh air into a home. Meet designer Lisa Marie Andersson, the creative genius behind the clothing label Up the Wooden Hills. More than her fabric line, it is the origami creations that’s captivating for me. Simple to look, complex in creating, crisp, sharp lines in soothing colors.

STORES

Store Tour : The Shop, New Delhi

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If you live in Delhi and haven’t been to The Shop, then you should check it out. The place has a rich history and story behind its creation.The Shop retails a complete range of clothing for men, women and kids, home furnishings such as table runners, place mats, bed linen, duvet covers, and fashion accessories such as totes and bags. All the products are designed and manufactured in-house by their skilled designers and craftsmen.

I found their products fresh in design, choice of color and nominally priced. Knowing my weakness for multi-color, my favorite pieces had to be this bouquet printed tablecloth and the Chelsea printed table runner. The pieces are quite contrast in nature. The table runner with its soothing colors and natural patterns appeared as if a story was unfolding. Do check out the Samarkhand printed placemats too. I find the grape color captivating and one that is not too common to find.

A few pictures of their home furnishings/decoration range:

What a cosy corner! With the stack of books on one end and flowers on the other, it makes the perfect setting for a lazy afternoon. The patchwork quilt provides the finishing touches.

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Tips for Spring Decorating on a Shoestring

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This is a guest post from interior designer Elaine Griffin. I had featured Elaine in December.

Today, she shares some decor tips for shopping off-price retailers. What good is a post without eye-candy for inspiration. The tips are complemented with a few images of Soul Homes complex designed by Elaine from the March edition of Elle Decor.

1. Hit the store early and often. It’s true that new merchandise comes almost daily. And dahling, when you see something you like, buy it at once – you can always return what doesn’t work out, but short of robbery, you’ll never get your hands on it again if someone else snags it while you’re making up your mind.

2. Hit the road, Jack(ie). If you fall in love with something that you need multiples of but can’t find them in your store, check out the others nearby (or afar, if you’re really smitten). There’s a great chance that its twin is lying in wait for you, since merch tends to be fairly uniformly distributed in the region. And again, time is of the essence.

3. Think out of the box and go beyond the obvious. Sure, a seven-drawer chest looks great in a bedroom, but it would also be stunning in a bathroom (maybe with a candlestick lamp on top for a little evening glow) to hold towels, beauty tools, and luxurious lotions and potions. Ditto for a Chinese ceramic garden stool perched next to your tub. Tiny bejeweled enamel doodads destined for dressing tables are divine as elegant dining table objects.