Of the color orange, metal chairs and balcony space makeover
While orange may not be everyone’s choice as a primary color that dominates the decor of the house, it is certainly one of my favorites. This tropical color of the…
My apartment garden: pots petite but plenty
This is a small post about the tiny but very significant lung space(s) in my apartment. Due to constraints of abundant sunlight, ground soil and of course space most of…
Upcycling idea: Pair of old doors transformed to a rectangular two-tier table
Yet another post on an upcycling project, hope you have liked some of my previous projects listed under the “Decor Category”. This was how the pair of doors looked ‘before’.…
Bottles to Baskets: Greenery all around
Gardening is about enjoying the smell of things growing in the soil, getting dirty without feeling guilty, and generally taking the time to soak up a little peace and serenity.…
Particle Board: a surprisingly elegant alternative to glass on cane
When the glass of my center table cracked, I was quite heart broken considering that it had served me for years and also the potential hassle of getting hold of…
Upcycling idea: Old door to a multi-function table
This short post is about a fairly straight forward make over of an old wide single door to a versatile table that can be used in more ways than one.…
Upcycling idea: Copper pot to table top
If you are from South India especially Karnataka, or familiar with old South Indian houses, you would be acquainted with the traditional ‘hande’. For the uninitiated, the ‘hande’ is a…
Color, quirk and a hint of kitsch
Given my fetish for color, collectibles and all things ‘not so conventional’, I love having a whole lot of knick-knacks and souvenirs around the house. I am partial to anything…