Ganesha

It's the day to celebrate Ganesha, the remover of all obstacles. Happy Ganesh Chathurthi! 


PS. I found this lovely, little Nepalese Ganesha mask from California- based  Coast Mountain Crafts on Etsy. They sell vintage treasures from India, Nepal and Tibet. Doesn't he look wise and all-knowing? Click here for more information. 

Image credits: 1. Once Upon A Tea Time; 2 and 3. Coast Mountain Crafts.

Bright blue bliss

After those calm and serene living spaces, its time to feel energized with some bright blue bliss! VISI (South Africa) had a whole issue dedicated to the color blue (watch this) ...

and now it's Nuevo Estilo's turn...

See the entire gallery here.

Image credits: 1. VISI (South Africa); 2, 3,4 and 5. Nuevo Estilo (Spain)

Living room Inspiration

I found a bunch of beautiful pictures of living rooms over at House to home (UK). They are of different styles but all of them are extremely inviting. I love rooms that you can actually use, where people can put their feet up and be comfortable,  and where you don't have to shout across a vast expanse of r-o-o-m to make conversation. What do you think? Is your living room begging to be lived in?

See the entire gallery of living rooms at House to home (UK). 

Image credits: House to Home UK. 1.) Photographed by Antony Crolla

2.) Photography by Simon Whitmore. 

(The other picture credits didn't mention names of the photographers.)

Rajee Sood: For A Gorgeous Home

Fellow blogger and friend Rajee Sood and I started blogging around the same time. She is an amazing stylist and interior designer. She has an eye for finding the most gorgeous (and  TEMPTING) items for the home- think soft  kantha fabrics, vintage filigree work vases, brass work and ornate wood work. So when she opens an online destination and invites you to come and see for yourself all these beautiful things, its hard to resist( and harder still to leave without buying something). Don't say I didn't warn you! Just look at these pictures from her inspiration/lookbook showcasing her sensuous and rich style...

Visit Rajee Sood here. 


Images and styling credit: Rajee Sood.com.

Art for the kitchen

My friends, what kind of art hangs in your kitchen? I was wondering if it should deal only with foods (and all things related to eating and drinking) or not and I think I would like to be surrounded be these gorgeous prints and pictures....

This tempting photograph print from Vita Nostra would always leave me longing for a slice of pie accompanied by a hot cup of lavender chai! 

I love the cheerful and retro look of this teatime illustration...

And what's tea time without biscuits?

And any print from photograper Zoe Longenecker would be a wonderful addition...

The kitchen is a place to gather your loved ones and enjoy a meal together, so why not provide a feast for all the senses with these beautiful pictures? Just click on the links below to browse/buy these gorgeous works of art. 

Image credits/ copyright: 1. Vita Nostra (European and World Fine Art Travel Photography); 2. Vintage Biscuit Tin by  Nursey BangBang (UK); 3. Retro Kitchen Illustration Sevenstar (Berlin); 4.) Cherries II and Teacups and a rose print by HeyZee

Stylish Library- a must for every home!

I am obsessing about home offices and libraries today and I found a few that I would love to move into right away....

Are you moving in too?

All images via Elle Decor. 

O is for Otomi fabrics

 The Otomi Indians are an indigenous people of Mexico. Their hand-embroidered fabrics are colorful and make a striking statement. I think they are the perfect way to wake up and really energize a room. It looks similar to crewel work, don't you think? Jacaranda Home is a great store if you are looking to buy one of these gorgeous works of art. 

(I especially like the navy blue and all the shades of green. )

I think the combination of the teal otomi fabric with a dusky pink is an inspired one- a more sophisticated/ grown up  version of the girly turquoise and pink pairing. I think I would like to hang it as a tapestry on a cream wall and it will look I bought the garden indoors with me. What do you say?

Image credits: 1. Jacaranda Home; 2. Marshall Watson Interiors via House of Turquoise; 3. Mikkel Vang via here. 

World Market

Have you checked the Cost Plus World Market site lately? I am loving everything in their new Tradewind collection- the earthy colors are perfect for fall. 

Actually, I am loving everything about them!

Set a lush, world-inspired table that provides a feast for the senses...

Have you been there lately? Visit their website here.


All images from Cost Plus World Market.)

Moroccan getaway in Mumbai

How beautiful is this Moroccan-inspired getaway by architect Ahsan Ansari! This apartment maybe in Mumbai but I can feel the Mediterranean breeze in my hair. Now, where is my mint tea?!

Photography by Fram Petit. Featured in Elle Decor (India).

Cabbages and Roses Homewares

Summer is finally making itself felt here in the Bay area. Its hot and dry and I am really drawn to the cool shabby chic elegance of linens from Cabbages and Roses. 
(and I stake my claim on that chair!)

Visit Cabbages and Roses here. 


(All images from Cabbages and Roses Homeware Style Guide)

Art meets Fashion

 Aarti Verma of the  label Art meets Fashion wrote to me describing her line of hand painted fashion and home decor accessories. Express yourself and add a splash of color with these beautiful India-inspired hand painted tunics, bags and clutches....

I love the bold designs! Visit Art meets Fashion's Facebook page here to browse the entire collection and to shop (of course!).

All images from Art meets Fashion. 

Bloomingville, Denmark

I am drawn to so many different styles of interior design, that it's hard to define my signature style. I found Denmark-based Bloomingville and I fell in love with their Autumn Winter 2011 collection that pairs tough loft/industrial settings with soft feminine touches in the form of rich and luxuriant color. There's those moody blues and violets again.

Visit Bloomingville here. All images from their Autumn/Winter 2011 collection.

Jewelry Love

For all those of you who love jewelry and pretty jewelry stands, I have two beautiful finds...

Kaleidoscope Jewelry Stand from Urban Outfitters

and

the most gorgeous beaded jewelry from Dublin-based jewelry artist Rachel Van-Walsh's store Balanced on Etsy..

Image credits: 1. Urban Outfitters; 2. and 3. Balanced on Etsy.