Villa BalquisseMy International pick today is from one of the most exotic places~ Bali.Villa Balquisse- a tropical retreat set between coconut groves & mangroves in Jimbaran. The retreat has old Balinese Villas that have been restored and decorated in an eclectic style. The interior designer's latest travel ifluen…
Happy Diwali!Wishing all you lovely blogger friends a very happy and bright Diwali! The 'Festival of Light' where the lights or lamps signify victory of good over the evil within every human being.Sorry for the late post, have just about found some quiet time to sit down and assimilate all the festivity around m…
Diwali Ki Shubhkamnayen: 7.11.2007Dhanteras is celebrated on the first day of the five day Diwali celebrations. This day Goddess Lakshmi- who is the Goddess of Wealth is worshipped for wealth & prosperity.It is extremely auspicious to buy gold & jewellery today as it is believed to bring happiness, wealth and good luck:-)Here is a s…
Diwali Ki Shubhkamnayen: 6.11.2007This has to be one of those impromtu ideas, which just strikes you when you are doing something as simple as making Idlis for breakfast;-)Serve traditional Indian sweets in one plate of an Idli mould, dry fruits in the other and light oil diyas in the mini-cocktail Idli mould:-) You have a simple, …
Diwali Ki Shubhkamnayen: 5.11.2007This is an out & out traditional arrangement. Beautiful green beetle leaves arranged in a circular fashion with festive, cheery yellow marigolds and pink buds giving it that colourful contrast.In the center is a mini traditional Kerala lamp lit with wicks dipped in oil. Shiny brass diyas complete t…
Diwali Ki Shubhkamnayen: 4.11.2007I am very excited about this decorating idea, since this doesn't fall into the 'traditional' slot yet it has interesting traditional elements in it:-)Antique ceramic Japanese tiles from Chettinad, look at the interpretation of Goddess Lakshmi!I completely adore the blue & pink combination. Arrange o…
Diwali Ki Shubhkamnayen: 3.11.2007Rustic. Simple. Divine.I love the simplicity in this style of decorating. Beauty carved in stone. Pluck flowers from your garden, scatter it all around. Float them in stone diyas ( let your creativity flow:-)Put some pebbles in the diya before lighting them. Add a dash of colour with 'Kum-Kum' or Ve…
Diwali Ki Shubhkamnayen: 2.11.2007Diwali- The Festival of Lights, of happiness, of celebration, of prayers, of beauty, of prosperity.It's a day where we pray to Goddess Lakshmi to fill our lives with health, wealth & happiness.What better way to decorate, bring out those silverware, line the 'Thali' ( plate/platter) with shiny one r…
