I feel so incredibly blessed and thankful to have Kizhanatham A Jagannathan as my uncle. Our lives are enriched by the people we spend our time with and how they influence us. He has been an incredible role model for me. He is strong-willed, intelligent, and very young at heart. I admire him tremendously! My uncle is a globetrotter, and his stories have always transported me as if I was visiting those places myself. He is also a diver, snorkeler, and enjoys underwater photography. So far, he … [Read more...]
My Colorful Finds on Amazon
Hi everyone! Happy Holidays! It's been a while since I blogged! I've been so busy with my nonprofit EdVirtually.org and also doing some major renovations to my home. I plan to start writing about my home upgrades soon. In the meantime, happy to share some colorful things that are sold on Amazon. Check them out! I was surprised to see these pretty things. I purchased a few of them :-) Hand Painted Stainless Steel Water Pitcher Hand Painted Stainless Steel Water Pitcher Handmade Hala Clay … [Read more...]
Stylish Home Accessories
Hello there! This is the time of the year when pretty colors look even better around the house. It's also the time to cheer up the place and end the year on a good note. The year 2020 has not been easy, and uncertainty about the present and future has caused a lot of anxiety for many of us. I have been gradually brightening up my home to make it a place for people to work and relax. I am also constantly looking for unique items that are both stylish and sturdy. Scroll down, and you will see my … [Read more...]
Repurpose, Reuse and Upcycle
Hello there! Just pause before you throw something away. There might be a way to repurpose an object that you have been holding on to and give it a new function. Maybe upcycle it to something even better. Most of us are so used to associating an object with its original purpose that we don't hesitate to get rid of it as soon as it stops doing what it is supposed to do. That's why our junkyards are so full. According to World Research Bankers, our world generates at least 3.5 million tons of … [Read more...]
A Warm Welcome to 2019
Hello Everyone! Happy New Year to you all! Even though, New Year seems to be quite monotonous for our planet Earth and our star Sun, it is a big deal for us. January 1st is the first day Earth's next round around the orbit starts. But for us, humans, it somehow feels like a fresh beginning, a new hope and lots to look forward to in the upcoming year. I am so glad we feel this way! Aren't you happy that we celebrate the eve and have enough reasons to be cheerful? With all the new resolutions … [Read more...]
Fresh Flower Bouquets
Hello there! Can't believe we are in September already! This spring has gone by so quickly. We were too busy renovating our kitchen and dining rooms. We had to block one section of our home and manage on the other side for almost four months. Our floor was covered with with layers of dust. Well, it's all worth it. Now, I am eagerly looking forward to bringing in fresh flower bouquets into my most favorite rooms in our house. Come back to see my pictures! I bumped into too many simple yet … [Read more...]
Anna Vasily Designer Tableware
Hello everyone!! I'm always thrilled to introduce artisans who create brilliant handmade gifts. It's just a perfect addition to my home decor blog! Anna and her friend Vasily started their company, AnnaVasily dinnerware and tableware in 1992 when they were really young. Their initial collection consisted of about about four pieces at that time. Now, they have grown to a company that has already sold three million designer tableware items to top tier hotels such as Ritz Carlton, Four Seasons, … [Read more...]
Refreshing Flower Vases
The sun is bright. Fresh produce is in abundance. Vivid flowers are dancing in wind. I can't help sharing refreshing flower vases that are exotic and quite simple to recreate. Filling in pineapples with delicate flowers, layering tiny blooms in between asparagus and pea pods, and making pots out of cantaloupes, cabbages and watermelons are ideas that have never occurred to me. Also, I like the idea of poking daisies into lemons and limes. Green apples, green grass and gerbera's when put … [Read more...]
Uncommon Gardening
Bumping into one of these photographs in Pinterest got me into gathering the rest on unique gardening. Anything uncommon and exceptional somehow catches my attention. And, that's just enough to share my love for intriguing designs for the home and garden with you! Hanging strawberry plants and watching an espalier apple tree leaning on a fence is nature at its best. It's sometimes the very best we can do in small spaces. A garden need not be a piece of land where one grows flowers, fruits and … [Read more...]
Passionately Made
Bags, bells or scarfs - it just feels good to give back to the artisans and also to fight injustice. It also feels wonderful when the products are eco-friendly, cruelty-free, and sweatshop-free. Best of all, this is something we can all do combat poverty. By buying products that follow fair trade, you are supporting workers by providing them with livable wages and ensuring safe working conditions for them. Most of these companies also empower the disadvantaged and bring the best out of them. … [Read more...]
Guest Post – Runway Inspired Decor Ideas To Uplift Your Home
Hello there! I've a guest post for you today on "Runway Inspired Decor Ideas To Uplift Your Home". Do leave me your thoughts on this decor style! Source The season-switch can prompt you to hit the refresh button on your living space, giving you the chance to give your interior a revamp that reflects your style. The Spring 2017 collections, inspired many home décor experts, is cultivating new ideas. Through vibrant color palettes, materials and textures, renowned designer line-ups grew on … [Read more...]
Express Your Love With Photos
It's almost Valentine's Day! I can't believe we are already in February of 2018! Well, for folks who are still looking to buy a gift, scroll down and I've a few ideas for you. My gift suggestions are all about sharing nostalgic moments with the people you love. Our smartphones and cameras do tempt us to take several snapshots of family trips and even daily activities. Selfies, and group snaps are filling the space in our devices. If you roll down your photo gallery, I bet you will find … [Read more...]
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