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Old (“Young”) Man And The Sea

Guest Posts & Interviews, Mother Nature & Garden InspirationsBy Vidya Sudarsan March 1, 2024 64 Comments

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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…

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My Colorful Finds on Amazon

Decor - Kitchen And Dining RoomsBy Vidya Sudarsan December 6, 2023 Leave a comment

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!…

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Stylish Home Accessories

Color And Pattern Inspirations, Decor - Holidays And PartiesBy Vidya Sudarsan December 7, 2020 7 Comments

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…

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Repurpose, Reuse and Upcycle

Decor - Home Improvement Ideas, Decor - OfficeBy Vidya Sudarsan March 12, 2020 10 Comments

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…

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A Warm Welcome to 2019

UncategorizedBy Vidya Sudarsan January 22, 2019 25 Comments

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…

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Fresh Flower Bouquets

Mother Nature & Garden InspirationsBy Vidya Sudarsan September 5, 2018 13 Comments

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,…

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Anna Vasily Designer Tableware

Sponsors and Product ReviewsBy Vidya Sudarsan August 27, 2018 22 Comments

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,…

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Refreshing Flower Vases

Decor - Holidays And Parties, Mother Nature & Garden InspirationsBy Vidya Sudarsan July 18, 2018 24 Comments

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…

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Uncommon Gardening

Mother Nature & Garden InspirationsBy Vidya Sudarsan June 30, 2018 7 Comments

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…

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Passionately Made

Sponsors and Product ReviewsBy Vidya Sudarsan March 22, 2018 8 Comments

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…

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Guest Post – Runway Inspired Decor Ideas To Uplift Your Home

Guest Posts & InterviewsBy Vidya Sudarsan February 11, 2018 35 Comments

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…

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Express Your Love With Photos

Sponsors and Product ReviewsBy Vidya Sudarsan February 3, 2018 18 Comments

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…

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I'm a wife and mother of two beautiful girls in California. I love expressing my love for color and decor through this blog on interior design. Beautifully designed spaces, innovative accessories and appliances, and vibrant color schemes are just a few of the things I feature here. Sometimes, even the smallest and simplest changes can transform an unappealing room into an elegant living space. I also specialize in writing product reviews and hosting giveaways. Affiliate and sponsors links may be used in posts, but all opinions are mine. I hope you enjoy your visit here, and I look forward to your comments!
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