Fabulous Friday Finds: Sari Stencil Wall Art

I love saris and anything to do with them.  And Deb Trombley of Paint+Pattern has this beautiful tutorial on her blog to make a gorgeous decor in your home. I know I will need oodles of patience for this project but I am so going to make it!  

There are a host of projects you will find on the blog, but I quite like this one.

Have a great Friday and super Weekend!

Image via Paint + Pattern 

Fabulous Friday Finds: Gift Ideas For MOM

Mother's day is on May 11, 2014 this year.

I so wish my Mom was living in the same city as us. But she is in Bengaluru, India and that's soooo far away.

Anyway, I've gathered a few things that I have in mind and I hope it will get you thinking in case you haven't thought of anything for MOM yet.

GIFT IDEAS FOR MOM

This is a beautiful worded card that you can PRINT in your home. Available at PAPER AND PIP

Gorgeous Tie and Dye Scarf  Available at KAVITAKRITI

Personalized Color Lockets.  Add initial charms and zodiac signs. Available at AHKRITI

Violet Perfume Available at TOMMY HILFIGER

Portable USB Record Player. Available at URBAN OUTFITTERS

Fish Platters. Available at  THE BAY

Fluted Apothecary Vase. Available at CHAPTERS

Coral Pink Handbag. Available at DANIER

Travel Jewelry Pouch. Available at POTTERY BARN

Fabulous Friday Finds: Cayenne Love

One of the Pantone colours for Spring 2014 is Cayenne

I haven't tried incorporating this color at home. But seems like a color that I am vacillating towards rather easily.

This is such a gorgeous color for a dress

A sure head turner 

Nail Polish

Wall clocks

Tote Bag

Image credits:
Mod Cloth
Zoya
Society6
Bluefly

Fabulous Friday Finds: Brocade Clutch purses

Hello there!

Are you a clutch purse kinda girl?

For the longest time I wasn't. I only remember my mom carrying one. But now that I am a mom to 2 girls and they are out of their diaper years, I just love carrying a light bag.

Anyway, nowadays, isn't it fun that we have such vibrant colors to choose from?

Ah! The Brocade clutch purses!

On my last visit to India, I did pick 2 for myself, but I wish I picked more.

Love the colours in this purse. Will go with most outfits.

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This is such a gorgeous Gold and Black purse. Love that tassel at the end too.

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Love this vibrant hot pink clutch with lotus prints.

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And talking about lotus prints, I bought one recently. I am waiting its arrival.

What I got myself is in black background with gold lotus prints. Seems like its sold out, so couldn't get the right picture. But here's another one in red and gold! 

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Happy Friday folks!

See you next week!

Fabulous Friday Finds: Suzani decor

I love Suzani fabric and I do want to have them in my home.

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For those who don't know what Suzani is….Suzani is a kind of embroidery which is predominantly found in Central Asia. Decorative threads are used on fabric with very bold and vibrant colours.

I found inspiration here…

I used to have a similar bedspread when I was growing up in India. 

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And look, similar prints on chairs too

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And this is such lovely work!

I am in love with this hot pink Suzani chair

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And oh well, my favorite print on ottomans too.

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See you all next week!

Have a great weekend!

Fabulous Friday Finds: Coffee Table Settings

I have 2 young daughters and there is no way I can have coffee table setting done at home. You will find toys, library books and other stuff that was not originally meant to be kept there.  Well, I'm going to try and do a re-arrangement of my coffee table today.

Here are a few inspirations for Coffee Table Settings.

I like the look of black and white on this table. Makes a statement with just the use of 2 main colors. Easy to find at home right?

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A nice melange of colors and a pop of magenta

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I love blues in any shade. And love the idea of the blue vase. Not so much the flowers though.

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How I 'd love to do this driftwood setting at home! My mom is an Ikebana teacher and enthusiast. If she were visiting us, I know she would be able to do this for me. Sigh!

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Happy Friday!

See you all next week!

Fabulous Friday Finds: Black and Gold

February is the month of love and red and pink and all things mushy.

But today my heart is tugging towards this combination of BLACK AND GOLD.

I found this gorgeous Anarkali salwar suit HERE. Designed by Ridhi Mehra its a beautiful gold quilted border with embroidery on the sleeves!

And yes, I designed something in Black and gold and its been listed at the shop too. Buy it here

I've been spying these bowls forever and they are on my TO BUY LIST. This is a handmade gorgeous papier mache bowl which can be found at ETCO.

Have a good weekend folks!

See you in the new week!

Fabulous Friday Finds: Gorgeous Green Inspirations

I am so done with the long winter days. Its finally a bit warmer today, but there's a bit of snow squall for tomorrow. Blah! 

Anyway, I'm all for some gorgeous green inspiration to pump up my  mood.

I love ikat prints and I'm drooling over this bedspread which I found at Cush and Nooks

And this is a beautiful Green Terracotta Vase which you can buy at CB2

And I love this nail paint that I bought recently. Its the Essie Brand of nail paint that's called Pretty Edgy

Fabulous Friday Finds: The Whole 9 Yards

I found this book by Kalpana Shah about the art of draping an Indian sari.

THE WHOLE 9 YARDS

This is in my WANT list. I do know how to drape one but I would love to learn some new ways too.

The price tag is high - but you can still Grab it HERE

Image credits:  Tadpole Store

Fabulous Friday Finds: Triangle Rings

I don't have a fetish for finger rings. But I will be introducing a new line of rings at my shop AHKRITI.

But for now, I'm kinda digging these triangle shaped rings.

Not quite your triangle, but love the way this heart ring looks.

 I spied it HERE

This beautiful blue lapis stone ring is drop dead gorgeous. An Elizabeth and James Design.

Love the cut. Buy it at SHOPBOP

Oh and this one is actually a stacking ring of 2 of 'em. Don't you just love the copper and silver shine.

You want it? Grab it from IndiayLaLuna

Have fun! Happy Friday!

xoxo

Reshma

Fabulous Friday Finds: Radiant Orchid Bedrooms

For 2014 Radiant Orchid is the colour of the year

And looks like you will see some of this lovely colour in my designs at Ahkriti soon.

Found some inspirations here this FRIDAY

Love this almost lace pattern pillows from IKEA

And oh my! I would love to dress up the walls with this fantastic pattern

Amy Butler's Fountain Wallpaper found at Bobby Berk Home 

There's so much out there. 

Sigh!

Have a great FRIDAY!

xoxo

Fabulous Friday Finds: Gold Serving Decor for Christmas

You know when you walk into a Book store, you don't think much. You only think of buying books right?

Well, with all the marketing strategies nowadays, bookstores now not only keep books, they also keep jewelry (not happy with that because of you know why) and home decor!!!!

I was at the local Chapter's Store and I was actually giddy headed seeing these gold serving bowls and platters. I am going again in the weekend to get these after a bit of chatting with the hubby. I am hoping he will approve of at least the gold bowls. I need 6 of them.  You have to see them in person. They are really gift worthy too!

Gold serving Bowls

Gold Serving Platter

And aren't these bubbly champagne flutes adorable?


Picture courtesy: Chapters/Indigo

Fabulous Friday Finds: Kantha Quilts

I've been drooling on a lot of Kantha quilts lately and I think its time I got one for myself.

One of my favourites. A beautiful handmade quilt in Queen Size.  Get this beauty at

Indian Home Textile

Image courtesy of Indian Home textile

Fabulous Friday Finds: Peacock Decor

This week, I've been peacock decor hunting. I've already bought peacock feather candles, peacock bags and now this is on my Wish List. And I'm not feeling guilty one bit! Diwali is just knocking and I simply cannot resist these beautiful peacock beauties !

This is one gorgeous peacock that will liven up any room    

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Isn't this platter to die for?

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Ah! I cannot wait to light this peacock candle! I bought just one. I think I should have got more~

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Find these here 1 2 3 

Fabulous Friday Finds: Copper and Brass Beauties

Gosh!

This time around, the Indian festive season seems to have come so fast.

I think I'm in some sort of a bubble and I've no sense of time!

Anyway, I have been eyeing these home decor beauties in a while and I think by the end of next week, there's going to be a big whole in my pocket.

Been on my Wish List for quite a while Now

Gorgeous Copper Paan Daan 

Available for keeps at The Home Label

I love these Brass Tea light holders.
(Shhhh they also come in Silver and Gold finish)

Grab them before the others at India Circus

Image courtesy and credit: The Home Label and India Circus