Showing posts with label home decor accessories. Show all posts
Showing posts with label home decor accessories. Show all posts

Monday, April 9, 2012

Home with a Persoanlity

These are homes with personality and poise-- just like the owners. They feature an eye for tasteful decor and treasures collected over the years.

First is the house of writer and human rights specialist Maryam Montague and her architect husband Chris Redecke in Marrakech.









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This is the home of decorator Lorenzo Castillo in Madrid-- a 17th century convent converted into a duplex.






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Youthful colours and prints add cheerful touches to rug designer Sabine de Grunzburg's Paris apartment.



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Monday, December 26, 2011

Bring In 2012 With Flowers





Flower arrangement is an art. A beautifully arranged floral bouquet instantly uplifts the spirit and gives a character to any room. And no New Year party would be complete without flowers. 


 
 



Here are some Ikebana floral arrangements which you can try at home. Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. 'Ike' means to arrange and 'bana' originates from the word 'hana', which means flower.








Ikebana combines flowers with branches to create a simple but beautiful flower arrangement. You can also use metal, wood, plastic etc to enhance it further. The shape and colour of the vase is also taken into consideration while making the arrangement.




Interestingly, it is said that Ikebana went to Japan from India via China with the spread of Buddhism, in around 600 AD.






























So have fun with your floral arrangement as you usher in 2012 with lots of happiness and laughter. 

Wish you lots of luck, success and good health in the New Year and always! See you in New Year!

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Exotic Home Accessories

Lladro

Queen of the Nile Porcelain : Lladro

Accessories make the room. They bring life to a space with colours, textures and forms. They also tell a thousand words about the owners, their passions, their travels, their tastes, their lifestyles etc.

A beautiful hand-painted lamp, a Lalique vase, a Lladro figurine, an Afghan rug, a pair of tall wodden giraffes, a marble inlaid elephant, a jewel-encrusted mirror -- they all tell different stories about the craft of that region and the hard work of the people who gave shape to them.


Blue and White Porcelain Jars: Horchow

Perched Birds Table Jar: Horchow

A pair of Oriental jars or a single large porcelain vase like these with attractive motifs will immediately catch everyone's attention.

Lladro figurines are admired worldwide for their intricate designs and thoughtful ideas. There is perhaps one or more Lladro pieces depicting each mood, emotion, occasion, season and creature. The fluid and true to life sculptures in porcelain are coveted pieces despite their steep prices and will bring any corner of your room into focus.


Horses' Group: Lladro


 
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Flowers Of The Season: Lladro


Shakyamuni Buddha (Orange): Lladro

Lord Krishna: Lladro

Standing Buddha : Lladro

Usher in peace and tranquility with these lovely and delicate Buddha and Lord Krishna figurines shaped in porcelain. Perched on a shelf or side table, they will keep a benevolent eye on everyone.


Indian Dance: Lladro


Do not forget your walls. Cover the blank space on your wall with decorative prints, wall plaques, baroque or embroidered wall hangings.


Mihrab Wall Hanging: Lladro

Geometric Prints: Horchow






















 
Marla Malett Suzani Wall Hanging

Giclee Tiles: Horchow
















Hand embroidered Kantha work: craftandartisans.com

A Suzani Wall Hanging

Any of these vibrant wall accents will add colour to your room and also showcase your rich taste.


Riding The Big One : Llaro
Lalique Rene


Ballet: Lladro

Lalique Bowl
 
Floral Baroque Wall Decor: Horchow

















Wood Branch Wall Decor: Horchow

Steel and Bone Lotus Leaves: Horchow
These lovely pieces can either adorn your console or cabinet.... or wherever you fancy.

Natural Sculptures: Horcow
Turquoise Glass Vases: Horchow

Parisian Vases : Horchow
Vases are the most popular decoration accessory. They come in all shapes, sizes, materials and colours. They look attractive on their own or with flowers and branches.

Indian Batik: Horchow
Faux Horns: Horchow

Faux Water Buffalo Horns: Horchow

Bring a bit of wild into your private space with these two faux horns.Placed on the tables, they look perfectly at home. A few other items with animal prints will complete the look of your room.

Madonna and Child: Horcow
Silver Leaf Branch: Horchow
Kneeling Buddha: Horchow

Global Suzani Print: Horchow
African Tonga Trays: Horchow
Pine Cone Reindeers: Horchow

Reindeer Candleholders: Horchow

Bethany Lowe: Horchow
Cheetah-print Lanterns: Horchow
Morrocan floor lanterns
Blue Glass Moroccan Lantern


Bring in light and enlightenment with these lanterns and candle holders.


Oil Drum Lid Art: Horchow
Cabris Wall Panel: Horchow

Framed Suzani Wall Decor Image: Decor Pad

Picture frames, trays, painted kettles, candle stands  all can be used independently or in a group on your coffee table, console or side table. Show off your refined taste with these masterpieces.

Michael Aram Frames: Neiman Marcus

Michael Wainwright: Neiman Marcus
John Derian Trays: Neiman Marcus


L'Objet Perlie Frames: Neiman Marcus

Mariposa Trays: Neiman Marcus
MacKenzie-Childs Tea Kettles: Neiman Marcus


These kettles will also look tantalising as a decor item on your shelves or coffee table as well. Co-ordinate these with the colourful photo frames for a  happy and cheerful look.
MacKenzie Childs: Neiman Marcus
This bowl itself is enough to evoke sighs from all. You can elevate its appeal by arranging a potpourri in it.

Poppy Bowl: Horchow

Ceramic boxes: Horchow

Jonathan Adler Teaware: Horchow
Who would have the heart to use this elephant tea-pot at the tea table? Many, like me, would love to show it off as a work of art.


Amitayus Buddha: Lladro