The Quiet Evening....:)

A quiet evening...Yup!...in my home?....with our naughty brats around ??
Oh...noooo!!.....I must admit...it's very rare !!!

Hmmmm..... So, a quiet evening ....when...kiddos are off to the swimming pool/beach side park....along with their daddy dear :)....

Some images from my nest.... my hot cuppa....the calmness....with some good books around...a little 'me time' :):)

a just want to cherish some quiet moments...:)

Franklin Rug....

Persian Rugs!!!....my all time weakness....my all time inspirations.....yah, I'm a great fan of these fabulous stuffs !!
Today's post is all about  Franklin [Persian] Rug and its use age in different rooms...different views...different gate ups....
...This rug is a look-a-like of Turkish Oushak carpets...one of my great favourites...stylized botanicals in deep, rich hues....the rich, mellow colour, silky feel....holds its vibrancy over the time....

Now, let us enjoy these photo tour....warm wooden furnitures....cozy,comfy,

relaxed atmosphere....and the use age of Franklin Rugs in different rooms...different views :)

....in the formal dinning room...mesmerising !!

....in the cozy living room....

...the Friday night dinner...starting of the weekend...good food...

and lots...and lots of warmth....

a cozy wooden setup ...and the Rug....

...a lazy weekend afternoon...unwind with some good books...

...view of a living room/ library room....

...the perfect mood for a Sunday morning....some sun lights...semi-formal wooden get ups and the Rug...

......isn't it mind blowing??

If you are also bitten by the 'Rug-Love Bug'...then please let me know about it !!!

Source: Pottery Barn

A Pot full of Chinese Tea....

• A rainy day in Singapore....
• The local Chinese flea market....
• Loads of Oriental inspirations....
• Antique Chinaware.....
• White 'n blue....'n blue 'n white  prints....
• Some Orchids in bloom....
• Small Japanese hand fan...
• A pot full of  pure Chinese lemongrass tea...

      WELCOME to my Oriental world :)

Some South East Asian decor ideas from my humble nest...one of my favourite Chinese tea sets....and some typical Chinese design elements....hope you have enjoyed :)

Would love to hear from you all.....as always!!

The Tropical Rain Forest....and....the Tribal Shop :)

• The South-East Asian rain forest...
• Complete Tribal life....
•  Flavour of the Tropic.....
• Jungle Safari....
• Colours and warmth and mystries....
• The famous Singapore Night Safari....

......and an eye candy tribal shop with loads of warm inspirations!!

     Welcome to this Oriental World !!!

Enjoy this colourful Tribal tour :)

Source: My personal album...please do not copy.

IKEA 2010 unique bedroom designs

Contemporary, stylish decor and IKEA are synonymous now.

This post is all about my IKEA love :)

These are some of 2010 contemporary, colourful and unique IKEA bedroom designs. Enjoy this colourful series.

Have a great day ahead :)

                                                                                                               Source: IKEA 2010 online catalog

...and Spice it up....it is an Indian way :)

Colours, lights and festivals......

Holi, Diwali,Garba and Durga puja ..........

Dilli (not Delhi) ki janta...

 Rajasthan ki shan....

Vibrant Gujarat....

The Kerala backwaters....

The temples in Tamilnadu....

Bandhni, Batik and Block Prints.......

Bollywood iishtyle and Blockbusters...

Sabzi mandi, mitti ki khushbu aur mitha lassi....

Chandni chowk ki gali....

Mumbai ki Paw-Bhaji...

Colours on the elephants...

The beautiful Indian bride....

The imarging global nation ....the IT power hub....

The largest democracy...

Local trains and street food stalls...

The most colourful and lively nation....

  

Lets celebrate life in an Indian way :-)

images: from personal album and net.