Rang barse : Happy Holi

On this beautiful festival of colours
Rainbow The Colours of India wishes
all our readers
a very happy, safe and colourful Holi.

May all the colours of 
love and joy
brighten your life
today and always!

HAPPY HOLI!


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Living laid-back

Don't you just love 
those cute little corners
calm, fluid and dependably stylish.

A bit informal and soft,
simple and smooth.

Don't miss that fun telephone planter
on that easy-care, fresh window sill.

Happy entertaining
and effortless decor 
with pops of colour,

bright and merry :)

Awww...and a stack of well-read books and mags

I would love to curl up on this cane chair
with a cup of hot coffee...

and those homely bedroom corners 

 beautifully romantic...

now you can kick back and relax !

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'Gypsy Caravan' : Amy Butler Inspiration

Good news for all Amy Butler fans..!

 'Gypsy Caravan'  , Amy's first ever fabric line 

is back on popular demand.

To see the entire line click here.

Images : Amy Butler 

Idea conceived and collage created by 

Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee.



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Anthropologie : To add that extra zing on your fall table ...:)

Happy happy yellow and bright red brown,

warm colours of fall

so bold, so classy, so beautiful  !!

That burnt red elements platter and blue pitcher

compliment each other perfectly.

...and the dramatic turquoise wall

invokes a thousand words!

dream ?..or may be a poetry ??

images : Anthropologie

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Ethnic Indian Women's wear...on Happy Mother's Day :))

So, Mother's Day is here and am all set for a fab weekend with hubby and the 'Apples of our eyes' (8 and 5 years respectively:))...

Before signing up for the weekend, here is a quick post for all you fabulous moms out there....about some perfect Mother's Day gift ideas...Ethnic Indian Women's wear...suitable for today's modern Indian moms...some Impeccable Salwars from here

Aren't these classy??

Do not miss those Traditional Indian (Rajasthani)  on the backdrops here...!:)

Which one is your pick??

Happy Mother's Day !

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A Small Corner Tabletop !!:)....

I  always love to change the table settings in my home....

yes, frequently ;)

A small change here and there makes a big difference .

This particular corner table usually holds 

an old teapot, 

some books/magazines, 

 a few candle holders,

small nick knacks,

dried flower petals,

well, all depends on my mood

 with a touch of bright colours, vibrancy.

Here, it goes...

                                                                          

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The Tabletop Today !!:)

A cozy corner in my kitchen

a small tabletop 

Red 'n Black vase from Phuket,Thailand 

my new found 'spatula holder' 

some autumn colours and inspirations

a beautiful day in Singapore :)

All pictures are mine and subject to copyright.

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The Chinese tea set....and....My Oriental morning ....a few Singapore moments :)

A beautiful dawn in Singapore....early morning lights.... a typical Chinese red tea set from Beijing, China.....some greens....low seating arrangements/floor cushions....as per oriental decor.....some ethnic Indian cushions.... mix and match....some Indo-Oriental design tips...a photo gallery.

A beautiful Singapore morning...:)

DO JOIN IN THE CSN GIVEAWAY.....AS YOU MAY BE THE LUCKY WINNER!!!

THE DETAILS ARE GIVEN BELOW(in the last post).....

 

Moroccan Outdoor Living....Mesmerizing :))

Outdoor living is an integral part of Moroccan lifestyle....Moroccan homes are traditionally designed around a courtyard....or a garden like courtyard....

The attractive, colourful style of decor in this dry-desert like country is indeed mesmerising :) 

This blue-purple Moroccan decor is a perfect example of beauty and mystery!!!

...the courtyard-garden is a must for the vibrant living....

this colourful outdoor living is anyway breathtaking!!!!

....mosaic wall tiles,tera-cotta patio tiles and tera-cotta or glazed clay urns to create an authentic Moroccan feel......

...a perfect Moroccan patio.....blend with art-beauty-culture....

.....the romantic Moroccan lamps...

....a sunny outdoor....typical Moroccan settings with loads of accessories, lamps and tea glasses :))

Influenced by the warm climate,local landscape,Islamic thoughts....lavish in colours and fabrics....filled with accessories.....Moroccan garden with its fountains and tiles and carpets and lanterns....simply exotic!!!

...for more information and guide:

Living In Morocco

Design from Casablanca to Marrakesh

                 Sources: Morocco Living, Marrakesh, Alkemie's,Morocco sites.