Decor Oriental - Rustic meets Refinement

Do you in love with the mystic of Oriental decor and Indian opulence all put together?
Well, I do.  I crave for an Asian-Oriental contemporary space filled with lots of vibrant colours, bold textures and green corners. The free flowing organic style, easy and Eco-friendly decor, open space living and refined simplicity always attract me.
Now, let me welcome you to our humble 'Eclectic Home' .

If you are looking for a picture perfect house, straight out of a magazine page..sorry..mine is not. 

This is a little 'whimsy'  nest, a compact nook for our two lovely kids and a peaceful space for me and my husband.

We are decidedly creative when it comes to designing a happy home which is simple and family friendly, a delightful fun zone where children and adults can play and work together...and we love those beautifully composed magical moments of everyday life. 

Simple serenity and calmness are synonymous to any Oriental space. Buddha from Vietnam with Orchids and tea light candles artistically brings out those dramatic effects .

For an Oriental Corner :

Balinese temple doll from Ubud, Bali  (Indonesia),

Thai gold plated Benjarong from Bangkok (Thailand),

 Contemporary Chinese art painting from Singapore .
 Flowers are essential to bring that welcoming sense of warmth and comfort. 

There is nothing 'fancy' about this home...a busy space with lots of scattered books, papers, paintings and toys (thanks to our little brats :))...and naturally not so picture perfect always. It is a child friendly- flexible home, practical and comfortable.

An informal nook designed by a slightly eccentric couple who loves travel , photography, books, music and gardening...to name just a few ;))

                                                   

Those lovingly collected treasures from our travel to different countries always find a special place in our home...be it an antique Japanese cha-pot (tea-pot) or a Balinese ' Barong  mask' .

I deliberately select happy colours and  patterns to keep my home cheerful and rejuvenate. Burnt red , orange, fuchsia, rust-gold, shades of olive green and a hint of turquoise completes the look.

My mantra is 'Make your home your own'. I love belongings which add character. We do not possess any extravagant  art or accessory but every single treasure in our nest has a story of its own.

Don't you like the beautiful effect of grouping several objects together which gives a special character to any space. They need not be match always...this eclectic mix-'n-match brings a sense of flexibility, which I try to incorporate in my home.

So, Bayon face and Khmer art from Angkor Wat, Cambodia  goes hand-in-hand with Chinese blue pottery.

Today On The Coffee-Table :

Antique  brass bowl from Dhaka, Bangladesh (a family heirloom),

A maroon and green Indian spice box from Mumbai, India,

Indonesian wooden couple masks..a quick purchase from Jakarta International Airport, Indonesia.

Home is about expression of individuality. A personal touch with interesting accessories, fabrics, art and books makes my home more of 'Me'.

An eclectic  space with its effortless relaxed approach.

Do you like Asian-eclectic living?  

What is your style mantra?

Do let me know...:)

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Photography Part I: Angkor Wat

Today, once again I am taking you all to cherish the profound beauty and mystic tranquillity of   'Khmer Splendour' in Cambodia- Angkor Wat.

The wondrous temples of Angkor are  one of  the most astonishing, magnificent and enduring architectural achievements of mankind, built by Khmer civilisation between 802 and 1220 AD.

As the best-preserved temple at the site, Angkor Wat is the only one to have remained a significant religious centre since its foundation- first Hindu, then Buddhist. The temple epitomise the high classical style of Khmer art and architecture, is world's largest single religious monument. 

Angkor Wat has become the symbol of Cambodia, appearing on its national flag and is one of the prime attraction in South East Asia.

This exceptional monument built during the early years of the 12th century by the Khmer Emperior Suryavarman II, dedicated to the Hindu God Vishnu and is a symbolic representation of ancient Hindu cosmology.

Built over a period of 400 years by a number of different rulers and covering an area of more than 400 sq km, the temple complex of Angkor Wat was only rediscovered 150 years ago.

The magical ruins of Angkor are located amidst dense forests and  lash green farmland, near modern day Siem Reap city in Cambodia . These finest masterpieces are a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE Site.

Many of the temples at Angkor complex have been restored, and together they comprise the most significant site of Khmer architecture .

This is another short post and my humble attempt to explore the glory of this marvellous piece of art.

Many more to come as it is impossible to over the beauty of this splendid location in a few posts. 

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Please visit my other posts on Angkor Wat-Cambodia  here and here .

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From The Tropical Island Paradise...

Happiness is contentment,
      Happiness is acceptance,

     Happiness is LOVE..

         and LOVE is GOD !

Greetings from a tiny, sunny, tropical island,
somewhere in Southeast Asia.. 

 Enjoy a lovely, peaceful weekend
at your part of the world :)

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Francfranc : Hello Singapore from Tokyo

The Japanese home furnishing giant Francfranc is opening shortly right here in Singapore. Our tiny, sunny island is welcoming two new Francfranc stores at JCube and VivoCity.


Founded in Japan, Francfranc offers an always evolving blend of home accessories, furniture, lighting and personal gifts. In their stores in Japan they aim to provide a remarkable and immersive customer experience inside a visually rich environment that surprises and delights the customers at every turn. 

Exclusive Singapore Tote Bags...:)

Francfranc  Special Event at VivoCity, Singapore

 The designer and retailer of home lifestyle products, offering rich, quality designs at reasonable prices. The stores, located primarily in Japan, China and Hong Kong aim to provide a remarkable and immersive customer experience inside a visually rich space.

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Aporv : Indian Handicrafts and Creative Design

Last week I received a mail from Sudip the founder of Aporv.com (http://www.aporv.com/), the ultimate online destination for Indian Handicrafts and Creative design. 

Sudip says, "Aporv (pronounced a-poor-v) means Unique in Sanskrit and just like its name it tries to bring the unique creativity from Indian artisans and designers to the global audience."

About this unique online store :

1. ONLY handcrafted and Eco-friendly products.
2. Partnering with Artisans, NGO's, SHG's, designers and bring their creativity to your doorstep.
3. Amazing range of inspired creativity from India.
4. Buyers from India, USA, UK, Singapore and many other countries.
5. Visitors from 90+ countries.
6. Winner of Manthan Award South Asia 2010.

Aporv has gained a lot of atraction from domestic and international customers on its Facebook page.
Please, don't forget to visit: http://www.facebook.com/aporv. 

Also, they have been covered by most of the domestic media and few international. One may check the same here: http://www.aporv.com/profile/news/




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Oriental Chic

Hello beautiful readers !
I know, it has been a while...
As the 'real world' is becoming more and more demanding with two little ones, an extremely busy corporate type husband, a home to look after, as I'm investing more and more time to my first love 'music'...and yes, most importantly I do not post just for the sake of posting. 

Well, today is different, I have a few more hours to update my blog...a quick post on one of my favourite topics 'Oriental Design' .

As an Indian girl, based out of Singapore, my humble style is an informal and relaxed one, based on what 'We love as a family'. I always go for something which is practical (keeping in mind that we have two kids at home), easy to maintain and comfortable.

 I feel that, for our nest the 'rustic Indian touch' goes hand-in-hand with the 'simple-serene Oriental look'.

...and here comes the magic of  'Eclectic Design' . The fun of 'mix and match'. It is 'that particular style' which can be evolve and constantly updated. I love to create an 'Eclectic Design Scheme' for our home which can bring many possibilities in decor and can reflect my family's interest as a whole.

For me, the most important rule for decor is 'To Break the Rules'. Yes, I'm a rule breaker in that sense.  I love to hear my heart and can't follow any design school blindly . Hope, it reflects in my home.

 Treasures from our travel to different countries, antiques,  even flea market junks can add that 'magical touch' to my home. 

 Buddha from  Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, sits peacefully on a corner table in our living room, while the early morning sun creates a few blissful moments. I love to enjoy my morning tea here with the husband.

I fell in love with this antique Chinese tea pot when I first saw this in a tiny-shabby shop in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. I knew that it had to be mine. 'Red' is a very powerful colour as per Chinese art and these intricate details help to add some character.

What is your style ? 

Classic, Country, Retro, Shabby-Chic, Modern ?

Would love to hear from you as always.

Now, heartiest welcome to all my new friends on this little blog.

 Always look forward to your valuable thoughts.  

Wish you all a lovely week ahead.            

Images: My Home 

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Thinking of crispy summer

Sweet Summer  Style,

with chic black and white,

a breathe of fresh air !

Light and airy interior

lush green living...

   'sketch' of a relaxed summer morning
for that lovely, crispy feel.

Serenity...
and that additional 'wow' factor,
'luxury' designed for 'life' :)

Summer Style Tips:

1. In your all white summer living room add pops of colour and texture with bright cushions, pillows, rugs and throws ;...and enjoy the dramatic effect.

2. For that wide open space look, install mirror in your small living area. It reflects light and makes your 'summer space' bigger, brighter and modern. Expanses of glass blur the boundary between indoors and outdoors to create the perfect look for living and entertaining.


3. Have dimmer switches fitted to pendant lights for a most romantic ways of lighting. Your friends will cherish those moments of beautiful summer evening.


4. For a quick summer table display put a white pillar candle on a glass bowl and arrange shells and pebbles around the base. It gives that instant summery-coastal glam.


5. You can use that battered old trunk as your unique coffee table to put fresh flowers, books and to rest the coffee mugs as well. Don't you love that rustic and fresh summer look?

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IKEA 2013 Kids Room Inspiration

Bright and happy, fresh and crispy,

IKEA 2013 kids room inspirations

 practical yet 'Eye-candy'! 

What else can I say :)

Images: IKEA

Pottery Barn : Autumn Decoration

 Red brown, gold and rust 

orange, deep green and brown gray

beautifully blended
and together they can paint 

the perfect picture of a warm, gorgeous autumn day!


Finally, just a touch of fun
for a spooky Halloween party :)

images :Pottery Barn


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