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6.9.16
4 Interesting Bedside Ideas
When we moved into our new apartment and I was thinking of how the bedroom should be, bedside table was at the top on my mind. I really like beautiful but extremely productive bedside arrangements where I have everything I need at night. Which are a little skincare products like my lip balms, hand cream and eye patches. I also need some water and the book that I am reading. So while planning I went through all sort of ideas, considering the space available was extremely limited, ideas like a hanging desk to a bedside shelf appealed to me endlessly. I ended with a shelf on one side and a study table being used as a bedside, but there were several other ideas that looked so cool, that I have ear-marked them for future.
4.4.16
How Small Ideas Can Bring The Beach Home
I am a weather person. When it is gloomy outside I need some cheering up. I like to open Pinterest and scroll through things I like or are on my mind. Of course one can wish to escape to warmer weather, the sands and warm ocean but then thats all wishful thinking. As of now, since I am in a more DIY space of mind here are some ideas that are inspiring me today. Hope you like them too!
Any curtain would need a ring. But how about using a rope?
Got seashells for your last beach vacation and you don't know what to do with them? fear not, because here is what you can do! No seashells, well yo can get them from here
This one may be little difficult to execute, but etsy got some ready.
I love trays. I have so many that I am running out of things to be organized. But don't we all love simple ideas like these. Beautiful fresh flowers, a bit of the beach and whats beach without water. Perfect!
Aren't these those beautiful and versatile mason jars. If you are in the mood for some DIY today then try this.
If these ideas inspired you and you'd like to continue soaking up the metaphorical sunshine, I'd recommend browsing some of these Florida real estate properties to keep you in the beachy-ready for summer mood!"
If these ideas inspired you and you'd like to continue soaking up the metaphorical sunshine, I'd recommend browsing some of these Florida real estate properties to keep you in the beachy-ready for summer mood!"
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21.3.16
My Favorite Work Nooks
Though I work from home, I make sure that I am at my desk while doing so. Not only does that help me focus and be productive but also be more organized. I know where to reach for my pin up board where I stick cutouts for inspiration and my magazines are around, my stationery is organized in one corner and so is the laptop. Its like giving yourself a little corner. I would love a study room but this is the best I could do, given that I also want to live where I do. Its all about prioritizing, right!
When it comes to my desk I love some extra TLC sometimes. Some flowers on some days, while pinning up motivational thoughts on the other does the trick. Today I have been considering making more changes into this daily routine, and looking for some inspiration from the world wide web.
1.3.16
Weekly Update : My First Lemon Plant
I always wanted to get a lemon plant and I finally got one. In the Indian tropical climates its quite common to have lemon plants and add lime/ lemon in food. The good thing about them are the aroma. But then neither do I live in a tropical weather nor do I have a backyard. So this is more of an experiment. I got this plant from here, and the reviews said this should work. We'll see, and I will keep you posted on this!
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24.2.16
How To Create Wall Collage?
I love eclectic walls. A mix of different things that make some meaning. Some reason for all of them to come together. As a married couple and been so for 4 years, we like to have the memories of these 4 years in front of us, right in our bedroom. Because that space is meant just for us. Of course we have Margo on the team now, but I still haven't been able to print out his pictures. You'll see that update soon.
Since our bedroom is pretty small, I have taken up just 1 wall for my so called 'memory-board'. We have pictures, from life & travel & souvenirs that we have got back from there, in fact we also have a little storage there, the wall of hats as our tiny apartment couldn't accommodate them anywhere else!
Our souvenirs are as diverse as you could imagine. We have this coral washed ashore in Puerto Rico, A dream catcher which suddenly caught our eye while driving down to Utah from Arizona, 2 turbans that we bought in Rajasthan, just for fun, a vintage necklace I once randomly bought (& never wore) in NY and a Ganpati (Indian elephant god) wall hanging we got as a gift on our wedding. Each of these items have memories if not stories!
I feel its important to have these, in the bedroom for a couple. Its just sometimes nice to just lie down on the bed and start talking about old sweet memories.
As for our living room, the idea was little different. We like to entertain and hence have kept the layout open. As for the walls, the purpose is more practical. Its again the main wall where the have focused. Its less cluttered and the key wall has a mirror - makes the room more open, a big clock - well, to see the time and 2 frames. You will see a lot of plants around too
I would say that your home is a complete reflection of yourself. and who ever walks in expects that as well as you as a household want to project that as well. So that is all that counts.
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6.11.15
My Tryst With Flowers
I like to have flowers around me. Bright beautiful smelling roses are the best things to have closeby. I do take a bit of a bold plunge sometimes and mix it up with strong smelling fruits. Yesterday I picked up some yellow roses and added them to a bowl of apples. And the result was a beautifully delicious smelling concoction!
Flowers can lighten up any space. The beautiful colors, fragrance and just the mere presence of flowers can cheer you up. You can source flowers in many ways. A local store might just be the place or your garden. It might be a nice idea to plant flowering plants in the house, by the window. And if you do not have the time to water and care for them, then you can also go to Flower Delivery By BloomNation and order a Bouquet for yourself. BloomNation supports communities by partnering with independent florists and showcasing their hand-crafted flower arrangements. All you have to do is to enter you zip code and they will show you all the options close to your home.
Well thats a start of a good thoughts there! Have a happy Weekend Everyone!!
7.8.14
Why have I been missing?
In case you guys were wondering why I have been missing, so ...errr ... inconspicuously if I may add, then that's because I was moving apartments. And not only was that just a move, but, we now own our new apartment. After a chaotic Mortgage company experience, it was also our good fortune to meet some great people in the process. Overall, its all over now, and the good things begins. I will post pictures in the coming days.
We have been busy fixing things, buying furnitures, researching and most importantly painting. Why is it important? because we are doing it all by ourselves. So stay plugged in for more!
However, I wanted to share some stunning apartment pictures that I wanted to share with you. Let me know if you like them too!!
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We have been busy fixing things, buying furnitures, researching and most importantly painting. Why is it important? because we are doing it all by ourselves. So stay plugged in for more!
However, I wanted to share some stunning apartment pictures that I wanted to share with you. Let me know if you like them too!!
xoxo
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23.7.14
Sunrise
In the last 2 and a half years, we have never done this. It has been 2 and a half years, that we have been married and it has been 2 years we have been living here. Its a mixed feeling to move out of this apartment. After I and M got married in 2012 February in India, we moved here right after and have been here since then. We have fought, loved, laughed and been together through ups and downs of life, since marriage. Its only when you dont something or in this case, know that you wont have it for long, is when you start realizing the value.
We will be moving out of this apartment end of of this month, and will be heading out for new experiences, beginnings and 'sunrises'.
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