tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23904890522656259602024-03-20T03:26:37.516+05:30Flies on the WallFliesonthewallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17525449807398467771noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390489052265625960.post-39309175145712571252016-04-28T00:16:00.000+05:302016-05-01T15:17:25.423+05:30My Happy Space :)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Anyone who reads, KNOWS what I am going to talk about today. It's your own reading corner, with a loaded, color/genre coded book shelf with a comfy chair, a warm fluffy throw and that perfectly brewed tea. Is this what heaven looks like?? - </div>
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While it's important to organize your bookshelves (something I am guilty of), styling it - following few basic rules, is what will make your reading habit reap decor benefits. So shall we begin - </div>
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1) <b style="text-decoration: underline;">It's not just for BOOKS</b> : To create an aesthetically appealing look, please understand that loading your book-shelf with just books will only give it a very serious lawyer-y vibe. Mix it up with few accessories, change the stacking style of books - few horizontally aligned and few vertically and maybe jazz it up with art.</div>
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2) <b style="text-decoration: underline;">Displaying a Collection</b> : So you love collecting White ceramic accessories or have an extensive craft collection - display it on your book shelf. Your book-shelf should resonate not only your book choices but other aspects of your personality too. You have spent years adding to your collection and with a passion and commitment towards it, it definitely deserves a pride of place on your book shelf.</div>
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3) <b style="text-decoration: underline;">Add Texture</b> : What spells function as well as beauty - Storage boxes. Add decorative or woven storage boxes for color and texture and it can be used to store your magazines or anything else that you don't want to display. </div>
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4) <b style="text-decoration: underline;">Hang Art</b> : So you thought you can only align your framed artworks on one of the shelves. How about I tell you that you can hang them. This is the best way to break the flow and also add a topical vibe to your bookshelf, say, a sea-side art adds a coastal vibe.</div>
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5) <b style="text-decoration: underline;">Customize</b> : So you bought your book-shelf from a retail store or an online portal and so did your neighbour. Does that mean you have to be lost in this mass-produced mayhem. Of course not!!! You can line the back of your book-shelves with pretty wall-paper or paint it in a bright color and see what a world of difference it creates. </div>
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6) <b style="text-decoration: underline;">Play with Height</b> : Layering pieces of art, decorative vases and books create visual depth. Add height in small figurines by placing them on top of horizontally stacked books. </div>
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7) <b><u>All's Well that Ends Well</u></b> : Book-ends are the Emerald earrings to your White dress - makes a hell lot of difference in elevating the look. While functionally, they need to be placed on either ends of a stack of books but add visual interest and variety by mixing the stack in horizontal and vertical and place the book-ends on top of the horizontally stacked ones. Something like this - </div>
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Something that I can never get on board with and that really drives me up the wall (I can really win an award with my puns. Let me know when to rein it in :P) are BLANK WALLS. While I totally get the concept of "Minimal Chic", I don't understand how a piece of decor on the wall makes it any less chic?? So I thought I will just bounce around few Wall decor ideas and you can take it forward from there, whatever works for you (when in doubt, just shout :P. I mean mail us.).</div>
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1) <b><u>Frame 'Em Up</u></b> - A wall of frames is always a good idea! It can be frames of family portraits, paintings (by others or yourself), framed fabrics (yes, why not? We come across such beautiful textile art that they need to be under the spot-light), framing tapestry - the list is endless and the possibilities, myriad. You can mix it up with playing with different shapes - oval, circular, square and rectangle. You can also play around by mixing up the theme, say a collection of family portraits with paintings by your grandmother.<br />
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See how the family portraits are balanced by the silhouette arts and how the frame shapes have been played around with. Such an interesting wall!!<br />
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Something that has really caught my attention and can be effectively used for all rooms is - Typography Art. Maybe it's the Modern style of decor lover in me or the obsessive free-font download-er in me, this kinda art really appeals to me in more ways than one. Like the bold typography art here - </div>
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Being on facebook (have you liked our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/House-Flies-Anonymous/257456587734933" target="_blank"><i><span style="color: #666666;">page</span></i></a> yet, #neverstopmarketing), I am sure you must have come across the "Keep Calm and Carry On" series. Though quite cool, I am quite done with it. That doesn't mean, you can't use it - works especially in a home-office. </div>
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2) <b style="text-decoration: underline;">Divide & Rule</b> : A trend that we can see almost everywhere is how a big painting is divided in a grid like fashion and separately framed or mounted on a canvas and hung. It works effectively as it increases the attention-span of viewing the displayed artwork and in the process makes you observe the details in the same. </div>
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3) <b style="text-decoration: underline;">Reflections</b> : Mirror always add a lot of punch to any basic wall and if you have been around for a while, you will know that they are my fail-safe decor option. You can either mix-up a decorative framed mirror with other wall decor accessories or let them take center-stage alone or in groups. </div>
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4) <u><b>Multi-Utility</b></u> : Nothing cheers up an Indian consumer like <i>ek ke saath ek</i> free offer. So the idea of something serving dual purpose of decor and utility/storage is win-win for all. Dress up your walls with fancy shelving which apart from serving as a storage for your books et al also tells the world how well-read you are (Hide the "Christian Grey" series, will ya :P).</div>
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A Photo gallery floating shelf adds so much definition and layering the frames, like layering in clothing, adds a certain oomph. Open shelving, true to its name, opens up a room and also inspires you to play around with your display more often than not. Like here - </div>
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5) <b style="text-decoration: underline;">Up-cycling is Good for Health</b> : Having a beautiful porcelain serving plate, inherited from your Granny, that is too old or precious to be used or the print on it is chipped but due to the sentimental value you can't throw it away? Mend it, paint it and hang it on your wall. It adds a personal touch to your home and more often than not, works a wonderful conversation starter.<br />
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You can either mount the plates as-is (with few repairs, if required) or paint them all in a single color for uniformity, like here -<br />
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6) <b><u>Make It Large</u></b> : There is a reason why those ludicrous dinosaur movies were such big hits - "Size does Matter". A single large piece of art can do wonders in defining on your space and add a lot of bold character to it. Hung on the wall or inclined on the floor, large size art creates drama with a touch of grandeur.<br />
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So buying furniture - you see around such beauties - in the stores, online, in someone else' home. Then you look at how you are stuck in a rut. The lofty investment gives you nightmares and sub-standard cheapo furniture is not your style. Upcycling and makeovers are here to your rescue. Luckily, we stay in India where it is still feasible to hire a carpenter to lift your magic wand for you. To all the people, who are enterprising enough to DIY (do-it-yourself), way to go - the change is in your hands (how Barack Obama was that :P). </div>
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Hello, wood and white combo - this one is slowly replacing the classics, an absolute favorite!!</div>
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Or when you have inherited a vintage furniture, which has sentimental value, but is totally clashing with your Modern taste...</div>
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2) <u style="font-weight: bold;">SMALL ADDITIONS, BIG DIFFERENCE</u> : A small addition, by way of new hardware (drawer knobs or pulls, some nail-head trim etc) or few functional items can make a world of difference to your old and boring furniture.</div>
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Check out how this basic, cheapo dresser was changed to a high-end style -</div>
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Add some new drawer pulls and some decorative overlay, and voila...</div>
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Do you have one of these 80s Credenza?? I remember seeing it in almost every next house I went - used as a book shelf or a file cabinet or a TV unit. Are you stuck with something like this -</div>
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Goodbye thrift store/yard sale monstrosity, Hello classy chair...</div>
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Goodbye Shabby Chic, Hello Modern Marvel...</div>
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Tell us how you liked this round-up. Inspirational much?? Have you ever tried a furniture makeover? It's time we waste less and Upcycle - woot woot!! Until next time....</div>
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I don't know how many of you relate to it, but I went to a Catholic Girls' School and this time of the year - in my mind - is the most festive. As a kid, I used to be super excited about December approaching because it would mean my school will be decked up, there will be carols sung and Santa Claus (I still don't know who dressed up as Santa in our school) distributing gifts. Just before the holidays, the Nativity scene will be enacted and I used to be in awe every year!!! Christmas is such a festival that it inevitably spreads a lot of cheer and happiness. What better way to add to this happiness than reflecting it in your home?</div>
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1) <b style="text-decoration: underline;">Christmas Tree on Cones</b> : In our busy lives, not all of us can afford a big decked up tree in our homes. Apart from time, sometimes space or other factors also don't allow us to go all out with a big tree. Of course, when you go out in the market, you will get hordes of mini trees - which frankly look like a tack fest. How about you can make your own, which by no way, compromises on style. </div>
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You have to start by making cones, which can be of different sizes - say, as tall as 28" or as short as 9". A variety of sizes helps in creating a collection. Using poster boards or thick paper plates you can make your cone which will act as a base for your tree decoration. You can follow it up with a decoration of your choice - the options are myriad.</div>
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Courtesy : <i><span style="color: purple;"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/266705/feather-christmas-tree?search_key=cone%20trees%20feather" target="_blank">Martha Stewart</a> </span></i></div>
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1) <b style="text-decoration: underline;">DIY Ornaments</b> : Whether you decorate a big tree or not, hanging ornaments is exclusive of that situation. Ornaments though, traditionally, are hung on the tree but you can hang them on buntings or your indoor plants and create your Christmas-y corner. </div>
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Courtesy :<i> <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/266201/snowy-balloon-ornaments?czone=holiday/workshop-christmas/workshop-christmas-stock" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple;">Martha Stewart</span></a></i></div>
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3) <b>Wreath</b> : A perfect finish to your Christmas decor would be a beautifully decorated wreath hung at you main door. Store bought wreaths are so generic and fake looking. Just add a touch of your flair to up the decor ante. </div>
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<b>c) Mini Wreath/Wreath Ornament </b>- From buttons to threads to twigs - there are several ways to make these mini wreaths and either hang it on your tree or hang it together in a row like a bunting and decorate your main door.</div>
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How did such a mundane object, almost as mundane as breathing (I mean you can't do without both, right?? No?), suddenly become so important in the decor world? Apart from it's utility value, mirrors add so much spunk to any space. Sadly it has been under-appreciated, until now!! From creating illusion of space to reflecting light illuminating dark corners to adding a touch of glamour and drama to any space, mirrors do it all. If you have stuck around for long you would know our sheer irreverence for the humble mirror. So how about we effectively discuss this dynamic element of decor at length and its optimum usage in each room -</div>
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1) <b style="text-decoration: underline;">In the Entryway</b> : A bright mirror in your foyer or entry hallway reflects a lot of light and gives you and your guests a cheery welcome. Also in our busy lives, we are mostly rushing out. A quick look in the mirror while heading out can give you a boost of confidence before facing the real world. Remember that this mirror, apart from adding aesthetic value, also needs to be utilitarian - so please use a mirror in which your reflection is clearly visible. </div>
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2) <u style="font-weight: bold;">In the Living Room</u> : Now your living room is the space that expects drama. Go all out in our choice of the mirror by going Big, Bold & Glamorous. It can be used to perk up a bare wall or an used weird corner. Oh and the biggest advantage of going with a big mirror - fake extra square footage. With a plethora of ornate mirrors available in all decor stores - offline and online, you will be spoilt for choices. </div>
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3) <u style="font-weight: bold;">In the Dining Room</u> : Just like the living room, a dining room can be decorated with mirrors. This can be done, either by mounting the mirror on top of your side console or a full sized mirror can be used to serve as the focal point of the room. The addition of a dramatic mirror visually enhances, especially a small room.</div>
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4) <b style="text-decoration: underline;">In the Bathroom</b> : Mirrors in the bathroom are a necessity but that doesn't mean it should be boring. You can upgrade your builder-grade mirrors with wooden framing or sticking small tiles on the border. Scale becomes an important criteria while choosing the mirror for your bathroom. A very small mirror in a small bathroom, apart from solving no practical purpose, also fails to enhance the look of the bathroom.</div>
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5) <b style="text-decoration: underline;">In the Bedroom</b> : Your bedroom mirror requires drama and a large scale size. It's your full blown utility mirror that should also be stylish. People who follow feng-shui should avoid placing the mirror bang opposite of your bed. Reason being your reflections in the bed makes it a crowded place and spoils the aura and sanctity of the room. The solution can be placing the mirror right above your headboard. Like this - </div>
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Looking at this glamorous dresser above, I am so reminded of <span style="color: #4c1130;"><a href="http://housefliesanonymous.blogspot.in/2014/01/may-i-come-in-ultra-glam-guest-bedroom.html" target="_blank"><i>Samreen's guest bedroom makeover</i></a>. </span>Remember her mirrored console table & the gorgeous mirror?</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">So we started off from Bangalore at</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2064402715" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; font-family: inherit; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">7am</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">(Mysore is only abut 3 hrs from Bangalore). Like I mentioned in my earlier travel post, I prefer eating home-packed food on trips, I had indeed packed some yummy juicy burgers for the road. We stopped at Mandya, which is also known as Sugar city, owing to the vast sugarcane fields and sugar processing plants there, and had our burgers whilst admiring the beautiful sugarcane fields and men and women at work. The view was perfect and weather was pleasant. After our halt we continued our journey and finally reached Mysore. My sincere advice would be to not rely too much on your GPS. To put things mildly, had we blindly followed what "she" said, I would not have been alive to write this post!!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We had a day to explore the city as the main Dussehra procession and celebrations were scheduled for the next day. So w</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">e started off to the popular tourist hot-spots first, covering the St.Philomenas church. It was beautifully constructed in Gothic style with its tall spires and stone walls. It is one of the oldest churches in India, and resembles a cathedral. There were beautiful stained glass windows depicting the various stories from the Bible.</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">After that, we headed off to the much talked about Mysore Zoo. You have an option of either going around on foot, or on a cart. We chose the foot option - mainly for a hidden agenda to lose weight, but later realising it was a better option as you have more time and freedom to stop at each cage as your wish. The zoo was beautiful and housed many species of animals and some very rare ones. Most of the enclosures were spacious and very neat and had some healthy looking animals. Some rare ones we saw were the white peacock, white tiger, albino deer etc. There were about 8 giraffes and they looked absolutely superb! They even had about 6 different species of crocodiles. The zoo took about half a day, at the end of which we were two tired and exhausted souls, but having thoroughly enjoyed it! Few pics - </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In the evening we decided to see the glorious Mysore Palace which was illuminated for the festival. The images of the lit palace that I have seen in books and sites does not justify the actual sight at all! It was a breath taking sight and you can just stare at it for hours. The palace in itself is so big and majestic, I cannot even begin to imagine the height of royalty in those times. I think it was one of the best palaces I have ever seen (of whatever little I have seen). The whole city was illuminated to match the grandeur, the view was just awesome!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In the day time we went to see Karanji lake. The lake was very picturesque, and was quiet, calm and neatly maintained. It also had an aviary which is India's biggest. The aviary was the best part of the lake, There were numerous peacocks, white peacocks, pheasants, and many other bird species openly walking and flying about. To our luck, one of the peacocks opened up its feathers ,to shield its peahen and chicks from other birds, the minute we entered and it was one of the most beautiful sights ever. I would definitely recommend visiting the lake and the aviary. There were also several bird watching towers from the top of which we could view the whole lake and the islands and other birds. If you are going to Mysore for even a day, I would definitely advise you to visit this place.</span><br />
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The last few months have been very tough. We recently (as in 2 months back) shifted to a rented accommodation, from our own house (in-law's house) and awaiting the possession of our own flat which was promised last December (#NCRflatpossessionwoes). There are, obviously, a lot of limitations and challenges we are facing as renters, decor being one of them. Also, with my in-law's place being hardly an hour's drive from our new flat - all festivals have to be doubly celebrated. This, while being a lot of fun, also turns out to be quite hectic.<br />
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This year, somehow, my enthusiasm for Diwali was pretty much on the lower end of the spectrum. My husband was surprised and made all the efforts to keep me upbeat. He brought flowers, without being asked - I hardly used them. He brought Rangoli colors - I didn't make one as I was worried I will stain the floor with the colors. Basically, I was walking a tight-rope with the whole "being renter" business. You must be wondering that I am exaggerating the situation here, but the fact is we will hardly be staying in this home - max till March. I don't want to be too connected to this home and put too much of an effort or energy into it that it becomes difficult to dissociate myself. We are also house-proud people and know that this is someone else's house - something that we can not take for granted.<br />
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Since we had promised that we will show you a few glimpses of our own homes, to familiarize ourselves with you, here's my take on Diwali this year. Tell us what you think about whatever little I have done.</div>
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Fold your hands together as I begin with my Mandir :).</div>
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I, mainly, decorated my coffee table as I was wary of everything else. Check for yourself -<br />
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The tray, I am sure, you remember from<i> <a href="http://housefliesanonymous.blogspot.in/2013/11/the-diwali-post-finally.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple;">here</span></a></i>. The crystal glass tumbler on the right end is a wedding gift. I filled it up with some pot pourri. The lattice work artifacts are all marble, bought from our last trip to Agra. The gold iron atop the stack of books is a Colaba Street find when we were visiting friends in Bombay - a city after my heart :). Some more views of the same -<br />
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The cushions are from Lifestyle's Home Center. If I remember correctly, they were Rs. 500 a pop.<br />
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You light a tea-light candle inside (better still a scented one) and see how beautifully the light emanates from this.<br />
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This beautiful jewellery box, below, makes me feel like a princess!!<br />
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This one below, is the Colaba Street find I was talking about. I just love it.<br />
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And, finally Tada - Lights, Camera, Lame Joke!! :P<br />
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That's all for this post, I am still in the holiday hangover. This must be the first time this year or last 3-4 yrs combined that I got 4 1/2 days leaves from my work-place. Going back today was arduous, to say the least. I, still have few more corners of my Diwali-decked home that I have to share but the images are yet to be edited. We will be back with those soon. Share with us, how you decorated your home for Diwali this year :).<br />
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Fliesonthewallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17525449807398467771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390489052265625960.post-133035811093160832014-10-15T23:43:00.001+05:302014-10-16T11:46:52.920+05:30Table Manners<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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See we are back with a new post, like we promised. As it happens, we somehow chose to be back, bang in between the festive season. And what are festivals if not celebrated with family. Well, in India - Family & Food - the two F-words that never fail to bring a smile :). </div>
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So we are here to help you with your festival preps. While food and it's variety and taste should be on top of your mind but wouldn't it be absolutely lovely if you gave the presentation a thought - a cherry on the cake I'd say, if I can freely use a food metaphor. Or in the Indian context, the Kaju (Cashew-nut) on your Boondi Laddoo (doubt there is a parallel of this awesomeness in the English speaking world) :P. </div>
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How about we list down few important pointers to guide you in setting your table, making it guest-ready and a cynosure of all eyes. </div>
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It's very important that you decide what kind of dinner or feast you are planning to host. Is it a formal sit-down dinner complete with silverware and overall more elaborate or is it a more casual approach where the food is set on a separate table, buffet style for which you need a fast and easy approach. Let's take each of these settings individually and discuss it at large - </div>
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* <b>Set the table</b> in a logical manner. Each course will require separate setting. I will not get into the etiquette detail or the placement of the cutlery, as it is not highly relevant in the Indian context. It is important, though, to keep the table ready for each of the dish planned for the night.</div>
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* <b>Table Linen </b>: a) Table Cloth : They are like the foundation of your table setting and help set the tone of your entire meal-plan. Lighter colored solids with a metallic colored trim tend to look more formal and elegant. While a 6" drop on all sides is the basic rule to follow, the longer the cloth, the swankier it looks. </div>
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c) Runner : Whether used alone or in combination with a table cloth-placemat combo, runners are the most versatile element of your table-setting. Centered on the table, it should hang at least 6" on either end or should match the drop-length of the table-cloth.<br />
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d) Napkins : They play an important role for setting the mood for the festivals. You can play around with a variety of festive rings to add a bit of bling this Diwali or try different folds of Napkins. You can also personalize the whole experience by adding name-cards on the napkins, setting a designated place for each of your guests.</div>
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* The Centerpiece : As the name suggests, this will be the center of attraction of your entire table-setting and deserves a thought without being a hindrance in the entire scheme of things. It can either be a collection, say hurricane vases with gold or your theme colored candles or a mix of a lot of elements, like flowers, floating candles in a bowl, big luxurious candle stands with slim metallic candles etc. What you should keep in mind is that your center-piece should not be too tall that it obstructs vision and a free-flowing conversation.<br />
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<li style="text-align: justify;"> <b>A Casual Buffet </b>: This is a hassle-free approach to hosting a party as what is a party where the host is just not able to enjoy!! Easier to put together, this kind of a casual approach enables the guest too, to be involved and generates an overall easy camaraderie among everyone. It also becomes possible to include food that can be set on the table in advance and not sweating it out in the kitchen when you should be mingling with your guests. On a festival like Diwali, if space permits, you can always plan an al fresco dinner. With the dazzling lights around, it will be a sure-fire hit (oops wrong pun :P). </li>
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If you plan to use your dining table for seating then you can set the food on a spare table or the kitchen island and encourage guests to help themselves. We came across a wonderful plan at <i><span style="color: purple;">pier1.com</span></i> which will guide you for a seamless buffet table-setting.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">You remember that time
when the height of cool was remembering the “My Heart Will Go On” lyrics
verbatim, or trying the Titanic pose every time you are on a ferry boat or any
boat or near water or just because there are 2 of you? I, actually, went through a phase from 1997-2002
where I believed I will meet the temporary love of my life </span>(come-on I will not marry a hippie for crying out loud!!)<span style="font-family: inherit;"> with casual wind-swept hair, talking to me about art and living for the moment (home loans be damned!!), on a ship.
Then came the Internet revolution and this whole <i><span style="color: #999999;"><a href="http://www.moviemistakes.com/post229" target="_blank"><span style="color: #999999;">“mistakes in the movie TITANIC”</span></a>
</span></i>kinda extensive researches, Leo’s (yeah I can call him that) conscious
departure from cute-boyish to serious-rugged style, it all made me sigh and move
on. My love for the vast open ocean and the dream of a cruise trip is still
intact, though. So imagine my thrill when I get to meet Reny who shares the same
love, actually more, much much more. So much more that when it came to building his house, he built it totally around the look of a ship’s interior. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Come along with us as
we take a tour of our very first theme-based home. Let me first properly
introduce Reny. Reny Joseph, who </span>works in the Merchant Navy,<span style="font-family: inherit;"> is the proud owner of this nautical themed
home, along with his lovely wife Reena . He claims
the ocean to be his first, oops, second (sorry Reena) love and with a man
totally smitten, he displayed his love in his home. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">The theme has been
played along with a lot of usage of sturdy wood, glimpse of which you receive
as soon as you enter. The first thing you notice is the massive wooden door with
the glass cut-outs making the sun-light do a jig of their own. I am actually
imagining a tail-coat wearing door-man opening it for me with Celine Dion
providing the background score (I am still at –it with my Titanic references –
Gawwdd I am stuck in the 90s!!).</span></div>
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thrilled to see this boat shaped seat, it’s sooooo pretty that it deserves some
serious petting. It also doubling up as a functional shoe-rack, only adds to
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this central square vestibule which totally gives you the feeling of the ocean
under your feet. The lovely blue color, the mosaic pillars around and the big
Jesus frame gives it a very surreal outer-body vibe. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It has been designed just like that of a ship and leads to the upper
deck,oops floor. Even the ceiling around the water vestibule has a wooden
ladder design, totally nailing the theme. Also love the tiered pendant lights</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Right above the dining table, the ceiling boasts of some major TLC. I am absolutely in love with those dual colored light fixture completely owning the dining area from up above. Also I love how Reny has actually implemented his ideas on beautifying the ceiling, something we mostly neglect.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Can the knick-knacks and accessories be untouched by the theme, like this ship steer-like clock adding a perfect mini-punch.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">To get rid of an
over-dose of the nautical theme and avoid a bout of sea-sickness (joke, ha ha),
Reny’s parents took charge and steered the ship towards Egypt, in the bathroom.
Going for all modern fixtures, they added a twist in the wash-basin and the wall
tiles. The carving on the Wash basin and the tiles are nothing short of sheer
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OK, so we are finally done with the Winter season. After much confusion about the weather status, we can officially welcome Spring. The situation was quite funny and quite a lot of round-robin jokes about the confusing weather (esp the famous Dabang dialogue joke - heard it?) kept my Whatsapp account abuzz. Not that I am looking forward to the sweltering months ahead but I am really glad to be done and over with the heavy pile of clothes on my body, wearing boots (I hate wearing closed shoes), shorter days - ugghhh not exactly a fan of the winter season!! Sadly, though, there goes my excuse for not taking a bath!!! Eeewwww who does that?? Not me :P</div>
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Now that spring is here and summer is just round the corner, why not discuss the Bathroom y'all? After all we will spend a lot of time there splashing our faces, showering twice or thrice a day and maybe catch a stomach bug and crap away (OK that's the first and last reference to it, I swear). Decorating bathrooms, though, easy but is quite often neglected. Whether you have a big or a small bathroom, it is always smart to effectively manage the space to serve you well and add a touch of your personality in the process. More often than not, a guest would like to use your bathroom - impress them non?? We will tell you how - </div>
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1) <b><u>Under the Sink</u></b> - It's smart to use the space under the sink by building a Vanity under it with few shelves. You can store the stuff you don't want to display like your toilet cleaners, TP rolls, sink brushes et al.</div>
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Alternately, you can add a sink skirt for effectively using the space underneath. There are a lot of tutorials available online for you to try a DIY version (no sew skirts too!!). Or you can take the easiest way out by just adding few baskets underneath and use the space to your liking.</div>
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2) <u style="font-weight: bold;">Mirror Image</u> : Get rid of the stoic rectangle of the builder-grade mirrors. Scout the local market or online as a lot of ornate mirrors are available around. Else just get the basic boring mirrors framed. </div>
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3) <u style="font-weight: bold;">Light Fixture</u> : A well lighted bathroom adds the much required freshness punch to it. And a perfect light fixture, esp the one above the mirror totally ups the ante. There are a lot of people who are pro-chandelier even in a bathroom but I am not one of them. A chandelier just adds a lot of heaviness to the room. Instead go for a modern or ornate light fixture to add the much required style factor to your bathroom.</div>
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4) <u style="font-weight: bold;">Multi-purpose</u> : Add utility and save space by adding these shelves with towel-hangers and *face-palm* the slogan "itte paise mein itta hi milega" :D.</div>
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5) <u style="font-weight: bold;">Say it with Flowers</u> : Nothing, I repeat, nothing can match the punch a bunch (oh boy, can I rhyme!!) of flowers can add to any space. A simple vase, even the one that these bouquet websites send can add a pop to a neutral space - easy, inexpensive and a lot of variety!!</div>
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6) <u style="font-weight: bold;">Quirk Factor</u> : Bathrooms are the place where you can really go all out in displaying your quirk fetish in decor without much judgement. There is a reason why toilet humour is called that - it is expected!! </div>
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7) <u style="font-weight: bold;">White isn't always Right</u> : Pls pls buy colorful towels. White towels and their placement, esp in the guest bathroom screams hotel. Maybe you want that look but come on, are you for real? How difficult is it to maintain White towels!!! Roll colorful towels and place them either in a basket or on shelves and see how effectively they add to the overall styling.</div>
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So the
husband and I finally got a whole weekend to ourselves (yes, I am one of the
few unlucky ones, who work on weekends) and decided to have a small getaway
somewhere nearby. Of the many options, we zeroed in on Coorg. Now Coorg (or
Kodagu as it is traditionally known) is a beautiful hill station and is a major
tourist spot near Bangalore. I haven’t been to many hill stations, except for
Ooty a long time ago, so I vehemently nodded my head even before my husband can
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We had
planned to leave home by around 5.30am so that we could reach early and have sufficient
time to cover all the tourist spots. Who am I kidding? We left only by 6.30.
Come on, I got a weekend free after like, ages – I am allowed to be lazy. I had
also packed sandwiches to eat on the way. I know there are a million
restaurants and McD’s on the way but come on, the joy of eating home-packed
food while travelling is something else altogether (Yes, I am that kinda woman
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towards our destination, thanks to our smart phones – NOT. The drive was great BECAUSE
we had done some research before our trip, so knew the various shortcuts and
all. I have a Coorgi friend and he had given me a detailed good-old route map
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It was a complete city in itself and you could see
monks everywhere. Having a mental picture of a forever meditating monk wearing
robes and wooden slippers (khadaus - if you are looking for the word, i went mad remembering it!!), I was flabbergasted to see many of them in their
Nikes, riding scooters, toting mobile phones! So much for my mental imagery!!!</div>
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The main temple
was closed for renovations, so we really missed out on a lot. The gardens were
very neat and the area was quiet and peaceful – perfect for a quiet meditative day
spent with self. There was a second temple with larger than life sized gold
plated statues of the Buddha, something on the lines of the Wat Pho temple in
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It really was an awe-inspiring space as there were rows and rows of mats for
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We could see monks
chanting away oblivious to the tourists around, clicking them (Now this fits my
mental image). This place should rate high on your must-visit list for Coorg. Pls make sure you stop by in one of the restaurants and eat the
authentic local Tibetan food, provided, you have the palate for bland food as
they use little spices. We had the thukpa (a kind of soup) and momos. Loved it
but more of a one-off food choice – nothing ground breaking.<br />
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After the
monastery we headed off to Nisargadhama, which is the origin point of the
Kaveri River. Frankly , it’s an over-hyped place. There isn't much to do there
and most of the areas there were littered and unkempt. The only thing I enjoyed
there was the deer park.<br />
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Without wasting much time here, we headed off to the
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The place
with its green cover, to say the least, was breath-takingly beautiful. Our
timing was such that there was hardly any water so we couldn't try river
rafting there. Suggest you to plan your trip around the Monsoon season. <o:p></o:p><br />
We headed next, to Dubare elephant camps. Apart from getting pics clicked with this
super-cool animal, if you are in the mood, you can also hop on for a ride. Since
it was getting dark, we called it a day and headed off to our home-stay, which
was in Coorg town. The home-stay was just what we needed after a long day’s
drive with good facilities and awesome home-made food. If you are not too
nit-picky, I will suggest you to always choose home-stays in small touristy
towns. The personal touch and the coziness really outshines the impersonal
hotel experience. You can find the details of our home-stay <a href="http://coorgrobustazone.blogspot.in/">here</a>.<br />
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The next
day we started off early and went over to Abbey falls. I haven’t seen many
waterfalls to really compare but I can say with authority that it pretty much
rates on the top of the Awesome Waterfalls list. This should be high on your
must-visit places if you’re planning a trip to Coorg. <o:p></o:p><br />
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the end of our trip, but not without buying Coorg souvenirs. We got some famous
Coorgi home-made wines (came in handy, it was a long journey back after all, hick!! Just kidding).
I also picked up this cute little temple bell and this wall hanging depicting
the 8 lucky signs. Is any trip complete without a souvenir to remember it by?<o:p></o:p><br />
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Behold my beauties, as Pantone has announced the color of the year - 2014!!! It seems only yesterday that I was talking about Emerald, which was the <a href="http://housefliesanonymous.blogspot.in/2013/10/trending.html" target="_blank"><i><span style="color: #351c75;">color of 2013</span></i></a> and here I am again - serves me right for starting a decor blog towards the year end :(. Being very vague then, I would like to elaborate what this hoo-haa is all about. Well, for starters - Pantone is like the drug-lord of colors. Sitting in New Jersey, they have this crazily correct color system going on which is kinda followed as a standard world over, across a variety of industries like textile, printing, plastic etc. They have a set pattern of number codes for each color imaginable, which is the same everywhere with proper reference books and color chips for your convenience. Works out great because almost everyday, sitting comfy in my chair, I mail my printer in Ludhiana what color I want in a particular design (He still messes up is a story for another day - Pantone is not FOOL-proof you see!!). So, whatever the drug-lord says, you just vehemently nod your head along.</div>
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2014, carrying with it a load of hopes for change for the good for everyone in general and Delhiites in particular (Highly let down, Mr Kejriwal!!) - saw "Radiant Orchid" being announced as the Color of the Year.</div>
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Never a fan of Purple in decorating, this color seemed to me as a tough nut to crack. What always works, when in doubt, is to start by small measures. Treading in a never-tried-before territory is always filled with doubt and the risk of going horribly wrong. Like I always say, a trend is a trend - here today, gone tomorrow. Introduce a big change, following a trend, only if you are highly committed to it. Embracing my fears, I thought I will list down few pointers on working around with this color. </div>
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1) <b><u>Start Small</u></b> - Introduce or change an accessory, hang a wall-art or add few throw pillows in this bright hue are probably the pops of color that your room sorely missed. </div>
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2) <b><u>Commit a Bit More</u></b> : If you have a general liking for this color, you can go for a bigger commitment like new upholstery for your accent chairs or a big rug in your living room, changing the curtains, an accent wall painted in this color or painted stripes accented with White on your wall or ceiling. Just see for yourself - </div>
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3) <b style="text-decoration: underline;">Your Daughter's Room</b> : Chances are your little gal has a "Purple" phase going on - what with their Princess/Barbie love (Not stereotyping or gender segregating - take it just as a suggestion!!).</div>
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4) <b style="text-decoration: underline;">Introduce an Accent Color</b> : Mixing this bold hue with another color can accordingly balance or embolden the look of a room. For an added dash of pop, mix it with Yellow, for a harmonious color balance, play with Grey or Taupe and to add a dash of luxury, mix a little Gold and your home is fit for royalty!!</div>
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5) <b style="text-decoration: underline;">Go Bold!!</b> : Can you commit for the longer haul with this color?? Then splash it on your walls for the world to see. Make this color the focal and the talking point of your room. If you love this color and have the confidence, then why not?</div>
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As per your taste and decor-confidence, add these updates for an entirely new and trendy look for your home. For any doubt, just ask us in the comment section or shoot us a mail at housefliesanonymous@gmail.com. Until next time, happy decorating, xoxo.</div>
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So I am back (No, not like KJo, dahlings :P) after my month-long hiatus. I would love to describe what all I have been doing all this while but I can see how how eager you are for me to (NOT) tell that story. Let's cut to the chase, shall we? I am sure the title of the post has got you all excited - don't we all love to have a sneak-peek at others' lives (Facebook) or others' homes (this blog!!). So, without further ado, I bring back to you, our decorator extraordinaire, Samreen. You remember <a href="http://housefliesanonymous.blogspot.in/2013/10/may-i-come-in-nursery-to-die-for.html" target="_blank"><i><span style="color: #666666;">her</span></i></a> right - the one with the agree-to-adopt-me-and-I-can-leave-my-parents level of awesome nursery??</div>
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Well, she heard my pleas (read threats) and did some grown-up magic at her home. As a designer myself, I know the easy and hard bits of decor - a blank slate being easy and a renovation/redecoration the tough part. Samreen, being the decor ninja she is, tackled the tough bit with a nonchalance unbecoming of someone just entering the biz. How about a look-see at the dull and drab "Before" shot of the guest-room she touched with her magic wand?<br />
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As you can see the room was already set - loaded with furniture, rugs and curtains but all in a yawn-inducing brown-beige family. Now it was upto Samreen to use this space and somehow make these elements work to her advantage. Now you gotta do, what you gotta do!! Cue drum-roll for the "After" shot, my peeps - </div>
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Whaattttt??? Is this for real?? How does a boring fully-carpeted brown room turn into this eclectic piece of awesomeness? She turned the very same wood and gold bed by polishing all the wood jet black, refurnishing it and adding mirror accents. End result - uber glam!! And this is not even the best part of the room - a sneak peek for ya - </div>
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.................... 2 minutes silence for all of us who died and reached mirror-accent furniture heaven!! </div>
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Jokes apart, I don't know what's ticking in that brain of hers because if this is not genius then I don't know what is. To imagine, it is one half of this - is, well, just not possible. Another "Before" to mess with your brains - </div>
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As you all can see, a well thought-over color scheme has played a big role in the beautification of this room. It was also the starting-point of Samreen's decor journey. When asked about her favorite part, she chose the Console table, without missing a beat. </div>
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Thank you so much Samreen for letting the HFA readers in your home, which is beyond beautiful. Now, tell me your favorite part of this room. I have a feeling, "all of it" is going to be the most common answer. </div>
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Having already discussed <a href="http://housefliesanonymous.blogspot.in/2013/10/what-makes-living-room.html" target="_blank"><i><span style="color: #666666;">Sofas</span></i></a>, <a href="http://housefliesanonymous.blogspot.in/2013/10/color-wise-teal-icious.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #666666;"><i>Teal Wall Colors</i></span></a> and <a href="http://housefliesanonymous.blogspot.in/2013/10/mood-swings-lets-live-little.html" style="color: #666666; font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Living Room Decor</a><i style="color: #666666;">, </i>it's high time I touch upon the most utilitarian piece of furniture in a Living Room - the Coffee Table. Looking at the heading, you must be wondering, ain't she going for an overkill?? With already a lot of other decor items clamouring for attention, over accessorizing a coffee table will only lead us to decor mayhem. Hear me out, please. How about ideas for clutter-free accessorizing by layering your knick-knacks while playing with height without compromising the functional aspect of the table, in fact, adding to it? </div>
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In my <a href="http://housefliesanonymous.blogspot.in/2013/11/the-diwali-post-finally.html" target="_blank"><i><span style="color: #666666;">Diwali post</span></i></a>, you must have noticed how I decorated my coffee table with a tray and on top of it I played with the varying heights of the hurricane vases, candle stands adding vertical interest and the books balancing it with their horizontal alignment.</div>
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1) <b>Play with Height - </b>Create visual interest by alternating and playing with height like mixing tall candle stands or hurricane vases with a small decorative piece</div>
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3) What works every time?? <b>Trays and Books</b> - Trays add definition, reduce the clutter and break the size of a large table and books, well, books are a fail-safe decor item. They are my numero uno decor choice, probably, only after mirrors.</div>
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No I don't mean the pizza (well I love that too!!) but the magazine. I am a fan of their out of the box ideas in terms of decor and design. I was going around the website <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/" target="_blank"><i><span style="color: #666666;">Buzzfeed</span></i></a> and came across this amazing article on what all Domino magazine has taught us over the years. It had stopped circulation in between but is back and spreading the awesomeness around again. Like the writer of this article, Jacki Reeve, says "<i>how the magazine was basically the Pinterest before there was Pinterest".</i> I thought I will share it with you all to get inspiration. I am providing the link <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/jreeve/design-lessons-we-learned-from-domino-magazine-eeqg" style="color: #666666; font-style: italic;" target="_blank">here</a><i style="color: #666666;"> </i>and also pasting the article below. I am in no way claiming any contribution in the article and it is the property of Buzzfeed.com and the writer Jacki Reeve. Here it is for you to know what all has Domino magazine taught us over the years and how the list below resonates with all kinds of decorators - Traditional, Contemporary or Quirky. </div>
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<span class="buzz_superlist_number_inline" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">3.</span> Paint your ceilings.</h2>
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Domino Magazine November 2008 / <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dominomag" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #999999; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Facebook: dominomag</a></div>
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With stripes!</div>
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<span class="buzz_superlist_number_inline" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">4.</span> Surround yourself with books.</h2>
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<span class="buzz_superlist_number_inline" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">5.</span> Fuchsia walls are 100% acceptable.</h2>
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<span class="buzz_superlist_number_inline" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">6.</span> Classic French decor doesn’t have to be stuffy.</h2>
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Throw something into your decorating mix just to tell your friends it’s “Napoleonic.”</div>
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<span class="buzz_superlist_number_inline" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">7.</span> Paint it black.</h2>
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<i style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Domino</i> Magazine Nov 2008 / <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/playcait/5110597670/in/pool-dominomag/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #999999; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Flickr: playcait</a></div>
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<span class="buzz_superlist_number_inline" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">9.</span> Use open storage in the kitchen.</h2>
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<i style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Domino</i> Magazine April 2008 / <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49895033@N06/4810808112/in/pool-dominomag" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #999999; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Flickr: 49895033@N06</a></div>
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<i style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Domino</i> was down with rustic before it became a household word.</div>
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<small style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Interior by <a href="http://sharonsimonaire.com/" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #0077ee; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Sharon Simonaire</a>.</small></div>
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<span class="buzz_superlist_number_inline" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">10.</span> Mix and match your art.</h2>
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<i style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Domino</i> Magazine September 2007 / <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/playcait/5109339255/in/pool-dominomag" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #999999; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Flickr: playcait</a></div>
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And make it pop with bright white walls.</div>
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From <a href="http://design-elements-blog.com/2012/08/13/interview-with-johnson-hartig/" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #0077ee; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Johnson Hartig of Libertine’s home</a>.</div>
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<span class="buzz_superlist_number_inline" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">11.</span> Take inspiration from the movies.</h2>
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<i style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Domino</i> Magazine Jan/Feb 2006 / <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/playcait/5153027418/in/pool-1073943@N21/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #999999; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Flickr: playcait</a></div>
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Like this take <i style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">The Royal Tenenbaums</i> room from the January/February 2006 issue.</div>
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<span class="buzz_superlist_number_inline" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">12.</span> Make your backyard as special as the inside of your home.</h2>
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<span class="buzz_superlist_number_inline" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">13.</span> Hoarding can be elegant.</h2>
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<i style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Domino</i> Magazine May 2006 / <a href="http://domino.com/a-houseful-of-style-in-200-square-feet/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #999999; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">domino.com</a></div>
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It helps stave off an intervention if you have some killer wallpaper, too.</div>
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<span class="buzz_superlist_number_inline" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">14.</span> Decorate all the way to the ceiling.</h2>
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Domino Magazine February 2008 / <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/playcait/5109552353/in/pool-dominomag/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #999999; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Flickr: playcait</a></div>
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Playing with height opens a space right up.</div>
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<span class="buzz_superlist_number_inline" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">15.</span> Light fixtures can make the room.</h2>
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So time to call the electrician.</div>
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<span class="buzz_superlist_number_inline" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">16.</span> Nurseries don’t need to be pink or blue.</h2>
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Thank goodness those days are over.</div>
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<span class="buzz_superlist_number_inline" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">17.</span> A fireplace doesn’t have to be functional.</h2>
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It is possible to mix different prints in different styles and still keep it fabulous.</div>
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<span class="buzz_superlist_number_inline" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">19.</span> Your shoes can and should be part of your decor.</h2>
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<span class="buzz_superlist_number_inline" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">21.</span> And come to think of it, so is Pop of Cat.</h2>
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<span class="buzz_superlist_number_inline" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">22.</span> Always use stripes.</h2>
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They make a clear statement in any room, whether they’re skinny or fat and bold.</div>
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Locally sourced and upcycled materials can make a gorgeous, eco-friendly home. From the issue where <a href="http://www.brides.com/home-wedding-registry/home-decor/2010/06/Domino_Healthy_Home#slide=1" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #0077ee; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;"><i style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Domino</i></a> built a home for Katrina survivors.</div>
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OK I can't stop kicking myself. This is the longest I have disappeared from this blog and boy, do I feel bad. I don't even want to make excuses because they are so downright silly that I will just feel embarrassed if nothing else. Just for laughs, I think I will just tell you. The genuine reason, for starters, is that the sudden change in weather really hit me hard. I was unwell and taking full advantage of the same, I made sure I didn't even lift a finger and turns out, being on the bed for long makes you rediscover the joys of TV viewing. I have to ask, do you like me sometimes forget to even switch on the TV? If not for my husband and his "Political News" and "Cricket" obsession, TV does not even play a role in my life and is just an extra thing I have to get dusted. Being under the weather, I had developed a fixed schedule. Work from home from 10 to 7 and begin the TV marathon from 9 pm. Starting with Masterchef Australia (my husband wants to know when I plan to cook that Mussels they showed in a particular episode) followed by Whitney (it's weirdly funny, really!!) at 10, then Up all Night at 10.30 (I see my not-so-far future coming alive on TV and really who doesn't love Maya Rudolph??) and end it with the final show of Castle at 11 (It's not nail-bitingly thrilling, more of a refined version of our desi C.I.D. but I am hooked!!). In the process, though, the blog was neglected and I can't say sorry enough!! Now, since I promised Diwali pics, I guess I will just go ahead and bombard you with them. Hopefully, next year I will be more prompt :). </div>
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I mainly decorated my Living Room coffee table and went on a budget shopping spree for the same - #Lajpatnagarlove. Here goes the first view when I had just set it, even the candles are not lighted yet. The tray, if you are interested, is picked from an export fair recently held in my city and was very reasonably priced at INR 1500. </div>
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And next when the candles are lighted - such a difference!!</div>
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I felt the glass tumblers looked somewhat incomplete. So I added some marigold petals, as you can see above. The mini terra-cotta pots are actually Indrani cups from our local sweet-shop - upcycled by yours truly. More of a quickie project, I just painted the base with some poster colors and used a black marker for random designs on top like checks, chevron etc. </div>
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Now a close up of the beautiful glass tumblers/vases which I sourced from Lajpat Nagar at a measly amount of INR 150 each. The black Candle stands at an unbelievable price of 30 bucks - I will leave you to pick your jaws off the floor :P. </div>
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Next up is the floral decoration in an urn on top of a tabla-shaped sort-of a table and you also get a sneak-peek of my Rangoli, which was inspired from <span style="color: #666666; font-style: italic;"><a href="http://funnilogy.blogspot.in/2011/10/diwali-rangoli-designs.html" target="_blank">here</a> ,</span>although mine doesn't even hold a candle to it :(<span style="color: #666666; font-style: italic;"> </span><i style="color: #666666;">. </i></div>
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Now, looking at my Rangoli you might wonder why the peacock is suffering from "Peacock Vitiligo" (it's just a disease I came up with :P). Well, genius that I am, I didn't scale my design according to the amount of color I had bought and just went all out. Turns out, I get short of the deep blue color and randomly filled in the remaining portion with a lighter blue color, which instead of creating a shaded effect makes my poor peacock afflicted with PV :(. </div>
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Next up is the book-shelf corner which I jazzed up a bit, mostly with few candle-stands, a feng-shui plant and a certain Mr. Jobs :). The tribal lady candle stand needs special mention as that was picked by my dear husband and he couldn't stop gloating about the "huge" contribution he made in the entire set-up.</div>
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Tell me, how did you like my effort? I know it's very late but would you like to share your Diwali pics with us - let's make Diwali happening all of November :). You can mail us at housefliesanonymous@gmail.com with a small write-up. Or you can share it on our Facebook page, just click the icon on the side-panel with the Facebook logo - easy-peasy :).</div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">** Working on the Diwali Decor post but how can I be away from you guys for so long. Why don't you enjoy this beautiful home in the meanwhile :).</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">As couples, my husband and I have a very God-like marriage, specially in terms of home-decor. He proposes, I disposes (all the Grammar Nazis out there, dispose-S work-S better!!). So it really baffles me when I see my Jewelry Designer friend Vinita married to Melvin, who has an Interior background, have a perfectly balanced home and actually have similar aesthetic sensibilities. I couldn't help but share their beautiful home with you, my dear readers. And oh, did I tell you that they will very soon be joined by a gorgeous hunk of a little boy - so pls bless this handsome couple and wish them luck.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">We get a look-see of their Living Room, Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom. The Nursery and Vinita's home-office is still in their final stages of completion.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Starting off, they didn't feel any beginner's jitters as they really loved the layout and floor-plan of their home. They were pretty clear on a clean clutter free home which resonates with their personalities. This home is their first baby as they did it totally on their own with no professional help (that's how babies are made, aren't they :P?) - <span style="text-align: start;">right from choosing the paints on the walls to the lights and the furniture. It definitely helped that both of them have similar aesthetic sensibilities (how God, how?). </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">The bright and well-lit Living Room is Vinita's favorite and the direction is working marvelously for her new hobby - gardening.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Up next is the bathroom, which I am not sure, but has Vinita written all over it. Why?? The pot-pourri, this gal loves her pot-pourri (Quick trivia - Vinita taught me how to pronounce pot-pourri, #notexactlyproud).</span> </div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">As a parting shot, Vinita shares some pointers she learned over the years for our readers. a) <span style="font-family: inherit;">You can never have enough plants ( natural ones ) ! When well grown, they add an instant boost to any space and add so much of positive energy b) Clean, shiny, big mirrors can totally rock a space. You can have them cut in interesting patterns/frame them/ align them in interesting formats, etc. They instantly add glamour to your walls plus add visual interest and illusion of more space. c) Doing a home together with your partner and/or other family members helps a lot as an added perspective only adds more personality to your home <b>(</b><i><b>Note to self).</b></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Wow, Vinita and Melvin - that's a beautiful home and thanks a lot for sharing it with us :). Now, let's play favorites. Tell us what part of this beautiful home resonated with you the most? All of it, is a perfectly acceptable answer :). </span></div>
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Before I do my "It's almost Here" jig for Diwali, I want to wish all my fabulous readers -<br />
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I don't celebrate Halloween, mostly because I don't know the background of it. I wouldn't mind, though, to scare the living daylights out of anyone, and go around town ringing door-bells, asking for candies. Apparently, that's not a thing here :(. </div>
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Anyway, coming back to the things I can do is give you awesome decor ideas from around the web and also show post Diwali, what all I did. Cool starting point huh? </div>
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Going out right now, you will be overwhelmed with the variety available and brings out the crazy shopaholic in our fellow country men and women. I belong to the same category but thanks to this blog, I searched around and found some pretty amazing DIY (do-it-yourself) ideas which are total bang for your buck. This Diwali, let's save some cash and give it to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXpal2qycJA" target="_blank"><span style="color: #666666;">Pinky</span></a> (so that she stops her assault on us with her non-stop item crap).</div>
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Diwali being a festival of lights, we pretty much spend a fortune buying the tealights and diyas and lamps and what-nots. Here are few ideas, which can really up the ante of your home this year. Here goes - </div>
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1) <b><u>Paper Cups Lights</u></b> : </div>
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Just fix your lights in the slit made in the cups as shown above and hang them in your house or at the entrance or in your garden - whatever works for you. What a wonderful and pocket-friendly idea!! Serious upgrade from boring string-lights.</div>
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This idea can be alternately used with cup-cake liners. They are available in so many colorful prints, sure to add a cutesy touch to your decor.</div>
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2)<b><u> Mason Jars as Hanging Lights in your Garden</u></b> : </div>
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3) <b><u>Glass Vases</u></b> - An alternative for the one above for Coffee/Dining Table decor</div>
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5) <b><u>Cinnamon Stick Candles</u></b> : Move over boring candles - the friendly neighborhood Cinnamon sticks are here to add a rustic charm. Cinnamon sticks or Dalchini is a staple spice in almost every Indian home and now they get their due. Tie them around a thick candle with a jute string and add that much required country-appeal to your home this Diwali. </div>
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6) <b><u>The Wine Bottle Lights</u></b> : Have some old Wine bottles or Vinegar bottles lying around?? Fill them up with fairy lights and see how they glow!!</div>
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7) <b><u>Inverted Wine Glass Center-Piece</u></b> : If you have wine bottles, I am pretty sure you have wine glasses too. See for yourself how beautiful they will look when inverted and a tea-light placed at its base, now top.</div>
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So, tell us how did you like these ideas? Which ones will you be using, share pics with us :). Wish you and your family a prosperous Diwali in advance. We leave you with this thought - </div>
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Fliesonthewallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17525449807398467771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390489052265625960.post-43950401711098123172013-10-28T15:51:00.000+05:302014-02-10T16:21:45.204+05:30The Bed - Best Foot Forward<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hey everyone! So sorry for suddenly being MIA. I have been caught up in a lot of things. Managing a blog while working full-time with a chock-a-block social life does take your schedule for a spin. Well, I have been doing things in bits and pieces. We are now on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/House-Flies-Anonymous/257456587734933" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/houseflies/boards/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> - show your love :). Also you might have noticed few updates on the side-bar. It's not easy you know - hell lot of coding and deciphering html. Who said blogging was a piece of cake?? The result though makes my heart sing - labor of love kinda looks like this. </div>
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Anyway, I am not blogging today to brag on my finally-able-to-use-html-abilities (ok just a bit!! NERD) but about our humble bed. Raise your hands if, after a long day of work, you change your clothes and plonk it on the bed, and curse when you have to fold them when you are blinking back sleep. Raise your hands again if you are working on your laptop late in the night and are too lazy to keep it back on the table, so you shift and adjust your dear laptop right next to you. Just me?? </div>
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So how about I introduce to you the concept of aesthetically and functionally decorating the foot of your bed. Apart from tying up the look of the bed adding completeness to it, adding a functional piece right at the end of the bed also serves many purposes. Apart from the ones mentioned above, it can be used for extra storage or a place for you to tie your shoe-laces. Just see -</div>
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Two simple X-base stools add so much glamour to these bedrooms above and can be used to keep half-read books or a throw as seen in the pictures.</div>
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Add a rustic charm by upcycling your grandma's vintage trunk. This, apart from adding an old-world charm to your bedroom can also serve dual function of storage and tables.</div>
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<small style="background-color: #9fc5e8;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional/bedroom" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Traditional Bedroom</a> by <a href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designer/c/Encino--CA" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Encino Interior Designers & Decorators</a> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/daynakatlininteriors/dayna-katlin-interiors" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Dayna Katlin Interiors</a></small></div>
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Not able to find the perfect bench or stool for your bed, how about grouping 2 or 3 small ottoman poufs? </div>
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Having recently done a detailed post on Sofas, I thought it's time to do a "Mood Swing" post on Living rooms. Depending upon the layout of your home, a living room serves multiple purposes. It's the sitting-area for the family sharing their evening cuppas and if you are one of those couples with No-TV-in-Bedroom rule, it's your entertainment zone. Most importantly, though, it's where you welcome and entertain guests. Automatically it being a high traffic zone, it has to serve its purpose effectively plus be pleasing to the eyes. The requirements are pretty basic for the same - a comfortable sofa (already discussed <a href="http://housefliesanonymous.blogspot.in/2013/10/what-makes-living-room.html" style="color: #666666; font-style: italic;">here</a>), a coffee table and a focal point (by way of an entertainment zone or if you live around the hills, a well-designed fire-place).<br />
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It's important, first, to determine your style - is it Modern, Contemporary, Transitional or Traditional? If you are confused, then I think Transitional works best with a safe balance between Modern and Traditional.<br />
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A Modern/Contemporary style works best if you are a 1500-2400 sq. ft.of an apartment dweller while you can go all-out Traditional if you own one of those 10000 sq. ft. of a bungalow. Like here -<br />
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<small><span style="font-size: small;">I am, forever, trying to decipher my style and always end up being a Transitional girl with a strong liking for Modern, clutter-free clean lines and a soft-spot for a few Traditional key-pieces. In furnitures though, I am an out and out Modern gal. It helps, really, to know where you stand. Of course, when in doubt shoot a mail to us :).</span></small></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">While decorating your Living Room, keep in mind your end-use, space and budget. Plan for sturdy furniture and enough space by means of drawers, shelves etc for this to be a utility zone too. Say, your entertainment center can have built-in shelves and drawers for you to conveniently store your movies, video-games, few books and smaller electronic </span>equipment like DVD players. <span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></div>
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Once you are done with buying your space and function appropriate furniture, you can start planning your decor. Don't be afraid of experimenting with color. While the sofa, coffee table, media console can be neutral, you can go bold and bright by means of accessories. Curtains, rugs, accent chairs, wall decor, an accent wall are all great for adding color and visual interest.</div>
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As the post title suggests, let's try a mood-board for a Living Room and see how we can effectively plan it. It of course is followed by a source-list. </div>
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1) Sofa : From <a href="http://www.urbanladder.com/sofas/oxford-sofa-mist.html">Urban Ladder</a></div>
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2) Cushions : From <a href="http://indiacircus.com/home-decor/cushion-cover.html">India Circus</a></div>
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3) Cushions : From <a href="http://indiacircus.com/home-decor/cushion-cover.html">India Circus</a></div>
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4) Cushions : From <a href="http://indiacircus.com/home-decor/cushion-cover.html">India Circus</a></div>
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5) Coffee Table : From <a href="http://www.fabfurnish.com/Elmwood-Romania-Coffee-Table-49899.html">Fabfurnish</a></div>
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6) Rug : From <a href="http://www.fabfurnish.com/Ambadi-Contemporary-Rug-Coffee-Brown-60632.html">Fabfurnish</a></div>
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7) Console Table : From <a href="http://www.fabfurnish.com/Fab-Home-Sudan-Console-Table-38246.html">Fabfurnish</a></div>
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8) Lamp : From <a href="http://www.fabfurnish.com/SNG-Classy-White-Table-Lamp-47710.html?wt_re=in.retargeting.Triggit.FB_RT_June13.re.re&utm_source=Triggit&utm_medium=RT_CPC&utm_campaign=Triggit_FB_RT_June13">Fabfurnish</a></div>
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9) Mirror : From <a href="http://www.fabfurnish.com/Vogue-Smart-Golden-Mirror-51013.html">Fabfurnish</a></div>
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10) Table Clock : From <a href="http://www.fabfurnish.com/Daffodil-Aeroplane-Table-Clock-36470.html">Fabfurnish</a></div>
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11) Side Table : From <a href="http://www.urbanladder.com/tables-bar-units/side-table-end-table/herbert-side-table-teak-finish.html">Urban Ladder</a></div>
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12) Accent Chair & Ottoman : From <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/271623421246714177/">Here</a> (Can't seem to find a decent Accent Chair anywhere, so this ref pic which can be easily recreated by a local carpenter)</div>
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As always, I have to know how did you like this Mood-board? Helpful? Pls send us your comments and queries. Happy Decorating :).</div>
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You should have met me a year ago and I would have gawked at you, had you mentioned, you are using a "Teal" wall-color. It's a bold, rich color with immense depth. Who in their right mind would use such a color on the walls - #pastelshadesforthewiny'all. Over the course of time, though, I have come to realize how beautiful this color looks and how with the right accessories, will add a bold personality to the room you decide to paint it with. </div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Talking of favorites, Teal paint color has to be my choice for a Formal Dining Room. This bold moody tone, with the right furniture and pops of bright colors in small measure, can turn out to be a sophisticated choice. See how in the pic below the White board and batten, the darker furniture and mirror and just a tinge of pop through the lime wall-art adds a touch of sophistication to this dining room.</span></div>
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When you can do more, why stop at the Dining Room. I suggest, go for a lesser saturated Teal and see how your Living Room gives a coastal vibe. Balance the wall-color with bright accessories in Lime or Tangerine and have White or Mint/Pastel Blue airy drapes and voila, it's a coastal vacation!!</div>
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Imagine a bold eclectic mix of colors and you can see toddlers going YAY!! A nursery with Teal walls, white/dark wood crib, and a blast of bright colors and you have me at hello!<br />
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How about some boy-room fun? Imagine the likes of a tween/teenager (how about a nautical themed room or a superhero theme) and see for yourself how this color works its wonder.</div>
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I can go on and on about this color but will it make sense if I don't show you the practical application of the same. So how about a Living Room how-to-use-teal manual for you? Check the source-list too.<br />
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<b><u>Source List</u> :</b><br />
1) Sofa : From <a href="http://www.urbanladder.com/sofas/oxford-sofa-pearl.html"><span style="color: #666666;"><i>Urban Ladder</i></span></a><br />
2) Coffee Table : From <a href="http://www.urbanladder.com/tables-bar-units/coffee-table/striado-coffee-table-mahogany-finish.html"><span style="color: #666666;"><i>Urban Ladder</i></span></a><br />
3) Rug : From <a href="http://www.fabfurnish.com/Ambadi-Contemporary-Rug-Cream-60641.html"><i><span style="color: #666666;">Fab Furnish</span></i></a><br />
4) All 4 Cushions : From <a href="http://indiacircus.com/home-decor/cushion-cover.html#/page/2"><i><span style="color: #666666;">India Circus</span></i></a><br />
5) Nested Tables : From <a href="http://www.urbanladder.com/tables-bar-units/side-table-end-table/clara-side-table-set-black.html"><i><span style="color: #666666;">Urban Ladder</span></i></a><br />
6) Table Lamp : From <a href="http://www.fabfurnish.com/SNG-Trendy-Green-Table-Lamp-47716.html"><i><span style="color: #666666;">Fab Furnish</span></i></a><br />
7) Wall Tile Set : From <a href="http://www.fabfurnish.com/Umbra-Myriad-Wall-Tile-Set-of-Three-62339.html"><i><span style="color: #666666;">Fab Furnish</span></i></a><br />
The Wall of Frames : Just a representation<br />
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The rule of thumb for selecting wall-color, always, is to pick it last. Plan your room with what is available by means of upholstery fabric and other decor items and work your paint color around that, as the choice there is unlimited. So have I been able to make you love this color? Any paint-color related jitters, send it all our way - we will be happy to help :).<br />
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I feel our country is synonymous with festivities. I was just getting a grip on myself, having fasted 2 whole days in the last week and a half, owing to Dussehra and already we had Bakri-Eid today. Wishing all of you a happy, sumptuous and a festive Bakri-Eid while I nibble on my okras :(. Really, why a reserved holiday today, I have no clue? All I wanted do all day was to rush to Old Delhi and eat like there's no tomorrow (Sigh!! Slurp!!). What, though is leaving me more clueless and worried is the festival lined up right next - Diwali.</div>
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Let me tell you, it is my favorite festivals of all and it has nothing to do with crackers. The lights, the diyas, the socializing, the endless possibilities in decor - the entire ambience adds up to that of sheer happiness. The days that lead up to the festival, though, have a different story to tell. The never-ending cleaning spree, the hidden mess in places you didn't know existed till now and the house-help leaving you in the lurch test your patience to no end. With hardly a fortnight left, I know I need to get my act together. What helps always is team-work and a cheat-sheet. So I thought, I will share my progress with you and we can share notes on how to get rid of the mess, quicker. What comes after is definitely the best part, right?? The decorating and finally the ooh-ing, the aah-ing and the smile of satisfaction on your face.<br />
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And how do we begin? By ending the clutter of course. No-one has a picture-perfect home
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<li>With the time-limitation, make a realistic inventory of the above activities and plan your coming days accordingly.</li>
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We say it is the Sofa! Scouting
for a perfect one to suit the space, look, and feel of your living room is the
toughest, because it requires a huge commitment from your side. It should be
plush, comfortable, and soft on the bum AND you have to love it for years to
come. Looking at my mom’s sofa history (3 in 10 years),<span style="color: red;">
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With a lot of online sources
available now, I thought I will do a round-up of the styles that will work for
years to come. You can always take inspiration and get it recreated by a local
carpenter but remember that it is better to pay for good quality, as this is an
over-used product. Here are my personal favorites. </div>
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<span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">1)</span><span style="font-size: 7pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">This
one here is called Apollo and is available in Pearl (Off-white), Steel (Dark
Grey), Mocha (Brown), Cobalt (Blue), Mist (Seems like an Ivory color) and Dune (Beige) colors. You can order it online at <a href="http://www.urbanladder.com/sofas.html"><i><span style="color: #666666;">Urban Ladder</span></i></a></span></div>
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I love its simple design and clean lines.
The best part, you can accessorize it with the brightest and boldest cushions
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up is Mr. Ulysses – love the names these people come up with. It is also
available in a variety of colors and can be bought at <a href="http://www.urbanladder.com/sofas.html"><i><span style="color: #666666;">Urban Ladder</span></i></a>.</span></div>
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3) <span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Coming
up next is a Grey beauty with curved handles. I love the piping detail added in
this - helps to elevate the look of the sofa so much. It is available online at <a href="http://www.pepperfry.com/ginger-upholstered-sofa-with-curve-handles-1031584.html"><i><span style="color: #666666;">Pepperfry</span></i></a></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">.
There are few festive offers going on currently, grab 'em :).</span></div>
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your breath because what comes up next will simply blow you away. It’s love at
first sight for me. I simply adore the plush design and the simplistic yet
elegant look of this beauty. It is available online at <a href="http://www.pepperfry.com/ginger-magnificent-three-seater-sofa-1031606.html"><i><span style="color: #666666;">Pepperfry</span></i></a></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-align: left;">. Here’s the looker –</span></div>
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comes up next is the King of Sofas, cue drum-roll, Mr. Sectional. If space
permits, I think you should always go for a sectional. It helps you to create a
mix and match story in your living room furniture. You can pair a neutral color
sectional with a bold printed winged back chair or play mix media and add a
pair of plexi glass chairs (they are such a rage right now!!).</span><span style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">You can buy the dude below at <a href="http://www.urbanladder.com/sofas/apollo-sectional-sofa-mocha.html"><i><span style="color: #666666;">Urban Ladder</span></i></a></span>. </div>
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about I end the round-up totally contradicting what I said? Coming up next is a
sofa in a NON-NEUTRAL and wait-for-it Tangerine color. The color is so perky
and totally calls out my name. I know it will take a leap of faith to purchase
this one and a steady mind to be committed to it but what the heck, life is
short (Shopaholic alert!). So, if you can plan a décor around this beauty then
you buy it with a click at<u style="color: #666666; font-style: italic;"> <a href="http://www.pepperfry.com/ginger-upholstered-sofa-1031588.html"><span style="color: #666666;">Pepperfry</span></a></u></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">. </span></div>
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Every time <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russell_Peters">Russell Peters</a> mocks the Indian accent and lifestyle, I always laugh with sheer disbelief thinking who even talks like that or behaves like that. I guarantee so many of you will roll your eyes at this post in exactly the same amount of disbelief but trust me, shit happens!! This post is in no way trying to belittle anyone's choices or question their taste. We, at HFA, always maintain that design and decor is subjective and beauty, of course, is in the eyes of the beholder. There are no hard and fast rules for anything but certain common mistakes if avoided can make a lot of difference.</div>
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1) <b><u>The Not-So-Cute Teddy</u></b> - If I had a penny for the number of women's obsession for it, I will be rich enough to never lift a finger. I don't want to judge but if you are old enough to rent or own a place, you are old enough to not decorate your living room with teddy bears/snuggly soft toys. I can understand if your husband/partner has gifted it to you on some special occasion but lining it up in your living room - BAD DECOR MOVE!!</div>
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2) <b><u>Wallpaper Mayhem</u> : </b>I don't know who declared Wallpaper to be the ultimate in high-fashion home decor that people have been lining up their walls with it - all 4 of them!! Most importantly, it's expensive and you are breaking your bank on something that you will eventually tire out of in the long run. If you are tight on space, be assured that decorating with wall-paper, specially a dark colored one is only going to make it look smaller and in some cases, claustrophobic. <br />
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The smarter way out is to choose the focal point of a room - say, behind the bed in the bedroom - and wall-paper it up. You can choose a dramatic pattern for that wall and hang a mirror on the opposite wall. In this way you are not only creating an illusion of space but also mirroring the wall-paper on the opposite wall, without spending a buck. The other trend doing the rounds is wall-papering the insides of a book-case or a crockery cabinet adding much required visual interest in these neglected zones.<br />
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3) <u><b>Death by Wires</b></u> : Our current dependence on all things electronic and their depends on electricity has left us lost in a maze of wires. We have the TV wires, Set top box wires, the laptop wires, the cell-phone charger wires - the list is endless, all collecting dust-bunnies. I understand the portability concerns one has for laptop and mobile chargers but the TV wires HAVE to be hidden.<br />
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The solution is very simple - you just have to stop being lazy and call your electrician!! Get them hidden behind furniture or get a cord cover matching your wall color and just get them out of your sight. This is one non-negotiable decor mistake and it surely doesn't depend on your taste.</div>
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4) <b><u>Cheap v/s Inexpensive</u></b> : There, really, is a very thin line between the two. We all look for a good bargain. Hell, my whole existence is all about it. Saving a dime, though, comes with a "conditions apply" clause. You have to draw the line where to not skimp on quality. If a deal is too good to be true, trust me, there's always a catch. Always research before buying key pieces and budget accordingly. It's better to wait to save up to buy the best you can afford than compromising on quality because it's burning a hole in your pocket.<br />
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I know fresh flowers (daily) as well as bone-china dinner sets are expensive but the latter is a necessary extravagance. The fresh flowers issue can be easily tackled. You can always plant some roses or hydrangeas and have a beautiful floral decoration free of cost (excluding the planting and maintaining costs). Alternatively, you can decorate with dry twigs too - it's the Fall Season after all.</div>
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5) <b><u>To Purge or not to Purge</u></b> : Getting rid of something that you absolutely hate, you shouldn't think twice before getting rid of it. I am not saying it is easy, especially if its NOT something you bought yourself. The gift-er, in question is bound to ask about the beautiful (according to them) chandelier they gifted you for your wedding. Remember, it's YOUR home! It should depict your style, your aspirations and your past, present and future. Give hints to friends and family about your taste and don't let them impose their style on you. Also the passing of furniture over generations is something I don't get on board with. If it matches my style, I will ask for it. I don't like being forced to use something just because someone wants to unload it on to me. Flats are getting smaller and those bulky teak-wood furniture from the 70s just does not make any sense. Please, for God's sake - OLX pe bech de :). </div>
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6) <b style="text-decoration: underline;">Match Mania</b> : So you like Pink and you have in your bedroom - pink walls, pink bed linen, pink frames, pink furniture, ad infinitum- till everyone gets a Paris Hilton induced nausea. Liking or choosing a color for decorating a room is an excellent starting point but being stuck on it and matching everything to that particular tone of color is only going for an overkill. </div>
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This is just a beginning of this series, we will surely come up with more. This post is, definitely, not intended to mock anyone's choices nor is it for you to accept everything we say at face value. Every home is different and every individual's idea of their personal space is different too. Also, we might have missed something quite vital in your books - care to point it out? Do you think this post helps? What is your opinion on this line-up, pls share :)</div>
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