Mudram

I'm Back - What brings me back?....

2011-09-16T21:33:00.004+08:00

I was very busy for a real long time...but I realized that would never end..today I finally put my desire upfront...for all of you see some happiness here I come with I see and cherish..

Corners used at Home !!!

2008-07-09T11:43:00.006+08:00

Well, just thought must share this with all. Use up all those corners to decorate a bit of your kind. This is what I got to do.

Colleage - all beautiful things around

2008-07-08T16:13:00.010+08:00

It just struck my mind that if we could combine beautiful things the beauty is anyways magnified. So here is what i got to do over the weekend...simple...Colleage

I simply combined these small statues to just give a different setting this time. There is a lot that we can try out in arranging and then rearranging even the smallest of the decor items we have at home and it just gets better...I must say Another setting : brought together my Sandstone Apsara,Thai Porcelain Containers and Tanjore painting on Marble piece - place it just anywhere surely will make a difference.
Check out this one, I just brought all this lovely boxes and containers together - they look good when displayed together.

I just picked up the ferns growing around my place, filled water in a bowl and let it float drizzled it with flowers. I placed them at my entrance, sure to give a smile on all those who pass by my corridor.
I used my "Uruli" this time - to bear a few ferns and flowers just picked around my place.

Im back...

2008-07-08T16:10:00.001+08:00

I know it was a long break with no posts just got caught between the job switch swing.
Well all set now and have a lovely post coming up.....

She tagged me…

2008-03-14T10:27:00.002+08:00

It was Arch who really inspired me on creating a Blog of my own. Sorry Arch, I know I’m really late but here’s what I have 7 things about myself. They are the simplest ones but play a major role in keeping me on.......

Me – Home - Decor
My home is truly a reflection of whom I am. I just wait for the weekend afternoons when I really find time arranging n rearranging my art n furniture.
I love to mix the Ethnic Indian and oriental styles of art, anything that would add
To the beauty of the place we live. This gives me the ultimate satisfaction for how I
Feel for myself.

Kitchen – Cooking
This is also one of my cherished activates. I love to cook food for myself, well for my family too. It’s definitely a stress reliever. Cooking helps me relieve stress and eating the food I cooked feeds the soul within.

Candles – Floating Flowers.
Another thing that keeps me going is the warm light from candles. I have placed candles just everywhere at home. It emits that beautiful warm, cosy light that can keep you so relaxed. Well, a dash of floating flowers will all set the mood right.

Ethnic Indian:
Ethnics, I could do nothing without them. I’m short of words to describe how it feels to say what I feel for all the earthy Ethnic Indian things. From Clothes, accessories to artifacts, they play a major part of me. I adore all the Kalamkari, Mangalgiri, Gadwal, pochampalli fabrics & more. They drive me Crazy.

Food:
I love to eat. Food, Eat what you like is the ongoing Mantra. From the simplest, humble daily meal to Indian Snack Chats, Banquets I just quote “Eat and Eat” – It’s the ultimate satisfaction the best gift to pamper oneself.

Coffee Shops:
The routine for this Couple (Me & my better half). The local Coffee shop is
The most commonly visited place, just for a cup of Tea and ample Chit Chat time.

Recent Photographer:
Just recently I realized that photography was an unseen passion within me. Well, I had finally decided that I would nurture this ongoing learning Process.

Ganesha & Frangipani

2008-03-05T14:44:00.003+08:00

Another angle to see. Our Ganesha at the entrance of our Home.

Krishna n Ganesha

2008-03-02T21:53:00.002+08:00

They are some of my most admired Gods. Well they play a major role in home decor as they hold the charisma and add an element to the air.

Thai Souvenirs - new additions to my collections-1

2008-03-02T18:06:00.003+08:00

Some of my collections that i picked from good bargains from Phuket,Thailand. Below is a Wooden Tissue box - with Elephant Motifs on it. The Ceramic Pot is one of my earliest collection.
A closer look of the Elephant Motifs, Thailand is very famous for Elephants. You can find a range of Souvenirs having elephant motifs on them.
This Leaf Standing plaque is made of solid wood and works wonders to any corners of my room.
I just admire the clean carving of the leaf in this single wood piece.
This is also another piece of art I must say and did not escape my eye. I good this one on a good bargain. Just like the way elephant raises its Trunk,quite positive isn't it...
A simple wooden Jewellery box, can be used for just anything. I Like the detail in the carving.

Simple Rustic Earthern

2007-12-02T23:04:00.000+08:00

I have an acute admiration for all earthy wares. Here’s just a few of them I recently picked from a lovely sale. I found these Ceramic bowls with Batik work and Rattan Woven, which I had to add to my collection of kitchen ware and of course share it with all of you.
Also to add A set of well carved plates that can be used just for anything.

The Spiral Wooden Containers are a Highlight as they are solid and well finished.
They can be used as a storage container from lentils to just Tea or Coffee Dust and ofcourse a simple décor piece. Along the side is a simple picture of Garlic from my IKEA collection.

The Incense Placemats have a special herb that is woven along with the placemat and
It instantly refreshes the air around which its placed. The aroma from the herb is very Refreshing I must say…

Spices I used for Biryani today make a gracious appearance in my new ceremic plate and
incense placemat

Frangapani Flavors

2007-11-18T19:01:00.002+08:00

Just picked up all the beautiful Frangapani flowers that drop from the trees each day near my place and they make an amazing float in the water in my Traditional "Urali" - the brass bowl. The fragrance from it....Wow its Heaven. A couple of them in a bowl of water in any corner of your home is just the ideal feature.

This is an interesting one, I just picked one of my incense holders, this one is a Sandstone piece, i just placed a few of these lovely flowers and this can be kept anywhere...just find a place at home.

Candles with flowers this is my all time favorite combination, A lovely Sandstone Standing Apsara Candle Stand with Frangapani's.

DIWALI DHAMAKHA @ Home - 3

2007-11-09T23:41:00.001+08:00

My Diwali Thali - A lovely embroided Plate with Handmade Clay Ganesha's painted by me and Brass Diyas with orchids
I have placed this at the Main Hall as its the Festive Feel.

Another one of my Diwali Diyas come to light this Festival. Flowers ofcourse are beauty in all forms.

DIWALI DHAMAKAHA @ HOME - 2

2007-11-04T21:05:00.000+08:00

Another one of those nice ways to decorate for Diwali. Earthen Lamps,Incense Holders and bells all made of Clay. Brightness from Candle lights, flower scents all add to the festive mood.

Traditional Kumkum & Turmeric given to Women during Goddess Lakshmi Pooja. Is considered auspicious and prosperous. Good wishes & Sweets are also exchanged.
What more could be beautiful then fresh Rose Petals floating in water and candles. They can just be placed at the entrance or any corners of your home. Its beautiful just anywhere.

Diwali.Happiness.Brightness

Diwali in Singapore

2007-11-03T13:20:00.000+08:00

Its time for Diwali Celebration here in Singapore at a place called Little India.
We have the entire roads lit with lights. People are busy shopping as Diwali
is around the corner. From New Clothes to Diyas for home there is a Mela
going around in this place. A few shots from my last visit to Little India,Singapore.

Diwali Dhamaka @ Home

2007-11-03T12:15:00.000+08:00

Its Festive time in all our Homes again, for us its definitely special...
Finally the festive moods are on, the Markets are full you'll see diyas & candles, Sweets & lights, all that is so beautiful and worth to be admired...oops not to forget ladies...new clothes, Saree's & jewellery...as Its an Auspicious time for Goddess Lakshmi - Poojas are done , Sweets and Dry Fruits are distributed to all near n dear.
For all those Working ladies this is the best weekend, I'm sure most of you are getting set for the occasion.
You could get a glimpse of the festive mood at my place. Cleaning has already started its way in,all my idols being polished, Flowers, candles, homemade Indian Mouthwatering Sweets, Diyas will be the talk of the week at my place.
A good way to get into the mood is by lighting Earthen Lamps (the traditional way) outside our home...Candles could also serve the purpose. They definitely created the required atmosphere.
This Diwali we wish you all Happiness n Prosperity....
Check out for more as I would be sharing all my ideas for this Diwali
Once again its time for all to celebrate this festival of lights in the best of its form.

Another one of my Diwali decorative Ideas with lovely brass and Earthen Lamps (Diyas).

I just adore the light emitted from Traditional lamps.

They could be lit just anywhere n just anytime. Its Diwali and Its Lights, brightness and

beauty everywhere.

2007-10-30T16:48:00.000+08:00

For all those who love Ganesha...here's another one of my Ganesha
in one of the best forms....We just like to light diyas ( Earthen
Lamps) for no particular occasion. They just add to the essence of
the room.

2007-10-30T16:38:00.000+08:00

This handmade Photo album is an amazing piece of collection.
There are lot many which come in different fabrics,colors,designs.

2007-10-29T21:47:00.000+08:00

Another excellent feature of Balinese Handicrafts are Mirror Frames.
They are so beautifully handcrafted many of them depict animals,
nature,flowers,simply wood and Mosaic Glass Mirror frames.
The below piece is a collection from www.santibaliart.com

2007-10-29T21:37:00.000+08:00

This Lovely Balinese style of Traditional carved Wooden Chest Drawers is a fantastic
piece of art. They come in various forms. Check out for more at http://www.balibocraft.com/crafts/primitive-furniture.html

2007-10-29T21:08:00.000+08:00

Today I would tour you around the amazing handicrafts made in Bali.

Bali is known as a treasure house of interesting goods to buy.

2007-10-21T22:02:00.000+08:00

Happy Dasara.

Durga Pooja at my place today.

Auspicious Kumkum(red) & Haldi(Yellow)powders

Earthen Lamps lit and flowers are holy during the festivals

2007-10-21T18:23:00.000+08:00

The warm light from the candle inside the Chaba Spa Sandstone is just stunning. I picked this from Thailand and it can be used just anywhere. I sometimes just place it at the entrance of my home to give that warm soothing feel.

2007-10-21T17:49:00.000+08:00

Scented Candles & flowers they are a combination for any occasion or just any day.
The shimmering glow from the candle lights and the fresh sweet smell from flowers could just create the atmosphere......truely it would

2007-10-21T17:30:00.000+08:00

Another one of those floating flowers on the Traditional Indian Uruli makes the stunning

entrance in my home.

2007-10-21T17:17:00.000+08:00

Flowers aren't they beautiful...I love to float flowers in water...
I just like the way they look..amazing isn't it....
i place them in quite a few corners of my home.
Just an addition of a floating candle will do the garnish complete.....

2007-10-17T17:12:00.000+08:00

How I deduced the Name : Mudra – A Sanskrit word meaning – Gesture
I am true bharatnatyam fan and love the "Mudras" - gestures or picture tools of identification of deeper meaning made by the dancers.
This word has inspired me to such an extent that I choose this to Be the Title of my blog….
I thus used Mudram a Mediam or Gesture to explore and exhibit all that is so beautiful
to eyes and mind....

2007-10-17T16:59:00.000+08:00

This Dancing Apsaras are made of Sandstone and I got it shipped from Thailand.
They look absolutely stunning in just the candle lights above.
Thailand is an amazing place to shop from clothes to handbags and from food to
artifacts.

"Vismaya" - Our Home

2007-10-14T23:11:00.000+08:00

Its true that Home is where your heart lives,
Our home is simple and Straight-forward.
We've named it "Vismaya" - which means "Suprise"
in Sanskrit. Neutral hues,gracious blend of lighting and
Straight cut Carpentry sum up a picture of spacious serenity.
We blended it with Indian and Oriental styles of art to give it
that niche finish.

Take a tour of my Home at Flickr

2007-10-11T15:15:00.000+08:00

today i finally decided that I would soon showcase my home....i love this work...its been my
dream...and now i found a space to exhibit it all ...all that i have collected till now..and all that been in my mind for so long....from my terracotta articles to the huge Wall plaques from Thailand...soon will be back with real interesting inspects on my Home....

2007-10-10T11:15:00.000+08:00

I will be coming back with more ideas ...untill then...enjoy the beginning

2007-10-10T10:53:00.000+08:00

This Serene Sandstone Sitting Buddha is a beautiful piece of art.
I picked this up from one of the Handicraft shops in Thailand.
I Just adore the aroma & warmth of the light emitted from the
scented candles....

2007-10-10T10:31:00.000+08:00

This 3 head Ganesha Statue is one of my favorites as it’s made of stone
I picked this from HAMPI – A Heritage site which Exhibits of Brilliance
In Architecture of the Vijayanagar Dynasty, India.

2007-10-09T21:45:00.000+08:00

This is a 3 piece Panal wall plaque which is quite famous Thai Art. This is my favorite piece from my shopping cart for my new Home. We did 3 months of rigorous search to find this piece which we thought will make our hall look elegant. Everyone visited our home liked this idea :)