What do you think: is putting up digital prints on a wall too textbook-ish style of decorating, or does it have the potential to stand out? Well, it depends, I think. If it’s funny, quirky and makes one take a second look, then yes, it’s maybe worth it. The folks at Crude Area wrote to me and there were three prints that I really liked.

Continue reading “Can digital prints bring life to a wall?”

Good Morning! How are you all doing? I’m excited because the summer vacation starts officially from tomorrow, which, in turn, means a break from the morning rush and sticking to the clock. This week, I have put together an exciting range of products that we use in our everyday life from planters to masalas and makeup stuff;  the common string tying them together is that they are eco-friendly/organic.

1. Jute planter bag for Rs.100 from Green Home

2. HDPE Planter bag for Rs.120 from Green Home

3. Recycled book in various colors for Rs.125 from Eco Corner

4. Natural tea masala for Rs.100 from Eco Corner

5. Organic kajal for Rs. 295 from Green n Good

Disclaimer: I have not shopped at any of these sites, so cannot vouch for the product quality, service and delivery.

Image courtesy:

Linked to the respective sites in the listing

I stumbled upon this magnificent 3,300 sq.ft bungalow in Classic Orchards, off Bannerghetta Road in Bangalore thr’ Times. Home to Seetha and Shyam Kaluve, and designed and built by architects at Tabula Rasa, it’s a feast to the eyes.

For more details, you can read the original piece and the perspective of the architects. In many ways, it reminded me of Karthik Vaidhyanathan’s home.

Image courtesy:

1. Tabula Rasa

2. Times of India

Did you ever imagine that a tire can be recycled into a fruit basket, or that plastic bags can be re-purposed into eye-catching cosmetic bags? I stumbled upon an organization called Aid to Artisans that provides economic opportunities for artisan groups around the world. They promote economically deprived artisans with a gift for handmade traditions by connecting them to new markets.  Or, should I say hungry markets?

Bangalore is one such hungry market that has an undying appetite for handlooms and handicrafts going by the sheer number of exhibitions organized around the city every weekend. So, I thought why not feature Aid to Artisans as the theme for this Friday Shopping post instead of curating from my usual haunts. And, I bet you’d agree with me this was a great idea once you look at the products. Sadly, there is no way shop online at the moment (web store doesn’t respond).

Did you know “Yadawee” means  ”handmade” in Arabic? What I liked:

After browsing through their product gallery and the innate talent/finesses behind each of these creations, I wondered about the effort-reward gap.

Some of the organizations in India that are supported by ATA include Dastkar Ranthambore, Sadhna, Sandur Kushala Kala Kendra, Avani, and Kala Raksha.

Have a great weekend! I’ll see you Monday.

Image courtesy:

Aid to Artisans