Of late, it’s been hard to get my creative mind into action. Too much economics, statistics and number crunching of financial statements has taken its toll. And I’m afraid, it’s going to be this way until early December when I get done with my li’l over-ambitious project. However, a steady stream of posts from some of my favorite design bloggers has given this tired mind a much-needed break everyday.

An old issue of Better Homes and Gardens carried a picture of some rustic cushions designed by Kim Kelly. A federal agent by profession and a designer by choice, Kim’s creations caught my eye. What next? Google ki jai and I browsed endlessly through all her  fabulous designs. As you probably know, I have a weakness for terracotta pots and cushion covers.

Wondering what I see in this plain looking cushion? I LOVED the simplicity, the earthen color and the words which mean “Life is beautiful”. Sometimes you get so tired of seeing so many bright colors around you. With festive season around the corner, the decor magazines are so full of fuchsia, turquoise, lime green  and such vibrant colors - the tried and tested tricks that get repeated year after year. Why bring color to a room only through accessories like cushions and curtains?

Learning how to sew has been on the back of my mind for a while. Seeing Kim’s creations inspires me to spring into action. How about you?

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Bella Rustica

What does it take to transform the look of a home in less than 30 minutes? Any home décor site will preach the same mantra in different words: bring out the silk cushion covers, add a few throws to the sofa, change the curtains, light a few candles, and make the bed with the finest linen you own.  There you go, no secret after all, huh? Yes, new upholstery in rich colors is all it takes to turn on the magic.

I went looking for what’s hot this festive season. Two stores that caught my fancy are Zara and Good Earth.

What I liked about Zara:

The embroidered with minute detailing, the liberal use of contrasting colors, and the sequined red cushion with the rich look. Don’t you think the red cushions will look great on a white/cream colored sofa?

Zara Cushion

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I found it highly irresistible to share my find here - cribcandy. The site has a lot of good stuff to bookmark but what caught my eye were the quirky cushions; call it an obsession with cushions One look at these and I’m sure you’ll agree with me. The site is a time waster. Don’t tell me I didn’t warn you

The one for pillow fights!

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