If you live in Delhi and haven’t been to The Shop, then you should check it out. I loved what I saw on their website. The place has a rich history and story behind its creation.The Shop retails a complete range of clothing for men, women and kids, home furnishings such as table runners, place mats, bed linen, duvet covers, and fashion accessories such as totes and bags.  All the products are designed and manufactured in-house by their skilled designers and craftsmen.

I found their products fresh in design, choice of color and nominally priced. Knowing my weakness for multi-color, my favorite pieces had to be this bouquet printed tablecloth and the Chelsea printed table runner. The pieces are quite contrast in nature. The table runner with its soothing colors and natural patterns appeared as if a story was unfolding. Do check out the Samarkhand printed placemats too. I find the grape color captivating and one that is not too common to find.

A few pictures of their home furnishings/decoration range:

What a cosy corner! With the stack of books on one end and flowers on the other, it makes the perfect setting for a lazy afternoon. The patchwork quilt provides the finishing touches.

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This is a guest post from interior designer Elaine Griffin. I had featured Elaine in December.

Today, she shares some decor tips for shopping off-price retailers. What good is a post without eye-candy for inspiration. The tips are complemented with a few images of Soul Homes complex designed by Elaine from the March edition of Elle Decor.

1. Hit the store early and often.  It’s true that new merchandise comes almost daily.  And dahling, when you see something you like, buy it at once – you can always return what doesn’t work out, but short of robbery, you’ll never get your hands on it again if someone else snags it while you’re making up your mind.

Simple but elegant room..love the colors

2. Hit the road, Jack(ie).  If you fall in love with something that you need multiples of but can’t find them in your store, check out the others nearby (or afar, if you’re really smitten).  There’s a great chance that its twin is lying in wait for you, since merch tends to be fairly uniformly distributed in the region.  And again, time is of the essence.

Pot as a stand

3. Think out of the box and go beyond the obvious.  Sure, a seven-drawer chest looks great in a bedroom, but it would also be stunning in a bathroom (maybe with a candlestick lamp on top for a little evening glow) to hold towels, beauty tools, and luxurious lotions and potions.  Ditto for a Chinese ceramic garden stool perched next to your tub.  Tiny bejeweled enamel doodads destined for dressing tables are divine as elegant dining table objects.

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