Monday, March 21, 2011

Cushions and Coasters

This weekend was a colourful one because of Holi! It was our first after being in India and it was a whole lot of fun. No harsh chemicals, no eggs, grease *makes a yucky face* or pucca rang (as they call it).
The apartment complex organizers had clearly told people to get organic colours or colours made at home. 
A few ideas on how to make colours at home -
Wet colors : soak & then boil beetroot or onion peels or any flower petals in water.
Dry colors : mix sandal wood or turmeric or henna powder with flour or arrowroot powder or corn starch.

Apart from this I reorganized and refreshed some decor. At the entrance to my apartment is this wooden seating area which also houses cabinets below for storage. I decided to brighten up that much neglected corner. A green plant, some colourful, slightly blingy (I love bling in small quantities) cushions and it became a comfy spot to sit and have a cup of coffee while reading a book.




In case you are wondering where these lovely cushion covers are from - they are from The Red River.



I love traditional Indian motifs like the golden one on this purple cushion and I also like to mix it up with something non traditional like these striped cushions.


The handmade cloth coaster is also from The Red River.


You can find out more about The Red River at their Facebook page, their website or their blog.

Happy Monday!!
I am linking this to Patty's Weekend Wrap Up.


 

17 comments:

  1. you have a lovely home and your cushions are beautiful. Hope to see you at My Dream Canvas. Great blog.

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  2. Thanks Anu!! Will visit your blog sometime soon :)

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  3. I just chanced upon your blog today, so far I like what i see here:). Loved your cushions and the seating. Do visit me sometime at 'All things beautiful'

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  4. Thanks for dropping by Neha! will surely come by your blog :)

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  5. Oh Simran.. Simran!! I love.. love that seating.. and some day.. will copy it in my home... for sure!!:-) Love those cushions.. and coasters!! The colour making sounds so so simple... I wish everyone use organic colours.. really!!

    Thank you for coming to Colours Dekor... You simply make my day!!

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  6. Thanks Patty!!! :) You make my day too, I love your link party and its my pleasure joining in.

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  7. lovely home, blog,and posts..:)..do stop by my blog(s)

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  8. Thanks Sudha!! Would love to drop by :)

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  9. lovely cusions... I specially like that bookmark which is peeping out from the book.... nice and neat blog..

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  10. you have beautiful cusions at home hope so.......

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  11. Thanks everyone!
    Rekha and Smita - The bookmark is my fav too, it was a gift from a friend :)

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  12. Hello Simran,
    I really loved all your blogs, loved your Lampshade, cushions,flowers, wall hangings and also your lovely muffins. You are so multi- talented, good photographer also. I came to your blog through Sangamitra's blog. I am glad I did.

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  13. Thank you so much for all the kind words Rama! and for dropping by :)

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  14. I really need to check out Red River on my next India visit! How gorgeous are those cushions. Hope to see you at SHP :)

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  15. Sure, will drop by soon SHP!! And yes you should definitely check out The Red river, let me know if you need any details.

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  16. Hi Simran, Is Red river still functional? Unable to access their website and no activity in FB too. Was looking at buying cushion covers from them. Any other stores that you recommend for ethnic cushion covers?

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