Thankfulness!

We crossed 500+ on Pinkz Passion facebook page last week and I am grateful to have you all joining me on board. Cheers to all of you for being a part of my passion journey. Happy as I can be, to be encircled by supportive and cheering loyal readers who happen to share the same wavelength as me. Always gratified to read your appreciating words, comments, messages and love, which absolutely warm the cockles of my heart.

Blogging, in these few months, has been a promising platform to showcase my interest and channel my thoughts. Along with a stream of boundless opportunities, it has also unleashed my vision to express my own practical décor chronicles. Stretching myself by hitting the books and resources, clicking the perfect shots with undaunted approaches (of course, after few trial & error phase) and sharing with you all has gained me a victory in documenting my passion . In parallel, I got connected to talented people and motivational supporters. Budding bloggers & a melting pot of friends have likewise showered support and as a result, progressively, my passion page is being seen and heard.

 

 

A fresh look of my old flowering vase and new addition to Buddha collection


You feel like a pop star when you take the first leap on to the “blog world”. You look at the work of others and think, “I can do way better” but the more you absorb, the more you comprehend how much work it takes to be a part of it. 

A new plus to Buddha collection

Blunders have been happened, after all, that’s how some of us got here. By dint of the those mistakes, we start to learn, trust and gain confidence in ourselves. I have had my share of initial stumbling block but the pleasure going down on this "path" has been worth everything. Slowly but surely, I have learned to turn a close eye to the people who strike me down and I have accomplished to embrace the motivators, who catapult me back to where I am supposed to be.  Now, there is not shifting reverse at this point.  



Beauties from "Farmer's Market"

By means of blogging, I found an outlet in showcasing my collection. Friends/families never discerned the treasured and emotional pieces we kept randomly scattered over the years. The virtually pleasing artful arrangements enhanced the overall impact of the pieces. Blog has succeed to laid a significant emphasis on their beauty and value of the pieces we curated over the years. My young blog now narrates the story of where we have been, who we are, and what has been our passion. 



An evening glow casting warm hues of sunny days

In this short run,  I have succeeded to lighten the heart of people and have touched many lives by injecting décor inspiration and motivation. The milestone has now fetched new ventures for the future. A gorgeous home tour, first time ever, is building up on the blog. Few artistic, inspirational and of course décor posts will be crawling up your screen pretty soon. Stay tuned on face book page for more updates.

Enjoy your rest of the week and see you around until we meet again, toodles!

 

 

Blessings of Pooja!

Don’tcha just love summer? I dearly do. It’s disheartening to be cooped up inside all winter long. Being summer around, we are enjoying as much environmental pluses as we could before the uninvited cold winter days barge in. Summer, here, is all about outdoors. Weekends are jammed in cool natural breeze with picnics radiating whiff of the smokey BBQ parties in the pleasurable company of abundance of friends. A long evening strolls with a warm sun lit on our path of ravine. Few leisurely games of badminton and late night movies on Netflix officially authenticate summer vacation. Routine mornings are bit lazy than regular ones, as I also don’t mind joining my two munchkins by simply dozing off extra hours in the lulls of humming ceiling fans ;) On a long summer vacation day, with tedious routine, taking few breaks won't hurt!

 

You know me, I can burst all day long about my summer tales, but today’s post is about a blessing, a tradition, a celebration we held few weeks back in our home. I had briefed you earlier about a “Pooja” celebration. It has turn out to be a custom we cling to follow every year since last 10 years. But this year, being me on the blog circle, I had countless reasons to share the spirit and the portraits with my readers. 

 

 

Every year, we have long lasting family gatherings, on this particular day, when I apt to infuse every corner with fanciful décor. Revamping the rooms by pumping up enough volume of décor accessories is what I excel in. Massive make overs take place in my home for any special occasion. Though, I usually take a step back and run an eye on what I already own and focus on areas of potential displays.

The entrance was adorned with brass and deep red groupings. Grouping your collections in ingenious ways will qualify each item with even greater decorative value that it might otherwise have. Strive for something new and pleasing in something you already have.

 

As I have briefed earlier, entrance is a winning location. A short stay in foyer to enjoy the interesting display is always an earning point in the decorating game. Add the thrill at the entrance for the atmosphere of the celebrations by decorating with special touches. Antique brass is successfully updated here with contemporary details. A bright bloom of flourishing Dahlia, from my very small garden, adds the pop of colour and beauty.
 
 

 
Diyas are integral part of any Pooja, if not for “Pooja”, well lit candles are essential part of any bash at my home. Nothing beats their gentle twinkle glow for setting the tone for the celebration.

 
Put some unique spins on the familiar pieces by blowing them up. Flowers don't only add freshness in the air but also spruce up the room. They never fail to spread some glorious touches for celebrations in my décor.
 

 
Few of my exquisite pieces chosen solely for their beauty. Sometimes a little enhancement is all that is needed to transform from functions to fantastic. Besides, celebrations are great occasions for collections showcase.

Some soulful “bhajans” expressing sentiments for the love of God filled up the atmosphere. The presence of assembled guests singing prayers and showering blessings always leaves its abiding echo. We look forward to the day profoundly every year. We also happen to welcome an addition of new “Ganesha” to our collection on this day.

Grab beautifying opportunity for any significant, happy event and accomplish it with a great pomp and glory. Let your plenty of “desi” arrangements work the charm of putting the notch above the rest. Ensure to add your allure to any memorable event with spirited theme carried throughout the home. These are the simple pleasures of life we love to live in :)

Until we meet again see you around on facebook page/instagram page, toodles!

 

No place like home...

Nothing beats more than belonging in a blissful state of being home after a life affirming and wondrous vacation. Back to the place which triggers a deep emotional feeling of affection and acceptance. Getting all our acts together as we wrap ourselves back in the relishing comfort of our home. Though, still shaking off vacation buzz along with a long list of work entails. Still spinning my wheels and navigating journey’s up and down. Last week went by in a wink nursing the consequences of jet lag & with lingering haze of sleep. Yes, we were in post vacation blues ;) as they call it.

 

 

Regardless, how royal hospitality pampered you but resting your wearing feet and rediscovering yourself in your own home is a wonderful feeling. No matter in how luxurious dwellings we slumbered, but getting into our clean sheets and waking up in our own bed felt heavenly (in the cosiness of that special one and only pillow). In spite of how delectable diverse dishes we had but on our return all our heart was yearning for homemade heartily meal of “khichdi” with “ghee” (the best if enjoyed with bare hands).

 

 

After changing the horizon and kicking back to our comfort bubble, I had a great excuse to give my home a décor therapy (we all need one in once a while, wouldn't you agree?). I took the freedom to indulge in some decorating opportunity and plunked couple of my favorite objects on the table. Every single corner your eye might choose to land was brighten for an inviting sense. 

 

Decorating works as a remedy for me as it tears me away from all the anxiety and wallowing mood. Keeping the very ethos in mind, re-arranging was a pleasant compulsion and a welcome dose of sweetness. Flattering candle lights, and lovely familiar scents wafting from it realize us that, we are home.  

 

  

Definitely, coming back was a delirious feast, and getting back in informality and comfort, set us all free. Now, leisurely, we are soaking up vacation’s laid back vibe and rediscovering ourselves. Settling for ho-hum and adoring some definite perks of being home again. With summer vacations and warm up in weather, we have more reasons to appreciate out door. Long trolling in the ravine, late night movies with milkshakes and chit chats are getting us back to routine bit by bit. Tons to compose and share once we ease down, will be right back to you soon, until we meet again, stay connected on Pinkz Passion's Facebook page. Don't forget to enjoy your weekend, toodles!

 

Hakuna Matata - I am off to Vacation!

As I sit down to write this post, I am whipping up a storm with whizzing here and whooshing there. In the middle of all this, I am sharing a sheer joy of our travel across the globe to East Africa for this year’s summer vacation. After working our tails off around the clock, we are about to leave all the woes behind to create some memories of life time.

Firmly bitten by travel bug has embark this year's vacation to the place of our dreams. We decided a sentimental journey to revive fond memories of passed by era. (yes, we started our life journey from there)

My family is a travel junkie and always on a quest for a little adventure. The lined up vacation was a necessary leap for rekindling family affairs as we try to inculcate the same to our kids. After all, you don’t get that many other ventures to be a kid again to devote time with them especially when the older one will be sent-off for her new track of campus life.
 

A real world nature vacation vs fantasy places. Smashing safari with diverse wildlife will positively outrank the Caribbean vacation.  From "Flip flops" to "Toms" and from "Fruity umbrella drinks" to local “Matunda” juice will absolutely be lodged deep in our visual for long. A leap towards some excitement, new discoveries along with few laughs thrown in will be a perfect get away.

 

 

Leaving behind few stems of fresh carnation from my coffee table sitting pretty even after couple of days. So, off I go from the home land and of course from the blog land to mount up more memories and bring together more to share for my readers.  

In my absence, I have lined up to throw back few old posts from the archive. Miss me while I am gone (go ahead, admit it, you will, I know).

Ensure you are following me on instagram where I will be sharing few snippets of our travel, as and when I get chance. Until we meet again, "Hakuna Matata", enjoy the summer vacation and good warm days, toodles.

DIY planters - Thinking out of the box!

I am definitely not so big on gardening. Being on the blog has stretched up varieties of my interests and artistic skills. Spending life in the part of the coldest city on the sphere, gardening has never heartened me unlike my devoted gardener mom. I have inherited my love for art and décor from her but couldn't considerably catch interest on the road of gardening. Though, I did get my hands dirty in the season by having few beautiful blooms in my small garden. The Homedit sight has accumulated DIY planters from various  social sites which caught my fancy. 

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Vintage cups with interesting colors to suit your color scheme are fairly good for small plants and small places in the home. Clear glass with some decorative gravel can really give that dull window sills an interesting look.

 

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I loved the complete different organic look of this coffee bag planter. Perfect to enhance the beauty of any place in the garden with a natural feel.

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Drilling few wholes patiently will give you this natural, handsome and a movable brick planter, especially for succulents. The narrow roots of the plant will not mind the deficiency of growing space.

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Who would think of having plants in a book?  Few old books+ a hole + plastic sheet + a plant = A brand new planter. I must admit it was an impressive one.

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Colourful pairs of rubber boots, how cute is that? Flow of inventive and creative thinking help gardeners find plenty of homes for their plants. These hanged rubber boots look adorable with spring blooms on them.

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A shower curtain planter, seriously. Pretty ingenuous, what say? A bright colored curtain planter with sophisticated design looks brilliant. 

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A handmade fancy template and chalkboard paint will transform your old planter into a cohesive one.  With your imaginations you can have fun with drawings or writings. My thought bubble is also visualizing them as cutlery holders; they will look striking on any party table.

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All these mind boggling DIY planter ideas were just too silly sides of the coin, and could definitely be a neighbor’s envy. If they caught your interest, visit the site here for more ideas and inspirations. Few craft supplies, DIY spirit and little elbow grease will give varieties of different pots to plants. Have a fantastic week ahead, until we meet again, toodles!

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Summer Strokes!

Stroking some bite size ideas on my summer notes today. To undertake my decorative goals for the welcoming season, I try to acquaint with a new colour scheme and the existing pieces to set the style and create little area of cosiness. My mind always has thoughts floating around to shake up seasonal décor for approaching a better look and feel the place in my home. 

Mingling with accessories and playing with what I own offers me an abundant preference. The principal factor, in my most decorating projections, is our proud crew of "Ganesha”. I take liberty to coddle in some unique combinations by providing contemporary spin on traditional pieces with the benefit of different Ganesha.

 

Exhibiting my brass wares for spreading out flowers is a resourceful way for seeking out the unexpected. I mostly incline for grouping of 3 objects to lend the visual power that only one alone would not give.

Rotating cushions is also my way of giving a splash to a space. Bold and deep colour for winter and/or light and airy for spring/summer looks always enticing.
 

For this season, I have punched bold pop of yellow and mango to build that summer triumph effect in the room. Custom-made cushions from Bristi lend a hand to complete that summer arrival in my niche.  

My family tour will mention my affection of cushions and how every so often I change them. Of course, I don`t have that many cushions, I have all those different cushion covers which are always welcomed in the room according to my frame of mind and décor swings. Besides, they are quite easy to wash and put up when not in need. My linen closet is packed with those dressy, casual, colourful or neutral shades of covers.

Face lifting the fire place mantel from season to season is also on my evolving décor mantra. Stirring things around can make the same room feel so fresh.

 

Mr. Sun`s sweltering summer rays in my family room add the last touches on my vignette.

When I survey the scene after smoothening out every wrinkle, straightening pile of books, mist with linen spray or lit a candle to pleasantly hazy the room, I honestly get seduced every time I enter the place.

Rediscover your style with a little of this and a  little of that to open up a stream of variety in your decorating styles. Turn those under the eaves corner into justifiably known one. Be undaunted in your approach and you will succeed. Till we meet again, toodles!    

Bristi - (Featured Brand)

Sinuously threaded cheerful mix of antique and modern pieces and a play on texture and colour with fanciful touches is what today’s post has to offer you all. Probably you pictured the post, which was destined to be out earlier but some action packed days held it back. Delve deep with me to discover some rare, quirky and an unrivaled pieces of accessories from a new designer based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat-Bristi!

When we started browsing furniture pieces for our new home, I, being one determined soul for perfect colors, harbored myriad of desire to get that complete look in our family room. Our search ended up with couches out of the world and perfect for our taste, desire and style but had to manage with oh so old school cushions. Scooting itch to change them kept on striking me. My approach to fancy higher end stores didn’t maximize the sight line for my quest on cushions. When I stumbled upon her page by a reference of a friend, her appetizing designs stole my heart with fabulous, livable and unique pieces. 

A fashion designer graduate from the Premier Fashion Institute in India-NIFT, Barsha Dutta is a creative head behind Bristi, who has offered her no fail decorating short cut by her pleasing and unified design style of accessories.

A gratified lady who swept away two awards for her collection marks in her own words about how she pompously incorporated her entry in the breed of designers, " This all started as we could not find cushion covers that would liven up our home, also that was produced in mass, and was available everywhere and not unique."  

My personal favorites are these pleasing and unified designed cushions. They are tailored enough to work well with any neutral background. Wouldn't you agree that she has turned her considerable skills to punch some stylish edge to an otherwise ordinary sofas. Barsha marries each of her schemes to a particular taste and desired appeals of her clients. Her talent and a designer's charm sets some nostalgic mood in a modern living/family room of many of her clients including me.  

The squash yellow cushions like above with personalized texting term are Barsha's specialty. Barsha declares with an underlying pride, "I have been with the designing field designing with NGO's and govt organization, later on joined as a visual merchandiser with future group  and then finally started my own little workshop where we designed handcrafted products like cushion covers, bags...etc. "

Propelled by the motto to create the piece only once just for her clients, she proudly claims, "We realize that each home has a different story to say about the people who made the house a home, and so to reflect the personality of the people living in the homes, we decided to go in for customization and create designs that spoke about them. We take care not to duplicate or replicate the designs for any one else's home so that the designs are unique and special." I love this concept of Bristi, the exclusiveness of cushions being made just for you to reflect what you love may evoke your innate flair for some signature collection in your home.

 

I was gravitated by her ingenious design plays with prized heirloom vintage sarees. Old styles usually elude when you introduce new pieces of décor, but such stylish treatment with traditional treasured pieces not only contribute their charm but reflect memories of a personal family collection as a focal point in the room.

In conjunction with cushions, Barsha also masters in refreshingly unique, quirky, and unusual accessories to add some strikingly stylish personality. Her talent and a real girl charm stimulates some attractively tempting bags, batwas and toys to grace your any occasion. These accessories can be personalized as per your requirement and necessity. These products are great as return gifts for bridal showers, weddings, or baby showers. Her eclectic collection delivers selections to match your palate and flair.

A woman with a vision addresses that in future, Bristi plans to design and print own fabrics that can add on to the uniqueness to your décor.

The mission statement of Bristi echoes her sentiments, "With the money earned , we give a part of it away to the needy, as the smile on their face, help us to design even better handcrafted products and there is a certain satisfaction to it."

  

Next time when you hit the search of cushions or accessories, be positive and remember that Bristi lies ahead to create a visual success from that stake to striking look.  Bristi will proudly interpret your dream design and translate them lavishly into reality.

Currently Bristi caters their services from home studio in Ahmedabad and Facebook page. You could also drop in an email at bristi.stylz@gmail.com for more inquiries. Signing out today wishing you all a wonderful day ahead. Until we meet again, stay connected to Pinkz Passion FB page for some décor focused inspirations, toodles!

Images credit and copyright : Bristi