One vase, two looks...

Hi everyone, I know its been long that I appeared on this page but today I have something interesting for all of you. Recently, I got a hammered vase from this shop based in Bangalore, Tesor,  which is originally derived from the word tesoro, means treasure in Italian.

Now, coming back to the vase, it has been given a hammered effect and you will find little flowers etched on it. I felt it looks good on the floor as well on a side table.

I created two looks with it, which is what I want to share with you all. One on the floor with faux flowers in it and another on a sidetable with real tube roses and carnations in it. You have a look and tell me which arrangement you like better!

Hammered vase from Tesor

Vase with faux flowers

Now for the second look...

A perfect moment created with real flowers

Love such oversized vases

To tell you a little more about the store 'Tesor', is a home decor and design store established in 2017, specialising in distinctive products sourced from artisans across India and abroad. Whatever your style of decor – contemporary, eclectic, traditional or a little bit of everything – Tesor, will always have a treasure in store for you.

With flagship store & interior design studio located at HSR Layout, they also have a store in the Infosys campus, Electronic city, and a third studio in Bangalore opening soon.  

But people in other cities need not be disappointed, you can always order online.

Check them out here...

https://shoptesor.com/

https://instagram.com/tesorworld

They have beautiful stuff that you can gift your loved ones during Christmas and New year.

On that note, wishing my dear readers a peaceful, healthy and happy year ahead! 

Arco Iris Boutique homestay: Goa

Early this month we spent good 2 nights and 3 days at Arco Iris Boutique home stay in South Goa.
I have been meaning to write this post for so long now but somehow procrastinating. Since, we have some good holidays around, before the year ends, i felt i should really get this going, as it may help many, who are eyeing Goa for their much needed vacay!

Arco Iris is a 200 year old, restored Portuguese colonial homestay in Curtorim, Goa belonging to Bennita and Ganesh, who were wonderful hosts and yes, i shouldn't be forgetting Fenny, their friendly dog.  It is a beautiful home with greenery all around.
Now, leave all that you are doing and just be with me as I take you around the place.

Read the captions against each image as I point out fine details that i found intriguing.

The steps leading to the home have beautiful Goan tiles inlaid on them.

Again, notice the name board ArcoIris . This has been sourced from 'Velha Goa'

Velha Goa specializes in traditional hand painted azulejos and also carries a line of ceramics and imported products. Its imports and raw materials are from Portugal but the final tile painting is done by their very own team of local artists at their workshop in Aquem. The retail store, Velha Goa Galeria in Fontainhas, Panjim has become a unique and popular upmarket shop for original Azulejos.

This is the mesmerizing scene as you look out from the villa

This was one of favourite place to idle away time, listening to the chirping of the birds, pretending to read a book and lose myself in the beauty of it all!

The interiors are well thought of and beautifully maintined.
The house, with a built-up area of around 7,000 sq feet, comprises a foyer, living room, dining room, five bedrooms (four on the ground floor and one on the first floor) with en suite bathrooms, lounge, library, fully equipped modern kitchen, utility area, two storerooms and accommodation for the support staff. It also has a balcony and gallery in front and a courtyard in the rear.

The first  common room as you enter the villa...

Inside the common room...

Notice the woodwork on the book shelf

Does the flooring floor you?

This is the courtyard flanked by colour themed rooms on either sides

Just outside the rooms you have these pretty niches on the wall which creates a very interesting look.There is a dining space for the guests overlooking the greens which we truly enjoyed. The entire home is filled with pretty souvenirs, antiques, knick knacks and a whole lot of plants. Just the way i love!

The niches...

Just outside our room

The dining area for guests

view from the dining area, overlooks our room

The dining area with cemented sit out  on the side, running thru the entire length of the space

Pretty walls lined with frames and souvenirs from various places

As I told you, the courtyard is flanked on either sides with bedrooms.The colours of the rainbow determine the colour of the bedroom, and therefore offers  a choice of Indigo, Orange, Violet, Yellow and Blue.

Coming to our room, the orange one, was the perefect sunset colour!

Let me show you around the blue room as well...

 Another bedroom...

The rectangular niche adding an element of interest to the whole room.

Some more fascinating sights around home...

This is the grinding stone from yesteryear...

So, tell me how did you like the tour of this homestay? I would recommend it highly to all. A very quiet place, in the lap of nature, amicable hosts and 'ghar ka khaana'. I didnt miss home at all, if you understand what i mean!!!

Kids room decor

‘Home is where your story begins!’ And this is so true in my case. We may travel places but true happiness is finally in the countless, small moments we spend at home as a family.

The most ordinary and simple moments in our life is what gives us the utmost pleasure. Keeping this in mind, I try to embrace slow living.

As a family, we are fond of travelling and exploring places. Souvenirs especially handmade and handicrafts of a particular region often find a place in my décor.

My décor mantra is to avoid clutter, keep stuff organized and decorate with pieces that resonate with your own personality. Traditional styling combined with comfort is what works for us!

So today let me show you around our kids’ room. Decorating with naturals and all things traditional is a huge part of me.

Let me take you to my kids’ room. Orange and green are the main colour here, which are supposed to be energetic colours. The wardrobe has a nature inspired design on it. 

As you enter...

We have tried to incorporate enough storage for books, clothes, games and other essentials, keeping in mind their growing years. Nothing goes to the trash in our place without giving a thought on recycling/ reusing. The yellow chair is one such, which is now used as a place for keeping away the book they read at night. Similar is the story of my son’s small, colourful toy truck that you see below the mirror. Sometimes it becomes a planter, at other times it holds other knick knacks from balls to bey blades to hair brushes etc.

All these pretty wooden ‘vahanas’ were once my son’s toys, now merrily adorning the bookshelves. They not only lend colour and interest to the shelves but also nostalgia!

This is study cum craft desk. It has a pin up board where in my daughter keeps adding all her work. It also has some sketches and a canvas gifted by her friends and cousin.

A close up shot of the desk…

The other side of the bed…

The cross stitch bedspread is handmade by my mother and was a gift to my daughter on her birthday. Again, the fish shaped wooden pallankuzhi (traditional board game) is a customized one. I painted those fish motifs on it, inspired by our very own ‘Gond art’ from MadhyaPradesh.

So, that was it! I hope you liked what you saw.

Most of us are in the vacation mode what with the kids exams drawing to a close. So, whats your idea of vacationing? Planning a trip or going to be at home doing things that interests you? Let us know. Meanwhile keep checking this space for more!