Heirloom pieces

Hello all,

I know I have been MIA for a while now, but as they say, better late than never! Well, because of the pandemic, there is the  good and the bad! Bad part we are all well aware of! That constant worry of our near and dear ones is always on the mind, no matter how we try to control it. But it is also equally necessary to be away from negative emotions and do something worthwhile. 

There was always this urge to try something new. The 'stay at home' option because of the dreaded pandemic gave me the perfect opportunity. 

 We have some very old brass and bronze pieces and i decided to style one of these precious ware in 3 different ways. Now, isn't that a brilliant way to put our treasures to best use?

So, we have this kodam or the brass pot that was ideally used to store  water and my mother in law got it as a gruhapravesha gift from her mother in law.  That's wonderful right?

These are the 3 ways in which I adorned my home with this kodam. You tell me, which one is your favorite. 

1. Kodam as a lamp.

Here i show you, how easily you can convert it into a lamp. A round wooden base with electrical fitting is all you need to do so. Every time it lights up , a part of me glows from within !

2. Kodam as a decor element 

Here am using the brass pot/ kodam as a decor element.  It is such an elegant piece that it requires no add on!!

3. Kodam as a side table. 

The brass pot/ kodam is used here as a side table. I have covered the surface with another brass thaal, you can choose to cover it with a glass top too! Either ways it looks pretty!!!

These arrangements have also been captured on Instagram reels. I would love, if you can visit my Instagram page here and go to the reel section to view the same.

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Till then Ciao!!!

Deepams from Sapna's home

Lights,lamps diyas, flowers, colours, rangoli, brass, silver, glitter and sparkles are all that creates the festive ambiance on Diwali nite. Today, we are about to visit Sapna's abode and have a look at her Diwali vignettes.. Come, join me on a virtual tour to her place!

Lights that illuminate all corners ...

love the shadow play

The conch lamp is an unique one..different arrangements but it brings life to each one!

At the entrance...

Cute little stuffed elephants that carry  lights on their head.The market these days are flooded with all kinds of lights but the ones that appeals to us, at the first glance comes home. Isn't it?

These were some corners of Sapna's home.How are you bringing that festive cheer into your homes? Any special tips that you would like to share, write to me dear people!Would love to hear from you. Meanwhile do check out my pinterest board and instagram account for all updates and news from sajavat.

Living space with an Indian touch - Home tour of Gayathri

When you put your heart and soul into your home, it shows! As a new entrant into Instagram, the very first few homes that pulled me towards was, the well put together abode of Gayathri.

Gayathri's home is an amalgamation of modern comforts and the traditional treasures of yesteryear. Almost every item around the house has a story and a memory and that's what makes it beautiful !

Gayathri is an internal auditor by profession,settled in Dallas with two kids aged 5 and 2.5 and when she is not running behind them, she is immersed in decorating her house.

Gayathri's home has a traditional South Indian feel with lot of Kerala influences.You will find variety of thoughtfully assembled brass artifacts and artworks making  their mark in her home. Apart from that Gayathri is very talented and is also an avid DIYer.

As you scroll down the images, you will realize that you would want to simply sit and stare at the previous image without actually scrolling down!!!
So I urge you to read this post at leisure, enjoying every moment of it!

Let us begin by taking a look at her  enviable brass collections...Most of them were handed down to her by her parents or in-laws and that makes them all the more special.
Many of these brass/ bronze pieces are traditional lamps that are lit on special calendar days.

Elephants and elephant Gods are always the most popular!

These are traditional pieces and each has its own significance

Kodams and urulis placed on the chest below are mini versions of utensils used in earlier days

In earlier days food was cooked in huge urulis and what you see on the image above are just mini versions of it, now primarily used for decorating!

The Ganesha Tanjore painting that you can see below is actually a stool which Gayathri has brilliantly secured on to the wall.Her home truly is a collector's paradise!!!

रामाय रामभद्राय रामचन्द्राय वेधसे 
रघुनाथाय नाथाय सीतायाः पतये नमः ॥

Another noticeable element in Gayathri's decor are the walls in her home. Catch a glimpse of the various ways in which she has made them look strikingly different from the rest.
One of her walls has these masks that depicts characters from our Indian epic Ramayana. Now, isnt that simply amazing?

Where the walls speak a thousand words...

Next are these wooden Kavadi panels that she has used on the walls.'Kavadi' is a wooden arch with a wooden base and is used as a means of showing devotion to Lord Murugan or Subramanya.

The marapachi dolls( wooden dolls of a couple..some believe it to be Shiva Parvati!) are made of Rosewood and must be around 65 years old which belongs to her MIL since the time she was a little girl!

I loved the manner in which these frames of Gods and Goddess merge effortlessly with mirror and other photo frames.

Gayathri  is no less than an artist herself. She has stenciled these patterns on the wall.

Gond pattern on one of the walls

The elephant motif on the wall is so adorable!

Now that you know that she uses her creative side to its maxim,have a look at some of her other creations.

I love the fact that she has turned everyday objects phenomenally into pieces of art!

Let me show you around her home...the various bedrooms, certain cosy nooks, her kitchen, kids room and the outdoors.Each one laid out remarkably well.

There is no over-dose of colours or patterns in Gayathri's home. In fact the subtlety is striking!

Swooning over the kettle...

Simple and stunning, the bedroom filled with natural light

One of the bedrooms with folk arts in animal theme...

Colour coordinated cushions

Greens inside!

Yet another verdant corner full of distinct personality!

Gayathri says that living so far away from home makes her want to decorate every corner with a memory that reminds her  of home back in India.

I think she has succeeded in her efforts and people from the foreign land visiting her place get the true picture of what India is all about! Rich in art and cultural heritage,the Indian warmth spreads & breathes in every corner of Gayathri's home!!!

This home tour was like experiencing the perfect blend of style and elegance in one go! What about you? Let your thoughts pour in too!