Of flowers, succulents & a bonsai...

The weather in 'namma Bengaluru' is slowly returning back to normalcy.After days of sultry weather and unbearable heat which is very much unlike Bangalore's awesome climate, it is starting to get better.

So, what can be better than spending some good time in a nursery.All green thumb enthusiast, today's post is on plants.Yesterday, I went to Lalbaug nursery and bought some companions home.

Wanted a shoe flower since long..Finally the wait is over

Adenium and Jade...

Hope I don't kill it this time!

Hyradrangea

This is an old mandir which my mother had bought from Sahranpur. With time as we moved places,it was no more in use. But my mom never had the heart to give it away. Always loved the carvings on it.Now it has come to my place and I intend to keep a Tulsi plant inside it.
 For the time being placed a bonsai, again an attempt by my mother which is turning out to be successful.

A wooden carved mandir...

The peepal tree Bonsai...

So, this is how my terrace looks at the moment. Did you check out my last post on Facebook? A post on Moroccan decor. Do you like what you see and read here? Let me know.

Will you see you all soon with some more interesting posts.Till then, enjoy the last leg of the summer vacation.

Creating a fun landscape for your greens

Since the summers are here,all I do is spend a lot of my morning time in my small terrace.Amidst the greens, caring for your plants is simply therapeutic, however menial the tasks be. Simply watering and pruning your plants also have the same effect!

An idea struck me some time ago to create a small landscape in a closed container.Some of my succulents had overgrown and the time to replant had come. I had an old chocolate hamper basket which I also wanted to put to good use.

And so the fun started.Since it was succulents that I was planting, one should have the correct potting mix or soil. Choose the plants you would want to add to your 'landscaped garden' and get ready.



Sand or small stones are first lined so as to provide for adequate drainage.Then I added the soil ,planting the various succulents with some gaps ,so that as they grow they make space for themselves and the other adjacent plants.






Lay them with a specific design in mind.Keep some decorative like stones and mini sculptors handy to create a landscaped look. You can even paint stones on your own.That gives it more personal touch. Ahh! now you have your pretty mini-landscape garden ready.You can add your ideas and beautify it as you wish!





The same idea can be implemented for as much a bigger area as you please.Go ahead and get your hands dirty!

Homes that inspire me!

I had promised you a post on some amazing home fronts that are blessed by mother nature.Got the chance to click pics of  gardens and lawns with cottages in the backdrop.


We had been to Corona Del Mar (New Port beach) ,which means 'Crown of the sea' and it truly justifies its name.It is perched above the cliffs of the Pacific Ocean and this hamlet has a character of its own, aesthetically beautiful with vintage cottages and stunning homes with flower beds on either side.

These are perfect places to spend an idle afternoon with tea/coffee and a book for company. Did you notice that  the doors and windows of most of these homes are in blue colour. May be  these homes take inspiration from  the colour of the vast ocecan.


I am  just wondering, if the exteriors of a home can be so breath taking, then the interiors must be something to rave about. isn't it?


Also, there were succulents in abundance, lined on the pathway to the beach. I wish I could transport all of them to my place.

They were in colours I had not seen before. Shades of green, reds, pink, orange and deep wine. So so beautiful! that they can simply not be described in words.

Have a look...

I love the idea of holidaying in such places .Good food, company of family and friends and a peaceful, relaxing stay amidst nature. Enjoy the week ahead with such lovely thoughts.


 Let me also remind you of the giveaway from Purple Turtles. Do email me, pics of  'a lighting  corner at your home '. As mentioned earlier, three best entries will be selected. So do hurry up folks. Am waiting to hear from you.

Lined up next, is a talented artist for you. keep reading the blog  and happy decorating!