Bring happiness home, add flowers

Our homes are our safe zones, our place of comfort and a space that gives us happiness. Flowers are one such source of forever bliss but it is not always possible to have fresh flowers at home, just might not be economical but yes here in this post, let me give you ideas on how we can have flowers at home always and derive happiness from them.

How about planting?

So, why not begin with planting flowers at your home. Begin with easy to maintain flowering plants, if you are new to gardening. Your nursery fellow can be a guide to the kind of flowering tree you can have, depending on the climatic conditions suitable to your area.

when you have flowers growing in your home, you can always chose to let them be in your balcony/garden or within the corners of your home. I have a bougainvillea plant at home. Many a times, i keep a bunch of these in a vase in various corners of my home. It is a win win situation since it is strongly advised to prune the plant after it flowers for its good growth.

Dry flower arrangement

Now, this is again a very easy solution to be surrounded by flowers, fresh or dried! As i was mentioning, the bougainvillea flowers get a papery texture once it dries. Either keep them in a vase along with the dried stem or place them in bowl/platter/uruli on your centre table or your bed side table.

Framed and preserved

The other day i got a bunch of roses from my usual flower guy. After it adorned my home, i let it dry well, pressed them inside a book and then guess what? I framed them forever in these transparent glass frames. Do you like this idea?

Paper flowers

Paper flowers are an interesting option too! These marigolds and peonies are made of paper but aren't they pretty? Go on and flaunt them too!

Floating flowers

These are next best to having a bunch of fresh florals at home. These are ones which do not have long stems and are sold in the market for offering them to the deity but you can always use them to decorate your spaces by floating them in an attractive uruli or bowls. These are easy on your pockets too and you can afford to have an endless supply of these beauties.

Hope these tips will help you to all to always have flowers in your home and keep you cheerful and happy!

In the times of Covid 19

Now that Corona is a bitter truth of life and we understand, it is here to stay for a while, how can we better equip ourselves? Let's give that a thought.

Masks:

Masks are compulsory but do not be overwhelmed. You need not buy expensive ones. If you know basic stitching, stitch one for yourself. Left over pieces of fabrics, blouse pieces anything can come to your rescue. Make it 3 layered. There are many you tube videos demonstrating it! Take help.
Give your cloth pieces to a tailor if stitching is not your game.
Get 3 to 4 pieces done for every individual at home. This way after every use, you can give them a good wash. Also, you can get them done in different colours to pair them accordingly with your outfits.
This Kerala kasuvu mask is made from the saree blouse piece by my mil.

Sanitizers:

For all the time you are home, the good old method of handwash with soap is the best.
But when you are outside, carry a sanitizer without fail.

Most important:

The most important aspect is to place these stuff at a place where it is visible, doesn't look odd and remind you to take them while you step out! The best place is near the entrance. That is where I have kept them. I have also marked  the masks with initials so that there is no confusion.

DIY Kit:
The mask basket is a DIY made of newspaper. Roll the masks and place them in the basket.
You want to make it too...watch the process here.

The sanitizer container is also a DIY made of jute ropes stuck on an ice cream container and made attractive using pom poms.
I have made it look appealing by adding a plant and a smiley board.
Now isn't that a good idea?

It is always a great idea to be better prepared than be sorry for anything! I am taking all the neccessary precautions. You do too and together we shall fight out this monster!

Take care & stay safe.😊

4 uniquely designed fans from Signature Fans from Luminous for a cool home this summer

How to keep your home cool this summer is a question that pops in everyone's mind these days. The most practical way to go about it, is installing ceiling fans. They are functional, pocket friendly and offer great aesthetic value too.

Gone are the days when you had only a few basic designs in fans to choose from! The design of fans have come a long way over the years, and these days you can easily find some very stylish options across a wide variety of price ranges that suit your lifestyle.

Today, I want to talk about Signature Fans from Luminous.The Signature Fans Collection includes some of the best hi-speed, designer, energy efficient ceiling fans in India. And some of them come with a remote control too! These are some of the best ceiling fans in India. I have picked 4 such unique varieties on offer by Signature Fans from Luminous. They come in 4 different styles:

1. Modern minimalist
2. Traditional
3. Colonial Heritage
4. Eclectic

Modern minimalist- Madison

These fans are for the young and the free spirited. The modern minimalist range of fans are inspired by the way of life in NewYork. Isn't NewYork known for its cosmopolitan flair and vivacious attitude?
For a modern contemporary home, this fan is the ideal choice. You can literally bring in the feel and  air of NewYork's Madison square right into your home. This was the first square fan with top and bottom mounted blades to be launched in the industry. Madison fans are available in Pine wood finish to complement the decor of your home.


Traditional - Jaipur Mahal

As I write this, am reminded of the opulence of the palaces (Mahals) of Jaipur. Do you want to create royalty in your humble home? This is the way to go! Choose fans from the Jaipur collection as this one. The intricate, delicate and artistic features on the fans are straight out from the architectural detailing that Jaipur mahals are so famous for!
So, if your home is designed in a way that leans towards the traditional style, these fans truly fit the bill. With all the ethnic elements in your home, you can be sure that your designer Jaipur Mahal Thar Gold fan will not look out of place but will only enhance your decor.



Colonial Heritage -Big Ben, London

This fan has an art-deco vibe to it and would really look great in a space that makes use of vintage elements and decor. The design is inspired by the grandeur and classic elegance of London clock tower. Big Ben is a stylish and classy LED fan with an IR remote control and a 5 step light dimmer. With the basic aspect of functionality taken care of, the additional light dimmer works wonder during evenings.


Eclectic- Rio, Bel air

As you can see, these fans are sleek, have a very stylish finish and are perfectly suited for modern as well as spaces with a vintage touch. They have wider blades for better air thrust and the Rio Belair is crafted keeping in mind the first car- Belair that used hubcap plates inside the wheel.

Did you like the range i picked for you? There is much more to the Signature Fans range offered by Luminous You can check out the entire range of fans online through the above link.


Enjoy your summer in the cool comforts of your home by installing high speed, designer and #MakeInIndia Signature Fans from Luminous.

DIY on a terracotta planter

I have a huge bougainvillea pot which was very plain. Often I thought of painting a bloom or make a warli scene on it but somehow it never materialized.  Then came this Corona disaster accompanied with lockdown.  Though we are handling more work than usual now, it is also the time that we keep ourselves well occupied and sane.

What can be better than a DIY?

Also, had saved a few tile pieces and and some glass bits from some other DIY kit which came in very handy now for the transformation of the pot.

The images will show you how the whole process came about from start to finish. I had a garden themed idea to decorate the pot and as I proceeded,  made some changes and arrived at the final look. I have covered only the front portion of the pot since it is a bulky one and has already been planted, which makes it immovable. If you like the DIY and intend to try out , you can cover the entire surface. 

I have used fevicol to stick the bits. For plastic pots, you can use stronger adhesives like quick fix.

The balcony with pots lined up and the mosaic-ed pot in the centre looks like this now. A Bulbul graced my space as I was clicking pics... that made me super happy!!!

Hope you liked this creative way to decorate your planter and take up the decor quotient a notch high ...
Stay safe, stay home and most importantly stay happy folks

Floral display

In the wake of the lock down, we have limited means of access to various elements even flowers which as per news is going waste as people cannot venture out to buy them. If you are in the habit of having flowers at home regularly, it might be disappointing, not to have them in your home at all!

In such times it is very liberating, I would say, to create an arrangement with stuff, one has in hand. It can be anything, right from twigs, herbs, pods, branches, flowers from your balcony or a garden if you have one.
You can have fruits or veggies too in your arrangement.
The idea is to engage yourself in some lock down fun, create a floral arrangement from the comfort of your own home. I did something like that and it felt very satisfying.
Have a look and try attempting similar ones. We are forced to be inside but why not let our creativity flow?
Have a look...

Started out with these...dried eucalyptus stems, a bougainville stem, pinecones, was contemplating whether to have some greens along side...

I have a firm idea in place now, shall just finish the arrangement.

And finally the arrangement is done. A brass kooja from yesteryears,  serves as the vase.As I mentioned, dried branches, pinecones, pods, schffelera leaves, a bougainville stem, geranium flower all put together on a console for a pleasing display. Tell me, do you like it...
Don't restrict yourself because of the situation, instead try different ways to keep yourself engaged with stuff you like to do. We are in this together, and we shall emerge out of it together and stronger!

Munio Home

MUNIO HOME is a story about people and their homes. About how each of us, fondly, together with others create our home. We step over the threshold and we are – at home!

Munio Home is an  Eco-friendly brand, which originated in Latvia, Europe and now they are in India with their unique and sophisticated range of products.

 At home, we dream, love, desire, conspire, think, we grow ourselves, and  we help others to grow. With the doors of our homes shut, we are with ourselves. With our aromas and feelings, sounds and silence, orders and habbits. It is here where we live, co-exist, experience, and survive. We wrap home around us. Munio Home is all about that!

Their range of products includes glassware, clay, candle, linen, objects and cutleries.The main characteristic of MUNIO HOME design lies in its stylistic purity. monolithic and geometric dishes.

At home, we want everything that surrounds us, to also be alive. Here at Munio Home, we have glass mugs made by thousand-year-old methods, knotted baskets made from twine that take days to complete, bowls from clay cradled in loving hands, and tablecloths woven with equally loving fingers. A simple clay pot is grand and a gnarled birch bark basket is unique and valuable. The roughness of our forefathers and the fineness of contemporary design, black farmer’s rye bread and sky blue art Nouveau buildings are some properties that describe a Munio product.
Now, lets have a brief look at their product range.

CLAY

Munio Home brings you the magical power of the earth with their earthenware range
The beautiful earthenware tells you the lore of earth, it is made from, the river which bears it, and the skillful hands which molded them. These consist of bottles, cups, salad bowls, dinner plates, etc.
The crafters of these beautiful products have been making clay pieces for ages perfecting their skills. The skilled hands of the potter turns this beautiful clay into fine earthenware, fire hardens them & then glazed to perfection

LINEN

Weavers weave wisdom and folklore of their ancestors and yarns beautifully twist into fabric bringing all those fables to life. Threads are skillfully twisted, spun & the loom is set with warp and weft yarns.The  range includes bedding, duvets, table clothes, runners, napkins & many more.
Like the ups and downs of life, the yarns move up and down interlacing & giving rise to a piece of delicate fabric. The linen fabric ensures comfort and healing qualities which are very important for bedding purposes.

Munio home linen section also consists of the woven section which tells the story of the love with which our grandmas knitted. She silently knitted the yarns to make those beautiful afghans. Wrap yourself up in sweet memories & motherly care with Munio Home range of woven products.

GLASSWARE

All Munio Home glassware is made by using 100% recycled glass, preserving the natural resources
and bringing you thousands of lores of nature. The coalescence of two basic elements of nature sand & fire gives origin to these beautiful glassware. Created under keen eyes of craftsmen & their skilled hands which turn glass into artistic glassware.
Glass has inert properties, unlike the chemical-based plastic ones.Teacups, tulip (Wine)glass, flute (Champagne) glass, decanters and other beauties comprises the list

CANDLE

With this range of Munio Home candles give yourself a moment of quiet after an exhausting long day. Munio home candle is all about indulging yourself in the fragrances, brought to you from the meadows & wild forests of Europe. Soy wax has been used to make their Eco-friendly hand-poured candles & they light to illuminate the various ingredients added in them.
These candles, come in various forms to choose from. You can  either buy an hand made votive or old wine bottles filled with wax or just a long stem, we also have a gifting range of candles to gift your loved ones. 

OBJECT

 The home range mainly consists of different sorts of baskets & splendid trivet crafted from ashwood and steel to keep hot Dishes.
These baskets are beautifully wrapped with yarns in the coastal city of Jurmala with the time-consuming and ancestral methodology of knitting and knotting.

CUTLERIES

 Munio Home range of Eco-cutleries are crafted by the master craftsmen of Latvia and polished with linseed oil for added benefits. These Cutleries are created from  extremely old ash-trees which speaks of thousands of old lores, as you use them.
Once the cutleries are made, they are polished with linseed oil and painted with plant-based dyes. Even before savoring a meal, you devour it from your eyes. These Eco-elegant cutleries will add a rustic feel to your overall dining experience. These cutleries can be an exceptional gifting option for your friends & family The range of wooden cutleries consists of fruit forks, cheese knife, tongs, platters, cork Tops, and many more.

Like a breath of fresh air, Munio Home India offers products that are classy and promotes natural living. One can have a look at their offerings thru the following ways:-

Home Page :  https://www.muniohome.in/

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/muniohome.in/

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/MunioHome.In/

Pinterest : https://in.pinterest.com/muniohomeIn/