Happy monday ! So how did you guys spend your weekend? Mine was pretty much at home because of the rain and cold weather but thankfully, Sunday was entertaining with the Oscars, red carpet and the whole shebang! Also, I was playing with colors and making some illustrations. Thought I would share them with you all.
The one with cats in a row is my favorite 🙂
Have a great week you guys !
Many of you may have come across this term ‘Vignette’ also pronounced as ‘Vin Yet’ ! in home decor magazines or heard it on HGTV ( which is where I first heard it .. on dear genevieve! a show I loved). A vignette for a graphic designer could be like vine/leaf-shaped design used to separate chapters in books or for photographers it could be loss in clarity towards the corners and sides of an image. For an interior designer it means to create a small scene that focuses on one moment and gives an insight on the character of a bigger scene. In simple words , vignettes are moments created for you to pause! Many stores create these for merchandising their products. For e.g. If you go to a store like pottery barn or williams sonoma , you will see beautiful table settings which will make you want to but everything.
We all have vignettes scattered in our houses . From a group of candles and a flower vase kept on the table top to the way you have arranged the mirror in your bathroom with rest of the goodies. These small moments help us to appreciate the beauty of the little things. We all have different collectibles in our houses right? things we have bought on our journeys abroad, gifts we have received, cute accents we have bought from etsy shops, mirrors, artwork, vintage chairs etc.. you get the point. But only when we put these things together in an artistic way is when we can really appreciate their beauty. The pictures below are some examples of vignettes I love.
Left: The Navy wall creates the perfect backdrop for the accents. Right: Love this modular casing.
Left: The combination of the antique mirror with the pink is great. Right: The pink juju hat on the green wall is to die for.
Left: Love the simple shapes. Right: Simplicity is the key here.
Left: Great book shelf. Right: Black,red and gold ! gorgeous color combo.
Left: Focal point of the wall. Right: The pink and green chair is just creating a moment there.
Hope you guys were inspired to see these as I was. See more beautiful Vignettes on my pinterest page !
More interior design posts, right here.
Have a great week ya’ll !
hey guys! so how was the valentine’s day weekend for you guys? mine was great!.. nothing too fancy.. My husband & I spent the day eating, drinking & shopping. Oh and I made him click a lot of pics too !
The restaurant: Grand Lux Cafe
The dessert shop: Cacao Cardamom
Shop the look: Gap sweater, Fossil watch, H&M pants, Express shoes, American eagle necklace
Have a great week ahead !
Valentine’s day is on a saturday this year guys.. I’m thinking BRUNCH!! Here is a sexy looking delicious easy recipe you can make for your valentine or for your girlfriends. The color of beets is so deep and rich.. hard to replace with any food coloring.. kind of fits the occasion too right? It’s a super easy recipe .. enjoy!
Ingredients: Beets (different colored), arugula, walnuts, goat cheese, soy sauce, honey, rice wine vinegar, olive oil, salt & pepper
Procedure: Boil the beets till they are almost cooked( do not make them squishy ). Peel the skin off. Cut the heads off so that the stand on the pan. Make 2 slices in them horizontally so that each beet in cut the 3 parts.
Filling: Mix the goat cheese, olive oil, salt & pepper into a paste. Apply it in between the slices.
Vinaigrette: Whisk the soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, honey and salt & pepper together.
Lastly assemble and to it with arugula & toasted walnuts.
This recipe is inspired by a salad I tasted in a cafe called ‘Amelie’ in New Orleans.
Hope you guys will give it a try! Happy weekend guys!
Valentine’s day is just around the corner! have you picked out a gift yet? Well, I have always sort of had mixed feelings about the celebrations around it . Although I love the thought of buying cute gifts and spending time with your loved one ( or have a drinking party with friends 😉 ), I’m not really into the hearts and roses cliches. But hey! as long as we have fun, any reason to have a great dinner and drinks with lovers, friends or family is always welcome right?
So here are some Vday gift picks and some wardrobe choices I would wear depending on the place ( not that I have a problem with a RED dress ) but it’s just a personal choice .
From left to right: Satin A-line dress by SUNO available @Modaoperandi // Floral colar dress by Valentino available @Farfetch // Ruched floral dress by Dolce&Gabbana available @Lyst
A delicious cookie recipe available on Refinery29
‘Love is in the air’ iphone-6 case available @Katespade New York // Dita Von Teese sunglasses available @SHOPBOP // Valentine’s day greeting card collection available @Rifle paper Co //Â Scented candle from Tom Dixon collection.
Beer glass collection which can be monogrammed available @Potterybarn
Sneaker Duffel Bag available @The Shrine //  Chocolate Bar collection by MastBrothers
Just want to have pretty drinks with your girlfriends ? checkout this post @Designlovefest. These ladies do brunch and drinks like nobodies business.
Hope you guys have a great week ahead!
Happy planning & shopping 🙂
Have you ever come across an artwork/painting which you really loved but then thought “where would this go?” “should I put this in the living room or bedroom?” art goes hand in hand with the rest of your home décor and helps set the tone of the room. As an artist myself i feel subconsciously we all gravitate towards art that clicks an emotional chord with us somewhere. Well i think that’s your answer! Go with whatever connects with you the most. You would probably face the same question above when you come across a piece of furniture or any other home accessories too. At the end of the day when you look back, you will see that that your home is actually the reflection of who you are. It builds up a character around the things you like and the stories you want tell. Here are pics of some rooms /spaces that I am going ga ga over. I love how the artwork in each of the rooms sets the mood and blends in with the rest of the décor.
Oh and in case you are an art collector or just looking to buy some paintings in near future you should totally checkout this site called invaluable.com. They are one of the largest online auction marketplaces of fine and decorative arts, antiques, collectibles, and estate sales.
genevieve gorder’s gorgeous living room in new york
fun desk on the left and bri emery’s dining room on the right
beautiful modern living room gallery wall
colorful contemporary rooms on left and right
mantle piece on the left vintage inspired look on right
checkout this soft and eclectic look room here
hope you are inspired to buy some artwork for your home or even create one 🙂
Happy Decorating!
We all like eating a slice of pizza once in a while right? and do we feel guilty after eating one or two? now i would say that depends on the occasion . Sometimes one needs comfort food and who can argue about the smell of warm bread and bubbling cheese. But today i’am sharing with you a pizza recipe which is healthy, tasty and will leave you wanting for more . Wait! and the best part is you can have not one but a whole pizza guilt free.
Have you tried using pomegranate on your pizza before?? if not you have to give a try. The crunch gives a completely different texture and burst of flavor. And of course the color is gorgeous too !
Ingredients:
red & green peppers, green thai chilies, onion, spinach, pineapple, pomegranate, cheese of your choice ( i have used the 5 cheese Italian mix from Kraft ), whole wheat thin pizza base,butter, salt & pepper for taste.
Procedure:
Saute the onions, pineapple, peppers for 5 mins . Remove from heat . Mix in the spinach. Butter the pizza base (optional). Spread the veggies. Top it with cheese, chilies and pomegranate . Bake for 10-15 mins at 275 degrees. A whole pizza serving is anywhere between 250-300 calories depending on the quantity of cheese.
Hope you enjoy it ! give it go over the weekend 🙂
have a great one guys !