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Fun with scarves & Hats

February 4, 2015

Hey guys ! how are ya’ll doing? it feels GREAT to be back after a vacation of almost 2 months. I know it sounds like a really long one but still feels less since I took one after 3 years. I am all excited , charged up and looking forward to having a rocking year. I went to India this year and dint really get to use my winter wear at all. But I am glad the cold days are not over yet so i thought of doing a post on scarves and some of my favorite winter hats. Enjoy !

I love scarves and although the heavy coats are going to go back in the closet soon , I am glad scarves are gonna stick around for spring too !

have a great week ahead,

xo,varsha!

Strokes #3 – Ganesh Painting

December 2, 2014

Hey there ! hope you all had a good thanksgiving break. Mine was good too! had great food, attended a friend’s housewarming party and watched a lot of movies . Today I am sharing with you these small Ganesh paintings which I made for my friends in Austin. It was actually my first official commission since starting designforsoul and so will always be special.

A little info : Ganesh is considered god of success, new beginnings and strength in the hindu religion. read more here!

See more paintings in the Strokes series here.

Have a great week ahead !

DIY Holiday wreath

November 26, 2014

The smell of baked pies,sitting next to the fireplace,shopping for gifts, hosting parties and mainly the decorations are a few things about the holiday season which I love. The spirit of celebrations in the air and everyone is decorating their homes with loved ones. I have this very cute little traditional wreath that I put up every year, however this time I wanted to do something different. I had this vintage letter holder which i found at a flea market long time ago and dint know where i could use it. Well here its is! all decked up and ready for the holidays.

Things you need : Painters tape, scissors, gold paint, brush, pink spray paint( I am using Valspar color radiance), a letter-holder /tin/cardboard box ( i am using the letter holder i found at the flea market) and some greens & flowers. Stores: Lowe’s & Michaels

You could use this flower arrangement even after the holiday season anywhere in your house as wall hanging . Also, if you are using a tin or plastic container like I am then you could use fresh flowers too as it would hold water and keep them fresh longer.

I enjoyed making this. It was so quick and the whole thing cost me about $25 in total including all the supplies. cool right? Hope you give it try too.

Happy Holidays!

DIY Wooden Coasters

November 21, 2014

Need a project for the weekend ? Wanna make a personalized holiday gift for your friend or hostess? then these coasters are just the right thing you are looking for. To see the exact list of materials you need and the stepwise explanation, see my previous post on wooden coasters. Just make sure you get the hang of using the wood burning iron on a separate spare piece of wood if you are trying it out for the first time. Trust me its a lot of fun!

Hope you will enjoy making these as much as i did. They were one of the things i made for very good friends of mine who just celebrated their engagement over the weekend. My friend is huge fan of geninne’s art and so the designs are inspired by her work.

Happy weekend y’all !

‘Lick’ honest ice cream shop

November 19, 2014

Ironically, eating ice cream on a cold winter day , with rain outside is a lot of fun. Its one of the best sweet treats to make your mood happy on an otherwise gloomy day ( In our case it was also beating the hangover from an amazing engagement party previous night of our very close friends). Whenever we visit Austin, our friends take us to a new place every time and I always end-up saying we have to come here again! Last weekend it was this place called ‘LICK’ ice creams. We’d had a nice lunch and I was already full but when my friend said you have to taste their ‘goat cheese, thyme and honey’ flavor, I was totally intrigued. I’d never heard of an ice cream flavor like that. As soon as we entered, the shop it felt warm and cozy. I loved their branding and especially their logo. They had this unique way of showcasing their menu (see the pic below) and the flavors were even more bizarre. Roasted beets and fresh mint, coconut and avocado curd, persimmons and sage are just to name a few.

I loved it so much that I came home and googled them to know more. I wanted to know what made them come up with such unique ideas to make ice cream from. Chad and Anthony, the founders of this place tell their story on their website (interesting read) and also talk about how their ice cream is made from fresh ingredients and NO preservatives. They source everything from local farmers and dairies in and around Austin,Tx. Here are some fun pics for you !

I hope they open their franchise in more cities soon. But you guys this is a MUST visit place if you are in Austin or San Antonio. You will kind of not want to have ice cream from a chain again.

P.S. I ended up eating the persimmons and sage! yumm

happy winter you guys !

DIY Marble Finish Candlestands

November 18, 2014

Holidays are here and everyone is looking for the perfect gift ideas for friends and family. This DIY project is super easy and can make a wonderful gift . From dinner tables to consoles to mantles, candles are such a huge part of the holiday decor . These candle holders are super fun and you could make them in different colors too. For this one we are using black and white to mimic the marble stone finish.

Bake the ramekin in the oven o low heat for about 20 mins. Let it cool and then remove from the mold and level the top with the cutter/knife.

Inspiration: This post on DesignSponge.

Hope you enjoy making them !

Fall Tablescape Ideas

November 8, 2014

It’s that time of the year when many of us are channeling our inner hosts and thinking of ideas and themes to throw the perfect holiday party. I love to see different ways in which people decorate their tables to celebrate fall. Here are some gorgeous ones I came across while leafing through the internet.
Love this dark theme table by eye swoon.

This white background tablescape by designlovefest, highlighting the greens and food colors is so refreshing to look at. Very elegant. I love all their creations!