Nostalgia@home with Artnlight and Varnam

There's something delightful about these artists. An unknown amount of happiness or joy when I think about them and their art. Their art for me is sheer Nostalgia and a little sentimental in a way. Their art indulges me in Nostalgia everytime I see them. Its indeed a joy to have them at home. At home with Artnlight and Varnam.

There's very little that I can talk about both of them. Their art takes me  a trip down memory lane. 

Vineeta Nair is the talented blogger of the famous blog "Artnlight". I have been a follower of her blog for a long time. I have seen her experimenting with her decoupaged almirah to her newest line of decoupaged trays, each one so unique in its design. Each product has been enticingly beautiful, that it was hard to select mine. But her newest section of Trays just blew my mind. The colours and the blend which I felt made me want one. The colours are amazing and they remind me of my ammas Kancheepuram sarees, their fragrance, the mogras, the carnatic music and the dance recitals at home. This tray is dipped in nostalgia for me. Its a sweet melange of my home and my favourite state Rajasthan and every trip I keep making into this beautiful state.

all about the nostalgia in a sentimental way

the nostalgic dance recitals

the fragrance

Varnam by Karthik ,amazingly crafted products by the Channapatana women folk. Varnam creates utility ware with a contemporary touch and some serious design intervention.They play with lights. It was like whenever I see their products,its a yearning to buy all,but that doesn't happen either.You have to have your choices always.After along time discussion with Karthik over mails,as my interest fluttered and fluctuated and Karthik remained patiently hearing all..Finally I decided over the vilakku,I am so happy to have them at home..Karthik.

I am Indeed Waiting for more Varnam!

a very special corner at home

All Images and Ideas :Lakshmi Arvind

Wooden Beauties

Happy New Year 2011 !,a little late though.I love all of you who have stayed and come back patiently despite my erratic schedule in blogging..I wish you all a fantastic new year. I hope it’s filled with a lot of incredible things. Love and Laughter. Everything you hope for.

Wood is an extremely durable material used to craft utensils from time immemorial.

Wooden utensils have a warmth that has always fascinated me.

Wooden kitchen utensils are crafted with quality, balance and usefulness in mind.

I cannot resist picking one up during my numerous trips to the antique market.

Be it mellow mangoes, tangy oranges, lovely frangipani blossoms or patina covered cow bells, everything seems home on a wooden pan.

Flowers at Home.

Flowers are always a popular decorative theme, no matter what the culture or country.
My great love towards flowers made me a horticulturist.I often spend hours looking at the various forms and textures of the flowers and foliage in the flower market.
Each of them is capable of creating a sense of distinctive look and occassion. Today let me share some images that brought an instant warmth to all corners of our home.
Chrysanthemums warm up spirits and bring in cheer in an antique brass matki

Flower carpet which brought lots of celebrations and cheer to the home -on onam day

Roses   in a pickle jar on the parapet facing the garden path A leaf and a flower from the garden on the table,an early morning sight on the dining  tableTea and Red ixora in a chaiglass on the table on a rainyday,sure to lift your spirits up

Teapots and white chrysanthemums on a rainy day in a corner of the room
Pot of roses and books on the centre table
some pink roses and artifacts
On the dining table fresh fruits and fresh flowers
Some rangoon climber flowers and books and paper,a confusion on the table generally...
some violets near the antique chairRoses on the dining table in a tea pot,white and pinks go wellA traditional wooden kitchen utensil with hibiscus and chai on the centre table

Dining table and some roses

Rajnignadha and tanjore painting

Elephant statue,yellow carnations ,dried pods on the antique side table
narcissus and gods
flowers encircling my cup of tea,a boutique hotel feel...feels so nice,on my dining table


some artifacts,pink flowers and evening light on the centre table..

you Readers have to tell me how these arrangements conveyed the warmth of my home to yours???Wont you all tell me ??

Ideas and Images By LAkshmi Arvind.Pl do not copy images.