"The Eclectic Indian Feel" in SriLanka

One trip to SriLanka and you will all fall in love with these houses.Colonial houses in elegant plantations which reminds us of the tropical feel,the indian feel we enjoy ...fall in love with these contemporary,eclectic interiors of these houses from Srilanka.The photography by Richard Power adds dimensons to these images.

All image courtesy:Richard Power

Saundhi Mitti

Thanks Ruchira for the mail,otherwise would not have known you for long.The first online collective pottery shop,based in Delhi.The only pottery boutique with works from 20 plus potters across the country and the list is everchanging and thts "Saundhi Mitti".They all look absolutely pretty and i cant wait to get back to Delhi.

After nearly 11 years of a corporate career, I realised my heart lay with pottery, and I've been messing around with clay for a year now. I absolutely love it says Ruchira from Saundhi Mitti..A treasure chest of exquisite pottery pieces,so why wait?

Modern twist to exquisite pieces,very traditional and eclectic ones,modern ones,functional items,decoration items and knickknacks ....and a lot of them ,you will love it...

The website is almost ready to go online ,but why wait,connect them through your facebook at saundhi mitti.I am glad to have known so many of Indias talent an amazingly creative people.

curvy shape, but with 3 varying shades of brown and a double-spiral lid. Yummy!
traditional pot in the with a lovely rusty maroon glaze inside. 9 cms tall, 13 cms wide
a black and pale green teapot, almost sculptural in shape, dome-like lid, crackled glaze finish on the body; a perfect gift for someone into artsy home decor.
A one-of-its-kind lotus leaf platter, with green and ochre glazes, and cutwork on the edges. Perfect as a centerpiece, add a candle or potpourri for effect. An ideal housewarming gift :

pair of baingans: crackled green glaze on the lid, aubergine glaze on the body. Use just for decor, or serve saunf-supari in them after dinner. Guaranteed conversation-piece :-) By Sona.

n artistic installation – 5 spheres, each identical, yet unique. Creative glazing – green with specks of black. Unusual form – great as a centerpiece or the highlight of your mantle

Teabowls,how could i leave them?

Coral-green glazed bowls with brown accents. Unusual hues on a classic clay form, by my dearest friend Prachi from Purplehomes

All images courtesy:Saundhi Mitti

Beautiful Things

Home decoration is an ageless favourite.The Comforting elegance of grandeur times,helped me explore more of the traditional decor style.Illustrating the various elements of traditional design became a part of life.I prefer traditional style more at times when compared to the modern,abstract style of design.

The warmth of the traditional decor extends the warmth of the beautiful hues created by our forefathers...

Today let me share with you all some pieces of beautiful things at home,some unique pieces of art which has always remained my personal favourites.Almost all of them have been bought by my grandparents in their golden times..

Simply a photoshoot at home to keep them in memorable cuisine ,lets me think to share with you all....

I hope the photography and the artefacts may interests you..

Silverwares and a small side /coffee table which my mom got as a wedding gift..decades back....

a tanjore krishna painting which a japanese friend (Nakano)of my grandma gifted her years back.Nakano came from japan to study the art and lived near our house and used to visit the nearby temple and they became great friends.My grandma was sad during the time of japan earthquake,no news of Nakano so far..

to Nakano with love
absolute in love with this goddess saraswathi ,which my grandparents bought years back.This adorns our puja room.Yes,this is from the Ravi Varma Collection..

A small silver uruli ,an antique one accompanies the goddess..
this is the biggest uruli we have,an antique one
a brass Nandi near the window sillabsolute beauty/radianceAnother art ,Lord Krishna and Rukmini.,my grandparents bought from Tiruchirapalli when my grandmother went to sing for a concert 30 years back...An Interesting find
a closer look at the art

All images by Lakshmi Arvind

Please do not save nor use them without the prior permission of the author

Flowers and Flickr friends,Part 9

"Friends are flowers that never fade"

Its a long time since the series has been seriously pursued and here comes the wonderful flowers and corners of my dearest flickr friend Subasri Pillai,lovingly called Sri...

A creative consultant / freelance photographer /artist / busy mom ,thts what Sri is.Yes Indeed and she keeps herself very busy and I 've endless passion in interior designing , photography, cooking ,baking, reading,painting, scrapbooking and travel says Sri.....
You'll see some glimpses of her everyday life through these images

Friendly and Cheerful person says Sri and who doesnt love flowers?

Images Courtesy,Subasri Pillai.

She flickrs here

Enjoy and flowers and they do ask your comments...