artnlight

This was the common seating/lounge area.

Take a wild guess at what the design on the door could be made of - its thermocol.

I loved the light here.

A portion of the restroom.

Here's proof :)

Just look at this detailing.

They are stacked like this in the 'Birdy's' outlets.

Details of the design.

"The true creative act is something else. It produces something that never existed before. Whether of small consequence or amazing significance, its usually generated by a spontaneous insight. A glimpse of the blindingly obvious ignited by the heat off wires caused by short circuiting thoughts. Insight is unreasoning" - Alan Fletcher, The Art of Looking Sideways.

'Lokhir sora' from Bengal, lamps from 'Good Earth' and 'Auhona' (Reshoms daughter's name) announce that this will be an interesting space.

The 1st glimse of her Living room. Pretty plants dot the windows through which the light streams in.

The 'Shiva' from Bali. This is my favourite piece in a house filled with pretty things in every corner.

Note the Shakti Burman painting and a classic suspended glass bowl.

Reshom's piano that came from her Calcutta home.

Antique teak wood chairs below a painting done by Reshom's mother who is an artiste in her own right.

The other end of the hall that faces the windows. Reshom and her husband Basab Majumdar are voratious readers. Note the 2 panels that have been cut out of the wall to make 2 bookshelves.

Framed on the wall are broadway & film publicity posters &Tintin covers

More bengal antique furniture- teak sideboard. Isn't this piece beautiful?

Her love for art is evident in this 'Durga and ganesh' painting by Siddhant Ghosh, framed bengal folk art & the the Jamini Roy print.

Telephone stands needn't be boring. This one holds a pretty glass bowl with flowers and candles.

Ceramic plates which the couple have collected from across Europe & France.

The bedroom in soothing shades of blue. The bed is an antique teak wood piece.

Its all in the details.

Tucked into the back of the bedroom is this cozy balcony which which holds a dressing table at one end and a book shelf at the other.

The sunny-happy rest-room

Auhona's cheery pink and yellow bedroom

And cheerier bath. Reshom has stencilled shells & sea creatures onto the door to complete its marine theme. The tiles and the shower curtains are all 'fishy' :)

I have to admit it. I've never been to Zeba. Though I've seen their products featured regularly in the decor magaizines im always reading. Its a store i respect without even landing up. So that definitely makes it worth posting here? Yes it does. Here goes :

The prettiest picture goes up 1st. Lovely cushions, na?

Both bright and dressy

Cool table decor

Festive and formal arrangements

Colourful & vibrant Bedding Range

Zeba began by being famous for its handmade carpets & dhurries

I love these geometric ones.

For those abroad and interested, you are lucky, Zeba does have an international presence, for more information click here

And heres the man to blame for all of this. Krsna Mehta. "His art and creativity is reflected not only in his work but also his personal lifestyle. His new home in Bandra (Mumbai) was recently featured as a stylish home in Elle Décor, India and Elle Décor, Italy and was telecasted for stylish spaces on Star World's Style. ... Under his guidance, Zeba has achieved great heights including winning a laurel in The Limca Book of Records for the largest hand-tufted carpet in the world. Krsna has also won three prestigious awards at the Annual Elle Décor International Awards in India for 3 years in a row, 2002-2003-2004-2005. His inputs and involvement has repositioned Zeba as a home fashion brand from a home furnishing brand. "

Yes, I do plan to feature his place in a future post :)

Metal alphabets sit pretty on the side board.

Theres Lots on the Table and some on the wall as well

Mounted on walls. The collage format allows for a variety of styles.

A statement in the craftroom

Good enough to display.

I died when i saw this. This is complete art & 'converted' from a road side find by the supremely talented decor experts Wary Meyers.

Funky work cabinets.

Cushion art.

Decoupage is a very DIY way of getting type into your home.

I tried my hand at decoupage at my place. One is using vintage ads and the other has my favourite poetry on it.


This is Devi Garh a resort in Rajasthan from the blog 'an indian summer'

More of 'devanagiri' script on walls of Indian homes.

And this is probably the simplest way of getting type & the magic of letters home.
Just have it in your art. I truly love the work of Christine Mason Miller

This is a very wise voice & graceful work.
You can even consider buying some of her paintings here.

Isn't this bright, cheery & so doable?

You can frame film posters, old vintage advertisements, all of which is available at chor bazaar. Chor bazaar is going to be another BIG post, Im just waiting for the rains to stop before I am headed to that treasure trove with my camera.