A post about us!

via All Things Beautiful

Recently one of my blog reader contacted me as she wanted to write about Designing Life and share with her readers. And definitely I said 'Yes'. Neha is a finance professional who lives in Florida. Being into finance, her interest lies in painting, pottery, home decor and diy home decor projects. She blogs at All Things Beautiful about her home and her creative ramblings, as she says. But I think its much more creative than just that. She blogs about all beautiful things that inspire her. Check out the post about us here.

Our Sunny Balcony

I love Gardening. I always had a dream of little garden outside my window. We may not have the ground space, but hey, we still have the glorious weather, and more than enough space to create wonders with. We have a beautiful sunny patio over looking the pool side of our apartment complex. And yes, I do have many friends like humming birds, butterflies, and more little birds who come to visit me in my sunny balcony each day. And they love my little patio garden! Have a look :) 

the view

my tools

for my friends who visit each day

Enjoy Spring!

Helicopter Post ;)

This is a random post, but I just wanted to share this!

Recently Gaurav and I were thinking about gifts for young boys (5-12yrs of age). So finally we bought Helicopters for them. This was fine till the search was for kids. But yesterday Gaurav came back home with two Helicopters, one for the kid, and the other for himself! This was not over here yet, he became soo sad like a kid when I told him that we don't have our screw-driver with us. He needed that to open the Controller to put batteries. So he couldn't play with his new toy instantly, hence became sad. But I loved the way he became sad :) like a 5yrs old little boy. And I had to get our screw-driver today. Now the little boy is happy playing with his new toy! 

waiting for the batteries!

all set to fly!

kid is happy :)

Textile Heritage, India

Being a Textile Designer, I have to share this with all. In India textile enjoys a rich heritage and the origin of textiles in India traces back to the Indus valley Civilization where people used homespun cotton for weaving their clothes. Ramayana and Mahabharata, the Indian epics depict the existence of wide variety of fabrics in ancient India. These epics refer both to rich and stylized garment worn by the aristocrats and ordinary simple clothes worn by the common people. The contemporary Indian textile not only reflects the splendid past but also cater to the requirements of the modern times. 

Each and every region of India contributes in creating textile tradition.  The hilly region of the country produces a rich variety of woolen textiles. The barren and semi barren regions like Rajasthan and Gujarat usually prefers embroidered bright colored textiles. The coastal areas of the south eastern regions prefer light colored fabrics and particularly cotton and silk textiles are very popular over there. Apart from those mentioned, each and every region and state of India has its own distinct individual style in textile. Lets have a look on maps below. 

Textile Map of India

via INDOROMAN

Handloom Clusters in India

via Ministry of Textiles , India

Anek Designs by Kanika Bahl

Anek Designs was founded by NID alumnus Kanika Bahl along with her husband. The brand was launched in mid 2010. 

Anek Designs specializes in home linen and other textile accessories. The brand also undertakes custom interior textile projects. "The bold colors add an instant zing to any home and the products are a perfect balance of contemporary and traditional sensibilities!" -Kanika Bahl.

Kanika is also an active blogger, and is a proud owner of two blogs, '...and another' and 'Big Fat Indian Wedding'. She blogs about her daily inspirations, work and forthcoming projects on her blog '...and another' and all about dream weddings on 'Big Fat Indian Wedding'.

Anek Designs also has it's Etsy Shop, so shop now :) also join the brand for daily updates on Anek Designs facebook page.

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I love all her products!

Designing Life's Travel Blog

Heyy all...we just started one more blog, 

our travel log and named it 'Jab We Ghoooom!'

so friends, follow our other blog and travel the world with us :) Lets Go!! 

My latest addiction to Ceramics!

As I told in my previous post about ceramics and my guide Barbara Brown. 

So here I share some of my work in  ceramics.

I am taking orders! ;)