I ewed and awed when I first saw Julia M Usher’s youtube video on sugar cast containers. She makes really amazing cast sugar pieces and transform them into gorgeous containers with fondant and royal icing. I couldn’t wait to make some, but was waiting for right occasion. Well, we have a similar traditional food art inContinue reading “Sugar Cast Goodies”
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DIY Thoranam/Door Decorative
Thoranam or festoon of fresh mango leaves is an indispensable part in all Hindu festivals and weddings. As a kid, it was my responsibility for most of the festivals to change fresh mango leaves and adorn the front door. It wasn’t fun to string on a thread and hang on to the door frames 😉 Now,Continue reading “DIY Thoranam/Door Decorative”
2014 in review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2014 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: The concert hall at the Sydney Opera House holds 2,700 people. This blog was viewed about 30,000 times in 2014. If it were a concert at Sydney Opera House, it would take about 11 sold-out performances for that manyContinue reading “2014 in review”
D.I.Y. Wall Decals
Isn’t it cool to makeover a room or space without spending a lot of money? Specially, moms looking to decorate nurseries and kids’ rooms 🙂 Well, paint is usually our best friend, but for renters like me, how about pretty wall stickers that are easy to create or change instantly. Wall Decals can be fun and are definitely convenient!Continue reading “D.I.Y. Wall Decals”
Kolu Display Stand
So, this Sankranthi was indeed special with our first Bommala Koluvu/Doll display. Friends throughly enjoyed visiting our home to view the dolls. Few were handmade, few store-bought and many of other dolls are something that I have been collecting from different places I visited. As most of my toys were small and less in quantity, it tookContinue reading “Kolu Display Stand”
D.I.Y Golu/Bommala Koluvu dolls
Bommai Kolu/Bommala Koluvu is a doll and figurine display festival celebrated during Navarathri/Pongal in Southern India. On the first day of festival odd numbered Padi (3,5,7,9 or 11) are set up using wooden planks. It is covered with a fabric and then adorned with various deities, dolls and figurines. In the evening women in neighborhood invite eachContinue reading “D.I.Y Golu/Bommala Koluvu dolls”
Christmas Outdoor Decor!!
Holiday decorations create a festive atmosphere and make you think that it is holiday everywhere 😉 Well, the outdoor decorations are more fun, like you can add a wreath, some lights and my favorite is having an outdoor christmas tree that brightens the porch. So, I have been looking for some quick, easy and lessContinue reading “Christmas Outdoor Decor!!”
DIY Cardboard Coaster Ornaments!
Is your christmas tree up?? It is and if you are still wondering on what more ornaments can be added to make it look full?? Well, in my christmas series I have an interesting and super quick way to make tree ornaments by yourself using IKEA cardboard coasters 😉 Isn’t it fun and unique to write some festiveContinue reading “DIY Cardboard Coaster Ornaments!”
Hoot Owl Hoot!!
Call me silly but OWLS are adorable! If you agree, then this cute project will keep your weekend busy ;-)I love everything that has an owl, so does my sister and few other friends. That will surely make quick and easy christmas gift. So, I can’t wait to share my trendy owl pendant made of polymerContinue reading “Hoot Owl Hoot!!”
DIY Owl Christmas Ornament
Welcome to Christmas/holiday fun series-2 🙂 This year holiday spirits are high, it is just November and I am almost done on DIYing christmas gifts and can’t wait to finish christmas ornaments. Well, in my search for DIY ornaments, I found really cool way of making owls @ Paging fun mums. It is super easy and usingContinue reading “DIY Owl Christmas Ornament”
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