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Raided my Grandma’s cupboard & lo! got this wonderful piece of old Coffee-Filter. The brass coffee filter is a cool decor item; spreads beauty & charm around. Instead of dumping old utensils in the attic, try using it as a show piece, helps re-kindle old sweet memories, too.
Anjali Venkat from Anjali Design works the hell out of Glass among other materials. The instant I saw the Kabadiwali – horizontal green glass – holder, I became a fan of her art work.
Follow Anjali Design in Facebook. Loads of photos are in there – https://www.facebook.com/pages/Anjali-Design/193720416064
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Glass Hanger - It's on my Wish List
The obsession with antique utensils continue… Managed to get hold of my GrandMa’s every-day-use – Paruppu Sombu. In the days of fire-wood stove, Paruppu Sombu was the utensil which was used to cook the dal (paruppu). It could withstand heat for a longer period of time.
In today’s world, it can be used as a good decor -piece . It adds a certain vintage look to a corner.
Came across this lovely home tour in apartment therapy. Its really a riot of colours but a there is a soothing feel along.
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Want to add a zing to your regular potted plants? – go ahead & add Terracotta Miniatures. The elephants enrich the entire garden look and enhance the earthen feel.
Our balcony plants gotta new company!
Light a lamp & the mood changes instantly. For Good.
Play with the candles, diyas, traditional vilakkus and brighten up the regular corners of your house.
Got a small glass utility in Lifestyle & it worked like a charm, when I placed a small candle in it.
Add Flowers to usher in grandeur to simple mud lamps setup.
Wow! Definitely a must visit place in India.
Ahilya fort is Rani Ahilya Bai’s (who ruled Indore) Wada palace; it was built in 1766 – a typical example of the Maratha architecture of the period.
Onceuponateatime.blogspot.com has an intro to this place.
Wonderful design ideas in every corner..Very very inspiring!
** photos are from www.ahilyafort.com
Couldn’t resist the purchase of these two ‘paavai vilakku‘s. Paavai Vilakku (Tamil) literally means Girl with the Lamp. Once again this decor item is available in copper, brass, etc. They add a royal touch to any mundane corner. They come in all sizes – right from just a finger size to really life-like statues.
Go..add one to your kitty!
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Been to the Jute Emporium on TTK Road, Alwarpet. It is a well stocked store with all kinds of items in Jute. The bags are eye-catchy & functional. Heart the Jute Jewellery 
). very cute pieces. There are some really good decor items that you would like to add to your collection. Easy on the budget + Plus, ‘Going Green’ is the in-thing now..;-)
Among the Tamilnadu native artifacts, Tanjavur Plates hold a unique place. The plates were commissioned by the Maratha ruler of Thanjavur – Raja Serfoji II, in the early 19th century specifically to be an object to glorify his rule!.
Thanjavur plates (Tanjavur/Tanjore) are made of three metals – Silver, brass, and copper.Usually the central circular disc will have a Hindu god/godess – like ganesha.
The Crafts and Artisans say “The metal plate has as its base a plate of brass prepared by a heavy-metal worker”;” the relief on copper is worked upon by a jeweller while the encrusting is done by a stone-setter with silver.” Good news is that the Thanjavur plates have been registered under the Geographical Indications (GI) – a legal protection against duplicates.
Tip: Get the plate laminated with plastic; the metal might rust.
Thanjavur Plate - ChennaiDecor.com
