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Improve The Home Décor Using The Old Formula

Posted by jasnav on March 14, 2010

Lets save money and time by following the good old ways followed by our experienced ladies. The rule is to make the most and never throw anything without giving it a reshot.
Colorful Quilts To Keep You Warm

Get sari quilts made out of those old wedding silk saris. It is not only warm but also an elegant. Nothing beats its elegance and royal look when subtle mirror work is done. The best things in life are custom made.

Zari Cushion Covers

You can make interesting cushion covers out of the silk and brocade saris. In case of your Benarasi and Tassar silk saris too, cushion covers are a great option to look forward to. Since the silk material is still intact, get the cushion covers custom made.

Bright Curtains

Instead of buying the curtains, get it custom made. Use your old silk and chiffon saris and get curtains made out of it. Mix and match of different fabrics would play up the room décor. For different occasions, you can get different sets of curtains made.

Sari Valences

Sari valences can be custom made and inexpensive too. You can add some crochet work at the edge or simply make the most of the zari saris. The silk fabric will enhance the look of the curtains.

Tablecloths With A Difference

Use your handloom print and silk saris for making a tablecloth. You can also club them with sequin border. Prepare a design pattern out of the sari’s zari border.

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Five Creative Home Renovation Ideas For The Wedding Season

Posted by jasnav on March 11, 2010

Worried about your home giving a jaded look for the upcoming wedding season? Don’t get hassled and plan out the renovation of your home to give it a wedding look. Here are some tried and tested points to adopt for the renovation.
Let There Be Light

Change the lighting system in the house. Give it a more wedding like look, say something like colorful bulbs on the terrace area.

Use halogens in the garden area and sitting and dining halls for bright and useful lighting. For the porticos and gallery use only highlights as it will enhance the area without exposing too much.

Hanging Chinese lamps are a good substitute for halogen lamps. It will be an economical option too as the electricity bill not be as high.

Create Some Greenery Around

You can put ornamental plants in the verandah as well as the sitting area. Lush green plants like cochia, palms, maple et al have a positive aura. Plants help to bring in nature inside the room.

A green plant is also considered to be auspicious. Do not keep cactus as it is very tricky to keep thorny plants inside and someone may get hurt.

Do keep the plants by the window side for direct sunlight. If, however, you cannot manage the plants inside the room, place them in the balcony for a lush green look.

Curtains For Elegance

Curtains will also play an important role in decking up your home for the wedding season.

Buy the curtain fabric from a renowned shop. Try to go for gold and maroon shades while picking up the fabric. Get the valences also in similar pattern and matching colors.

The best way is to get top quality dupioni silk curtains stitched as the best fitting of curtains comes when they are custom made on order.

Do not go for neutral and pastel shades keeping in mind the lavish wedding celebrations. For the bedrooms, you can opt for soft shades with floral prints. Keep the dining area bright with similar color curtains and valences.

Paintings To Add Class

If you do not wish to spend a bomb on buying artifacts then paintings are the best option.

Get glass paintings done on demand. Custom made one are work best as they present a unique look. While selecting the location where the painting has to be placed, ensure that the area is bright or is otherwise well lit to highlight the beauty of the painting.

Since the colors used in the glass painting are vibrant, ample highlighting is also a requirement. You can also put small glass paintings on the wall of the gallery along with the family photographs.

Another great idea is to use divine images as you can place it anywhere.

A Water Body To Add Variety

You may add a water body at the entrance of the house to add variety to the decorations. Put some colorful flowers and floating candles for the wedding mood.

You can place a similar water body in the main sitting area where the guests will be entertained. Get innovative by placing a glass over the tumbler making it look like glass table!

So get set and renovate your home for the wedding season.

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How To Enhance Your Home Décor By Being Creative With Your Curtains

Posted by jasnav on March 11, 2010

There are a variety of designs available in the market but the best ones are custom made.Play up your imagination and get creative with your curtains.

Enhance the look of the curtains and add a tinge of glamour to your home. Here are some personalized ideas tried and tested successfully.

Add Glamour Quotient

You may have spent a big amount on getting those curtains stitched. The right approach is to enhance the look and grace of the curtain with valences. Valences will enhance the fall of the fabric. It is available in almost all varieties. Spanning from nets to heavy silk ones, the exhaustive collection will leave you gasping. If you wish to add panache to your curtains, similar shade sequin work is the way to be.


Fabric Paintings


If you are one of those people who basically wish to recreate the stuff according to their own parameters, painting your curtains is a good option. After getting the curtains custom made, you can plan out the design to be painted on the curtains. The fabric paint should be of good quality as there are chances of poor quality paint getting ruined. The design should be subtle and not very gaudy. Keep an eye on the color combinations as it should complement the colors of the curtains.


Embroidery Work To add a subtle note to your curtains, you can have the liberty of getting embroidery done on the bottom as well as on the edges. Not only will it enhance the fabric look of the curtain but will also enable you to fish for compliments thanks to its unique look. Keep away from heavy embroidery as the process might become quite tacky. A light pattern of embroidery goes well on the heavy curtain fabrics. While choosing the colors of the thread, opt for silk threads offering natural dyed options. Keep your hands off the darker shades as they tend to fade away faster.


Mirror Work


If you are an ardent fan of flamboyance, mirror work is just your type. Mirror work gives a bright exterior to the dullest areas. You can get the small size mirror work done on the curtains while you are getting it custom made on order. Since they look good in the form of saris, dupioni silk curtains curtains will definitely spruce up the entire surroundings. The idea looks quite similar to a mystic mood. While selecting the designs, keep in mind your requirements. If your fabric is heavy then opt for subtle mirror work as it will highlight the look of the curtain. For lighter fabrics like chiffon or net, heavy work can be recommended provided the fabric doesn’t get torn.

Mix And Match

Mix and match is the latest trend as bright colors lift up the mood of the room. You can go for pastel shades combinations like pink and fuschia, lilac and brown, green and beige et al. For expensive fabrics, do not combine two similar fabrics as it will ruin the look of the curtain. When working with silk opt for net or tissue for an elegant look. Enhance your curtains and add glam quotient to your home décor.

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Custom Made Curtains – Granny’s Tips To Follow For Cheap Curtains

Posted by jasnav on March 5, 2010

Take it or leave it, but the fact is clothes and decor stuff gets the best fit if it is custom made on order. Use granny’s tips to get great curtains at an even greater cost.

Cost Cutting

The idea of buying the curtain fabric and getting it stitched by the local tailor will help you in saving a lot of money. You can get a good price while buying the cloth piece by searching online for good deals on curtain cloth. Keeping in mind the profit margins and competition, most websites prefer a fixed price system that is reasonable.

Freedom Of Choice

In case of custom made curtains, you have the freedom of choosing the fabric, colors and even designs.

The best part about custom made curtains is the fact that you can mix silk with net in design as well as in fabric. Similarly in case of clothing or even dress material, you have the right to get the color of your choice.

Great Fit

Ask anyone, they will agree with the fact that curtains fit really well when they are custom made. If you wish to add elegance to your home décor then custom made curtains are the answer. In case of the readymade curtains, you have to adjust with their fixed standard size. Readymade curtains work out great if you are short of time.

Be Creative

There is lots of variation in the designs for curtain cloth. Pick up the design according to your wish and get it made. Similarly if you wish to make your custom made curtains more interesting then add a tinge of creativity in them. You can opt for embroidery work in the edges. Ensure the work is neat and done by the same tailor.

Less Hassles

Custom made curtains have less hassles as after purchasing the fabric, you can explain the tailor present in the shop to stitch it according to your brief. This will save your money as well as time. The fitting will be done by the tailor free of cost in case of any goof up. Most websites also offer similar services for the best curtains for your home today. All you need is to give a good design brief.

So get the best things in life – custom made curtains as per granny’s advice.

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