Crystal Grandeur

 Misty mornings and darker evenings of Fall are wonderful time to enjoy at your home with simple Fall decors. Shops and kitchen gardens are filled with rich colored Pumpkins and flowers during this season. Creating a simple Autumn decor with Autumn elements  like the Pumpkins, Candles, naturally dried leaves & flowers, the foliage gives a pretty look for a table top  during day as well at night.  As the evenings draw in, candles lit add a comforting glow to the room and also a way to celebrate this colorful season.                                                       Pumpkin  From our kitchen garden Please Visit Stroll Thru Life Please Visit Nap On The Porch Please visit Ivy and Elephants

There is slight change in the Sun's shadow. But still it's warm and sunny here. This in-spite of  the showers at regular intervals. It is a wonderful sight to see out side the window  the Pigeons, the Mynas and the Crows build their nests close to each other on the tree top and inside the building holes. They are neighbors to one an other and it is amazing to think that nature has designed a life style for them  to live in harmony and peace without disturbing each other. We also get to hear the calls of Koel  often these days as it waits for the rain to arrive. The calls appears the bird is calling out for someone. Hearing the calls it takes me back to my childhood days, as kids we were told by grandmothers and mothers the story of why the Koel calls before the rains. The cute little sad story is about centuries ago when two sister birds went for their bath during rains to a river, one bird washed away by the swift water curre...

Elements of aesthetic and ethnic decor lend a stunning look to Jaiya Venkat's home at Bangalore in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is truly a home of her dreams. Her home reflects her aesthetic sense with collection of exquisite Indian artifacts and paintings. The beautiful Tanjour painting with deities images on the walls have a universal appeal and intangible presence of the omnipotent.  As we go from room to room we are struck by the play of  earthy tones, vibrant colors and textures. The look gives a impeccable finish. The bed, couch and the chairs have a strong traditional characters.  Jaiya created a harmonize,  elegant traditional home with her wonderful collections and I am pleased to share this beautiful home on  home tour series at Crystal grandeur.        Note on Ta...