Monday, April 7, 2014

A Fresh Perspective on Your Possessions

When familiarity starts to breed monotony, it's time to move things around the house. Why you ask?? Just so that the eye is redirected and you have a new perspective on an otherwise old furniture or decor accessory that you own. It's important to bring about subtle changes and tweak the interiors to keep in-sync with our changing temperaments, maturing taste and of course the changing seasons.
From time to time, I give into the temptation to shop around my own home - redecorating at no cost (not surprised why my husband loves this concept:). Digging into my stash of accessories, I pull out pieces that I haven't seen in a while. Or if I have a particular color scheme in mind, I gather things from around the home that would complete the look that I intended to create. Today, I found my wooden Nandi calling out to me. Instantaneously, I knew I wanted to go in for the traditional combination of red and green. It has been my absolute favorite for as long as I can remember. Maybe it's because I associate it with one of the earliest images that I've swaddled away in my memory, of my mom looking stunning in a red and green Kanchi sari.

I brought out my red paisley cushion cover, a handwoven grass tray and an abstract painting that I created a while ago (random colors painted on a canvas and then pulled an old comb through it to create texture). The painting formed the perfect backdrop for the Nandi and all the colors were pulled together perfectly.

I was totally digging the way this Vignette turned out and the new dimension it added to my living room. In my rule book of decoration, my home is never considered definitively complete. I always see potential to make it work better. Cause once a place is considered downright complete, it kills the fervor of a decor enthusiast like me. What do you say ????

 Have a fabulous day !!!


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20 comments:

  1. Sruthi, I am with you on "shop your home". You do have a good collection of accessories.

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    1. Thank you for stopping by my blog Reshma, I truly appreciate it.

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  2. This is just what I needed. Your posts are not just eye candy but a stress buster from all the thesis work! :D

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    1. Your such a darling Neha, you always have such wonderful things to say.......thank you again!!!

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  3. Just lovely pictures. I'm afraid my eye has been trained that red and green only
    belong together at Christmas..... I won't say you changed my mind but this is lovely.
    Hugs! deb

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    1. Thank you Deb.........I'm glad you enjoyed the post:)

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  4. I do love a splash of red - it certainly makes a place look brighter. Lovely pictures :)

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    1. Most of my decor always has a red undertone to it.........appreciate you stopping by. Have wonderful day !!!

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  5. Totally resonates with me, the process of doing up the home is endless, and that's why the joy is endless too ! :-) Lovely thought Sruthi !

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  6. This post is totally 'me' and yes, nothing like doing up your home with the things you have been hoarding in the closet. The result is more satisfying than what you would get with a fresh binge of shopping ( well, almost ! )
    Lovely images too :)

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    1. When I was writing this post, I did have you at the back of my mind Reshma........thank you for stopping by !!!

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  7. You're absolutely right here Sruthi... tiny changes make such a difference and makes a place feel all new again :)

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    1. So happy to see you here Shalini.......glad you agree with me on this!!!

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  8. Love your pretty finds at home! Since I don't have too many pretty things around to bring out, I do that with the pictures. Every 2 months or so, I take out some new prints and that helps give a new look to the space. Its a different thing that hubby does not notice much, but friends do.

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    1. New Prints are a wonderful way to spruce up the space...... My son is very observant when it comes to even the smallest details and he's also my biggest critique when it comes to decor. But my husband is like your hubby, and I have to point out the changes my self :) Have a lovely day !!!

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  9. Lovely post Sruthi. Cannot agree with you more on the "shop your home" theme. Speaking of which, I just did that in our home.

    Check out Aalayam's April parties and let us know what you think! : http://aalayaminspiration.blogspot.com/2014/04/aalayam-parties-in-april-part-2-tale-of.html

    Love,
    Supriya

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    1. Glad you took the time to read Supriya.........will check out your post. Thanks for stopping by.

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  10. Absolutely, a creative's home is meant for constant redecorating. I LOVE the fact that your memory of your mom in a red green saree inspired this gorgeous vignette. Lovely post.

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  11. Where can I get that wooden Nandi?

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