Celebrating With Gulmohar Lane!

There are some gifts that keep on giving. An Indian Summer is one of them. Ahem. Yes, the blog and I eschew all modesty for today. For good reasons, my dear folks, for very good reasons. One, we hit the 15,000 mark on facebook. Two, An Indian Summer and our instagram account got a sweet mention on Apartment Therapy. And Three, one of our favorite brands & friend Gulmohar Lane, is hosting a merry giveaway party right here!

Tis be the season of celebrations and Gulmohar Lane has put together the most glorious giveaway hamper for An Indian Summer readers! Since the last time I blogged about them, Gulmohar Lane has expanded it's repertoire of  beautiful & elegant products to now also include lighting, cushions and more handcrafted furniture pieces. I love the classic, vintage aesthetic of their product range! And not only can you buy their products online, but this weekend, you also have the opportunity to win this generous gift, lovingly put together by the good folks at Gulmohar Lane. 

 

The giveaway, open for readers from any where in the world, includes:

Gulmohar Lane Cushions  .  Gulmohar Lane Vintage Edison Bulbs  .  Gulmohar Lane Linen Bag with Leather Handles  .  Tea Kettle  .  Cups & Saucer  .  Chocolates! 

Yes, all this, to one fabulous reader, from any where in the world!

~ How to Enter ~

1. Tap into your hidden (or not so hidden) poet/lyricist/wordsmith, and pen a little ditty or a verse or a haiku or a paen or a poem, with the words 'Gulmohar Lane' in it.

  

[For my readers who don't understand Hindi, "Gulmohar" is the name of a flowering tree: Delonix Regia]

2. Leave your creative creation as a comment here on facebook and/or as a comment to this post.

3. To gain that extra edge, share the giveaway on facebook, instagram and twitter and tag 'An Indian Summer' & 'Gulmohar Lane'.

4. That's it! The winner will be announced on facebook on the 2nd of December.

See you again, on the other side of the weekend!

Gulmohar Lane: On Facebook, On Instagram, On Twitter

An Indian Summer: On Facebook, On Instagram, On Twitter

 

Let The Festive Time Begin!

The House Of Things, collectors, curators and purveyors of all things beautiful have grown by leaps and bounds since the last time I waxed eloquent about them on An Indian Summer. There is a gorgeous post coming up to showcase their seen and yet-unseen new collections, and to whet your appetites, here is a fabulous giveaway! Open for readers across the world, The House Of Things would like to kick start the festive season here in India, with sending this lovely handcrafted black marble platter along with two marble bowls to one very lucky An Indian Summer reader! And this is how you enter the giveaway:

~ To enter ~

Leave a comment here [on facebook] and/or on this post telling the good people over at The House Of Things, "What would you serve on this platter"

And that's it! Remember, this is open for readers worldwide and the winner will be declared on facebook on Wednesday - October 21st! 

Happy Festive Time, my lovelies! 

I love this time of the year :)

[The House Of Things Shop  | Instagram  | Facebook]

The Water Bearers

From Coppre

I am so happy to announce the launch of yet another fabulous new collection from Coppre, called the Water Bearers! Beautifully hand crafted, by the metal craftsmen in Tambat Ali, a small settlement in Pune, this collection is as much a decor statement as it is utilitarian. And that's not all! Traditional wellness wisdom talks of "Tamrajal" or "water ionized by copper" as having myriad health benefits. In ayurveda, water kept and had from copper vessels is known to be 'rich in antioxidants, kill bacteria, regulate thyroid, cure arthiritis, heal wounds faster, stimulate brain activity, improve digestion and beat anemia'. Phew! Something so pretty to look at and packed with such a punch! Drinking water just became way more cooler :)

The Water Bearer collection has Terracopper Jug, Terracopper Tumblr, Linear / Concave / Convex Tumblr, Bedside Carafe & Glass, Desktop Carafe and the Stepped Tray and you can shop for these and more from Coppre's repertoire right here.

~ The GiveAway ~

Coppre loves An Indian Summer readers and has gifted lovely products earlier as well to a few lucky ones. We are back with a giveaway and this time Coppre would like to gift one reader, anywhere in the world, a Desktop Carafe. This desktop carafe is beautifully finished off with handbeaten indentations of the Tambat craftsman and can be used both as antimicrobial packed drinking water vessel or as a flower vase.

~  How To Participate ~

1. Hop on to Coppre's website

2. Scroll down and sign up for their newsletter to get the the first dibs on all their exciting new launches & offers

That's it! 

Coppre will pick a winner from all the new subscribers who join their mailing list. The lucky (and henceforth very healthy) winner will be announced on facebook on Tuesday - May 5th!

Have a great weekend, folks! 

[All Images: Coppre. Creative Storyboarding: An Indian Summer]

The Diwali Giveaway!

There are giveaways

And then there are Diwali Giveaways

Opulent and beautiful 

And such that they light up your face with a smile

Craftisan has plans to do exactly That

With this fabulous fabulous giveaway

For You, my favorite people

Read on to find out more!

Craftisan celebrates craft, in all its forms. As utility, decoration, ornamentation, meditation and aesthetics, all rolled into one beautiful product that is hand crafted. Collaborating with various grass root organizations working in the craft sector of India, and also curating from fresh design talent, Craftisan has an expanding collection of the best handcrafted products India has to offer. You can also take advantage of the 12% discount they have on offer right now ~ shop right here!

~ Diwali Giveaway ~

Diwali is the festival of lights and of giving, and Craftisan & An Indian Summer would love to give you a delightful gift! One An Indian Summer reader can win this gorgeous Ajrakh Sari from Gujarat and beautiful Bidri work earrings from Rajasthan. Yes, this generous giveaway from Craftisan is especially for An Indian Summer readers from across the world! Participate and Craftisan will ship these fabulous products anywhere in the world.

Here's what you need to do participate

1. Wish your family, friends, other An Indian Summer readers, a Happy Diwali right here on facebook :). Tag them, spread the love and festive cheer! Leave your greeting as a comment.

2. Do the same in the comment section of this post to double your giveaway entry

3. And connect with Craftisan on facebook!

That's it, folks! The winner will be announced on facebook on the morning of Diwali - Oct 23rd!

[All images: Craftisan. Creative Storyboarding: An Indian Summer]

Celebrating with Jaypore

We are 10,000 plus on facebook!

An Indian Summer has 10,000 and more friends connected from all over the world!

Please excuse me while I repeatedly exclaim and do a happy jig!

This calls for a party, and a celebration with friends!

All of you 10,000 & more splendid peeps

Plus my perennial favorite store and dear friend, Jaypore!

 

And before the world runs out of exclamation marks

Let me calm down a bit

And

Thank you! And hug you! And send flying kisses all over!

Yaaaay!

Jaypore continues to be fabulous and continues to bring to us truly beautiful hand picked products from India. It's the one shop from where it's impossible to return empty handed, impossible to just browse, impossible to just window shop. The array of goodies is too tempting and too unique to resist. These are just some of my favorites from their current collection; shop the rest right here.  

~ Giveaway ~

Jaypore loves An Indian Summer readers and has a generous giveaway for us. Be the happy owner of this exquisite large kettle, ceramic mugs and a bright cushion to relax on as you have your tea. Jaypore ships worldwide, so everyone is invited to participate. 

Here's what you need to do to enter:

 

1. Leave a comment here on An Indian Summer's facebook page. Just for fun, you get brownie points if you use '10,000' as part of your comment :D

Make sure you are logged into facebook to do so.

 

2. Leave a comment on this post too, to double your chances

 

3. That's it! Winner will be announced here next Friday, on July 4th .

 

 

Thank you Jaypore for yet another lovely gift for An Indian Summer readers! 

 

 

[All Images: Jaypore. Creative Storyboarding: An Indian Summer]

 

 

 

 

Tree Of Life and a Give Away!

Excuse me while I lust after these clothes. You are free to join me, and join me you would, for the clothes by Tree Of Life are just so beautiful. The motifs, the colors, the prints, the fabric, the styling and design - I bet that you can't choose just one! 

Tree Of Life is a label, that brings to you a fusion of India's rich textile heritage, local skills and contemporary sensibilities. The distinctivness lies in the adaptation of traditional aesthetics into everyday lives of modern women. The ease and comfort of the natural fabric used for the apparel, complements the fine detailing inspired by traditional costumes.

Nargis, the lovely designer behind Tree Of Life, is a fashion graduate from NIFT. Her formative years spent in Gujarat echo and resonate in her designs. She works mainly traditional techniques and fabrics like with block prints, ajrak, tie & dye, khaadi, mangalgiri etc. Her designs and silhouettes are simple and classic and appeal to women across age groups.

The label is available at at Neemrana Shop (Delhi), Kilol stores, Artisans Cottage (Ahmedabad), Indian August (Noida), Cinnamon (Bangalore), Anonym (Hyderabad) and estores like Jaypore and Indian Roots. 

~ Give Away ~

And what do we do when we find gorgeous stuff? We share! An Indian Summer & Tree of Life By Nigarish would like to do exactly that and would like to giveaway this gorgeous skirt to one lucky reader, anywhere in the world! This bohemian skirt is perfect for summer soirees and lazy lunches. Read on to find out the easy peasy way to enter the giveaway..

Here's what you need to do to enter:

1. Tell us where would you like to wear this skirt to, in a comment here, on An Indian Summer's facebook page. Make sure you are logged into facebook to do so.

2. Leave a comment on this post too, to double your chances

3. That's it! Winner will be announced here next Wednesday, on May 14th .

Thank you Nargis! And, All the best girls! 

[All images: Tree of Life By Nargis. Creative Storyboarding: An Indian Summer]

Chobhi's Holiday GiveAway

The lovely ladies behind Chobhi are back on An Indian Summer, this time with a line of beautiful jewelry. You do remember their lovely scarves and the giveaway, don't you? This line of earrings and necklaces are a perfect complement to the scarves! Take a look at the entire range here.

~ The GiveAway ~

Chobhi would love for one of An Indian Summer readers to win the Lahari necklace. This elegant neck adornment can be yours, wherever you are in the world! Yes, the giveaway is open for all An Indian Summer readers.

Here's what you need to do to enter:

1. Tell us what dress will you wear with this necklace, in a comment here, on An Indian Summer's facebook page. 

2. Leave a comment on this post too, to double your chances

3. That's it! Winner will be announced here next Friday, on Dec 13th.

Thank you Chobhi! And you guys, have fun! See you again next week!

[Images: Chobhi. Creative Storyboarding: An Indian Summer]

When Fishes Fly

They are called Flying Fish!

Excuse the inane joke, but it's friday today!

And I am not only Friday evening happy

But also glitter and all-things-shiny happy

Gorgeous jewels

From Nitika Bose

And

One lovely pair of earrings to giveaway!

Flying Fish is Nitika Bose's world of whimsical and exquisite jewels, designed for the contemporary woman, and handcrafted by skilled craftsmen. I love the attention to detail in each of her beautifully designed unique pieces. Crafted in sterling silver and gold plated with 18k or 24k gold, I can see myself wearing these jewels with both traditional Indian dresses and western outfit. It's just a question of how to pick and choose from among the many many lovely designs!

~ The GiveAway ~

Nitika would love to giveaway this exquisite pair of silver earrings to one lucky An Indian Summer reader, from anywhere in the world! That's right - all readers of An Indian Summer are invited to participate!

All you need to do to enter:

1. Click right here, and leave a comment. In the comment, use the words Flying and Fish. Tell us a story around the words, or a song, or a poem, a haiku, a joke - anything! Make sure you are logged into facebook to leave the comment.

2. To double your chances, you can leave another comment on the post on Flying Fish's facebook page too!

3. And, if you are feeling specially creative, leave a third comment on this post

4. That's it. Winner will be announced next friday -  Nov 22nd, on facebook.

What a happy Friday!

Right? :)

[All Images: Flying Fish. Creative Storyboarding: An Indian Summer]

A gift from Coppre

Do you feel it?

That vibe

That sparkle

That excitement

That festive spirit

I do

And so does Coppre!

I blogged about Coppre last Diwali, and the lovely team behind Coppre is back on An Indian Summer, with another fabulous giveaway this Diwali. Coppre works with metal craftspeople, bringing dignity, efficiency and a contemporary sensibility to this ancient craft,by linking talented designers to craftspeople. Coppre is supported by INTACH and Forbes Marshall in this intiative.

~ The GiveAway ~

This festive season, Coppre would like to giveaway a beautiful fish platter from their new collection called 'Vintage Inspirations'. Rashmi Ranade, the founder of Coppre and the designer for this series, draws from the influence of a trunkful of antique brass/copper utensils, puja (worship) accessories brought to India by her friend's grandmother, from erstwhile Pakistan during partition and other objects of yore.

This fish platter can be yours, this Diwali! All you need to do:

1. Think of a creative name for this lovely platter. And leave the name as a comment right here on facebook

2. Comment on this post too with the name to double your chances

3. Cross your fingers :)

4. And the result will be announced on Monday, Oct 28th, with the winning name!

[Images: Coppre. Creative storyboarding: An Indian Summer]

P.S: Yes, I am back after a super holiday with Pugdundee Safaris. Like any self respecting vacationer with a camera, I shall share pictures from my holiday, and my experiences with you, tomorrow. Stay tuned!

The Secret Ink Give Away

Purveyors of luxuries and curiosities, is how Adil Bhatia, Yasmin Kaura and Ambika Kaul identify themselves. The three friends, passionate about design, have brought their varied skills and the love for well crafted products together, to launch The Secret Ink.

The Secret Ink is a personalized luxury stationery brand. Encouraging the practice and the grace of handwritten correspondence, The Secret Ink uses age old manual skills such as embossing, hand-foiling and letter pressing, to design and create unique personalized stationery for its clients. Apart from some beautiful designs created by the team, The Secret Ink also customizes it's stationery to reflect the timeless, the modern, the quirky, the elegant, the whimsical and everything in between!

~ The Give Away ~

The joy of receiving a personalized card, the crisp feel of textured paper with a beautiful personal message - these simple things infuse the mundane with poetry and make life more joyful. The Secret Ink would like to share this joy of giving by offering a generous giveaway, especially for An Indian Summer readers, worldwide! Yes, everyone is free to participate!

There are two very generous hampers to be won:

One lucky winner shall get:

 ~ A box of either letter pressed or hand stamped foil (personalized from inside) cards
 ~ A Little Drawer (set of 50, personalized from inside) cards

And,

The second winner shall get:

 ~ A Little Drawer (set of 20; choose from Plume, Rangoli or Dragon design)

How to enter this fabulous giveaway? Simply:

- Browse through the elegant designs on offer at The Secret Ink. Pick your absolute favorite, and leave the name/link as a comment on facebook. Make sure you are logged into facebook to be able to leave the comment.

- Leave the comment on this post too, to double your chances

- The winner will be announced here, on Monday (Sept 30th), evening India time

[All images: The Secret Ink; Creative Storyboarding: An Indian Summer]

Me Luv Kush

And you?

Read on, and I am sure you will too!

Three working moms got together and launched their creative baby venture, MeLuvKush, to bring to the world the comfort and beauty of the traditional baby bassinet from India. Named 'Godee' (meaning lap), the idea came to them when their moms hand-stitched plush blankets for their childen, called 'godhri' in India. The three friends then redesigned the godhri, combining modern elements, yet keeping it's traditional use. With motifs designed in-house, godee is hand made by women in Jaipur. Godee allows the baby to be held in a comfortable and snug environment, and is a safe, germ free way to pass along the baby to family and friends who would like to hold the little bundle!

~ GiveAway ~

MeLuvKush would like to giveaway a godee, to an An Indian Summer reader, who stays in the US or Canada, or has a shipping address in US or Canada! So if you are a new mom or dad, or are looking for a thoughtful and interesting gift, make sure you look through their range here, and enter the giveaway!

How to enter:

1. Browse through the pretty colors available for godee right here

2. Let us know which is your favorite by leaving a comment on facebook, and on this post. Do like MeLuvKush on facebook to increase your entry count

3. And, that's about it! The winner of the giveaway will be announced on Sept 13th (Friday). 

Have a beautiful weekend, folks! 

Oh, and watch this space on Sunday

A special announcement coming up!

[Images: MeLuvKush. Creative story boarding: An Indian Summer]

Such bright colors, I say!

And a giveaway!

It must be September on An Indian Summer!

Vidushi had always loved art and design and kind of knew, right from school that she would end up doing it for a living. Born and raised in New Delhi, she graduated in BFA in Communication Design from the Parsons School of Design and worked in New York during her formative years. After returning to India, Vidushi created and started the metallic world of élan. Vidushi is passionate about the tactile, the messy, and the raw – designs and colors that transcend the mundane and bring joy to your everyday life.

élan creates refreshingly happy moments with style and panache. The vivid colors and delightful patterns is the first thing that catches your eye, and the very well-crafted objects in metal, bring an instant smile on your face. élan’s lifestyle products range from trays, stools, napkin rings, lanterns, buckets, boxes, gardening tools, bird homes…and the list goes on! Each piece is lovingly crafted by hand.

 

~ Give Away ~

Here's your chance to bring these lovelies into your home this week. You can shop right here, AND, enter this giveaway to win a voucher of INR 2500 to make your purchases!

How to enter:

1. Browse through all the happy products available on élan

2. Leave the name/link of your favorite product right here, on facebook. Leave the comment on this post too, to double your chances

3. And, that's it! Winner shall be announced on Friday - September 6th. Don't forget to check here to see if you are the lucky birdie to have won the voucher!

All the best, folks!

Coming up: Another post soon! I can not stay away from you for long...site redesign can go fish! 

Psst: Side Redesign - don't go and fish! it was a joke. said in jest. come back! 

Sigh.

  

Monsoon GiveAway

It's the weekend! Finally.

And to kickstart the joie de vivre

Here's a giveaway from one of your favorite stores

Tadpole Store! 

Tadpole store has grown by leaps and bounds since the time I posted about it last year. They not only have an interesting array of beautiful products but now also ship internationally. Home decor, art, personal accessories, jewelry - you name it, and they have it!

~ The Give Away! ~

Tadople Store would like to offer a voucher on INR 2500 [$50] to one An Indian Summer reader, to make purchases from the store. Tadpole Store will ship the product right to your doorstep, anywhere in the world.

All you need to do to enter the giveaway:

1. Just browse through Tadpole Store, and leave a link to your absolute favorite must have product on facebook (click right here)

2. Leave a comment on this post as well to double your chances!

3. That's it! The winner will be announced on Aug 1st (Thursday) on facebook. Make sure you are connected to An Indian Summer to get the update!

Happy Weekend Folks! 

[Images: Tadpole Store. Creative layout: An Indian Summer]

LimeRoad.com!

A Shoot and a Give Away

LimeRoad.com, an exclusive online store has been a favorite of mine for it's curated collections and product stories. From handpicked home decor and furnishings to carefully selected women apparel and accessories, shopping at LimeRoad.com is almost like shopping with a stylist as your personal shopper. Inspired by the 16th century Grand Trunk Road, the famed highway that changed the face of the trade in the Indian subcontinent, the team at LimeRoad.com is always on a journey to find some of the best products out there. I also love how the team has focused on creating a highly engaging experience for shoppers on the site and it's facebook page. 

 

So, I was delighted when Diya Sahgal from LimeRoad.com reached out to me for their June campaign, called "Just Like You". Thirteen women from different fields, each unique in her own right, were styled and shot in LimeRoad.com's summer collection. With my recent obsession with six yards of gorgeousness, I chose to be styled in a beautiful raw silk saree from Desi Weaves. The shoot was a lovely experience, and kudos to Diya and her team, and the photographer Rishabh Anupam Sahay, for doing a great job! You can take a look at the campaign in LimeRoad's inhouse online magazine.  

Give Away!

And now for the giveaway! LimeRoad.com would love to give away a credit voucher of INR 2,500 to one lucky lucky reader [anyone who resides in India or who has an address for shipping in India]. You can use the voucher to shop for anything that you desire from LimeRoad.com!

All you need to do to enter the give away:

1. Leave a comment that has one or all of these three words: Lime, Road, June! As always, leave a comment right here on An Indian Summer's facebook page. Leave a comment on this post too to increase your chances.

2. The most creative comment wins!

3. We will announce the winner after a week - on July 1st 

That's it! :)

Thank you to the team at LimeRoad.com for hosting this generous giveaway! 

[Images: LimeRoad. Creative Storyboarding: An Indian Summer]