The Meghan Method

Brent Walter wrote to me some time back to share a new book - The Meghan Method. Written by Meghan Carter, the book focuses on helping readers find their own style and execute a design plan based on their newly discovered style.

In this book, Meghan covers the entire process of decorating, beginning with  finding one's unique style to covering key topics like decorating in any budget, finding furniture and accessories, tips on when to DIY and when to hire professionals to worksheets and room images.

In the book, Meghan has also selected her favorite home decor blogs to recommend to her readers as the ultimate sources of style and inspiration. And surprise surprise, 'An Indian Summer' is part of this list! Thank you Meghan! 

While I await my copy of the book, there is another copy to be given away! 

And this copy goes to the 2000th fan of An Indian Summer's facebook page:

Lika Sarishvili! 

Congratulations Lika! Please send your shipping address to Brent Walter and he'll send across your personal copy of the book right away! :)

[All images: Meghan Carter]

BBC Good Homes & FabIndia...

...Are coming together

To breathe life into

Old clothes and household items

Join them in Mumbai

On Sept 23rd

For the Re-Use workshop

You 

And your old shirt

Are cordially invited :)

 

[Image courtesy: GoodHomes India]

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Klikk!

My pick of rooms from the lovely Norwegian online magazine Klikk...

Nice! :)

And before I leave for the week

Id Mubarak and the very best wishes for Ganesh Chaturthi!

The festival season has begun, you guys!

Shiny sparkly times are here again!

Mr. Blog will soon have a shiny sparkly new logo too

Keep reading for more news!

[All images from Klikk]

Bloggers Against Plagiarism

As bloggers, we often come across work or content that feels like it might have been 'too inspired' by some one else's original work, or worst, is a straight lift off of another's work. Having seen more than a few such instances in the recent past, a group of design/decor bloggers from India, has come together to create a place where we can document and highlight such incidents of plagiarism. The intent is to generate awareness and encourage discussion. The design blogger community in India is gaining strength day by day, and each one of us feels strongly about intellectual property and stand united against plagiarism in our field.

Please take the time out to visit the blog - Bloggers Against Plagiarism, and help spread the word. If you come across any incidents of plagiarism, or instances where work has clearly been inspired by some one's original work without the due credit, please do write to us here. 

Say NO to plagiarism today!

The end is near!

For the logo design contest!

If you have a design to submit

Please do so by Wednesday, Aug 31st

I'll take about a week or two to sort through the designs and prototype

And by the second week of September

I'll announce the new identity of the blog

As well as share with you all
The very creative and pretteh designs that have come in! 

In much anticipation

Me, Mr. Blog, The Fur Ball & The Gift Box

The Majlis

I was so mesmerised by these photos on one of my favorite blogs The Cherry Blossom Girl, that I had to share them with you. Alix, has shared her trip to Kenya here, and taken these photographs at The Majlis Resort in Lamu, Kenya.

 

 

 

The Majlis Resort has a strong Indian and Moroccan influence, and while everything put together in a room gets a bit too much for me, I fell in love with some of furniture pieces and the rugs.

 

Sigh. Pack our bags, shall we?

[Image credits and copyright: First six and last image from The Cherry Blossom Girl. Rest: The Majlis Resort]