Ornè De Feuilles...

... global inspiration from Japan

It's black...
 
I couldn't figure out much from the site about the store - Ornè De Feuilles. It's in Japanese. And well, google translate didn't help much. But what I could instinctively understand and feel is that the person/people running this online boutique have their design heart in the right place. Their collection of an completely eclectic range of products made me go weak in the knees. 
Here, take a look for yourself... 

What a brilliant idea! A new kettle with a flick of a cover

I don't know if it's acceptable to gurgle on the blog...but will you just look at those pens, and those scissors!

If some one from Japan, ever, wants to send me an impromptu gift (oh alright, not impromptu..send it on my b'day, ok?), then that someone can please just send the chandelier and the lamp in the first image. Thank you.

You gotta check their site...they have such cute birds! More gurgling..


And of course, I had to sniff out gorgeousness from India and Asia too...

 Camel leather bags from Rajasthan. I love these bags...the only issue is that you can't really use them for personal use since the leather isn't soft. Great to use as part of home decor though

Beautiful collection of embroidered fabrics (some vintage) from Gujarat and Rajasthan

Waste not, want not! Or something like that. Bits and pieces of fabrics recycled into charming bags. 

Quilted long jackets for autumn! And why doesn't any one make these in xs/petite sizes? Why? Anokhi - are you listening? I am pointedly looking at you right now.

Kilim - my favorite rug in different avatars

 Fabrics of all kinds...linen, khaadi, kantha and french printed silk

Closeup of embroidered textiles from India - imagine the hard work and skill that must have gone into making these!

Plastic chattais (rugs)! These have been designed by an Italian designer. I remember similar chattais from my childhood - a must have for any picnic!

Pill boxes!

...it's white

[All products: Ornè De Feuilles. Image mosaics by me]

Weekend Giveaway!

What better way to start the weekend

Than to participate in a giveaway!

A giveaway by the delightful store

Pergolina

Bianca, from Pergolina, has designed a very interesting giveaway on the store's blog, especially for you - An Indian Summer readers! All you need to do is hop over to Pergolina's blog and:

"Tell us about your best Indian Summer! Describe away or perhaps keep it simple! The best story wins a lovely floral and stripe scarf... it is the perfect light scarf for summer or layered for winter. Colorful, bold, easy to clean and of course stylish. The winner will be announced September 1st"

Don't wait! Click here now, and leave Bianca a note about your best Indian Summer! It could be a summer in India, or, an Indian Summer anywhere in the world. And, the best part - the scarf is gorgeous. The second best part - the giveaway is open to readers from all countries!

[Product Images from Pergolina]

*Update: Umm..I am so loving the stories you are sharing with Bianca and me...thank you! 
Good night for now. Will check for more stories tomorrow morning :) 
 

Have you been...

...to the Dastkar Nature Bazaar yet?

It's on at the Palace Grounds in Bangalore from the 6th of this month till the 15th. 

Do visit and let us, the non-Bangalorites, know what you pick up from the fair!

Some more good news for readers from Bangalore and Mumbai -  Puja Bhargava is exhibiting her jewelry for the very first time in Bangalore [12th to 14th Aug at Basava Ambara], and in Mumbai [30th - 31st Aug at Concern India Foundation's exhibition at World Trade Center]. 

You would have seen Puja's designs at FabIndia, and at the Dastkar fair in Delhi. Each time I visit her stall, I can hardly resist adding a few more pieces to my collection.

And, have you seen Kanika's Anek Design yet? 

Kanika, a textile designer from NID, is not only an avid blogger, but also makes these beautiful accessories and retails them via her newly opened etsy shop.

Do visit her etsy shop...yes, she ships worldwide! And folks in Mumbai can visit her at the Anvesha exhibition from the 11th till the 13th of Aug. Details here.

Stockholm Syndrome..

...this is not

'Tis actually true love for India

That has captivated

Elina Lethimäki's heart

Get a glimpse of Elina's interpretation of India

In her new turquoise apartment in Stockholm  

[Image copyright: Mixr. Link Reference: Purple Area]

[P.S: I have had laptop trouble past few days, and won't be back on my regular laptop before the end of day tomorrow. If you have written to me, but haven't heard back...Patience, My Child, Patience. I'll get to my emails, hopefully, before the end of this week]

We are going to Ibiza!

Thank you for flying Venga Airways
We are now approaching Can Marti
As you can see the sky is blue
And the beach is waiting for you!

                                            [via ze Vengaboys]

Can Marti

A 400 year old farmhouse

Converted into an eco estate

Who says we can't dream of a vacation on a Monday? :D

[All images Can Marti]

Richa's home

When Richa Kapoor shared her home's pictures with me, I felt as if Mr. Blog has jumped off the blogger platform to live in a real home in California! Richa's home is like my blog's design dream come true. I absolutely love the eclectic combination of materials, forms, textures and colors from different parts of the world in her home. This home exudes a distinctive personality, and such warmth that I am in a good mind to join the crafty Mr. Blog for a personal visit to Richa's home :)

And this what Richa has to say about her design style and home:

I am an educator by profession but an artist in my fantasy life! My decor style (if i can claim any) is unrestrained ethnic! I say so 'cause I can rarely pass up an opportunity to acquire naive and folk art pieces - a roughly-hewn wooden bowl from West Africa or a fantastic-looking Oaxacan dragon find pride of place in my home. Though I  make these objets d' art work hard and rarely have pieces that are purely decorative. Lately I have become fond of postmodern pieces like kitschy, over-the-top platters and Andy Warhol pop art posters. Mostly, in putting together the home I share with my husband and our two daughters, I can say that I have tried to have fun!

Richa, thank you for sharing your gorgeous home with us!

Books. And a giveaway

Tara Books

Tara Books was started by Gita Wolf, initially as a publisher of children’s books. Now their catalogue has expanded to include art and design books for adults, beautiful stationery and posters, as well as a select list of fiction. The thing that immediately draws you to the books published by Tara is the rich visual appeal. Designed by Indian artisans and young designers, each book published by Tara is a collector's copy. And the best news...you can buy their products online! Shop here, and connect with Tara on Facebook to get updates on their latest releases.  

The Art of Book by Seagull Publishing

Seagull Publishing is an independent publishing house based in Calcutta with books in the area of contemporary fiction, philosophy, literature, drama, cinema, music and a selective list of literature in translation.
Seagull is celebrating 28 years in publishing this year, starting with an exhibition 'The Art of the Book' that celebrates Seagull's passion for good design through a recent series of digital collages and book covers created by their designer Sunandini Banerjee. 

You can buy prints from this exhibition here. And browse through the many books (India and UK site) and art prints available for sale online.

And, The Loaded Trunk Giveaway

Do you remember my post on Roni and her fabulously Loaded Trunk? Well, she is back with a fresh stock of treasures from all over the world, and is hosting giveaways on her site to celebrate her first year mark. Drop her a line and you just might be the lucky winner!

Do you like..

...Marie Claire Maison?

Tell me, do you?

Of course, you do!

So do I.

Well then

Now that we have the matter of liking sorted out

Would you like to see all that inspiration from Marie Claire on one site?

Tell me, would you?

Of course, you would!

So would I.

Go ahead

CLICK HERE

And dream - browse away

[Link found via Volpe Images. Image above via Marie Claire Maison]

Rose Méditerranéen

Gorgeous walls. In a house named Rose Méditerranéen. Very near to the Bay of Jounieh. In the village of Gahzir. In Lebanon. Renovated by architect Mathieu Sfeir... 

....via the full-of-inspiration site of Volpe Images

[All images copyrighted to Volpe Images]