bamboo

Heyaaa!!!

So hows the week coming around for you.....??? Its getting super cold here in Gurgaon...and with no sun during the day we are confined to our quilts with hot coffees....its not that I am complaining or sort...but this routine is getting too monotonous and boring. So to jazz up things at my place, I redecorated and brought in a lot of greens inside the house....anywhooo the new year is here and I am all geared up with my resolutions...haha....I do make some easy ones that are sure to get completed......hehe like last year I made a resolution of completing my graduation...and I did *smiles and wink*...its a great booster and helps you complete other of your not so easy resolutions....trust me on that...and try it for your self....

The other day I clicked these pics of my parent's bedroom. I just love bamboo shoots...they are soo adaptable and easy to maintain....they also have a great feng shui relevance...and look gorgeous lending some green to your room.

 

Sorry for the bad picture qulaity...clicked from my phone.

Would love to listen from you... interact with me in the comments section.


                                                                        MUCH LOVE


                                                                       AAKANKSHA

Succulents and Inspiration.

Infusing green inside the house with succulents....

Definition of SUCCULENT (via) :Any plant with fleshy, thick tissues adapted to water storage. Some succulents (e.g., the cactus) store water only in the stem and have no leaves or very small leaves; others (e.g., agaves) store water mainly in the leaves. Most have deep or broad root systems and are native to either deserts or regions that have a semiarid season. In succulents, the stomata close during the day and open at night—the opposite of the usual pattern—in order to minimize transpiration.

Hmmm...these soft juicy plants are too cute and dont even require much of attention or care. These are the best alternative for those who are constrained with space or do not have much time to take care of their greens. These are the best bet for getting some green inside your house.
I have lately been inspired much by these. They certainely add a texture to your place.

Inspiration- Tips and Tricks

• Place the succulent either alone or in a bunch.
• But fancy planters to make them a center-piece.
• These are easy to propogate and require very low maintenance and care. These can be propogated by their leaves.
• Make sure the plant is placed in a pot with proper aeration.
• The planter containing the succulent can  be decorated with various shells,stones,etc.
• They are suitable for making  a terranium.
• Innovate and instead of buying the planters, reuse and recycle. Use your old cups or brassware or small bowls or anything else.
• Place these stunners anywhere and everywhere.

Have a lookie at some inspirational images taken from my pinterest board (here).

 

 

 

 

 

 

So how you infusing colors dude.....?????


                                                                MUCH LOVE

                                                               AAKANKSHA


 

ZEN IN THY DEN

A home is where the heart is...hmmm....very true...so NOW that means it all depends on the heart... means we can call only that place our home where Mr.Heart is happy... hun right... so what does this bloody blood pumping organ demands....clutter and negativity....naah..... it demands  love, calm,positivity,cleanliness, tranquillity,beauty in every aspect of life....so to make Mr. heart happy and win his heart...we have to include some chutzpah and X-factor into our house...so that our heart can actually reside in their..and make our humble house into OUR home....(Note: this paragraph is heavy on the heart)

All that our heart commands can be fulfilled by having a quaint little zen corner/s or by incorporating various zen elements into our homes...So lets fulfil Mr.Heart's demand and make some space for zen in our homes.

Elements of Zen:

1. Buddha
2. Candles
3. Greens inside
4. Incense
5. Water element
6. Flowers

BUDDHA
- But these in brass, metal, terracotta, handicrafts, wood or in whichever material you get them.
- Place these anywhere in your home-garden, entrance, side table,coffee table, kitchen.
-Ask someone to gift you a laughing Buddha.Apart from its feng shui benefits for wealth,health and prosperity it also exudes positive vibes.
- Buddha figurines are available in many postures- standing Buddha, meditating Buddha, laughing Buddha, protection Buddha,enlightenment Buddha etc.

                                                                    Laughing Buddha

 


CANDLES:
- Buy candles in various shapes and sizes. Tall pillar candles are stunners.
-Aroma candles are available in vanilla, lavender,rose, orange, jasmine etc. Buy according to your flavour to accentuate the vibes.
-Light floating candles in a bowl/urli filled with water and few petals to make a stunning piece.
-Using small tea-lights, personalise them by placing them in a glass or a cup filled with anything from coffee beans to small pebbles to potpourri...These make for gorgeous pieces.
-Make your own candles (wax or gel) and add aroma,colours, dried leaves, flowers, shells....of your choice.
-Place these anywhere in your house.

 PEBBLES
-Buy these in different sizes, colour,textures and shapes.
-Paint your pebbles in gold or silver colour if you don't like their raw appeal.
-Place these in planters or use these as paper weights.
-Put small pebbles with different sizes and colour in a glass bowl and few succulents over these to create a master piece.

White pebbles

Colours

Textured

GREENS:
- Add indoor plants in your home.
-Choose from succulents to long palms.
-Place money plant in bottles.
-Choose from colourful plants
- Build your own terrarium..if you cant devote much time to the greens and its care.
- Grow bamboos in pebbles and glass bowls/vases. Bamboo is extremely adaptable and wont require much of your attention.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bamboo

INCENSE/AROMATICS
-Add some fragrance into your home by burning few incense.
-These are available as cones, sticks,coils etc.
-Available in various fragrances-rose,lavender,orange, jasmine,etc.
-If you don't like the incense, use diffusers instead.
-Place these in your living room, your pooja(prayer) room or near your beloved Buddha.

Diffuser

 

 

 

 

Incense sticks

 

 

 

 

 

 

WATER ELEMENT:
- These days small water elements are available at various shops as fountains.
- Place the water element (water in a bowl/ fountain) at the left side of your main door (when you are standing facing outdoors.) for good fengshui.
-These can also be placed in the garden.

For garden

For Indoors

 

 

FLOWERS:
- Fresh flowers add a refresh-ness to the ambiance of your home.
-Place flowers in tall vases, kettles, glasses,cups and place them just about any where and everywhere. THE MORE THE MERRIER.
-If you cant place fresh flowers daily, use artificial flowers or dried flowers or potpourri to enhance the overall ambiance.
- Float flowers in an urli and keep them at your entrance to give your guests a HEART warming welcome.

Fresh flowers inside

 

 

 

Frangipani flowers floating.

 

Hope you all will give these easy-on-the-pocket treatments to your HEART.

                                              

                                                     MUCH LOVE

                                                   AAKANKSHA

(Note: all images via google)