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


 

NEW LOVE: ARBOR

Hey Everybody!!

Lately, I have been browsing a lot through pinterest and this has led to me falling in love with  stunning arbors/pergolas that adorn the gardens. The concept of these looks so mesmerising and I am having a strong urge to have these in my gardens also. I am taking this as a project and the process of convincing my parents will start from TODAY only....how badly I want these I cant even express.... already have tons of ideas for my front garden and backyard...these are surely an awesome way to glam up your garden and giving height to your greens....
I am already daydreaming and designing a pergola for the backyard with loads of lights, bamboo furniture, lanterns,terracotta bells, rustic long table, greens and flowers hanging down from these....ohhhh I am drooling over these and I know I wont be at peace until I will get one....
Now for the sake of my 'drooling-over-all-things-rustic-and-green' mind's peace....My parents will have to give in for this new demand of mine.

Aww, my lovelies I'm surely gonna get you home....

How do you like these??? You too drooling over or not????Share with me in the comments section.
 Find more of these stunners here.




                                                                    MUCH LOVE


                                                                   AAKANKSHA

DIWALI DAY IN SNAPSHOTS

Hey !!
So how was thy diwali??? hoping it was all sparkly and full of light... well we had guests over our place...although we didnt celebrated it much just decorated the house from inside and the the mandir(temple)....no lighting outside this time(reason). Did the pooja in the evening and then made the effigy of Govardhan ji for the Govardhan pooja today.
Here are the snapshots of the day....have a lookie!

                                                                      Cashews anyone??

 

 

 

 Govardhan ji

 

Happy Govardhan pooja!! so how was your diwali????

 

 

MUCH LOVE

 

 

AAKANKSHA

 

OHH MY DEAR!!

Hola people!

Meet my lovely darling, my DEAR-est....my "Dear-Key holder". He came to my life one fine day when I went to dilli-haat. He was sitting at one corner calmly and I was standing there on the other corner...he saw me...I saw him...we both saw each other...it was love at first sight for both of us.... he said in his sweet voice "Take me home" and I just nodded...just couldn't say NO to him....He is such a sweetheart...he sits pretty on the wall and carries all the keys...without ever saying a word...our love is beyond words.

 

 

 

 

 

Did you also fell in love my dear?
Tell me in the comments section.


                                                                       MUCH LOVE

                                                                      AAKANKSHA

 

DE-CLUTTER....DIWALI IS ALMOST HERE!!!

Hey all!

Its October already....can you belive that..???? Time flies so fast....and now the festivities are lined up and their will be celebration time again.... Navratris, Dusshera, Dhanteras, Diwali, Bhaiya dooj....all lined up... ohh gosh... Their is soooooooooooo much too do and soooo little time.. In India here we have a ritual of cleaning up our houses thoroughly before Diwali because its a saying that Goddess Laxmi comes and showers her blessings in your home only if it is clutter-free(this is what I was told)...I have sweet memories of how my mother used to include me in all the Diwali cleaning...I was usually given my closet and study table to clean...and all the dusting thingie that I hated... So every year cleaning and de-cluttering starts a month before Diwali... We discard some stuff and buy some new stuff... And with Diwali comes a lot of shopping...yeahh...one of the reasons I love this festival..So here I am sharing with you all some de-cluttering tips we (me and my fab mom) follows:

• Make a list of things to do(clean/de-clutter) for that day. Prioritize the list.

• One thing at a time- Follow this rule...eaither take up one room at a time, or one thing(ex. fans, switch boards,lights, windows,doors, closet etc).
• Discard the thing that has not been used since 6 months...It really is of no use to you...Donate it.

• Spend 5 mins vizualizing the room..It will help you in de-cluttering.
• Reward yourself with something beautiful for every room you de-clutter.
• Divide and Rule: Make partitions in drawers and cupboards,this will help you store more.

• Complete each task completely.Dont leave any thing half way, complete it before taking up anything new.
• First clean and de-clutter and then buy something for your home. Dont do the vice-versa.
• Try re-cycling stuff that is not much of use, ex.You can use jars from your kitchen to grow plants.

• Use small cartons/shoe boxes to store the stuff that is not in much use everday.

So buck up guys,....Those days are back again.

(How do you de-clutter...do tell me in the comments section)


                                                                  
                                                                  MUCH LOVE


                                                                  AAKANKSHA

(All images via google)