Wrought-Iron Terrarium
Modeled after the Wardian cases first built for growing ferns in the early 1800s, our terrarium creates a warm, humid environment that encourages plant growth, no matter what the temperature outside. The terrarium is crafted from wrought iron with a pointed arch and cutout trefoil motifs. The glass doors close to help seal in moisture. Really unique indoor piece. Found at Gump’s also at Smith&Hawken
Admiring The Bottle!
In honour of love and St Valentine’s Day Alizé Rose has commissioned a handful of extremely coveted, limited edition Alizé bottles that are covered entirely in authentic Swarovski crystals. The beautiful, opulent handmade bottles are painstakingly made, with each bottle racking up a staggering 100 man hours to create. The sparkly bottles retail at £1,000 and there’s already a two month waiting list! If your budget doesn’t quite extend to that of some of the notorious Alizé lovers out there then fear not. Alizé Rose is extending their goodwill by giving away one of these very exclusive bottles online. For a chance to win go to the Prizes page…
Trailer Trailor
Airstream’s Bambi Trailer has a 75th Anniversary edition that will make anyone who has ever pooh-poohed a trailer think again.Designed to appeal to even those with the most discriminating tastes, this beauty is outfitted with stainless steel and wood accents, a plasma tv and all the comforts of home. Just looking at it makes me want to move into one! Check it out below and get more details as well as prices at the Airstream Site.
Portfolios
A very talented portfolio center grad who now works for Frog design in NY has a both moving and funny site.
Two guys in seattle have created a fun interactive site with barbie dolls and GI joes that showcases their talents.
Damask Is Back
I so adore these vintage damask prints. Its so elegant and sophisticated I cant have enough of it!
Experience The Mandeville Hotel
The Mandeville Hotel is based in the ever-fashionable Marylebone Village, within a few minutes walk of some of London’s most exciting shops, art galleries and antique shops of Mayfair. The hotel is perfectly located near some of the world famous auction houses such as Sotheby’s, Christies and renowned Harley Street clinics, making this hotel an excellent choice for your leisure, cultural and corporate stay in London. The Mandeville Hotel prides itself on offering a highly personalised service under the direction of its expert management team. Great design is the key to the hotel, providing guests with a sophisticated and stylish environment at accessible prices. The Mandeville Hotel is a Non Smoking Hotel!
Tradition of Diwali Pooja
I couldnt help myself not to admire these doorstep drawings, amusing colors and designs! I wish all our doorsteps are that inviting!! Its an indian tradition for a festival called Diwali (not the grape leaves)! Diwali has many legends and religious accounts to it. Lights and diyas are lit to signifying the driving away of darkness and ignorance, as well as the awakening of the light within ourselves. Diwali is a time for family gatherings, food, celebration and pooja. The goddess Laxmi plays a major role in this festival, as do Ram and Sita. This autumn festival is celebrated for five continuous days, of which each one has its own significance.
The house is kept clean and rangoli is drawn at the doorstep to welcome Goddess Laxmi. For the best time for puja, a pandit is consulted. The general things needed for a diwali puja are silver and gold coins, suparis, uncooked Rice, paan leaves, kumkum for applying tilak, mithaai (Indian sweets), camphor, agarbattis (incense sticks), dry fruit (almonds, cashews), flower petals and Lakshmi-Ganesh icon.
For more info, go to Diwali Festival site.
LALA’s World
LALA’s World is a bran new fashion blog, really inspiring and has all the creative collection from all around the world. LALA is a talented young lady whose into art, Literature, philosophy, photography, poetry, travelling.
