I love doing up the house. In fact, nothing makes me happier than a fresh coat of paint and new home accessories. It is almost a Christmas tradition that I have initiated. So, come November and I have a harem of men in my home. From plumbers to electricians, painters to carpenters, they all become a part of my extended family. So much so, that as Christmas day nears, I have to make extra efforts to get them to leave. This year, we did not indulge in my favorite activity. The husband was very happy. Actually, it just got postponed to Easter. And then, I was very happy.
I firmly believe, change helps clear the aura around the home. Probably, that is why I have an annual winter-cleaning session. And I love bright colours. They lift the mood like nothing else. My home is my territory. It is the place where I spend the better part of my life. Hence, it comes with my personal stamp on it. It is the essence of the family that resides there. I do hire professional services but the design and its elements are all taken care of by moi. Being house proud is a feather in my cap that I love to flaunt.
Gonna leave you with a few ‘before and after’ pics. Hope you like them. So, do you have a fetish for a sparkling new home too? How do you go about it? Do leave me a link to visit.
 |
| The Living Room last year, with a self designed bird lamp. |
 |
| The Living Room this year, fresh and green. |
 |
| This POP tree has been made by me as well. It has drawn quite a few eyeballs and undergone many makeovers. The Flowers from Brands for Less and Tea Lites from IKEA |
 |
| The Tree of Life, now in natural wood colour. |
Comments
I love the tree – you are so creative. Wow I’m amazed.
Awwwww Suzy…thank you 🙂
Looking forward to seeing the beautiful space you’ve created! 🙂
I am looking forward to it myself 🙂
I love the new look!
Yeah, I love it to Janu….it is very eco friendly 😀
Beautiful pictures of the house, and as I have always said, you’re very talented 🙂
Thanks so much Kajal 🙂
Wow! Love the look of your rooms, especially the tree!! Very unique and creative decor 🙂
Thanks Shilpa. Made it my self. 🙂
I love your tree of life and the fact that you are continually giving it new life!! 🙂
I do it every year….warna main bore ho jaoongi 😀
The tree is very impressive indeed
Thanks so much Dee 🙂
I like it !!
PhenoMenon
http://capturedalive.wordpress.com/2013/04/19/riding-high/
So do I dude 🙂
That is so very pretty.. the transformation is amazing 🙂
Thanks Bhav. Like I say, nothing a fresh coat of paint can’t fix 😀
Beautiful ! I like the look ! thanks for sharing !
Yup, me too.
The house looks amazing BG. Waiting for you to be back so I can gate crash 🙂
I can’t wait either 😀
I love both the new look and the old look 😛
Would you like to shift to delhi and red o my house – its awfully neglected .. whenever I want a change I just travel 😛
Ruchira, done. Tell me when.
Absolutely loved all new old looks. Feels like coming to ur house
When ru inviting 😉 ?!!and as I m just setting up new home would love to take tips from u and that tree is a fantastic idea
Love it
Anytime Afshan. It’s an open house 🙂
Wow! Such change every year sure looks pleasing to the eye and is good. Another of your talent we discovered today! 🙂
I love doing this Naina…..it brings out the best in me.
Awww …how do you make the tree so beautiful every year ? You are one creative woman Blogwati G …loved all the before and after ones too 🙂
Thanks Sri. *Blush*
I tell ya…this is something you had written, residing in my head. I change colors/ decor so many times, that my friends stopped acknowledging the newness.I have a spring cleaning session (in progress right now, like your winter one) Did I tell you, I am huge on DIY – Next time I am in Mumbai, or you are in CA, I hope to meet you!
Please do share more info on the tree…It is out of the world!:)
Hugs
Soul sister from CA 🙂
Anytime. Thinking of doing a dedicated post on it someday if I can only find the old pics I have.
Ok – I am still lurking here – are those candle sconces on the branches of the tree?
Digging the pics big time! 🙂
They are tea lites from Ikea 😀 and the reason why the tree happened in the first place.
I love both the old and new lamps in the living room. I remember loving that bird cage lamp in Wake Up Sid and hoping one day I can make something like that in our home….then I went ahead and got twins….sigh!
Your home looks so cozy and lovely.
Sakshi, thoda co-ordination ka problem hai…..lol, else you are bang on creativity 😛
I loved the new look… looks very pleasing to the idea… gives me an idea of how to fit the green colour into a room 😀 I will use that idea sometime next year when we sit down to paint again ! 😀
That tree you made ! OMG ! You are way too talented and resourceful than I thought… ! 😀
Normally talkers are not doer’s and you beat that norm ! 😀
Thank you. *Basking in the glory* 😀
Not fair.Blogwati Gee- First you put us to shame with your fabulous writing skills , wit and humour..and now your wonderful sense of design. why God why wasnt I blessed with all your skills..Theatrical despair..Love your blog and your home. The POP tree , what a brilliant idea.
A thousand apologies. I did not mean to venture in that direction *Dramatic Tearfall* But thank you for the generous compliment. 🙂
beautiful.
P.S. I’ve recommended you for a Liebster Award, you don’t have to accept it, it’s given by bloggers to bloggers.
Thanks so much, for both, the compliment and the award. I have already received it and done a post before. But thanks for the honor 🙂
I never really redecorate much– so thanks for this inspiration 🙂
Hope you’ve enjoyed the challenge so far.
Damyanti @Daily(w)rite Co-host, A to Z Challenge 2013
Twitter: @AprilA2Z
#atozchallenge
AZ blogs on Social Media
Thanks Damyanti. I don’t cook, so I guess we are even 🙂
wow! beautiful done living room. Loved the tree. 🙂
Thanks so much 🙂