We’ve been experimenting a lot with different things in the studio. Trying our hands at redoing a fully upholstered chair, DIY with supplies that are easily available in the Indian household. The DIY’s featured here are for our upcoming living room makeover. Initially I was planning to post these DIY’s separately, then I realized they...
Author: Preethi (Preethi Prabhu)
Small Business Attitude
The Future is small business. A name and a face to where we buy from, product or service. This post is about what I’ve learnt from the almost ten years that I have been on my own. If you are running a small business, this might help. I have been there, I have done that....
How to Start A Career in Decor – Part 2
This is a follow up post to the first one that talks about what are the requirements to start a career in Decor. In this post, I talk about how to showcase your work, how to get started when you find a client. If you haven’t read the first post then you should before you...
Shopping in RC Puram
A detailed post on what to expect and what to do while shopping in RC Puram (Ramachandra puram). Six months ago I had done a post on budget shopping in Okalipuram Bangalore. You guys couldn’t get enough of it, and I had to answer so many more quires. Here I am doing a detailed post,...
DIY – Cage Pendant Lamp
This is another super easy DIY that anyone can do using kabab skewers. I had seen this idea on Pintrest or Youtube I am not too sure, hence not able to tag the source. This one is my version of that DIY. Another one of those DIY’s that I just had to try just so...
How to start a Career in Decor
This post is about what are the basic requirements that are needed for you to get started in the path of setting up a decorating practice. I have also addressed some limiting factors that drive people to not take action. Interior Design, Interior Decorating, or even Decor Styling for that matter are very creatively satisfying...
DIY – Antique Finish Picture Frame
This post is about how you can turn an ordinary picture frame into an ornate one with details. When I posted a question on what should I DIY next, someone said antique frames and I suddenly had this idea. Also, the antique finish paper created in last weeks DIY needed I have been dabbling with...
The Secrets of #mydesiswag
This post is about the best practices we follow as hosts of the most popular decor hashtag on Instagram #mydesiswag. Also, featuring here are my most favorite entries on the hashtag, which did not necessarily win the title of Picture of the Week, but I completely lost my heart to. Click on the images to...
DIY – Faux Antique Paper
This post is about how you can make ordinary colored paper or handmade paper look like a hundred year old without much effort. It can be done by kids or adults, and using ingredients that are available in every household. One of the things I really enjoy doing is executing an idea that is in...
2019 A Different Approach
“And suddenly you just know its time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings.” I have no idea who said that, but its the feel right now. A new year brings new hope and starting afresh after a tiny break brings in the added enthusiasm. Year after year, I resolve to give my...