Do It Yourself

Mixed Fruit Arrangement

Doctors advice that we need to include different color fruits and vegetables in our diet.  India being a tropical country…

Flower Arrangement – Song of India

Carnations with palm leaves gives a contrasting look in a white shallow container.

Flower Arrangement – Simply Red

Carnations in a arrangement looks charming and elegant.

Flower Arrangement – Rainforest Fresh

Haliconia cut stems last almost 15 days and this makes them the most sought after flower for arrangements. 

Flower Arrangement – Pretty in Pink

Roses are always great for arrangements.  I have used Baby pink Roses with Cypress.  Simple, yet elegant.

Pedestal Flower Arrangement – Cascade

Pedestal flower arrangements look extremely elegant in large party halls.

Flower Arrangement – Lake in a Jar

This arrangement takes few minutes.  I got this bunch of freshly cut Lilies off the Lake and slid them into…

Flower Arrangement – Sapthami Pushpanjali to Goddess Saraswathi and Mahatma Gandhiji

Flowers play a very important role in Indian festivals.  Internationally too, flower gardens are the most visited by tourists.  Flower…

Palash Leaves Cup Making

During festivals and pooja, friends and family are given the prasada (blessed food) like Kosambari, Gugri, Sathyanarayana Prasada (sooji halwa)in…

Early Monsoon Fruit Arrangement

Early monsoon season in South India is June – July – August.  During this season, the fruits available are Indian…

Flower Arrangement – Bottle of Love

Red Carnations combined with palm leaves and bulrushes is sure to enhance a romantic evening.

Head Ring making – Simbi – Support for head loads making – Suggan Pad making

The head rings played a very important role in the earlier days to carry loads on the head. 

Palash Leaves Plates Making – Muttala Yele – Traditional Leaf Plates

During festivals and family occasions, guests are served a sumptuous meal on a Banana leaf or a plate made from…

Carnation Lily Bouquet

Here is a simple fresh flower bouquet idea for the holiday season.  It is a bunch of Carnations and Lilies…

Late Monsoon Fruit Arrangement

Late monsoon season in South India is August - September - October.  During this season, the fruits available are Guava,…

Jackfruit Leaves Spoon Making

As the Jackfruit tree leaves are sturdy, they are used to make many containers since a very long time.  One…

Fruit and Coconut Arrangement

On festivals and special occasions, we tend to shop for fruits and coconut more than necessary.  If you have a…

How to make Kotte – Kotte making – Jackfruit Leaves Cup

As there is an abundance of Jackfruit trees, the sturdy leaves of this tree is used to make cubs to…

Geode Christmas Arrangement

I love Geodes and was introduced to them when young by my dad through books.

Flower Arrangement – Flower and Light

In these tough times, some of us are now  accustomed to celebrating festivals with fewer essentials than before.  Here is…