In these tough times, some of us are now accustomed to celebrating festivals with fewer essentials than before. Here is a minimalist flower arrangement using two flowers, one fern, and one … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Friends Forever
Friends forever flower arrangement is composed of branches from the Umbrella Tree and two roses. The terracotta container has two openings. Cut the stalk of the branches and roses … [Read more...]
Polyester Roses
Polyester Roses are made using polyester cloth and other materials. The finished product looks real and colorful. Materials required: Bright colored polyester cloth Scissors Green … [Read more...]
Origami Box for Yellu
Shankranthi festival is celebrated tomorrow and it is the norm to distribute "Yellu" to neighbors and friends in boxes or zip lock bags bought from the market. This year why not make some Origami … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Life Cycle
Dear readers, wish you all a very happy New Year (2013)! Here is a flower arrangement to start the New Year on a colourful note! Materials Required: 1 Cane-ring Holder 1 small container 1 … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Dream Come True
I picked up this driftwood during one of our treks and imagined doing flower arrangement using it. The wood is long and beautifully hollowed. Just as I imagined, the arrangement turned out to be a … [Read more...]
Cucumber Fan
This carving can be used to decorate a Salad, Tikka, or Kabab platter. Materials required: 1 or 2 Small firm Cucumbers A Knife Cold water Method: Halve the Cucumber lengthwise. From … [Read more...]
Rangoli 9 – Swastik
Swastik is an auspicious symbol in Hindu religion. Here is a Rangoli of Swastiks. Method: Dots 10 by 6 – straight Leave two dots on either side (only the left and the right side) and draw … [Read more...]
Solitary Reaper – Flower Arrangement
The materials used in this flower arrangement are all single (one container, one leaf, and one flower). Materials Required: 1 Glass 1 Gerbera 1 Colocasia Leaf Method: Fill the glass with … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – One Two Three
This is a multiple container flower arrangement. Ensure that each container is connected with the arranging material, for example, in this arrangement the pine cone branches. Materials … [Read more...]
Bonsai
Bonsai is the art of growing miniature tree in pots. The Japanese borrowed this art form from the Chinese. The art is known as Penzai in Chinese and Bonsai in Japanese. Bon means a tray and sai … [Read more...]
Aritificial Flower Arrangement
Having fresh flower arrangements everyday is an unrealistic expectation. This void can be filled in by arranging artificial flowers in interesting containers to perk up a room. Now-a-days, … [Read more...]
Rangoli 8 – Nakshathra
Happy Diwali. Method: Dots 13 to 7 – Middle … [Read more...]
Rangoli 7 – Diamonds
Happy Festival Season! This rangoli is one of my favorite. Method: Dots 11 to 6 – Middle Expand on the sides for the extra diamond shape … [Read more...]
Graceful – Flower Arrangement
Flowers arranged in tall containers have their own grace. This arrangement is made in a Bamboo vase that I bought in Cauvery Nisargadhama. The measurements for the flowers to be cut is per … [Read more...]
Rangoli 6 – Shanku Pushpa
Here is one more Rangoli to add to your collection. Method: Dots 9 to 5 - Middle Expand on the sides for the extra flower with the following pattern: Join the dots as shown below … [Read more...]
Decorating Aarathi Plate
Indian women have been decorating aarathi place since a very long time. Aarathi is an important ritual in every Hindu household. Here is a simple way of decorating an aarathi plate. Materials … [Read more...]
Birds spotted in KR Nagar, Chunchanakatte and Hosa Agrahara
KR Nagar also known as Yedathore is situated 57 Km from Mysore. The ancient Arakeshwara temple is situated in KR Nagar. The small yet beautiful Chunchanakatte waterfalls is very near to this place. … [Read more...]
Flowers of Victory
This flower arrangement / Ikebana is arranged in such a way that it represents victory. Materials Required: 1 Wooden container 2 Bulrushes 5 Roses 2 Philodendron leaves with long … [Read more...]
Hanging Basket Arrangement
Flowers arranged in a hanging basket adds a mystic touch and is very practical when young toddlers are at home or are invited. Materials Required for a Hanging Basket Arrangement: A hanging … [Read more...]
