DIY: Baby Booties as Give-aways

Planning a baby shower is so much fun…  it’s a celebration for the mother to be and for her to be at ease. A recent baby shower was so much fun… especially when everyone pitches in!!! It took some DIY, Pinterest and YouTube inspiration, awesome food and to top it all up with some fabulous and gorgeous cupcakes and cake! What a fun day it was!

I had so much fun being a part of the décor team… made the pompoms… star strings for decoration… and my favorite… I managed to make baby booties as give-aways… it doesn’t cost much… all you need is some plastic or foam cups, scissors, ribbon, stapler and some candies of your choice.

Click here for the tutorial… and have a look at these pictures to see what it looked like…

All images are clicked by me


 

Small Space Coziness

My first post to kick start the new year!

Lately I have been drawn towards small spaces that are cozy and beautiful and I find myself collecting and bookmarking small spaces. I always believe every home, big or small, can benefit comfort and coziness. You can turn a smallest room into an inviting retreat, without clutter and look larger than it appears.

Here are some tricks to make your tiny apartment look expansive

Furniture

Visually to open up your space, choose furniture that has slim legs and have a simple clutter free furniture arrangement. Choose small multifunctional furniture pieces  with storage that will make the room more airy.

Image via Lonny, Photographed by Attic Fire Photography

Colour Scheme

Use light and cooler tones to reflect light to make the room more spacious. Try to limit the use of dark shades as it can make your space feel confined and restricted.

Image via Lonny

Storage

The best way to manage clutter is to take advantage of unused vertical space.  Incorporate high mounted shelves or hangings shelves and storage compartments that will free space on your floor. This will also draw your eyes upward giving an illusion of a bigger room. Also make sure the shelves and storage compartments are light colours in order to blend well with the walls.

Image via Lonny

Lighting

Use of proper light is an important factor. To me a room is never cozy enough, if it doesn’t have the right amount of light.  If your space has huge windows then you are blessed to have lots of natural light. Stick to sheer window treatments to take advantage of natural light. Use of mirrors helps in reflecting light to areas that lacks natural light. If you love socializing and entertaining, use bright lights for large gatherings and smaller ones like table lamps for intimate gatherings.

Image via All Day Chic

Acessorize

To breed an instant warmth and texture to your space add a lush rug or a fluffy throw on your sofa. Plants too add depth and warmth to a room. Hang a large art piece or frame instead of small pieces of artwork on your wall. This will create a focal point to your room and thereby making your room look spacious. At the same while accessorizing try to embrace a minimalistic approach to avoid cluttered look.

Image via Lonny, Photographed by Patrick Cline

I hope these tips were useful and you get to incorporate it in your space. If you have turned around your small space into a warm retreat, feel free to share at tbinspirations@gmail.com
  

Funky Junk Interior

People with great funky ideas continue to amaze me. Have a look at this creative idea on how to convert an old bicycle into this unique bike sink. It’s fun and whimsical and great for any summer cottage. How cool is this!! What do you think of this funky idea?

Sofas design by Bridgeport Interior Designer interior- decorating-diva.com/Marie Grabo Designs

Image via Houzz

Cool Rooms for Kids

A colourful living space and design allows kids to express, think positively and improve their sense of style, imagination and attitude. The room needs to be colourful, cheerful and definitely distinctive with lots of storage, a study place, bookshelves and a good bed. So if you are thinking of redesigning your kid’s room, it is worth considering.


Have a look at these pictures and it will definitely spark some ideas on how to redo your kid's room.

Eclectic Kids design by Mexico City Architect vgzarquitectura y diseño sc

Contemporary Kids design by San Francisco Interior Designer Artistic Designs for Living, Tineke Triggs

Modern Kids design by Atlanta Kitchen And Bath Fixtures Insidesign

Contemporary Kids design by Orlando Design-build Hobus Homes

Contemporary Kids design by Chicago Interior Designer SemelSnow Interior Design, Inc.

Eclectic Kids design by Orange County Media And Blogs Shelley Gardea

Images via Houzz

Splash of Colour

There are so many ways to brighten up any corner of your home by using colourful cushions, curtains, bookshelf or even a brightly coloured front door. HouseBeautiful featured 10 surprising ways to add colour and bring cheer to your home. Click here to find out how.

Images via HouseBeautiful

Afkaari Boutique: stylish stationery and craft destination

Afkaari Boutique, a destination here in Oman that offers stylish and personalized stationery and fun and creative workshops. Issra Ahmed, left her career in Banking and Finance, started this venture after her baby was born. All her products like scrapbooks, craft kits, photo albums, photo frames and other assorted accessories and stationery are imported and then personalized here. There are so many pictures of Isabelle(my two year old daughter) that I’d like to put together in a personalized album and I know just where to go for it. So hop into this creative boutique to personalize and cherish your memories or attend their workshop of scrapbooking and other paper craft techniques!

Workshop Studio

Click here to view their facebook page and be updated with their latest products and workshop.


Images via Afkaari Boutique

Stylish Jewelry Storage

I was going through Friday Magazine last night and there was a feature on some stylish jewelry storage ideas and I just had to share it with you today.


Have a look at these contemporary and vintage storage solutions and pick your favorite.... Mine is Wooden Box Paris and Rose... What’s yours?




Wooden Box Paris and Rose




Nested Tab Box




Vault Jewelry Box




Black Dress Jewelry Holder




Antique gold ribbon beaded box




Aboud Bros wooden box



Click here to find out where each one of these piece is available to grab.


Images via Friday Magazine

Dining Lifestyle

Dining room décor can either be formal or casual, traditional or contemporary, depending on the design of the room and your entertaining lifestyle. If your lifestyle is more of the occasional family dinner, then don’t spend on a lavish dining set. Design your dining area to be vibrant, stylish and attractive by choosing the right table and chairs depending upon the space available.


Sharing some of my favorite dining spaces from myhomeideas. What's your favorite?


























Images via myhomeideas

Urban and Funky Room

The room I am featuring today is an inviting reading room or corner designed by Fábio Galeazzo. I love the combination of interesting shapes and colour he used in this room... such a welcoming balance. The use of orbital bookshelf as a window and the hanging nest is very fresh and creative. What do you like about this room?

Modern Living Room design by Photographer Marco Antunio

Modern Living Room design by Photographer Marco Antunio

Modern Exterior design by Photographer Marco Antunio

Images via Houzz

Art of Gift Wrapping

Gift wrapping influences people’s reaction to gifts and its fun! It’s not just a holiday affair anymore. You can make an ordinary hostess gift extraordinary by bringing a carefully wrapped potted plant tied with a bow or a bottle of wine tied up with a fancy ribbon. It’s all about the anticipation, excitement and effort. I love to see the recipient’s smile and sense of wonder which only a wrapped gift can conjure.

If you want to learn more on different techniques of gift wrapping please click here to view step-by-step instructions through photos and videos.



Images via Homemade Gifts Made Easy

Wedding Fever...

Today when I decided to blog on wedding inspirations I realized there is so much I could write…. Wedding decors, bouquets, ceremony, wedding dress, cakes….the list is endless. Moreover there is a wedding coming up in my family and i am already excited about it. So I bring to you the colours of Indian wedding through Marry me . They are wedding planners based in Mumbai who do an awesome job in getting everything organized and makes it perfect to your taste. They extend service across India and around the world. Check their website for tips, wedding planning, themes and other checklists. (Marry me - wedding planner in Mumbai)

Belle,the magazine is my favorite wedding blog. I came across a very interesting article on how to welcome guests for your wedding. Some of their ideas are very innovative.
I like the idea of having a personalized paper fan. It’s handy if it’s a summer wedding!

Click here to view other ideas to welcome your guests. I will come back with more posts on wedding.

Images 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 via Marry me

Images 7 and 8 via Belle,the magazine