Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Pretty Linens from Lili Alessandra

We saw the bedding/decorative pillows/drapery line from Lili Alessandra in Dallas last week and we just fell in love. It's really pretty, but in a clean-lined, modern kinda of way.

If you like neutral colors, soft and pretty bedding you'll dig this line. The best thing about it is you can get coordinating pieces for everything. For example, you can order the headboard to coordinate with the bedding, drapery and so on...

Here are some samples:






We'll be posting this online in our decorative pillows and bedding section soon. In the mean time, if you would like pricing info please drop us a line...

Saturday, June 26, 2010

Un Deux Trois...already!

 Hello again!
This is me
Me, the blog 
[Mr. Blog for the uninitiated]
Thanking you
For sharing the most incredible three years 
Of my journey through the world of design and interiors

Wish me
For I turn 3 today

And be with me
For many more years of this fun ride


Signing off: Mr. Blog
[also known by the fancy schmancy name - An Indian Summer]

[some pics from my home]


Happy Birthday!

 With love: Bhavna
The person who actually updates you, Mr. Blog
[And for the record, your name is not fancy schmancy. It's quite nice. Go ask any one!]


Thursday, June 24, 2010

PINK AND GREEN PEACE SIGN BEDDING with a TWIST

Girls Lime Green and Hot Pink Peace Sign Zebra Bedding Set Decorating a Girls Bedroom


SEE MORE PICTURES HERE!


Girls Lime Green and Hot Pink Peace Sign Zebra Bedding Set Decorating a Girls Bedroom

When I found this set, I was a loss of what to call it so I'm calling it the pink and green peace sign bedding with a twist! Because it just seemed to defy being pigeonholed into one single style of bedding. Sure, it qualifies to be classified as pink peace sign bedding, but it's also got lime green leopard print AND your standard zebra print fabric.

Plus, there's the lime green pom-pom fringe on the comforter set's throw pillows and shams. As if all that wild animal and peace sign print fabric weren't enough to throw a tired decorator for a loop; the colorful toucan on the pillow took things in a distinctly tropical direction.

To be sure, this custom teen girls bedding set is not for everybody. For one thing..is it just me or are (even) faux animal skins and peace signs an unusual combination? Oh well, I float through life on the surface and don't dig too deep into the meaning of things so this funky bedding set might just find its way into the teenage girls' tropical bedroom that I'm working on. What do you think about the PINK AND GREEN PEACE SIGN BEDDING with a TWIST? I would really like to know if I'm hitting on something here or do you think it's lame?

Oi Soi Oi

Goodness Gracious Me!

If you ever feel like goodness graciousing in Vietnamese, just strike a confident pose, put on a worldly wise air, and with appropriate hand and facial gestures, exclaim 'Oi Soi Oi!' Go on, try it...no one's looking!

Oi Soi Oi is also the name of the company founded by Britt Goodall and Christina Thorboll. They work with artisans and family-run enterprises in Vietnam, and bring to us products inspired by Vietnam's day to day life and culture. Even though this store has already done a few rounds on a bunch of design blogs, I couldn't resist showcasing it here again. The simplicity of materials and products, the close similarity with the Indian craft traditions, the transformation of daily use items into decor pièces de résistance...made me go Oi Soi Oi many times over!

Delicately hand painted ceramics. Similar achar/chutney martbaans (pickle jars) and the blue glazed pottery can be found in Northern India

Recycled trinkets

All that is jute! Jhaado (small broom) in a fancy avatar, and a chaarpai (Indian cot/diwan) in the second last pic

Gorgeous embroidery

I spy a sandook (metal storage boxes)! 


The many uses of beautiful fabrics..


[All pics Oi Soi Oi]

Contest Contest

Sharing with you two exciting contests happening in the world of design:

British Council's Young Creative Entrepreneur Awards | India (& UK)

If you are an entrepreneur who is promoting, managing or running a venture centred on a creative sector, make sure you apply for this award. The YCE awards give recognition to creative entrepreneurship across the sectors of Design, Music, Fashion, Communication, Visual Arts, Screen, Interactive, Performing Arts and Publishing. If you participate, you get a chance to win a study tour of your respective industry in the UK, get to interact with creative industry leaders in the UK and also get to participate in a relevant trade events.

Find more information here and here.  
And here and here for UK participants.


Felicity International Graphic Competition

The primary objective of this project is to promote a debate around the basic theme of life in the community and how improvements can be made. The competition is an opportunity to express, manifest, symbolize and imagine solutions for a better city capable of improving the lifestyle of its inhabitants. The two ways to participate are via 'Intellectual Proposal' and 'Intervention'.


Find more information here

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Fabulous Black and White Chair

We're loving these side chairs. Upholstered in black and white, it really adds some jazz to an otherwise neutral room.



Images via Traditional Homes.


The fabric on this chair is from F Schumacher--it's a little expensive, let us warn you. Fortunately for a small chair like this you should only need 3-4 yards. The pattern is called Gordian Weave and it comes in three different colorways. It is a little bumpy though, as the knot pattern is raised quite high.
You can find it in our F Schumacher fabric section.

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Dreaming of A Modern Beach Home

Are you summering somewhere this summer? Not us! We're stuck here at work, trying to make a living.

But indulge in fantasies we must. So let's look at some really, really pretty modern beach houses today...


In case you are wondering, this house is in Alys Beach, Florida. Don't you just love how simple and neutral it is?

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Bathroom design with style hotel

Bathroom with nuances of hospitality, this is one bathroom with a touch of design chic hotel.
by Clare Steel


Kitchen outside the room with a wonderful impression

Cooking is fun, at Electrolux Outdoor design gives an amazing impression with the location of the kitchen are outdoors.




Craftmark - Hand made in India

Have you been searching high and low for crafts from India that are traditional yet innovative, exquisite yet sustainable, competitively priced yet follow fair trade practices? Well, look no further. For Craftmark is here. Just for you.  


Leveraging Craftmark as a brand, the All India Artisans & Craftworkers Welfare Organization (AIACA),  accredits genuine Indian handicrafts, encourages fair trade standards across the sector and supports new product development working with both grass root artisans and new designers, among many other activities that support traditional handloom and handicrafts from India.

Given below is just a sample of the treasure that you can find under the Craftmark umbrella..


And did I say 'Just for you' somewhere in the post above?
Yes, I did!
Craftmark has a special offer for the readers of An Indian Summer
Look through their catalogue, and their facebook group
And if any of the products interests you
You can reach out to Sharmila
[s.wood (at) aiacaonline.org]
For sales queries!

[Note: Some of the products may be subject to minimum order quantities] 


[All images: Craftmark]

Beaver Street Reprise Design and Architecture elegant

House with elegant nuance located in san francisco, by combining formal elegance with a modern classic.design makes this house stand out and dare more impressed because most beautifully built with wood.bright colors and decorations contribute to making high-class and attract attention.This house is equipped with a fireplace or coffee table, it is also equipped with an office, spacious living room, and a deck.Craig Steely Arsitektur