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Sometimes, it’s our clients who push us to create some fun designs! What do you think?

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Decography turned 1 today!

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Wedding Gifts

Wanna make most of the Wedding Season? 

Here’s 5 amazing GIFT OPTIONS :D

1. For The Memory Makers: 

Some products come with a destiny of their own. This one was made for our founder’s wedding and as its turned out, its gained popularity overnight. We’ve left space around the picture for Friends and Family to leave messages. The couple can then ERASE. WRITE. REWRITE. their own sweet messages after the wedding. A Decography Mémoire Frame is perfect for those who like to build MEMORIES. 

“All Of Me, Loves All Of You.”

2. For The Organised Freaks:

Our über famous Decography Desk Organisers have already been gifted to numerous couples. Think of the zillion post-its lying around and all those extra wires and chargers. Our customised Desk Organisers are well suited for a couple who prefer being organised and those who would like to display these on their Bedside OR Office Desk. You can write their name, print their favourite travel destination or a design of their favourite pastime, and create a personal gift that no one else will be giving them.

“In High Tide Or Low Tide, I’ll Be By Your Side”

3. For The Occasional Drinkers:

Gift a Romantic writable Wine Glass Set to toast their first night or when they have their first party at their home. These wine glasses look complete when kept together, just like the couples who are better only when they are together! The Chalkboard love wine glasses can also be personalised with the couples name by writing on them with chalk. A perfect wedding present for those who enjoy a Drink every now and then. It’s classy and quirky! 

“Time To Drink Wine, And Dance Under The Stars”

4. For Bath and Beyond:

A Decography Monogrammed Towel Set for the couple would a perfect gift! Write their initials, or make them a Mr. and Mrs. Set. It’s cute, memorable and personal. Designed for a luxurious look and feel, Decography Bath Towel will create luxurious spa-like retreat in your bathroom. This plush towel is crafted of ultra-soft cotton terry and features a beautifully embroidered lettering. 

“Rain Or Shine, I Am Yours Forever”

5. For Stationary Addicts:

A unique, usable and ultra-cool gift would be a customised Stationery Kit. It will include a Gift Tags and Blank Greeting Cards which can be filled with words of love and hope for the couple. This modern, clean stationery design features the name of a lovely couple in a jewel toned colours and stylish typeface. What can be better than this?

“A true love story never ends”

Contributed by Karishma Shah, Co-founder of Decography

Image Courtesy: Decography

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DIY Diwali Decor

Everyone enjoys a little festivity. 

Young couples living together to a family of ten, people love to decorate, entertain, dine and dance. With Diwali around the corner, everyone seems have to have gotten into a cleaning and decorating spree. We can see lights being put up outside homes, chatter starting on what to wear, and the air is starting to smell like dessert. 

Hence, we’re dedicating this week’s blog to LOW-BUDGET, EASY TO DO, Decor. Whether you’re a college student bunking with a friend or a family living with your great-grandchildren, you’ll enjoy using some of these tips to create a Diwali Friendly Space in your HOME.

1. Make your own LIGHTS!

Easiest thing EVER! 

Take a string of LED Lights, buy or find some really trendy paper cups (most party stores will have them for real cheap). 

Poke a small hole in the cups and pass the LED string through it.

Image Courtesy: Voonik & Get It Pretoria 

2. Make your own CANDLE!

Candle making is a fun activity! You can spend a nice afternoon with your children making candles for your own home. It’s a nice way to bond during festivities and, it’s super easy! 

Here’s what you’ll need:

Candle Moulds. 2 small and 1 large.

A really long Wick.

Candle Wax, preferably uncoloured.

Some nice smelling Essential Oils.

Dried or pressed Flowers or dried Fruit Slices.

A pair of Tweezers. 

and finally, a Bowl and a Wooden Spoon. 

Here’s what you’ll need to do:

Melt some wax in a bowl and add a few drops of essential oil (enough to make the scent last) and mix it throughly with a wooden spoon.

Take two candle moulds and position the wick in the centre. Take the scented wax mixture, hold the wick and pour the wax into the candle moulds. Allow it to set and leave the wick long for now.

Then, take this candle and place it into a larger candle mould. Arrange the flowers and fruits in a decorative pattern between the mould and the outer part of the candle. Pour some of the remaining wax to fill larger mould halfway keeping the wick long, and then place some more decorations. Allow to set for a few more minutes before filling the rest with wax. If any pressed flowers, twigs or fruit bits float to the top, patiently remove them with tweezers. 

Allow your candle to cool completely and remove the candle from mould.

Voila!! Your Botanical Candle is ready!

Image Courtesy: Distinctive Decor

3. Make a WATER RANGOLI!

If you’re hosting a Diwali Party and want some simple decor in your homes, you can take flower petals and create a Rangoli in WATER. Your entranceway will look nothing short of a 5 start hotel lobby or a royal wedding.

Image Courtesy: Pinterest

4. Make your COUCH BRIGHT!

Best thing is to buy bright cushions, or make your own by cutting up some old saree’s and having your tailor stitch some bright cushions for your living room. Reds, Oranges, Yellows are the colour of the season. Add some blues and purples to enhance your festive vibe. 

Image Courtesy: Pinterest

5. Make your own DIWALI CUPCAKES!

Image Courtesy: Pinterest

You can bake with your family, and instead of having only traditional Indian sweets, you can make your own festive desserts. After all, festivals are meant to splurge. 

Here’s a recipe for 2 Dozen Eggless Vanilla Cupcakes

For Cake

1 stick Butter

1/2 cup Sugar

1/2 cup Milk powder (Any Brand)

1/2 cup Milk

1 cup All Purpose Flour / Maida

1/2 tsp Baking Powder

1/2 tsp Baking Soda

1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract

For Icing

1/2 stick of Butter

1 cup Icing Sugar

1/2 tsp Milk

1 Drop of Vanilla Extract

Image Courtesy: Pinterest

To Bake

Take butter at room temperature in bowl, and add sugar, milk powder, 2 tbsp milk and mix. Now continue mixing the batter adding milk, little at a time until its all mixed up.

In all purpose flour add baking powder and baking soda and mix well.

Now sieve the flour mixture into the milk and butter batter, and whisk until it becomes smooth.

Add some vanilla essence and mix some more. 

Now scoop some batter and place it in the cupcake moulds.

Bake at 350 degree fahrenheit for 20 minutes.

For Icing

Take butter, add icing sugar, 1/2 tsp milk, a drop of vanilla essence and mix by spoon.

Now whisk using hand blender until it becomes fluffy and creamy.

Decorate the cupcake with some festive Diwali Decor!

Image Courtesy: Pinterest // Recipe Courtesy: Madhura’s Recipe

Festivities are here, and we can’t wait to celebrate in full swag!

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Blue

Nature is so inspiring. While I sit here, in Maldives, and write this blog, I am surrounded by at least 7 shades of blue. Teal, Sea Green, Navy, Turquoise, Sea Blue, Royal. And some of them, I can’t even name. 

It’s paradise. An artist’s palate. Soothing and calming. And I can swear that every day I wake up, I see new, unique and different shades of BLUE. It really makes me wonder, that God truly a master of creation, and if we were to just take his inspiration, our Homes would be like little pieces of art, isn’t it?

According to research, Blue is known to be a colour that reflects reliability and responsibility. It’s also a colour that seeks tranquility and peace, promoting both mental and physical relaxation. 

Ever wonder why we feel so relaxed when we are lying on our backs staring at a clouded sky? 

Well, Blue is known to reduce stress, create a sense of calmness and drifts us into a state of zen. The sea and sky both have that effect on people because of the colour they reflect. 

Here’s how you can use Blue and the power to Nature to decorate your home. 

1. Texturize:

Add textures to your wall, curtains, ceilings or other accessories in your home. You can use various forms of lighting to create textures on walls. The light from in the sun, against the sea bed creates a Geometric Design which adds a quirky texture.

Use this concept and create your own TEXTURISED WALL. 

Image Courtesy: Royale Play Designs

2. Depth

Paint a wall using an ombré effect. It creates depth and highlights the most appropriate angles of a room to make the space look bigger and brighter. 

Go from LIGHT TO DARK or vice versa, depending on the size and requirement, to give your bedroom a more open and free vibe. 

P.S. it is believed that the paler the blue, the more freedom we feel!

3. Tranquility

Use blue in your homes to promote easy communication, peace and power. Blue’s elements and strong and can have a positive effect on families.

RELEASE stress levels, and ENHANCE emotional stability by sectioning out an area in your home and using shades of blue, which can be made in your peace corner. 

Contributed by: Karishma Shah, Co-founder Decography

Image Courtesy: www.decoist.com, www.hgtv.com, Pinterest, Asian Paints Royale.

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Let’s fill it up.

What is one of the biggest problems Houses face after the completion of its a design and styling? 

Well! They’re usually full of furniture but completely deprived of anything personal. Curtains need to be bought, lights need to be installed, pretty tea-cups need to be set up on a dining table and most of all the boring White Walls of the house need to be filled with paintings, wallpaper, artwork or anything else your heart desires. 

This is what makes a ‘House’, a ‘Home’

Well, we’re dedicating this week’s blog to those who are just about to move into your New Home or are looking to Re-Decorate their office. These ideas will be perfect for those who want something with an edge. 

1. Keep it Alive:

Art is one of the best ways to personalise your walls. You can choose a travel destination you like and create a montage of images, or perhaps paint a quote of your favourite chef and let that inspire you and your palate. Although if you’re looking for something for your child, this will BLOW YOUR MIND! 

Create a LIVE space with help of Wall Art where he can play with his favourite toy. It will keep his mind active, inspired and occupied. The Wall Art here can be used interactively for a child’s development and it also adds a certain liveliness to the room because of the use of bright colours and illustrations.

2. Hang ‘em: 

Instead of framing your pictures, hang ‘em up with the help of threads or chains. They add layers to your wall and the shadows work with the wall by keeping it looking active. 

Everyone loves nostalgia. We Indians are suckers for it. Black and White Images make the newest of pictures look nostalgic. Add some innovative lighting to it, and see how the wall starts telling stories. 

3. Humour your Belly: 

Office Decor can be quite boring. Try pepping up your office common area or pantry with humorous Quotes Frames and Bright Colours. You can use unique combinations such as Grey and Green for fresh look or White and Blue to add a Santorini vibe. 

It’s great for employees to have a common area which is more relaxing and soothing, aiding in releasing some of their stress.

Humour is known to be a mood lifter. Add some doodles and hilarious illustrations on the Quote Frames so that people have something silly and funny to bond over. 

Contributed by Karishma Shah, Co-Founder of Decography

Image Courtsey: www.facebook.com/ozainc & www.facebook.com/decographyinc

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Give-a-Gift!

We’re so fortunate to be born in a country where festivals are celebrated galore. Whether you are a Sikh, Hindu, Muslim or Christian, you’ll be coaxed into participating and enjoying all festivals just the same.

That’s the thing about India!

Thus, with festivals around the corner, we thought of putting together some fun, decorative gift items that’ll make your task of Festive-Gifting easier.

Here’s a list of 5 Innovative Gifts and Budget Friendly for Festivals:-

1. Desserts: Been there, done that. Correct? Well, you’re wrong! Even though it’s the most common gift ever, it’s also classic. Everyone loves a little sugar. But instead of your regular cupcakes or pastries, you can consider giving out these ‘Dessert Jars’, adorn different layers of sugary sweetness, that you’ll forget you’ve ever tasted anything better.

P.S. We can vouch for this :)

Buy these at: https://www.facebook.com/JarDesignsMumbai

2. Lights: Festivals are all about LIGHTS! Whether you are throwing a party and feel like placing them delicately on the floor, or you wanna light up your Christmas tree, ‘Lights’ are a beautiful gift for anyone’s home.

Buy these at: Chakli for Decography. Contact: 9833657098

3. Goodie Hamper: We’re turning into a health-freak! country! Hence, a ‘Fit-and-Healthy Goodie Hamper’ is a perfect gift for a young couple or family. It provides a mix of various goodies that can be custom-made depending on the person receiving the gift.

Buy these: at: www.gourmet.co.in or www.naturebasket.co.in

4. Serving Slates: This is Decography’s coolest piece yet. Simple yet quirky, it reflects utmost utility and design. How does it work? Well these modernised versions of ‘Breakfast-in-Bed’ Trays aka ‘Serving Slates’, allow you to write, erase and re-write sweet somethings for your loved ones. Write a personal message and gift it to someone special.

Buy these at: www.decography.co.in

5. Diffusers: A little different from the usual, Diffusers are unique yet utility orientated gifts. No one will refuse the ‘Gift of Aroma’ because it’s an instant mood lifter and provides a positive healing environment for a home. Gift someone an enchanting fragrance that everyone will love.

Buy these at: www.flipkart.com or Trésorie, Infinity Mall, Andheri West.

Contributed by Ridhima, The D Team

Photo Credit: Personal Pictures + Brand Pictures + Google

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Shut It Out

Many a times we’ve wondered how to make TWO rooms out of ONE. Or how we can section out a large space creatively, without making the area look small. 

Well, WONDER NO MORE! 

Here are 5 D.I.Y SEPERATORS that will not only make your house look innovative but also bigger. 1) LED Lights: You can’t go wrong with these! Suspend LED lights from the ceiling for a beautiful curtain and a mild lighting effect. They’ll give your house a very sparkly and positive feel. 

2) Bangles: Collect all those old colourful glass bangles lying around at home and connect two bangles with a key ring. You can make it as long and colourful as you want.

3) Disks: The most funkiest separator of all, the Disk-a-Rator. Collect all old LD’s and DVD’s, connect them as per the length you require and let them add the funk element to are your office or space. 

P.S If you’re a movie buff, you’ll definitely love this one!

4) ALL the crafters out there, this one’s for you’ll! 

Buy scrap book paper and go as crazy as possible in your colour choices. You can get as creative as you want when it comes to paper. Be it origami or cut out shapes, they all add a cute touch to the place. 

5) Last but not the least, if you don’t mind pushing your self and trying someting new. Pick up some random bamboo sticks from a local shop or arrange for wooden logs that are sleak and thus won’t add bulk. Trust us, this will give your home a nice warm vibe and definitely make you stand out. 

Contributed by Ridhima, The D Team. 

Photo Courtesy: Google & Personal Pictures

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De-cluttering Diet

With Gandhi Jayanti just round the corner, we thought it would be a great idea to dedicate today’s Blog to the ‘Father of our Nation’ and his beliefs. Gandhiji, as he was fondly called, always believed in an uncluttered and simple environment. He strongly believed that a ‘cluttered place always leads to a cluttered mind.’ His philosophy was pretty straightforward;

“…live simply, so that others may simply live.”

The amount of stress, busyness and lack of balance that many people experience these days has become a cause for concern. De-cluttering is about taking charge of our lives again and simplifying it to the fullest. Even Science discourages living in a clutter since it can have massive negative effects on your brain.

If you thing that clutter is weighing you down and hampering your speed, altering your thoughts and negatively impacting your life, here is a quick of list of 5 things that you need to discard immediately to de-clutter your

1. Old Magazines, Bills and Receipts: If you aren’t going to need them any longer, it’s time to part. Not everything old is gold.

2. Clothes: If you haven’t worn them in the past year, chances are you won’t wear them any longer. Either discard them or give them to someone needy.

3. Medicines: Take a look at your medicine box and clear out drugs that have expired or the ones that you no longer use.

4. Makeup & Perfumes: Go through your beauty cabinet and get rid of makeup and perfumes that’s too old or that you don’t use. Yes, just like medicines, makeup also expires.

5. Notebooks: There are usually a lot of half used notebooks lying around the house. Take the unused pages out and make yourself a usable notepad that can be utilized to jot down info, discard the pages, which are used, if you don’t require them.

Contributed by Ridhima, The D Team, Image Courtesy Pintrest & Google

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Colour It Right

Everyone has a favourite colour, but do you know what effect that colour has on you? Is it enabling you to be a social person or making you more anxious? Is your favourite colour leaving a positive or negative impact? 

Let’s decode the power of these colours to see which colours are best suited for your home.

Bedroom: For your bedroom, always use cool tones like Light Pink, Cream, Green, Blue or Lavender. These enable you to remain calm and relaxed.  It is believed that darker hues tend to make a person more hyper and aggressive.

Living Room: Warm tones like Reds, Yellows, and Oranges, and earth tones like Brown and Beige work well in your Living Room because they allow you to encourage conversation. These colours make you feel the warmth and the connection with the other people. 

Bathroom: Shades of Blue, Lilac, White and Green can be used for the bathroom since they tend to put a person at ease. It is said that if you don’t wear a particular colour, you should not paint your bathroom with that colour, as it will always make you feel unsatisfied with the way you look.

Kitchen: Warm tones like Orange and Red are suggested for a kitchen. These tones aid in digestion and cause stimulation of appetite and promote sociable and lively feelings.

Contributed by Ridhima, The D Team. Image Courtesy: Pinterest & Google.