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26. Upcycling antique jewellery April 27, 2018 Lara Morakhia stylises, upcycles and re imagines antique jewellery to create wearable art. Her latest collection is inspired by Indian architectural marvels… Copy: She is a jewellery designer of a different vintage, wielding magic with her hands and transforming all that is old and treasured into a modish rendition, a chic convertible, in a creative vocabulary unique to her. Meet Lara Morakhia, who glamorises heirlooms to make them more wearable and versatile... It is her decidedly strong leaning towards the wealth of Indian heritage, art and design that makes each of Lara's creat... (read more) Author: Team IAnD

27. Tom Dixon's new live studio! April 20, 2018 Today, Tom Dixon Studio opens at its new location in London’s largest developing intersection - Kings Cross! The Coal Office is all set to be the new epicentre for internationally renowned design brand Tom Dixon’s latest experiments, innovations and collaborations. Located on Granary Square, the brand’s new hub will contribute to an ever-expanding network of creatives and technologists from the likes of Central St. Martins and LVMH to Google and Spiritland. Against the industrial backdrop of the Coal Drops Yard, The Coal Office will lead the way as a multi-disciplinary platform for ... (read more) Author: Team IAnD

28. The denim experience April 18, 2018 Spaces Architects@ka craft a theme-based workspace in Delhi that takes us through the lifecycle of their clients’ denim product. When a client walks in asking for a theme-based office, factory and showroom all on a site area about 3000 sq. ft., it definitely is a tall order! The team at Spaces Architects@ka ably rise to the challenge and deliver an experiential theme-based space that acts as a stage for the raw material as it is artistically transformed into the finished product. Characters include not just the fabric, but also essentials like threads, scissors and the like, which are in ... (read more) Author: Team IAnD

29. For the confident woman! March 23, 2018 Jewellery designer Shaheen Abbas believes in celebrating every woman in all her natural imperfections through her Oro Crudo collection… Fun, fierce, fabulous. It's the Midas touch of a different kind. When jewellery designer Shaheen Abbas shaped up her maiden collection Oro Crudo under her recently launched accessory label Flower Child, she fashioned an ode to every woman. Each piece is a tribute, a badge of honour, a measure of recognition - “For my millennial muse, who doesn’t feel the need to pick between wearing flowers in her hair or jewels around her neck, because she would ra... (read more) Author: Team IAnD

30. Write Your Thesis in 1 Week March 14, 2018 There have been a debate on whether it is possible to write a thesis in 1 month, leave alone 1 week. Well, this article proves that this is possible and even more surprising is that it is even possible to write a thesis in one week or less. Impossible? Wait. The first step in this is to ensure that the tables and figures have been put together. Make sure you have put in place the figures and tables that you will use. Although there is no specific time-line that has been put on this, it should take a day. The next step would be to go through the figures and tables and make some conclusions f... (read more) Author: Martin Heights

31. 4 Easy Steps to Taming Your Scrapbooking Mess March 08, 2018 Admit it, you are obsessed. You love making cards, albums and keepsake crafts with stickers, paper, and embellishments to preserve your family's memories. But the trouble comes when you need to organize your scrapbooking and papercraft supplies. Crafting sometimes is a collage of creative mass. You begin with a little project and carefully store all your supplies in a neat box. Then, the next thing you know, all your supplies have taken over your house, and you’re finding craft supplies everywhere from the garage to the bathroom cupboard. How is a crafter to keep papers, embelli... (read more) Author: Debbie Martens

32. DIY-Crafts: How to Create Painted Wine Glasses February 16, 2018 4 Fun Occasions for Giving Decorative Wine Glasses Looking for a fun craft idea? Express your creativity with handcrafted painted wine glasses... a gift that everyone will enjoy! A decorative wine glass is more than a gift, it's a treasured keepsake. But instead of buying them, try making your own! Creating hand-painted wine glasses is so much fun and easy to do. Here's how to DIY painted wine and drinking glasses All you need is: Wine glasses - can even get from the dollar store! Craft paints for glass surface Small paint brushes Stencils or printed words and ... (read more) Author: Debbie Martens

33. Swatch this: Soft furnishings forecast 2018 January 15, 2018 The latest trends in fabrics, with a focus on motifs, colours, textures and weaves If you’re yearning to give your home a new look, but don’t have the time for a complete makeover, consider playing around with fabrics and the latest furnishing trends… Bold colours Monica Doshi, Creative Director, luxury home furnishing brand Anna Simona, foresees a focus on graphic lines and colour blocking in 2018. Fuschia pinks, ochre yellows, ink blues and burnt reds will also trend big, adds Nupur Agarwal, Partner, Pride Furnishings. Use these bright colours in cushions, piping, accent chairs o... (read more) Author: Team IAnD

34. 5 Essentials That You Must Check before Choosing Your Decal Paper Supplier January 14, 2018 Whether you want to cook a meal or design something, everybody wants an easy-to-do solution at minimal time and minimum cost. That is precisely why people are resorting to decal solutions if they want to revamp the look and feel of their home or simply create a perfect present for their loved ones. Decal papers, available in a huge variety, are great ways of sprucing up a simple and ordinary decorative piece, otherwise lying idly on any of your living room furniture. Right from candles to soaps, you can use the high-quality decal solutions on anything and everything. However, there are a... (read more) Author: Mattis Bailey

35. The Flying Mosque January 10, 2018 Our environment is a merger of paradoxes. Choi+Shine Architects play on this fusion to create ‘The Flying Mosque’ – an artistic installation made of lace that blurs boundaries of social, behavioural and cultural idioms! Designing for the 20th Islamic Arts Festival in Sharjah, and working on the festival’s theme of “Impact”, Choi+Shine Architects further their study with lace, continuing its metaphoric application. Conceptualising a variety of independent elements crocheted to depict common patterns that interest and engage people; yet when viewed along a single visual axis, complete the i... (read more) Author: Team IAnD

36. 7 Tips to Boost Sales at Craft Shows January 04, 2018 Have you ever thought about selling your handmade crafts at local craft fairs? It's a great way to make money sharing the craft creations you love to create. But when you invest money in a booth it's important to make the most of your time and effort at the show. So how do you drive traffic to your booth and maximize sales? Below are seven of our best tips: 1) Setting up your booth. Make your booth attractive visually so it stands out. Try a coloured tablecloth and use the wall space behind you if possible. Invest in a banner so attendees can see your company nam... (read more) Author: Debbie Martens

37. Why the Patagonia Fleece Pullovers Can Be the Best Choice for Men December 31, 2017 Patagonia jackets are offered in a vast range of styles and lengths. This Patagonia jacket is a superb choice for any guy this season. We are going to concentrate on Patagonia fleece jackets for various uses and various ailments. It is possible to either use it like a jacket or decide on the quantity of the decreasing layer you would love to show. As soon as it's no longer my go-to everyday jacket, it can still receive the work done. Really, it is a jacket, therefore it's all up on there. Browse through numerous styles for a new chic look daily. Get prepared for the winter season includin... (read more) Author: Shovon Joarder

38. Best Rubber Stamping Projects for the Holidays December 07, 2017 Now that the holiday season is here, I am excited to present ways to add your personal touch to your Christmas projects with rubber stamps. Rubber stamps make it easy to enhance all of your gifts, cards, envelopes, tags and more. Rubber stamping is a great craft! While naturally artistic people can use their talents to produce wonderful results, even people without an ounce of artistic spirit can create great looking things with just a rubber stamp or two. So if you have thought that you could never create a handmade card or embellish a scrapbook page, it's time to think again! ... (read more) Author: Debbie Martens

39. PRE RAPHAELITE MASTERWORK EMERGES. November 18, 2017 PRE-RAPHAELITE POCOCK SURFACES IN LONDON - BY Michael Mifsud Canilla The Hidden Master of Merton Abbey. Born in 1850 Lexden Lewis Pocock belonged to one of the most artistically prolific families of the century complete with its artists, designer and social reformers. Despite the volume of work of the others in existence, including those of his brother Alfred lionized by the Empress Alexandra of Russia, most his own work disappeared in a great fire where the bulk of his collection was kept. Most of what remains is a fitting although scarce tribute to his craftsmanship if we dare ... (read more) Author: michael mifsud

40. 12 tips for flea market shopping November 01, 2017 Endless stalls of invaluable heirlooms, modern gadgets and vintage clothing await you at a flea market but it’s so easy to miss out on these really treasured items. You could end up spending hours in one market stall and then have to speed through the rest, or you could get lost, wandering around in circles visiting the same stalls endlessly. It’s important to plan for the ultimate flea market shopping experience, and here are some ways to get the most out of your day.  Great tips for flea market shopping 1. Get a map It’s not unheard of to get lost at a flea market which means mis... (read more) Author: John Magoo

41. Angular Geometry October 31, 2017 KNS Architects crafts a gallery-esque high-end chair showroom for Office Ideas in Mumbai, where the products are showcased as works of art… Zeroing in a hexagonal form as the primary design inspiration, different geometrical shapes are derived to break the symmetry of the 2,000 sq. ft. area of the commercial outfit by stretching and pulling the form for a playful variation. These variations are then stacked at different levels to create platforms of variegated sizes, highlighted and differentiated with the use of 3-D solid and translucent surfaces. Designed to add movement and char... (read more) Author: Team IAnD

42. How To Create The Ultimate Gift Box September 13, 2017 Gift baskets, hampers and boxes have come a long way over the last ten years. Things have changed and gift baskets have moved into more trendy territory. In fact, it’s less likely you’ll see actual cane baskets now wrapped in plastic. Now you can expect to see cool prints and fabulous gift boxes packed full of delicious treats. You may have to shop around to make sure you find the stores with latest in gift boxes but it’s worth it. Who wants to send a gift that the recipient won’t love from start to finish? Of course, there’s so many occasions throughout the year that you might need to co... (read more) Author: Zoe Gordon

43. Understated drama! August 07, 2017 Design firm, Solis Betancourt & Sherrill renovates a pre-war home to create a colourful pied-à-terre that could highlight the client’s collection of Latin American art. Washington DC-based designers, Paul Sherrill and Jose Solis Betancourt have completely turned around this Manhattan apartment lending it a colourful Latin American flair. It was important to create interiors that reflected the client’s elegant lifestyle and eclectic art collection, but that could also serve as a comfortable place, where the client can spend time with her grandchildren. This being the fourth residence... (read more) Author: Team IAnD

44. Table-scapes: the decorative side of the table! August 05, 2017 The side table has evolved from an age of anonymity to becoming a highlight feature in the living room. Here are some table-scapes to rejuvenate your ideas-box… The little side table, apart from being functional, can ring in a unique aesthetic, ranging from shades of muted elegance to resplendent grandeur. From an added appendage in a set, to the sole non-conformist, here is a glimpse of a few decorative side tables to adorn your home… An exquisite antique, a combination of hardwood and French marble with metalwork is an essential artefact for a spacious room with heavy furniture a... (read more) Author: Team IAnD

45. Throw me a cushion! May 12, 2017 Spring is here, yet the room seems to say, Winter is coming. And then you think, hey, I could do with some throw cushions! Scroll below to check out 7 different ways to give your home the cushioned makeover… Copy: Be it a home to jazz up the housewarming celebrations or an upscale restaurant aiming for the vintage look, a simple cushion can aid in magical transformation. Take for instance, the picture above, the wall and leather seating convey earthy tones along with a colour neutral floor. The only vibrant shades are the cushions that spark delight and intrigue the visitor into enterin... (read more) Author: Team IAnD

46. Radio Controlled Plane Flight May 04, 2017 Radio controlled planes can rack up quite a bill when you consider all of the different things you have to buy in order to enjoy the hobby. You have to buy the plane model itself, as well as all the radio and motor equipment to keep it in the air. Then you have to buy gasoline, or pay for electricity to charge the battery. All in all it can be a very expensive venture. After you spend all of this money, nothing is worse than seeing your investment crash to the ground and erupt into a huge fireball (well, maybe not the fireball part; however, you can expect all of your components to be smashed ... (read more) Author: Tony Mathews

47. Material Explorations March 15, 2017 Rooshad Shroff explores a design vocabulary that pushes the boundaries of materials with an attempt to create an end product that is not only functional but also visually appealing; with an aim to achieve nuanced and distinctive solutions. The multi-disciplinary design and research studio has a holistic approach to design, and is devoted to investigating its various facets,not restricted to interiors and architecture, but also delving into the affiliated fields of product, fashion and furniture design. With an education and preliminary work experience in the USA and UK, Rooshad Shroff ret... (read more) Author: Team IAnD

48. Blending art and technology for interior spaces February 27, 2017 By AnchalChaudhary nchalChaudhary, Partner at rat[LAB]INTERIORS explores art and technology in a process-driven approach that gives body to the contoured morphologies of parametric design. Art is usually restricted to aesthetics, while technology is frequently confused with gadgets and tech-environments merely.Interior Design, as a profession, has been predominantly focusing on décor, aesthetics and beautification of elements that bind a space together. In an attempt to explore complex processes and methods to articulate a spatial experience with innovative means, we have collated a... (read more) Author: Team IAnD

49. The Craft of Sculpting January 22, 2017 The Craft of Sculpting Many people think sculpting is a skill exclusive to very talented artists. In reality, sculpting is a fun and challenging hobby that anyone can enjoy. All that you need is the patience to learn the basics of the art, and the right background knowledge, so you will know exactly how to start. History of Sculpting Sculptures have existed way back in prehistoric times. The first people have produced small figurines using stone tools and other carving materials. Archeologists found sophisticated carvings like the Guennol Elam which dates back as early as 3000 B... (read more) Author: Tony Mathews

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