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126. Experience the Carnival Season in this February November 26, 2014 Carnival is a festive season celebrated in most of the countries with large Catholic communities. Mostly carnivals fall in the month of February before the beginning of lent, which is the fasting periods of Catholics. A typical carnival involves public participation in the parades wearing dazzling dresses, masks, etc. and dancing to the rhythms of music. Carnival parades are inspired from circus to a great extent with floats, revelers and masquerades. One of the common elements of all the carnivals is splendid costumes. These costumes take months of times in getting ready. Feathers for carni... (read more) Author: Steve Thomas

127. How to Repaint Recessed Plastic Lettering While Protecting the Letters November 24, 2014 the best way to protect the plastic lettering is to use a painter's masking tape and some light-weight plastic sheeting similar to what is used for painting an automobile. First, you'll want to make sure the edges of the letters are clean and free of oil, dirt, or debris, just like you would with pretty much any other item like a window on your home or car, so that the painter's tape will stick well to the lettering and not blow off with the force of an airless sprayer. With this light-weight plastic sheeting, you'll also want to make sure all flapping plastic is taped down as well o... (read more) Author: Barry Brown

128. Gifts for Girls - Because every perfect moment calls for a perfect gift November 24, 2014 Life is a celebration. Most of us find happiness in the smaller things in life. We like to celebrate our special, little moments - our birthday, getting our first job, buying a new car, anniversaries and so many more events. Every celebration calls for gifts. They are our way of showing our loved ones that they are valued and appreciated. Every gift that you give your loved one, will serve as a memory in their lives. So choose one carefully. When it comes to girls, you have so much to choose from that you will be spoilt for choice. Soft Toys, Dolls and Puzzles Do you want to buy... (read more) Author: sreedhar sreedhar

129. Things you shouldn't do during a Sikh wedding ceremony November 20, 2014 The Sikh wedding ceremony is known for its beauty and deep spiritualism. Everything about such a wedding is almost magical. The music, the outfits, the rituals, everything seems depicted from a love story and anyone who gets to attend such a wedding should respect the entire event and know what the general etiquette is at these events. Many people who are not familiar with Sikh traditions are fascinated by the rituals practiced during weddings and by the clothes worn by the bride, groom and their family. The beautifully colored clothes are well known and appreciated by many people. This is why... (read more) Author: Fabiola Groshan

130. What Do You Call a Large Fabric With Printed Graphic Designs November 19, 2014 LAST UPDATED ON: May 30, 2018 There are a lot of options here we can talk about, with a lot of ways to put designs on a large piece of fabric, or we can make a large piece of fabric using lots of pieces to make a design. Quilts Off the top of my head, the first thing that comes to mind is a quilt, which is usually a lot of little pieces of fabric sewn into one large tapestry, then most often a batting of something fluffy like a fleecy polyester or the like is placed between the decorative piece of material and another large single sheet of fabric to create a decorative quil... (read more) Author: Barry Brown

131. Feathers that can be used for a Nature Themed Wedding November 19, 2014 Nature theme is very popular for wedding. For those who love being close to nature, this is an ideal way to celebrate their day of love. Nature themed wedding can be brought about as an outdoor or indoor event. One can organize the wedding in a favorite natural environment outside or can hold an indoor wedding with nature themed decoration. For executing such a theme you really need to deliberate upon the every single wedding detail. Creativity best comes out in a restricted environment. Therefore, a theme like this gives opportunities to event planners to come up with unique ideas. Feat... (read more) Author: Steve Thomas

132. Crafty Gifts You Can Make At Home November 13, 2014 The best kind of gifts are hand made and home made because you're taking the time and effort to prepare a gift for your loved one rather than buy a 'quick fix' from the shopping mall. By choosing to make a hand made gift you can also recycle items from around the house and get your creative juices flowing. There's a certain amount of magic, care and special thought that goes into a gift you make yourself and you can entice other friends or your kids to help you out to share the experience, particularly if you're donating to charity or the local school fête. The possibilities are endless - so g... (read more) Author: Zoe Gordon

133. Contrasting Various Dimensions and also Kinds of Braided Rugs November 11, 2014 Braided Rugs have been well-liked for many centuries today and also they are still preferred. These basic Rugs are cosmetically pleasing as well as functional both in regards to toughness and warmth. Best of all, they are cost-effective. If you've been in the marketplace for a rug lately you recognize just how much of a trouble the process can be. Quality Rugs are expensive as well as while it is possible to find cost-effective Rugs, these cheap Rugs are economical for a factor. Exactly what's the factor in acquiring a carpet that's visiting fall apart in a couple of years? Fortunate... (read more) Author: Swapan Kumar

134. Some Centerpieces Ideas for the Wedding Day November 07, 2014 A wedding decision brings a lot of happiness in the lives, but at the same time it brings stress and worries related to the organization of the events. Wedding dress, venue, menu, guest- list, decoration and all the miscellaneous things requires a lot of planning. Wedding decoration is an important part of the wedding. It is the decoration which makes a wedding memorable. Centerpieces are the main part of any wedding decoration. Feathers are a great alternate to a usual floral arrangements.Unlike flowers,feathers are reusable and can stay fresh for very long. Feathers are available in a varie... (read more) Author: Steve Thomas

135. How to make a Decorative Tree with Feathers November 07, 2014 Although Christmas is still far from now. But, you can still make a fake decorative tree that can be used for Christmas Eve or can be kept as a stylish décor piece at home. You can also use this tree as a part of the window displays for shops and department stores. There are various ways of creating a fake tree, but a feather tree has its own charm. You can use white color ostrich, turkey or biot feathers formaking the tree. It is a fun craft project activity that you can enjoy doing with your kids or family. You can follow the given instructions to make a stylish tree: 1) Get a large p... (read more) Author: Steve Thomas

136. Personal Style Statements of Jewellery Designer, Varuna D Jani November 07, 2014 By Beverly Pereira Photography: Courtesy Varuna D Jani Bedazzling jewellery, a big heart and flamboyance... best sum up the queen of diamonds, Varuna D Jani Varuna D Jani’s life seems to have unfolded exactly as she might have envisioned it. Part of her life philosophy is the belief that every woman is born with a Midas touch that allows her to move mountains and to fly high. And Varuna sure has her Midas touch! The Mumbai-based designer, who is born into the Popley family of jewellers, remembers designing jewellery for fun, when she was just eight. But her true calling came, ... (read more) Author: Team IAnD

137. Keeping Your Surfboard Safe November 04, 2014 Keeping your surfboard in good condition cannot be stressed enough. Surfboards are exposed to some of the most damaging elements and conditions, such as saltwater, harsh sun, debris flying at them at highway speeds, and of course the common thief, among many other things. Plus, these boards do not come cheap. They are an investment that you can only fully enjoyed when well maintained. Not to mention, your safety and very life could depend on the state your surfboard is in. Bringing them to the beach should also involve securing them to racks unless you can walk all the way there. Bike racks a... (read more) Author: Renan Orola

138. Can You Do Dye Sublimation Printing on Cotton and Snowboard Surfaces? November 03, 2014 LAST UPDATED ON: May 9, 2018 Is Dye Sublimation Applicable on Snowboards Dye sublimation can be used on any surface where polymeric treatment of a substrate can be successful, from mugs to glass to snowboards. Because it is the polymers that are the basis of dye sublimation, if a substrate can retain the polymeric treatment on its surface, that substrate can be dye sub printed. Plastics, glass, wood, stone, metal... anything with a smooth surface that will accept the various sprays available for treating a substrate in preparation of this kind of printing. The way that this w... (read more) Author: Barry Brown

139. Cerafest 2014 - Celebrating Studio Pottery November 01, 2014 Attempting to give Studio Pottery its rightful place in the burgeoning visual art scenario, Mumbai sees its first-ever Ceramic Festival bringing together 22 Mumbai-based studio potters to amaze audiences with their skills and wares... Although each of us always aspires for the best tableware and stops to admire utility ceramic art, given the chance; purchasing and actually serenading this form of art has primarily been the prerogative of the west. Renowned, veteran potters Sandeep Manchekar, Shalan Dere, Anshu Dorairaj, Raja Mohanty, Ajay Abhyankar, Anjali Aney, Sumathi Madhav, Shay... (read more) Author: Team IAnD

140. How to Decorate a Dinner Table for Party October 28, 2014 If you are planning a party or reception, it is essential to decorate the buffet and dinner tables to be decorated distinctively. If you are on a tight budget, you can replace floral decoration feather centrepieces. Feathers are economical than flowers and they are reusable and long-lasting. You can easily buy natural feathers from stores selling feathers at wholesale. Peacock feathers and ostrich feathers are popular choices for making centrepieces. Follow these simple steps to transform a boring party into a vibrant event. 1. Depending on you color theme, select perfect fabri... (read more) Author: Steve Thomas

141. Contemporary Glass Art - VITRARIA Glass +A Museum October 25, 2014 Info & Images: Courtesy Ana Berlin Communications Venice has a new museum - a stunning 16th century Palazzo Barbarigo Nani Mocenigo dedicated to the discovery of the world of glass in its most unexpected forms. An exhibition is not always just an exercise in observing what an artistic mind perceives and interprets, transporting the layman to an altogether different plain that is transcendental and introverted. Like the current one at VITRARIA Glass +A, artists’ musings could use various mediums – sound, light, moving imagery and sculpture besides painting and photography to convey mu... (read more) Author: Team IAnD

142. Ways in which to Clean your Windows October 17, 2014 Window cleaning your home or business address should not be neglected as you will want the view from outside to look beautiful at all times. There are many methods you can use to clean your windows to a very high standard. Window cleaning is one of those jobs that people tend to postpone because there tired sometimes. However cleaning your business and home address is one of those tasks that should not be overlooked. When windows are pure clean, you or your clients will be able to enjoy the view from outside which will result in a professional and clean look. If you have a beautiful home ... (read more) Author: Anthony Morrison

143. The Essence of Carnival October 16, 2014 Carnival is a festive season that is celebrated immediately before the start of the Lent season. Many countries with catholic populations. The main events are held in the month of February.A carnival typically consists of a public parade, reveler groups, floats and masquerades. Combining some elements from the circus like masks and vibrant costumes carnivals are magnificent. Though the style of presenting is different in carnivals in different countries, but the soul of all the carnivals is same. The tradition of carnival that was started many hundred years ago passed to different countr... (read more) Author: Steve Thomas

144. 4 Terrific Ways to Convert Videos to Marvelously Animated GIFs October 10, 2014 Are you an animation fanatic? Are you a savvy go-getter with a penchant for converting your favorite videos to awesome animated GIFs? If you are not a technical savvy, don’t worry. Pick a smart video-to-GIF maker to get started. Here we go some of the best recommended GIF makers. You might have a look at that information for future reference. VideoGIF for Mac If you’re an active YouTube member, then you’ll want to check out VideoGIF for Mac. This versatile utility allows you to convert videos to GIF animations straight from YouTube videos as well as local videos very quickly with ver... (read more) Author: Adela Jones

145. Factors that Affect your Party Theme Selection October 09, 2014 The theme of a party is very important. It is the theme which sets the tone for any celebration. In the absence of a theme everything in the party can go haywire. The theme guides the event planner to execute everything on time and in the right way. It is always better to decide the party theme well in advance so that the preparations get started early and all the supplies are selected appropriately. If you plan it early, you get enough time to buy party supplies at wholesale rates and save on your costs. Deciding a theme is a far more challenging thing than executing it. There are severa... (read more) Author: Steve Thomas

146. All about Feather Fashion September 22, 2014 Feathers are the latest rage in the fashion world. From big fashion designers to small DIY enthusiasts, everyone is picking up fluff for the dressing and accessorizing. There is something about feathers that they make anything look beautiful. If you are too a feather aficionado, you can try making a hell lot of things. Here are some of the ideas to start with. Skirts Quills are more than just a fashion trend. When you wear them, they speak a lot about your personality. They connote that you are bold, like experimenting, fun-loving and adore beautiful things. Get inspired from the ... (read more) Author: Steve Thomas

147. London Design Festival - Reaching Out or Searching Within? September 22, 2014 As the buzz of the London Design Festival that has just concluded last night, continues in hushed wow’s, Team IAnDchews on the thought of the colossal participation, burgeoning by the years... “All things design” is the quintessential mantra at the London Design Festival year after year. Walks and talks, thought-provoking seminars, daily demonstrations, workshops, retail thematics, material libraries, collections highlighting design and innovation, installations that question the status quo, egging you on to think… react… As with every year, the festival in this, its twelfth year pr... (read more) Author: Team IAnD

148. How to Put Hood Decals onYour Cars September 18, 2014 LAST UPDATED ON: March 20, 2018 You should ask yourself, "Did you purchase the right decal material, and if not, why not?" It is very important when dealing with large decals covering an area with multiple curvatures such as almost every part of an automobile that you use a decal material that is meant to be installed over this type of substrate. If you purchased a decal made of a vinyl decal material that was intended to be installed on a flat surface such as a window or a flat sign face, then you need to fire whomever you purchased it from, unless of course you didn't tell him wh... (read more) Author: Barry Brown

149. Where to buy feathers September 17, 2014 Table centerpieces are an indispensable part of any party or wedding decoration. It is the centerpiece which makes any theme come alive. Floral centerpieces are usual choice for people. But, there are better choices of non-floral centerpieces available. The best thing about non-floral centerpieces is that they can be made in advance and can be taken apart after the event and reused in future. Ostrich feather centerpieces are the most popular choice of non-floral centerpieces. You can buy ostrich feather centerpieces at wholesale rates if you are buying in bulk. But, it is quite easy and ... (read more) Author: Rayan Scott

150. A Tabled Blend September 05, 2014 A spacious layout aside, this home in Indore is a veritable exercise in incorporating fine hand-crafted details that may date back centuries – infusing warmth and heritage charm into contemporary interiors and lifestyle. Copy: The role of detailing in interior design and décor is a like drawing a fine line that balances creative imagery with technical precision. Principal Designer of Abhikalpan Architects Pvt. Ltd., Mr. Manish Kumat, a nature-inspired creator, who believes in giving 360-degree solutions to his clients, has designed this home that envelopes nature within its fold and s... (read more) Author: Savitha Hira

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