Announcement: All the fortunate people who live in NY- this post is a treat. 

I stumbled upon this store while I was searching for the some pancakes and coffee; only to realize they have a bunch of them around the city. My blog is 9 months old now and during this courtship, you should have figured me and my love for old things. Imagine my excitement when I land in a store called "old good things" with a ton of old things reused to create some of the most fascinating furniture your space will house - I did sh-reek and hold my hands up on my mouth like Miss World {no that didn't happen guys, very close though}. Anyways, lets go back to decor, the point I was trying to make is - this stuff is amazing. Very inspiring for us unfortunate souls, who don't live in NY. Hopefully, we can make our own furniture.

figurines and wall art

anchor chains that have been reused for a coffee table, lamp, side stand

tin ceiling panels found in most New York buildings restored/painted and reused as mirror frames and wall art

if you live in NY and want to buy any of these here's the address

pictures by moi

Last weekend, we made a quick trip to this hidden getaway in Goa. Lovely cottages and pleasant decor- just what you need for that perfect R&R. Also, this is my closest encounter with Goan architecture. Like?

I  decided to travel further out and explore Balinese architecture. I think Bali is close to home in terms of customs, traditions and the look that makes you feel ...at home!

Design: Iwan Sastrawiguna

I met Vandana straight out of college. I interned under her and went on to work under her for a good year and a half. Her precision in work is immaculate. She would get the best out of me and my fledgling knowledge about architecture. 

An architect by profession, but a genius with art; today, it makes me proud to dedicate this post to her work.  

 



Scribbles of my mind is not just an assortment of work done over the years but reflection of my thoughts and experiences- Vandana Naik 

Here are a few of my favorites from her work; if you want to contact her or see more of her works go here

 

 Have a great week.