Hello,
It has been years since I wrote a blog post on Designs and Colors. I was on a loooong break. I really missed writing on D&C and have promised myself to write more frequently. Even though I was not writing much, I was reading a lot about interior decoration, attending many design events, exploring home decor websites and experimenting with decor combinations around my home. In short I was very busy :)
I am sharing images of some arrangements in my home. I am still experimenting with the textures and colors. We get plenty of sunshine in our home. In the morning, I love having tea in the sun soaked kitchen. It gives me energy for the entire busy day ahead of me :)
It's not a secret that plants bring lives to the space around them. They add warmth and color. Fresh flowers also do the magic. It is one of my favorite ways to decorate a space.

Last year I had seen this picture of Dinesh Mills bungalow in India on Freshhome Interior Design and Architects website. I fell in love with its design. The style is simple, clean and contemporary which gives it a personality. More magic is added by the pool around the bungalow and the suitable lighting. A perfect place to spend your breezy summer nights or winter mornings. Sigh....

What do you think? A little too bright? Yes, me too. Though the color is little bright for my taste, I actually like it. It gives a sense of energy. I would have added a fruit bowl full of red apples and oranges on the counter. The Indian red is helping break the continuous yellow tone. As it is said here use of yellow color enlightens your home ... and the kitchen too. Very true.

Such a beauty! There is nothing like spending a hot afternoon on a relaxing deck like this, reading a book and enjoying a fresh cool drink. I am a city girl but always get attracted to rural living because of its simplicity and connection with nature. May be it is because I spent my summer vacations and -'Diwali' holidays in our family home which is in a tiny village in India. The picture of the above deck reminds me of those carefree, peaceful and happy days. We used to have a full house during these vacations with all my family, cousins, aunts and uncles... and lots of care, pampering and love with good food and countless activities.
The above picture is from Elle Decor Magazine. It is the deck of the main house of Charlene de Ganay’s home in South America. The dark color of the deck connects to the color of the roof via the poles. The glass doors, frames and pillows on the bed accents the darker background. The lighter colors of the wall prevents it from becoming monotonous. The overall feel is of course relaxing and comforting with the green coconuts lending a soothing touch
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Hello... Welcome to Designs and Colors, a blog about colors, designs, and much more.

I always get fascinated by colors. Colors are my strength and my weakness too. I am passionate about them. Imagine life without colors... oh wait, we cannot imagine it, can we? When good designs accompany seemly colors, it creates a perfect harmony. It gives us energy, peace. It can affect our mood. A good design makes my day. When I create something, the process can sometimes be painful - thinking of an idea, visualization, interpretation and then the final product. Putting it all together is not always easy and it can get frustrating. But at the end when I look at my creation, I am so peaceful and happy. There is nothing more satisfying than creating something serene and beautiful. Trust me, you get addicted to it.  I believe that any form of art is a form an expression. Every person has some sort of creativity within him or her. Creativity gives you an identity. It gives you satisfaction. It helps you ‘grow’. You are giving something to the society in the form of art that you have created. So here I am with my first ever blog. Let us explore, let us imagine and let us get inspired. Cheers!