Diwali- Do-it-yourselves project: gift tags

                I made some watercolors paintings for my family on card stock for the Diwali festival. 

I thought they will look good as gift tags or mini greeting cards. So today in the morning when the baby was sleeping I sat down and created a format( as seen above) to convert them into printable Diwali gift tags or mini greeting cards. 

All you have to do is to print it , cut , fold, write a message inside and give!!! A little Do-it- yourselves project for this Diwali!!!

Make it extra personal by writing a personal message/ greetings inside!!! You can choose a paper of your choice- handmade paper, card stock or photo paper. You can use this tag by punching a hole in the center and attaching a ribbon to it and tie it to the gift.

Or you can use a sticky tape on the back and attach it to your gift. 

You can also use it as a card and put it in an envelope and give/ send to your friend. Its your DIY and your creativity. Print as many as you want!!! 

You can get these digital file of the gift tags here!!!

Indian style table decorations

I came across Benfield photography yesterday while surfing for some Indian decor inspiration. It is a gorgeous site where the absolutely talented photographers showcase the weddings covered by them. I was flabbergasted by the beautiful wedding pictures taken by them. They have not only caught the emotions and expressions of the people well but also have a keen eye for the details in the decor which is painstakingly put together which is often ignored by some wedding photographers . These pictures are of the beautiful table decor from a multi-day Indian wedding ceremony in NYC.

 I just loved the beautiful metal vase with the striking flower arrangements.. Did you notice the gorgeous table cloth.. the candles create such a romantic mood..

These gorgeous metal centerpieces are the highlight of the wedding.. These tables are decorated with pretty lanterns , tall vases with exquisite flower bouquets which add color, soften the look of metal centerpiece and provide symmetry or rhythm to the arrangement!!! 

         Gorgeous tall centerpiece with flowers and dazzling metal balls..I love the one on the right..tall glass vase filled with grapes and lemon slices... looks so refreshing ....with a round bouquet at the top and shorter ones with floating candles ..

You can see more photos of the wedding and the decorations here on Benfield photography!!! 

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Indian inspired wedding

This post is On-Demand for my lovely reader who is soon getting married!! She wanted some ideas and inspirations for centerpieces and decor ideas for Indian inspired wedding!! 

Indian weddings are vibrant and colorful... with elegance, grandeur and finery..No doubt the preparations goes for months and the actual ceremony lasts for 3-5 days!! 

If you are dreaming of having a India inspired wedding.. with a little bit of creativity you can give that royal touch, the ethnic essence and sparkle to the wedding venue!!

Marigold known as the Indian wedding flower. Traditionally marigold garlands are used to decorate the wedding venue. 
Some different ideas to include marigold in your wedding ..

Fill a large bowl- either copper/brass or a earthen one with water and float flowers in it with candles.

Make designs (rangoli) with petals of marigold around the centerpiece.

Use marigold as a brooch or bouquet!!

How about a marigold inspired cake!!!

From clothes to wedding decorations all follow vibrant and bright colors scheme! Reds, golds, silver go well with the Indian wedding color scheme..

If you want a Indian inspired wedding, the idea should be incorporate these colors into the color scheme of the wedding in small or big dose..

Red and white color theme or blue and silver with gold touches 
You can continue this theme on the wedding cake as well..
I love the royal cushion cake..


I love the blue and silver theme the most.. with the silver charger plate and the blue satin napkin with silver  jacquard ribbon border..blue hydrangeas and a gift for the guest in the blue and gold potli(sac)

More inspirations for adding touches and highlights of having a Indian themed wedding.. Hanging flower balls ..made of orange, red, pink roses

Add some colorful cushions with jacquard laces or Zari borders 

Moroccan lanterns go well with Indian theme as well..Hang them or keep them on high table!

Candles in a small earthen pots or in a copper vase/ bowls or in clear glass vase...

Make the place cards with Indian textile designs or henna patterns..If you want to incorporate a Ganesha or Om  in your place cards..

and don't forget to have Indian cake toppers to match your theme!!!

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Mosaic 1:  Top left: Marigold events, Bottom left. I love tulip  Bottom right: The evil plankton Top right: Diwali celebration

Mosaic 2: Top two: Imatharu@rogers flickr ( IMG_2591, IMG_2617), right bottom: Nirali mag cake: Cakelava

Mosaic 3: Top: 1.Knot           2. Ethnic essence  Bottom: 1.2. My wedding

Mosaic 4:  Garima singh

Mosaic 5:Shaddi Curry   Bottom right: My wedding