Enchanting Entrances ~ Round Up 2

Sorry.. my lovelies.. this is late.. *smiles*.. Here is a quick round up of the entries... Go on and check the rest of the entries at Enchanting Entrances...

Cherish Dream Live joined in with this stunning 'Coat Rack'....

All Things Beautiful... stylishly called us in her home... *smiles*

Chronicles of a stay at home... showed us some doors in London.. #beautiful#

Sanctified Spaces took us to Mr. Prabhakaran's gorgeous home!!

Be inspired ~ My World... My Space shares her Diwali decor... *smiles*

Clouds Rain And Sunshine takes us outdoors... to see her pretty ducks and terracota pots..

Nisha's lifestyle shows off her enchanting entrances...

A Room with a View shared her stunning bench.. *sigh*... This

And don't miss the last entry... *sigh*... Simz Corner shares pics of her stunning entrance!!

Go on and check out their blogs. Leave a comment, as thats always an inspiration to do more!! And dont forget - In the Spotlight for August ~ Shelf Stories!!

Enchanting Entrances ~ Saroja

This is the last entry for 'Enchanting Entrances'... and is truly a stunning entry!!

Saroja ~

I am an HR professional by occupation and am still figuring out the ‘non-work” person in me. I love travelling, food, ppl :), believe in the simple pleasures of life - watching kids play, sharing a cup of tea with a friend, flowers blooming, a 'zest for life' smile, list goes on. My blog futlooz is an attempt to capture my experience with people, places and palates through the lens. I know I can not express every fibre of my feelings through a picture but I also know a picture speaks a thousand words, so that’s why its my best known medium for now.

Aren't the pictures stunning?? *sigh*... Hope you've enjoyed the Enchanting Entrances series.. as much as I have...

Do have a look at the rest of the entries...

Oh and while you are here... Don't forget to join 'in the spotlight' for August ~ Shelf Stories!!

Enchanting Entrances ~ Tanu

Hello my lovelies!!.... Can't believe its the last day of the month already... *sigh*... I was meant going to do a round up of Enchanting Entrances... till I saw these stunning photos that I simply have to share....

You've seen Tanu's gorgeous hand painted Garden wall.... now see her post for Enchanting Entrances. Tanu blogs at Fly High with some absolutely stunning photography!!

Welcome! Please Enter...

Please leave your shoes

and mind outside :)
Have a taste of togetherness...

This is our reading space, tea-sipping, relaxing space...

Can you notice the leaves painted on the wall, near my Buddha's painting...

Here is a close up of the flower vase that you see in the above pic (to the left)

The view from the window is of trees dancing in the wind...

I am in love with the red coloured earth :)

The pictures on the walls were shot by me in Scotland

I have one more stunning entry to share with you .... which will now flow into next month...

Will do a round up post soon.... Till then, go on and check out some Enchanting Entrances!!

Front Porch ~ Part 3

This one is my favourite... Tell me what you think...

We did this... when mom called her friends... for an 'oldies' party *grin*.... Everyone was thrilled... a zillion compliments came my way... They loved the cushions... and totally loved the old styled lantern...

Totally made my day... When I try something new at home.. I totally love it... when people notice... And guess what... everyone.. except... hubby darling noticed it.. *smiles*

Sure hope you are being part of our 'Enchanting Entrances'...

Entrance way ~ 1st Round Up

Are you joining in our July party ~ with entrances & foyers?? Here is quick round up!!

My Dream Canvas joined in..... with her gorgeous find!!

Front porch make over by Cherish Dream Live



Shanthi, from Home Shanthi Home, linked in her Green Thumb post !!



More on entrance ways by Cherish Dream Live



Rama's stunning entrance ways @ Time, time, I have all the time!!




Ethically chic ~ with her stunning entrance way!!

And here is the gorgeous Entrance from Colours in my Mind !!

Hope to see you link in too... @ Enchanting Entrances!!

Front Porch ~ Part 2

Preparing your porch for summer in the rest of the world means making using of your outside space.. For us here in Dubai, we prepare out outdoor seatings by September ... just in time... for Winter *smiles*.. Yes!! for when the weather is cooler and bearable !!

Regardless Summer decorating is easy and fun... Playing with colours is the best way to style your porch and entertain easy ideas... *smiles*..

Do you think its too crowded?? When is it too much??

I like the use of yellow for outdoors...

A single chair makes my day!! This is my lonely seating on Friday morning..

Hope you are being a part of our Enchanting Entrances link party... open all of July!! *smiles*

Entrance way ~ Part 1

The front porch is an important element of your home... Its a welcome sign!! Its the first impression!! A few quick décor tips for your front porch ~

1. Have a colour theme... like a 'red porch'... or a 'yellow porch'... Colours always work wonders.

2. Decorate with flowers or pots. If you use a colours scheme for the same.. example... pink & yellow flowers.. etc... The effect is stunning!

3. A seating is lovely as well... preferably with a little table to enjoy a hot cup of coffee..

4. Create weather related themes... summer décor (example bring on the beach effect)... or festival related.. Christmas décor (have a Santa waiting out there!)

5. Decorate with any other element in sets of three... Let your imaging go wild.. candles, lamps, lanterns, dancing figurines, just about anything!!

As promised... I'll share with you the small changes I do to our entrance way or front porch every now and then... This fulfils my decor itch ... and often surprises our guests..

A collection of pots always works wonders... I don't have too many... So I put together the few I have...

This hangs on the door permanently.. I got this while on holiday in Turkey... It wards away evil..

A serene effect... This looks lovely by night.. with the candles on..

A seat along the side... I did this last week... The yellow cushion for summer... The lantern often gets lost among other things at home.. It stands out when lit outside.. *smiles* ...

A lantern collection... is always lovely for a night party.. .What you see the minute you enter.. remains in your mind.. *smiles*..

Hope you are joining the 'In the spot light' series... open all of July ~ Enchanting Entrances

Enchanting Entrances ~ Harshi

Finally!! *sigh* Yes!! Finally... joining in with pictures of her foyer today... is Harshi... Do tell her what you think of her gorgeous home...

That bench was rescued from a neighbour who was ridding his ‘old’ things. They left this charming little fellow on the corridor, free for takers! We waited an entire day and were astonished to find that no one picked it up. It was meant to live with us. We love it!