Wednesday, July 20, 2011

ODD

Organize De-clutter Display




Taking a break from the colour stories to write about little things. A forgotten corner of the bed room. A tiny spot of space by the window. Have used to organize stuff that would not fit into the closet.. most of it is too pretty to sit inside a closet any way!
The corner is utilised to store and display a collection of junk jewellery, old bags, the few books that I am reading right now, scarves, bags and shoes, family photographs and a whole lot of other things, that left alone would be a complete mess.
The few things that can be done to de-clutter and store things well, is to sort the objects and unify the look of a space using interesting things to store them..
Bags and Baskets: Antique Rattan basket from Green Lantern, HK. Tribal applique dowry bag from Matsya Here.

Baskets of different sizes, shapes and types can be used to serve as catch-alls for jewelery, old textiles, remote controls, books, keys, CDs and random odds and ends.
Pegs and hooks:Pegs from British India- Singapore, Silk and potli Key chains, turquoise necklace from Stanley Market HK and Polka Dot woolen Scarf from Kashmir Handicrafts- Mumbai.
Instead of stashing interesting bags, scarves key chains and jewellery out of sight, I use clothes pegs and hooks to hang stuff as I please. The display keeps changing to suit mood and convenience...


Antique Burmese embellished bag I inherited from my Grandmother, assorted jewelry from Jade Market HK, and Baskets from all over..

Assorted bangles and more baskets
Woolen scarf from Kashmir Handicrafts and
Potli scarf from the lovely Kanika's Anek Designs LinkHere

16 comments:

Vasudha Narasimhan said...

beautifully done chandan...i loved ur bangles basket...

Dithi said...

LOVE this Chandan, I have a thing for baskets and pretty boxes to sort n store as well....I recently bought a Vietnamese hand-woven basket n a tray....everything has come together so beautifully in this corner....drool drool drool!

A Sunny Yellow Window said...

I love your space! Colorful and with smart products from talented designers!

Bhavna Bhatnagar said...

The colors, oh the colors! What's not to love in this room! :)

Unknown said...

Your space looks awesome!!

Anonymous said...

How beautiful! Perhaps now is a good time for that home tour? :) Let me know.

Vineeta said...

Your home is super gorgeous Chandan. I love your aesthetic sense and how each and every piece in your collection is a treasure - and like how you said, you pull them together so well too :)

Chandan said...

Thank you so much for the lovely comments guys!

Vasudha : The bangle basket is from Mother Earth in Mumbai..

D: Glad you liked it! Would love to see the pics of the Vietnamese baskets.. Thefinest basket weaving I have seen comes from that region !

Ambika : have seen truly amazing work come from a bunch of young Indian designers..

Bhavna : Thanks

Kanika : Thanks to you, it looks colourful! keep up the good work!!

Priya: Will get in touch, Thanks!

V: coming from you, its a huge compliment!! Thanks !

Geetha said...

Though I am not a basket person, I love you collection esp. the big round one. Love the idea of the little fold-able chair for a book rack at the bed side! Just bought one of those Kanika's key chains.:-)

Deepa Gopal said...

First time here Chandan...love your space. Wonderful colours here...love the tribal applique bag, pegs and hooks...pretty collection.

bali said...

i love ur decoration ideas!doing up my house and chanced upon ur blog:)

i just have one qns...how do u keep everything so clean?

Chandan said...

Thanks Deepa, Geetha and Bali!

Bali : It is a bit of a challenge keeping things clean at all times..More so in dusty environments. My only strategy is to take out a little time to clean and tidy up every day.. Am a bit of a neat freak, so get it done one way or the other!

Anonymous said...

Oh fabulous.. You've got a little treasure.. isnt it??

Chandan said...

Thanks Patricia... Its a quite a junkyard...but I love it! :)

Anonymous said...

Indonesian looks like it so much.




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Unknown said...

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