Add a little spice to your life with salt and pepper shakers. A decorative salt and pepper shaker gives a style update and is a subtle way of introducing sophistication to your dining table. A designer salt and pepper shaker comes in different designs and shapes. Let's explore some of...
Etching is derived from an ancient Germanic word for ‘eat’. The method uses corrosive acids to bite designs into hard surfaces like metal. Etching can be done in two ways. The background can either be eaten away so the design stands out in relief, or the design itself can be...
Turtle is one of the four guardians of the compass. Turtles in Feng Shui hold a very significant meaning. The Feng Shui turtle is used as an energy enhancer and a protection when placed at the back of your house. Turtles are regarded as a symbol of good luck, longevity...
The art of sculpting marble along with inlay work arrived in India from Europe four hundred years ago. The Mughals were fascinated by the beauty of this art form and immediately set upon adapting it to their tastes. Rajasthan is a well known state not only in India but all...
Are you throwing a dinner party for your friends, family? You already have a great dinner set and all. But your menu starts with soups and appetizers. And we often tend to miss out on the appropriate crockery for the soup. We somehow manage it most of the time with...
Spoon is one of the most commonly used cooking accessories. Yet a spoon set or spatula set can be the most interesting and unique ones on your table. While we can just think of them on steel or plastic, there are several unusual and creative materials in use for making...
With the onset of fashion jewelry, the jewelry designing trend has undergone total change. Pendants, rings, earrings, bangles and necklaces are just not restricted to the typical old-fashioned floral designs. And why only the design! The material and color concept too has undergone vast changes. Acceptance of abstract and non-floral...
Jewelries are an integral part of dressing up. The fashion industry is continuously undergoing changes and revival because of two major factors: the clothes and the jewelry. Like clothes, jewelries too have endless variations. Metal jewelry, wooden jewelry or beaded jewelry, the list is quite long. Amongst all, one of...
We all love beaded jewelries. But how many of us know about the types of beads available in the world. There are so many bead types that the names are just not enough! Here we've summarized the most common types of beads that make beautiful jewelry settings. Here is an interesting...
Human beings have a natural love of beauty and ability to create art. The craft of making jewelry dates back to ancient civilizations like the Stone Age. The oldest jewelry was made from natural materials such as clay, wood, horn, bone etc. The refine slowly took over the raw and...
