Pinakin Patel

<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232843452332910498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbFcQCRUPDCkbqn-KPNQLgAMWpDxQq4UXgkLPoalYQ8XnhESMFfPZxMVFWtYG4Pq0lf3zc17DrwOasMTTv3JeIOIpIuKV4mYie0S114EmROkAUrHHCAWskoGgr7eYahJBRZQxOYM4XR34_/s400/pin2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: pointer; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />This country retreat designed by <a href="http://www.pinakin.in/frontend/"><strong>Pinakin Patel Associates</strong> </a> looks so beautiful, serene and relaxing I want to spend a lovely weekend there...actually many weekends there:-)<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232843985690441906" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Kfu5FZTzHcu0y8HSq87V29tHNrOnXUYVUfrBOWb547WGk1FCRLql4P7vxEi08FArYgBItX0z8VIQF2wSFgNbSK5YhFUNXjbAbANj9WbXArUrF3q0sgYvrzheMr06n5wqp1xkELHKqfS_/s400/pin6.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: pointer; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232844440356504162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEUAFsqbwX90yj8VjR-B7Hl1gb2zYScULu4dxJby1m6BgFhSkszeeHz_Z9_yp2_Gxd2_LqB6DVPAjoGASUdsGYPXICrG1atyv65GjD9M1fYV7R6s7pEKpzeI-kS2VWPyuHDx5tGnZHc8CY/s400/pin11.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: pointer; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232844467045372098" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8qAtl6YnfyhMGZpa7SMxhD-3G9AhAtBOPgAfO5ujufMZl2ZADLWSRvKtp_ZZpAbaeJNsUf9C5pWd71JM51t8xtDbiU6QiWUcyVU59l47Kv6W76aFB1ZW0LpRcDDCdBzOUgmCVMru6fZF7/s400/pin13.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: pointer; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><a href="http://www.pinakin.in/frontend/"><strong>Pinakin Patel</strong> </a>graduated in Chemistry but today heads one of India's leading design firms and owns a unique lifestyle store.<br /><strong>"The firm is known for their distinctive interpretation of the clients needs, producing contemporary design from a classic base, juxtaposing yoga and bhoga"</strong><br /><br />Do <a href="http://www.pinakin.in/frontend/">click </a>on to read more...<br /><br /><em>(images from pinakin.in)</em>

Pinakin Patel

This country retreat designed by Pinakin Patel Associates looks so beautiful, serene and relaxing I want to spend a lovely weekend there.....

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The gentle breeze blew through...

...sheer white curtains with a touch of gold.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230577083924337554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXCixYKwyWie4ImfC9yNi_Enqm_4U3EclxSB3tBEWnu2TQyH7Ub9yhCC5za1spnCSe-Bx_7XFddp2Owp5cfl17xasqcIAm9S2wwXkj6I1lmGEav_UxQRFIzppZ6GzxiRsWnBlScmEPYm0Y/s400/03.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230577082905565586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5TH504EUMLTmsYneYSV88Ns4VJ6pRl7V8JD1HPWF3jLOVnBEYzPRf8Mn6m34jhyHbeZqn7tcXaWvzOXSFVkUdtI9Ub9K2Ak2yf79KBsZjqlOcRwGTwXEZPtivLgrcGh2tKh6cc6eaGYRI/s400/02.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Two posts in a day, I must be certainly very inspired! <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230577088609911330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAmds90_YvbrMf1Fv5IsjssdKOJzZcCfp456R8VQkk_eziJ00ceUIXMgjZ42PYRb4Nr3K0SGUtMaWH1o-F_zSKR2UpYWWXGi3CVLyv0sz-JY4N37_RhCgnt7cIfibUQDFt6zoOzx__u_uZ/s400/04.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />It was very exciting to receive an email from <a href="http://www.chitraaa.com/">Chitra Gopalakrishnan</a>, informing me about a new venture. A venture with a social cause of giving a boost to the Kerala handloom industry.<br /><br /><strong><a href="http://www.karaweaves.com/index.html">KARA</a>-</strong> Weaves of Kerala is an endeavor by a group of very enterprising women who work with weavers fom Kerala and create high quality cotton handloom furnishings for the home.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230577909710876818" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMUr7BIBtutA6X0WX8dpWMUOtPqSYWO_nB-EzdTP_qWAexeK1dnLYx9iaN66erjlDRAy_aA4pMsYfCgfNmMtGsEQ943SVpRGK1y9mPz1fhMglrQHwmKDBkAx2enJIXQFfmOjKrs_bdHgYJ/s400/06.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><em><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230577095288150226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj101wv4K-lvo7IlEpLk37WHLUcwU16VKN110Af3C3b2jlcLyO0lljmaclBK5mytk_2t-AoYh8O6Hgp0LRBS2dadjtaZpDvNgCgoRG3p5gAIv3OhK4OH8UqsPHcRQkZL1sSDTPLI4z4A_KS/s400/05.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></em><em>Woven linen and gold cushion covers<br /></em>They have a range of curtains, cushion covers and some super soft cotton towels.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230587372382457698" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8XKi1Jajl4nJZtHTw4gupQY5Eqo8sw7rBpaAdenH8u7jufIyJh8octVhb5h8gnOkW1r5URlRs_EV3aIB52mpg52p_41Y4Ojd2vsLUyVMhQcOAN_XlfxyiVzyXJna46l_NeGY0X1Ur21fM/s400/10.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230580955305084242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBEo-4U4x2DxROs6jpx-ctRgAcpPuMT23fAJ4u06BCDP2BszfdWS72lpQLRbK29zZ4qUmxlVVATTpLJLXpkx2a4ut2mwWKPeOKw5HnQDzzCZQJIXTEBFDIT9wiFnI0hp8NDKw7_YfgGi71/s400/12.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230580960050286034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJMhrdpgzRhbPZii09JwlpUBm1Ft8OV1UMYnqqqzVHE7Qoa16j5r1LvS4BbPAAgZK9wYHk3bW0ZjQJZS3nqrTcz-6FOgCOru5V4D9HJODRRO29ZY7SDrYtBKgqdKOL5JsfSmcwmH4irHsx/s400/08.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Do check out their online store<strong><a href="http://www.karaweaves.com/"> here</a></strong>.

The gentle breeze blew through...

...sheer white curtains with a touch of gold. Two posts in a day, I must be certainly very inspired! It was very exciting to receive an emai...

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My Kitchen Shelf...

<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230491513048275938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_edsZYOMXNQ3cFsb53FcBNa995qdAyOAcfJh9O_LVee0tg_tceF08YsFrOn8BcrOj6MfDhEefI_a5myIld4p8GPtqNe9_0KhYZvjBCa4u0pqioeG9cpjWlpr70Us5iONNCTKfaUMXNsrm/s400/kit3.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: pointer; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />There is this small shelf in my kitchen which inspires me to try out various arrangements. The little blackboard definitely helps me convey a message:-) It doesn't require any great skills but has me smiling all day. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230489076513872930" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGvFk1T4OFS0XJTtaIoCN4NaLYmc-VasiEaWp-fIThQHlDJ82kQxue0chac8FAbNNua_KCl08BBANrEEurPMvPt97M1M8KPy03Qw7xMLVxFxfvUzw8YPsGgjQj8NpPoxl0gjdv_IDZWmdo/s400/THANDA.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: pointer; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230491508448937538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFv90II_zR6TpOgCpoDmLhPSyrRQJbG9g70lehpbFAR8SDlpNSoERh-ZvTPAyYg_SWzD8OuZdGzXJOwLTEDVY_v-RTijjbmP-Kb3aRsmG0Tf1ESZqN7anDoxKuK6FI8RrfmnzO01K4y2ZD/s400/kit2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: pointer; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230491524726596546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiI1PLYWqO7dqUItLYwCskAG3M7UiefgkDE7Oe3-OuKJ2bXVGgELi32iNdMbY0LeKHJaRWuAVjflfuBn0mw-HYlC26GBqfBaIbzQ3ueqwiYY3xpVlkFesLtehgaZnUq9bLJm0Ecga0WNE1/s400/kit4.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: pointer; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230490285255334706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPD0cFcgk2b4wA_kG7PzwyLnjdpvqN5RqA9SUoCtXOIGjW5QwdFEHMMWXjeVSDL42XCbu6vLmouXzHHnNKqlYbAA6lDoV7IQed93vZyG8Hq0CU2Q58jJ4bQyQKnlPdFVvNiyyuVatzMuPl/s400/choc.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: pointer; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230494544985459810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSC9LrnUNHrkV8xPfckmekOd3m2y3VRYdUUq7Z0AjsDRHOvpAwvERXPQJRK5i2sTQPyTQ7_Hf9689XGImB47s9ARHTsY0uRVkDsAIDp17vjvnVBZwigUE1IVLZEb32pvp0fcHQst-n1huP/s400/kit6.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230491507858129394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkdS4gGVY2j2BS1vl3C59pfBADTOyhqNPSP3DvstTaj87jR8b3oltEIOVyOdkEUyEwF9sVF-Hj-REJ3mHoHQtaFBX0P2zHhlO5m0bn7y2PrafpSuzHNLm0361stY6kTT7DRUxjMoh01lcH/s400/kit1.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: pointer; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Do you also have such a corner, a shelf, a table or a windowsill in your home that inspires you to try new creative arrangements?

My Kitchen Shelf...

There is this small shelf in my kitchen which inspires me to try out various arrangements. The little blackboard definitely helps me convey ...

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