Floral is in!

      Flowers are pretty, we all have to admit that. Last year floral patterns make a come back in a huge way with designers taking the bright floral prints of their summer dresses all the way to darker vintage prints on their winter coats and shawls. We got in on the floral sneaker trend too!

     Flowers while fresh and in a vase are the preferred choice, who wouldn't love a little floral in a more permanent way?! And no I'm not talking about floral wallpaper (which is pretty too!). No, I'm talking about one of a kind furniture pieces with a bit of floral infused on them. We've got just the collection for you. From tall mirrors to dressing tables, these pieces make "sitting pretty" a true statement!

       Whether it the border of a mirror, the panel of a drawer or the surface of shelves, adding a touch of these flowery prints makes a big difference. You can even take an old piece of furniture of yours and paint on a floral print.

     Post the New Year blues and the fading winter cold days, I think it's time to welcome summer a little early with this pretty idea!  

Bins to Beauty!

 We're always talking about reusing old decor pieces and converting them into something new. Turning trash to tasteful is all the rage now!

  But have we ever thought about turning the trash containers into something pretty? Yeah, you heard me right! The wire baskets that hold all things dirty have capacity to sit pretty too, who knew?

The Basket Table

       Turn an old wire basket upside down or keep it upright, spray paint it if you have to, fix on a wooden plank and you've got yourself a Scandinavian coffee table good enough to sit in an Ikea store! You can even keep the wooden lid removable so that the table can doubly function as a storage space.

The Bathroom Basket

        Remember those bathroom caddies you see college kids carrying to common bathrooms in movies? Well you can turn this into a fixed storage decor item in your bathroom! Mount them on a wall, a few of them on a ladder or place them on a shelf for some stylish storage!

The Basket Lamp

        Nothing says industrial chic better than a lamp with a clutter of straight lines! And what better than one that you've recycled from the corner of your floor to the center of your ceiling!

If you don't have any old baskets, head down to our store to pick up the pretty wire baskets we have!

"Cheer"ing up the Place

   When I say "pom-poms", your mind immediately goes to cheerleaders with their bright uniforms and classic "cheering accessory". But it turns out pom-poms can be easily incorporated into your home décor! And I don't mean the clusters of shiny streamers, cheerleaders clutch in their hands. I mean the tiny balls of wool that can easily be attached to home linen items to enhance their over all look.


    Here's an image showing you how you can make these cute pom-poms, using coloured wool, a fork and a pair of scissors.

         Now that you've got your tiny fuzzes of fun, look around and find places to attach them on. Grab a needle and thread, and line up some pom-pom trim on the edges of your curtains, runners, cushion covers and more!

                   

You can add these to wall hangings, bedcovers and much more. "Cheers" to a great idea!!

                                

Pantone shade of 2017 & how to incorporate it in your decor

Greenery is the Pantone colour of the year for 2017 and we could not be happier about it. This is what they have to say about their choice of colour:

"A refreshing and revitalizing shade, Greenery is symbolic of new beginnings.

Greenery is a fresh and zesty yellow-green shade that evokes the first days of spring when nature’s greens revive, restore and renew. Illustrative of flourishing foliage and the lushness of the great outdoors, the fortifying attributes of Greenery signals consumers to take a deep breath, oxygenate and reinvigorate.

Greenery is nature’s neutral. The more submerged people are in modern life, the greater their innate craving to immerse themselves in the physical beauty and inherent unity of the natural world. This shift is reflected by the proliferation of all things expressive of Greenery in daily lives through urban planning, architecture, lifestyle and design choices globally. A constant on the periphery, Greenery is now being pulled to the forefront - it is an omnipresent hue around the world.

A life-affirming shade, Greenery is also emblematic of the pursuit of personal passions and vitality"

 We all agree that plants are beautiful, they are beneficial and they are great for home décor.  So how do  we incorporate “greenery” into our lives?

1.       Grow your own herbs. Even if you are living a tiny apartment, you can still do this

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2.       Get houseplants. Here’s a list of plants that purify the air. http://bit.ly/1gwFi17

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3.       Get some colourful planters. Our collection of fibre planters is good lucking and durable

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4.       Self watering cones: If you are worried about watering your plants when you travel, you can invest in our self watering cones

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5.       Creative vases / pots. Use kettles, mugs, old bottles, cages, empty candle jars, canisters to put your greens in

6.       Terrariums are easy to maintain as long as they get adequate sunlight. We have some interesting terrarium pots in geometric shapes

7.       Give a green gift

8.       Add some animal / bird figurines or butterfly sticks in and around your pots

       Bring in some designs inspired by the greens like these cushion covers from SANCTUM

DIY Christmas Dreamcatcher Wreath!

   The Christmas traditions I must tick off every year are watching "The Family Stone" and making a Christmas wreath that goes on my front door. Watching "The Family Stone" is easy because Dermont Mulroney is pretty, Sarah Jessica Parker is quirky and Rachel McAdams is fierce, in fact I could go on all day about this warm movie with its great cast!

   It's the wreath that requires a little more thinking. With my Pinterest feed over bursting with dreamcatchers and boho chic vibes, I thought why not add this idea into my wreath?! And that's exactly what I did! I created a rustic, slightly vintage Christmas wreath with a touch of weaving.

Here's how it's done:

1. Wind/ tape some wooden sticks around a circular frame like a pipe or a wire

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2. Use some rope to fix the rope finally in place at 6 or more points and start your weaving. (The internet is filled with weaving tricks).

3. Using a glue gun add on Christmas accents like pointsettia flowers, pine cones, mistletoe and such and voila! Your Boho chic Christmas wreath is ready to go!

Fairy lights can be added too!

Here's a video to help you understand. Hope you like it!

 

The Good Ol' Runner

 

      Christmas comes with winter and winter comes with layering. From cardigans to shawls, mufflers to gloves, dhurries to rugs, runners to drapes, we love our Christmas layering!

      The runner is a pretty way to add some color to any room. The fabric can also soften the overall set up.
      Here are a few different ways to add a runner to your home decor.  Maybe these images can be of some inspiration to you!

The Traditional Table Runner:
                                         
                                                   

Take it to the Edge of the Bed for a colorful touch:

The Console Runner that can add a touch of fabric to an entryway:

The Coffee table Runner that can soften any work area:

The Displayed Runner that acts as a tapestry on a wall:

 Christmas is the best time to add a touch of festivity through a runner and try out the look. If you like it, maybe the runner can stay throughout the year keeping it's appearance on par with the season, of course!

The Christmas Spot

       Ever felt like Christmas suddenly creeps up on you and you don't have the energy or the time to go all out with decorations? Or are you one of those persons who wants to just dip a toe into the Christmas decor pool? Then this post is for you!

      With no place for a whole Christmas trees or a lack of fondness for the over decoration Christmas can bring, a Christmas Shelf is perfect! Take a book shelf, a showcase or even a space above your T.V. or music system and turn into a spot of Christmas wonder.

     Here are a few images to get you into the minimal Christmas decor space!

     Book shelves are easiest to fill with festive cushions, candles and smaller trinkets. You can even make your bookshelf christmassy by making it tree shaped!

                   

    Lower spaces like a coffee table or a console work equally well!

           How about creating a corner by the window with a bench and some hooks?

   If rustic decor is your thing, trunks are perfect spots for Christmas decor.

We've got some shelf decorating on at Sanctum, Take a look at the video for some added inspiration!