tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35236211559406870442024-03-12T23:24:10.977-07:00Jade EclecticJEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18298489740546253159noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523621155940687044.post-45649263082706540152017-05-09T20:50:00.000-07:002017-05-09T20:59:59.620-07:0025 Easy Ways to be Impactfully Green<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The previous year has been very eventful for us as a human race - surprising turn of political events, terror attacks, hate crimes, rise of feminism awareness, discussions about climate change, you name it. There have been events which have brought many sensitive issues to the mainstream discussions - perhaps issues that we knew existed forever, but have never been as important as they are today.<br />
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Let's start with climate change.There is so much focus lately on being green, being earth-friendly and the drastic ways in which our beautiful planet has changed in the last couple of decades. We may be nearing the end of the diversity and delicate balance that our planet has maintained for millions of years. Some sources say that the most likely impact of this disturbance of ecological balance will be natural disasters of a scale that has never been witnessed before. There is also conclusive evidence that this process has already begun.<br />
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The responsibilities that our generation has to shoulder are completely different from those our parents' or grandparents' generations have had to. Our actions individually seem to be minuscule, but every drop makes an ocean and collectively, we can make a massive difference. I have been thinking a lot about this lately and am trying to include actions that prevent environmental damage in my life. These are small things that sometimes slip our minds:<br />
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<li>When buying goods that are surely not going to be returned, don't get the receipt printed</li>
<li>Limit the number of grocery bags used, either by squeezing maximum items into them, or by carrying your own cloth bags</li>
<li>Cancel subscriptions of magazines/newsletters you no longer read (i.e end up throwing out)</li>
<li>On the same note, shift current subscriptions to online ones if possible</li>
<li>Buy a reusable coffee cup for your daily coffee</li>
<li>Buy goods with minimal packaging or packaging that can be recycled</li>
<li>Reuse unavoidable plastic grocery bags as garbage bags</li>
<li>Buy classic pieces of clothing that can be used in many ways for many occasions</li>
<li>Nothing wrong with buying or using second hand goods (Op-shopping!) - I have scored so many beautiful pieces of furniture and new clothes with price tags attached at dirt cheap prices through Ebay or Op Shops (Guilt free too ;))</li>
<li>Donate items you no longer use to the needy or to opportunity shops so that they can get more use before their end of life</li>
<li>Exchange clothing/shoes/accessories with your girls to get new items without a cost to the planet!</li>
<li>Avoid takeaway plastic spoons and chopsticks by carrying your own (washable) spoon and fork</li>
<li>RED-cycle things that cannot be recycled :) Check it out in Australia: <a href="http://www.redcycle.net.au/">http://www.redcycle.net.au/</a> </li>
<li>If you are okay with using it, get toilet paper made from recycled paper (100% earth friendly!)</li>
<li>Save good-looking shopping bags for up-cycling and gift-giving rather than purchasing gift bags separately</li>
<li>Reuse cloth towels a couple of times before throwing it into wash (<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com.au/how-often-to-wash-jeans-and-clothes-2017-5?r=US&IR=T" target="_blank">interesting article</a> on recommended uses before washes!)</li>
<li>When doing laundry, wash on the cold cycle unless otherwise required</li>
<li>Minimize dryer usage by drying clothes outside (if the weather permits) and save on electricity costs too!</li>
<li>Recycle or up-cycle clothing. Check out <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/christina-dean/i-moved-to-china-and-what_b_12450254.html" target="_blank">this</a> woman's 1200KM bike ride through China!</li>
<li>When going somewhere nearby, walk instead of driving and creating fuel emissions. Get healthier and richer with this one too ;)</li>
<li>As much as possible, avoid food wastage by cooking in edible portions only, or, get creative with leftover recipes</li>
<li>Get greener, healthier and richer by avoiding processed food and opting for fresh, natural food. Processed food factories are factories too </li>
<li>Get public transport where possible - its not a lonely world where we live in! If you must drive, try carpooling - also a great way to make friends!</li>
<li>Schedule in mindfulness and other joyful activities like hobbies, friends, developing skills etc in your life to create a rich and full existence with less stuff.</li>
<li>Minimize, minimize, minimize consumption! Remember how lucky we are to get all the comforts that we have today, when just a couple of generations ago, our ancestors were living with the bare minimums.</li>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Hope you are having a wonderful mid-2016! While most of you are probably basking in the summer sun, we here in the southern hemisphere have the onslaught of winter upon us, which on the bright side, brings plenty on indoor time for me and my hot chocolate!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I have been really into yarn crafts for a long time now and lately, although they have been around for a while, I'm loving the plethora of colorful and fun woven wall decor that has been going around on inspo boards everywhere. (Maybe its the winter talking, I don't know ) Say what they may, I think they're here to stay! Some of the weaves seem great for summer too! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Check out these gorgeous weaves from across the internet that are calling out to me right now :)</span><br />
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JEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18298489740546253159noreply@blogger.com0Australia-37.926867601481334 144.84375-44.364545601481332 134.5166015 -31.489189601481336 155.1708985tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523621155940687044.post-54698500953158647082016-04-20T23:14:00.001-07:002016-04-20T23:14:13.557-07:00DIY 3D Phulkari Wall Accent Art<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So, today we are going to talk about how one can put some life in those boring blank corners of the home you so cherish, when one is neither particularly inclined to be indulgent with time or money - especially when one has a stash of beautiful, sentimentally valued, fabric that was partially ruined in the Great First Floor Flood of 2015 (Another story for another day!).</span></div>
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JEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18298489740546253159noreply@blogger.com0Australia-31.952162238024961 138.8671875-58.192260738024956 97.5585935 -5.7120637380249626 -179.82421850000003tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523621155940687044.post-16820906152406699402015-04-08T17:56:00.001-07:002015-04-08T17:56:45.346-07:00DIY Chevron Renter's Decor<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Its quite a challenge to D.I.Y when you basically don't have any materials for the "I" part - considering the major offload usually done at the time of move! Yet the mind is a restless thing - wandering incessantly when you're unemployed and have all the time of the day. You would think of all possible ways to savour this time and enjoy the stillness and laziness of this moment - but when you are trained to time-manage to the nth second of the day, it kind of becomes like "WTH happened?"! </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Well I always said, "Bad weather and a pair of scissors is a dangerous combination!".</span></div>
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JEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18298489740546253159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523621155940687044.post-67100122941547050242015-03-26T06:51:00.000-07:002015-03-26T06:51:25.049-07:00Shiftin' and Driftin'<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It's been a while since I wrote here and I really want to tell you why. I mentioned in a few of my previous posts about a big change due. Well, here it is! I've moved continents to Australia! </div>
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Moving is both exhausting and exciting, especially when it offers possibilities of new beginnings. For those of you who know me, I'm not the kind to stay in the same town/house for a long while. Call it restlessness or a desire to start afresh, I love the idea of offloading all the *junk* in my life, streamlining it and starting simple and fresh again - it has a way of reminding me of all the things I have been blessed with in my life and pushing me to re-evaluate all that I really need to be simply happy. Although I dearly miss my family and friends already.</div>
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Shifting almost plan-less to a city as new and as activity-rich as Melbourne is an adventure, albeit one that's scary as hell too! What does this city have to offer? What makes it tick? What's hidden in nooks and corners? It is interesting to note the significant cultural differences and subtle ways the city starts changing your perspective. </div>
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While I'm walking around aimlessly (and figuring out how to re-establish here) here are some unedited shots of Melbourne in an excitable new-comer's eye:</div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's been a while since I have gotten a moment like this. In the fast blur that is life sometimes, there is something very rare and precious about the odd moments that come by that one has to do absolutely nothing. It is truly a time of peace watching the shortest day of the year pass by, while listening to the far away sounds of neighborhood kids playing cricket and sipping hot chocolate. </span><br />
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JEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18298489740546253159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523621155940687044.post-89777337039449757192014-12-06T03:30:00.001-08:002014-12-17T07:20:05.767-08:00I'm Back!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I've been going through what I call a "Rollercoaster Phase". As I mentioned previously, I had been working a few personal commitments since last year. You know the feeling, when you want something so badly and you are ready to shed blood, sweat and tears - and the moment when you suddenly reach the tip of your uphill journey and its finally time to roll!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I thought about writing a million things and a million times during my break - but as expected, the days were long and the moments were short! As I continue to go through this exhausting but beautiful phase of life, I'll be back here intermittently and perhaps with less frequent posts. But come next year, things will be in full swing with a lot more surprises! 'Till then, I hope to share with you a few thought and creations as they come :)</span></div>
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JEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18298489740546253159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523621155940687044.post-49344098972462208772014-08-01T11:16:00.001-07:002014-08-01T11:16:59.238-07:00The Bad News: Wake Me Up, When September Ends<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I think the title of the post says it all. My life has taken a crazy pace lately - one that I have been struggling hard to manage since the past few months. While I have also been going hyper on the side lane coming up tons of new ideas to share with you, unfortunately things here have just gotten crazier, faster and weirder. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have also been grappling with a huge moment of personal growth and a major perspective shift. There is a life goal that I had been putting off since quite a while now - more of a passion actually. The time to just do it has come. When the train starts, you can't be hanging by door! You either gotta get ON it, or OFF it !! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hey Guys! Hope you're having a great weekend! I have a good and a not-so-good (:() news to share with you. This time I'll share only the good news. (Personally, I'm a "bad news first"-er!). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Anyhow, Jade Eclectic is now on <a href="http://thealternative.in/">TheAlternative.in</a> !! Remember the Case of the <a href="http://jadeclectic.blogspot.in/2014/06/diy-recycled-skull-studded-scarf.html"><b>Unwanted Studded Clothes</b></a> and the<b> <a href="http://jadeclectic.blogspot.in/2014/02/diy-jewellery-recycle-series-part-1.html">Lost Earring</a></b>? They're now here at:</span><br />
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JEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18298489740546253159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523621155940687044.post-53708228465466664772014-07-19T09:25:00.000-07:002014-07-19T09:25:18.736-07:00DIY Faux Tribal Disc Bracelets<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Its a happy time people - the sale season's here!! Intricate, beautiful items on my wishlist calling out temptingly at half price or lesser! I'm sure many of you do the Cart Dance as I do at this time of the year - add to cart, remove, ummm..NO!.. add to card again, remove again!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As you guys know, Jade Eclectic has been hosting <a href="http://jadeclectic.blogspot.com/2014/07/free-jewelry-giveaway-announcingthe.html"><b>a giveaway</b></a> for a $30 Gift Card for the Jade Eclectic <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/JadeEclectic?ref=pr_shop_more"><b>Etsy Shop</b></a> since a few days. It has been most fun hosting this and watching it grow. Thank you for your immense support and I'm happy to announce that we know have a winner!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've been swooning over delicate, semi-precious jewelry lately. Its so much fun to see how semi-precious gems can literally make any piece of jewelry look good. Add in a touch of gold to it and I'm hooked! Pretty stuff everywhere and not a thing to buy! (Damn you resolution :( )</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And so I went through the usual routine, (You know the one - dig, dig, dig, surprise and AH-HA!) and found these cute rock beads that I had been saving for a while and decided to finally do something with them.Their pastel-y shades made the perfect compliment for delicate gold bangles. It was done a few days ago and has finally made it here.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the spirit of appreciation, its been a while since we've had a giveaway on this blog folks! This time around, the giveaway is slightly different - Instead of selecting an item and posting it here for the sweeps, I'm gonna let YOU choose :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've been feeling a little under the weather lately. While I'm not able to work on a latest idea sets, I do have something I made a while ago - thought of sharing it with you all now. As you know, I've been digging the edgy fashion bits now a days, so here goes.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Spike charms (Taken off an old necklace)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've been obsessing over spikes and rivets for no less time now. While I've been known to own a fair share of punk and get a little too lost in Rock, I still can't get enough of it! I couldn't be happier that its O.K to wear the spiky, the studded and the shiny without being feared a bit ;)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've been bitten by a travel bug lately. I was back to Ooty with the family a few days ago. Of course, I visited all my favorite spots (note: <a href="http://jadeclectic.blogspot.in/2014/05/hotel-sherlock-ooty-india.html"><b>Hotel Sherlock</b>)</a>, did a <i>lot</i> of chocolate, tea, spices and oil shopping, went to my favorite flea markets and basically went nuts on the town! The weather, as usual, was delightful, whatever season it may be. </span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This time around we decided to explore a little further up to Coonoor and check out the acres of tea estates. While Coonoor turned out to be breathtaking as expected, on our way back we stopped at a tiny cafe - easily missed from the road - that totally blew my mind! A retreat amidst the blue mountains, <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheCulinarium?rf=304256273064279">The Culinarium</a> </b>had all the right offerings for the excited, change-seeking traveler. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At the entrance was a bakery, as one expects, but towards the left was a tiny outlet flanked with the latest fashion by<b> <a href="http://www.suelondonselect.com/default.asp">Sue London</a>,</b> India's only outlet! The display had a variety of items by Sue London, including their much known collection of<b> <a href="http://www.suelondonselect.com/product_p/lrhvo.htm">Lip Coin Purses</a>.</b></span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The cafe was a delight to spend time in, in more ways than one. For starters, the place had a touch of French decor with a view of Indian mountains. There were huge windows on three sides which let you gaze at the green mountains while sipping your tea and eating your tea cakes and leaving your troubles behind!</span><br />
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JEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18298489740546253159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523621155940687044.post-13300704907998927532014-06-19T11:37:00.001-07:002014-06-19T11:37:45.411-07:00DIY Recycled Skull Studded Scarf<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I occasionally, when the time and stars are right, decide to open my closet and put my hand deep in, beyond the darkness. On most days, this activity turns out to be an exercise in futility. On other days though, something pops out that makes me remember "Oh! I have this!". Some of my cupboard conquests turn out to be successful, while others make me think, "What the hell was I thinking?". Some just don't appeal to me as much as they did. These two tops are exactly that.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;"></span></strong> </div><div><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Step 1: </b>With a screw-driver, gently push apart the studs from the top. This will work with glued on studs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Step 5: </b>At the marked points, put a 1-2 drops of fabric glue and place the stud straight on.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've been saving a couple of old watch straps for ages, forever thinking about things I could do with them. It wasn't until I saw this watch strap cuff <a href="http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-Watch-Strap-Cuff/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=3521691">here </a>at ASOS that I thought, "Bingo!". Though inexpensive, its such a cool way to use up those pesky leftover watch straps! Don't ask me how I ended up with them in the first place, I hope you'll see soon. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We recently had the privilege of visiting the Royal Orchid Resort at Yelahanka, Bangalore. After the crazy pace that life had been running at, this was such a welcome relief! Although a short getaway (lack of vacation days again), it was totally worth it. </span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The resort itself was gorgeous without being over-the-top. Its relaxing beach-y vibe put our minds to rest even as we entered it. The place was well-maintained - exceeding expectations - and the staff went out of their way to ensure that our stay was pleasant.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What stole the show was the bathroom - Gorgeous rich fittings which had a spa-like air.</span></div>
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</span> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The clear wall took some getting used to - but fortunately there was a screen curtain to cover that up! Although the experience of a bubble bath while watching the TV in the outer room was unforgettable! Not too many photos of the room as it was hard not to jump into the soft, comfy bed right away and order room service ;)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It started raining heavily after this, but not on our vacation. We had freshly made kebabs at the outdoor grill station at 9th Mile restaurant:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Followed by Indian Chai tea and snacks at the porch cafe. (Yes I know, full vacation mode!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was so calming to watch the rain lash out in all directions while we sat inside and sipped on hot tea - the ultimate Indian go-to comfort experience! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I especially liked the way the reception area was decorated. I went ga-ga over these beautiful vintage fans:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And these gigantic lamp shades - so perfect for a bar or a kitchen island in a large-enough home!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The breakfast buffet was both filling and tasteful as well. After a round of morning badminton and breakfast, we approached the checkout time and it was a sad time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Although we were there only for a day, it was not difficult to settle into the place like home and wish to never leave! I even decided to go for the Royal Orchid membership just in case. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As you all probably know, I've been obsessed with tassels and fringes lately (See <a href="http://jadeclectic.blogspot.com/2014/05/diy-inspiration-fringes-and-tassles.html">here</a>). While there are many, <i>many</i> ways I want to get tassel-fied, it seems like making one's mind is so <i>not </i>an easy job when one is crazy about something (Read: Aztec tattooed fish). Therefore, a wise man once said "one step at a time", and I thought, "Why not".</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A thin cardboard box/piece about the size of tassel you're going for</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That's all, really!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Step 1: </b>Wrap the yarn in loops around the box to obtained the desired thickness. Around 40 loops give a medium thick tassel.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've been wanting to make something with tassels and fringes for quite a while now, but somehow I haven't been able to get around to it. So you can imagine the torture that ensues when gorgeous creations with max inspiration potential are encountered, but with no chance to make them! (Arrrrrghhhhhh!!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Marc Jacobs loves tassles too</span><br />
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JEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18298489740546253159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523621155940687044.post-78918238448930816012014-05-18T07:52:00.000-07:002014-05-18T07:56:08.107-07:00DIY Jewelry Recycle Series : Part 5 - JCrew Bubble Neon Necklace<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bright and neon colors are so "in" these days. Every magazine and fashion column one reads advises you to add a "pop of this" or a "pop of that" somewhere or the other. Frankly, I've always been into bright colors and pops. I mean, what's not to love about them? A touch of bright instantly cheers me up, which probably (hopefully) cheers others around me on dull days. Anyhow, my sister came up to me with this lovely Grey JCrew Bubble necklace and asked me if I could add some color to it. </span><br />
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<ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Old Bubble necklace</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hot pink spray paint</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Painter's tape</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another old beaded necklace/beads</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Step 1:</b> Take apart the chain and bead findings from the necklace, retaining the bubble findings.</span><br />
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</b></span> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Step 6:</b> Now the choice is yours whether you want to retain the original necklace beads or add in new ones. I had this one necklace with pretty gold beads lying around.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When it comes to food, especially cooking it, friends and family would tell you that I'm somewhat an eccentric. This, of course, means that my meals are often either well received or dissed! There is no middle path. I'm quite a lazy cook (as you have seen <a href="http://jadeclectic.blogspot.in/2014/01/diy-quick-nutty-homemade-chocolate-bars.html">here</a>) and my relationship with making food lasts only as long as there's something new or exiting in the kitchen or about the dish.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I do like to try out how different ingredients in my fridge go together though. Among the many, many experiments those around have been subjected to, this one turned out to be well-appreciated, which is why I thought of sharing it with you all (:D)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So... presenting... tofu bites!!</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Plain tofu</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pizza seasoning - oregano mix, chili flakes</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tomato ketchup</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Zucchini chopped</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Spring onions chopped</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Roasted cashews (optional)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A couple of winters ago, I had the good fortune of visiting Hotel Sherlock in Ooty. I was blown away from the start. Being a fan of Sherlock Holmes, the name itself aroused my curiosity. Imagine my delight when I discovered that we have themed hotels here in India, in the town next door!!</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This home-converted-to-hotel is situated advantageously at a vantage point in Ooty with a breathtaking view of the town and the valley below. With a small winding road up a hill, entrance through an ornate iron gate, and a beautiful path surrounding by flowers leading to its door, it feel like you're leaving a world behind. I'm still not able to decide on my favorite view, given that Ooty looked gorgeous both in sunlight and clouds from here. </span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The best part were the interiors of this cozy stay-in. We were in a room called <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Adventure_of_Black_Peter" style="font-weight: bold;">Black Peter</a>, complete with appropriately "olden" </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">themed</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> (No kudos to my architectural knowledge) decor with its very own fireplace! The room had a small awning with a glass front that looked directly into the garden and hills. While the room decor was fascinating</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> to look at during the day, the howling winds of the night with the unsettled mist gave it quite a spooky feel.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The staff was super courteous and welcoming, and the place gave a memorable ring to Ooty for us. Hopefully, one day, I'll be back ;)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The gallery with the entire Sherlock Holmes collection and a peaceful reading area, for when you just want to be away from it all. (Did I mention Christmas season had just started?)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On a side note, can't help but mention the delish Ooty chocolates (70% cocoa YUM!), some of the best I've had!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You probably guessed from the post title what I'm going to talk about. If you're a regular reader (thanks for that btw), you would also be wondering where I have been. Let me elaborate! You see, the thing is, I found myself in circumstances such that I found myself appointed Queen of Chaos-land? And if were to be Queen of some "land" then Chaos-land would <i>not</i> be it! </span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Did I mention I was moving? I probably did. But did I also mention that I had a major test two days prior to it? I also got the flu at this time. Indian Electricity board turned out to be a fair-weathered friend and I almost got evicted due to a misunderstanding. I almost lost most of my life savings due to the said misunderstanding (Insert shock smiley). What can I say - when it rains it pours!</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fortunately, certain insightful (and less freaked out) people around me were able to stay calm and we were able to sort the mess out before the shit hit the fan. Now that its ironed out and I am officially done moving (First major home move - LOT of learning) and gotten rid of the flu, I finally got to the point where I can appreciate my new home, to put it mildly. I'm basically going crazy with ideas on how I can jazz it up! Some of them, which I thought were simply G-R-E-A-T, were immediately shot down by The Family as being too "ridiculous" or "weird" (Someday!) - we'll get to those later.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Meanwhile, check out the photo barrage that has me wanting to go all Energizer-bunny on the house ;) Probably not all-applicable, but inspirational nonetheless. Click on images to go to their source.</span><br />
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