My Favourite Corner ~ In a Facebook contest :)

The move between continents, left us exhausted and tired. The last four months were hectic and stressful. I had my fingers crossed and was praying that my vintage collection - furniture, kitchen and decor items, reach India with minimal breakage. Though things went better than we thought, we "lost" our vintage 1962 Guitar pluck - Lane acclaim side table :(. the precious piece lost its leg. What hurts is that I can never replace the vintage table here in India. Also, the fact that antiques and vintage items are irreplaceable. (I have gotten over the loss as I write this post..dint have a choice though)

After every move, I sit back and look at pictures we took in our previous home. This helps me forget the mess around me in the new place :). While I was doing just that, dearest Preethi Prabhu of Indya Kaleidoscope, announced a contest on the store's Facebook page.

The contest....

Indya Kaleidoscope has announced a -"Take this beauty home" Contest..where participants had to post a picture of  a "Favourite Corner of their home".  I have sent in my entry of one of my favourite corners of the previous apartment in Atlanta.

How I could win!..

All you need to do :)...Just click on the picture below. It will take you to the Indya kaleidoscope's contest page on Facebook. Like the picture and leave your wonderful comments for me to win the contest :)..the picture I sent in :)

I am looking forward to all your Likes :)..each like translates into a vote and improves my chances to win :). 

PS: I promise you will love browsing through the contest folder...there are other beautiful homes and corners for you to drool...so get going :)..

A reminder: 
Link to my picture : Indya Kaleidoscope - Sudha Iyer's Fav corner :)
The contest page: Take this beauty home contest ~ IK
Contest ends : 17th Sept 2012. (thats this Tuesday!!).so pl hurry!

Thank you for the votes/Likes in advance :)...see you soon..I am coming back with a wonderful store profile

Once Upon a Tea Time....Design Stories Annouces a Giveaway

It is raining giveaways. :)...Priya of Once Upon a Tea time..Design Stories has announced a $50 Anthropologie sponsored giveaway on her blog. I am super excited. 

However, the giveaway is for Residents on the other side of the Atlantic... she has promised to organize a giveaway to international audience as well (soon). Rules are very simple so what are you waiting for!!!...:) All the best folks

PS: If you missed the link in the post ...click here >>Giveaway time: $50 Anthropologie gift card

Pree's Giveaway

Blogged about pree's giveaway >>here

Of Peacocks and Paisleys announces a Giveaway - Yay!!!

Gagan from  - Of Peacocks and Paisleys has announced a CSN gift card giveaway. She is a super cool, ultra hep blogger who makes me smile (believe me ..its tough to get me to smile :))...with her posts! Her blog is among most popular ones and thats quite an achievement given that she started blogging in June 2010. Its her great writing style, immensely positive vibe and pleasing personality that has her readers hooked to her blog.


Gagan, Dear I admire you for all that :)

Link to the giveaway >>Here
What you need to do? (quoting from her blog)

Four entries per person (extra entries will be culled). Leave a new comment for each enrty. Giveaway open to U.S./Canadian residents. Residents of other continents---You may still enter for a loved one in the U.S./Canada. The winner will be announced on December 1st, just in time for the holidays!
Entry#1: Leave a comment with a link to your pick from the CSN website.
Entry#2: Follow P&P and leave a comment. If you're already a follower, just leave a comment so it can be counted.
Entry#3: Spread the word---Blog about it and leave the link in an additional comment.
Entry#4: Facebook/tweet about the giveaway and leave a comment.

All the best folks..

The Week that was :-)

I joined a blog party via my food blog and then made new friends...cool na!.

then moved a few plants indoors..(brrr! its getting cold outside), 

and clicked a few pics of a cute pair of candle stands I bought for a very dear friend...:-)

..And thgt id join in pattyz weekend wrap up series. (Need to congratulate her on a successful week 7 wrap up)..so here i go...:-)..




you should join in too. Have a great week and do stop by for a few more interesting posts coming your way via all my blogs..:-)

Indya Kaleidoscope - Annouces a Giveaway

Announcing a super cool Giveaway!! If you love Indian Handicrafts, then this giveaway is just for you.

Preethi, who blogs at Indya Kaleidoscope, has announced a giveaway on her blog...I would recommend each one of you to enter it. It is a lovely wooden elephant with copper and brass accents. I have fallen in love with that little guy..I am sure you will too. So rush over to Preethi's blog and enter the giveaway. Just follow a few simple instructions.. Bloggers and non-bloggers are all welcome...

I have put in my comment for the chance to win., you should too..:)..Wishing you all the very best

PS: If you havent found the link in the post already...go via here >> Indya Kaleidoscope

Votes Please

It feels nice to see a popular fellow blogger being featured by another very popular Home Design Blog- Apartment therapy. (YAY!!!). AT has been running a series /contest called- Room for Colo(u)r Contest and readers votes decide the winner(s). (US and International)


Kamini, who blogs @ Safforn and Silk has her Saffron Sanctuary Bedroom among other international entries. Your vote could help her win. So please take time out and and cast your vote for her entry

More on Kamini...
Kamini is a wonderful artist and an accomplished interior designer. Wanna know more about her..I recommend you read Divya's post - Artist Profile - Kamini on Sound Horn Please and Kamini's home tours on Gagan's blog>of Peacocks and paisleys and on Priya's OUATT

Coming back to the contest....

Link:>>Contest

(pic courtesy Apartment therapy)

And this is how you vote!....
All you need to do is visit Apartment therapy's page with Kamini's entry and cast your vote. It would be nice to see a blogger from Mana Hyderabad to win under International Category :-)..(Dont mind me stressing the hyderabadi aspect, Once a Hyderabadi always a Hyderabadi u c....lol)

Whats in it for you?!!
I will be happy to see a professional Interior designer's Hyderabadi home win the contest.(I know you love to see me happy!!)...and then, if you dint know AT already, I have opened a window to one of the most beautiful spaces in the Cyberworld.

So rush and do your thing!!


PS: you have to register (for free) to vote...it only takes a minute...(hardly!!)...so rush and vote

Giveaway - Rainbow - The Colours of India

Sanghamitra of Rainbow- The Colours of India, announced a giveaway. It is a gift card from CSN stores (hence, the giveaway is open to readers from US and Canada only). Link to the giveaway post >>Here

Pic source : Rainbow- The Colours of India

I have been a reader of her blog for a while now and love the ideas she shares. What I like about her space is her Indian infused design scheme and use of vibrant colours. (She has aptly named her blog - Rainbow!!)


 Do visit her blog to enter the giveaway and good luck!

Another giveaway - My Dream canvas

Anuradha, of My Dream Canvas, is on a Giveaway spree....She had a giveaway last month>> HERE

This time around, as promised earlier...she has opened the entry to people around the world...yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And, she is giving away a wonderful pair of earrings

Pic courtesy: My Dream Canvas

Visit her blog> HERE and follow the instructions to be a part of the giveaway...all the best!!

Another giveaway - My Dream canvas

Anu of My Dream Canvas has annouced a 40$ giveaway to readers in US and Canada....I strongly recommend that you enter the giveaway.... :)

International Graphic Design Contest

Quoting the Competition announcement by comeonline.it

"The Primary objective of this project is to promote a debate around the basic theme of life in the community and how improvements can be made. The competition is an opportunity to express, manifest, symbolize and imagine solutions for a better city capable of improving the lifestyle of its inhabitants.

Sensitive themes:
Integration of different cultures and religions
Citizen needs: Youth, Disabled, Children, the Aged, Outcasts..
Technological innovations
The Community as protagonis
Interaction between urban areas and nature
Safety

2 visions / 2 ways to participate

1. Intellectual proposal   (critical / constructive / thematic / social)
2. Intervention                 (active / real / practical / urban) " Courtesy: felicityproject

Wishing all the Graphic designers best of luck!