1 Draw a rangoli. But this time around use fabric paint instead; it stays longer.
1 Tie satin ribbons on doorknobs or around cushions.
1 Fill your home with fragrances. Rub lime leaves or dried rose petals on napkins. Invest in potpurri for the season. The 1 warm scents always work its magic for the festive season.
1 If painting is not on your agenda, make it a point to buy an interesting centerpiece for your coffee table and do up your sofas with sequined cushion covers. They add a festive appeal to the house and it's an instant pick me up. Try a mix of designs and colors and sizes for the cushions. They do add that element of drama to the room.
1 Invest in a carpet for the season. It adds a dash of color to your room.
1 Go on a lamp binge - buy several and place them around the house.
1 Fresh flowers always work their magic. Dressing up the entrance of your house with marigold will make a striking impact. 1 But if you find changing the flowers everyday, fill a clear container with riverbed stones or marbles (available in most outlets), fill three quarters with water and grow less fussy plants. Place them strategically at the entrance.
Creating a designer wardrobe for the festive season:
Step into the designer's shoes and create magical ensembles for this festive season. My World tells you how you can work a designer ensemble with a quick shopping list - from a trendy tunic to an elegant sherwani, your look can be casual and formal to suit the occasion.
Your shopping list:
* Electric blue fabric
* 3 metres of brocade
* 2 metres satin pleats
* 2 metres georgette
* 1.5 metres chiffon for the sleeves
* 3 metres of crepe lining.
You can also work this into an Indo - Western ensemble by working the fabric into short jackets, fitted fish cut skirts, or long coats worn with cigarette pants.
By: Meenakshi/India Syndicate
