Teapots


My teapot is rubbish, it leaks.
Being  English  i can not possibly live without a teapot and tea. So i decided to take it upon myself to look at the best teapots on offer and decide upon a winner. The only requirements
  • it does not leak
  • it can fit at least 3 cups of tea in it
  • and that it is not too boring or too fussy
The teapot i have found is from Toast and is an indian teapot that can hold 3/4 of a pint and is priced at £39. I think it is lovely and looks pretty sturdy.
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Monsoon


Today we signed the papers for a new house. Not just a flat but a house with stairs and a garden. I am so pleased, I can plant lavender in the garden and study in the spair room, I am so happy, things are looking up at last.


To celebrate i desided to go and look around the local shops. I discovered that monsoon have some beautiful peices that i would love for the new house. In particular the silver jar above would be perfect for my cotton wool balls.
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Apne hathon ki lakiron ko mitaa le us se kahna




Apne hathon ki lakiron ko mitaa le us se kahna
Phir kahin jaa ke wo ghar apna basa le us sey kahna

Dukh to chehron se ayaan hote hain aksar
In ko
Dil ke koney mein koi kitna chhupa le us se kahna


Mere jazbon ki hararat se nikalna hai to phir
Mere choome huye honthon ko jala le us se kahna

Ab main lautunga na aankhon se churane ke liye

Ashk jitne bhi hon dariya mein baha le us se kahna


Lagzishyein uski kahin barbaad na kar dein usko
Waqt ka panchhi kahin usko na uraa le us se kahna


Umar dhalti hai to bichhre huye yaad aate hain
Har naye shakhs ko dil se na laga le us se kahna


Ghar ki wahshat se dara karti shab ko aksar
Roshni ke liye kisi jugnu se nibaah le us se kahna


Log patthar bhi utha lete hain ibadat ke liye
Jism apne pe koi khol chadaa le us se kahna


Yoon to har rang khila karta hai uss par lekin
TEEZ rango se zara khud ko bacha le us se kahna


Teergi raas kahan aati hai har mahve - e - safar ko
Har kisi ko wo muqaddar na bana le us se kahna


Usne yaaron ko badalte huye dekha hai nahi
Teer jitney hi mayassar hon chhuppa le us se kahna

Zard patton ki tarah bikhre mere khawaab jo hain
Unko guldaan mein phoolon sa saja le us se kahna


Meri kagaz ki wo kashti jo nishani thi meri
Ab ki barsaat ke pani mein baha le us se kahna


Usko matloob sukoon ho agar dil ki tasalli ke liye
Kisi mayoos se chehre ki duaa le us se kahna


Uske naazon ko utane mein khushi hi khushi meri
Main gaya waqt nahi Jo mujh ko bula le us se kahna


Mom ke ghar ki khwahish usey bari deir se hai
Jalte SAM ko to pahle bujha le us sey kahna



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अपने हाथों की लकीरों को मिटा ले उस से कहना
फिर
कहीं जा के वो घर अपना बसा ले उस से कहना


दुःख तो चेहरों से अयाँ होते हैं अक्सर
इन को
दिल के कोने में कोई कितना छुपा ले उस से कहना


मेरे जज्बों की हरारत से निकलना है तो फिर
मेरे चूमे हुए होंठों को जला ले उस से कहना


अब मैं लौटूंगा न आँखों से चुराने के लिए
अश्क जितने भी हों दरिया में बहा ले उस से कहना


लग्ज़िशें उसकी कहीं बर्बाद न कर दें उसको
वक़्त
का पंछी कहीं उसको न उरा ले उस से कहना


उम्र ढलती है तो बिछडे हुए याद आते हैं
हर
नए शख्स को दिल से न लगा ले उस से कहना


घर की वहशत से डरा करती शब् को अक्सर
रौशनी के लिए किसी जुगनू से निबाह ले उस से कहना


लोग पत्थर भी उठा लेते हैं इबादत के लिए
जिस्म अपने पे कोई खोल चढा ले उस से कहना


यूं तो हर रंग खिला करता है उस पर लेकिन
तीज रंगों से ज़रा खुद को बचा ले उस से कहना


तीरगी रास कहाँ आती है हर महव - ए - सफ़र को
हर
किसी को वो मुक़द्दर न बना ले उस से कहना


उसने यारों को बदलते हुए देखा है नहीं
तीर
जितने ही मयस्सर हों छुपा ले उस से कहना


ज़र्द पत्तों की तरह बिखरे मेरे खवाब जो हैं
उनको गुलदान में फूलों सा सजा ले उस से कहना


मेरी कागज़ की वो कश्ती जो निशानी थी मेरी
अब
की बरसात के पानी में बहा ले उस से कहना


उसको मतलूब सुकून हो अगर दिल की तसल्ली के लिए
किसी मायूस से चेहरे की दुआ ले उस से कहना


उसके नाजों को उठाने में ख़ुशी ही ख़ुशी मेरी
मैं गया वक़्त नहीं जो मुझ को बुला ले उस से कहना


मोम के घर की ख्वाहिश उसे बड़ी देर से है
जलते
सैम को तो पहले बुझा ले उस से कहना


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Moroccan mirros

These little mirrors would look so lovely on a wall scattered at different heights. They are from Soukh .
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Stones of happiness


Both of these images have been kinda 'stolen' from another blog, Dancing mermaid . The top photo just made me feel so happy and cosy i thought i would share and refer to this lovely site.
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Melbu Mirror


I just love this Melbu mirror from ikea. I was so shocked when I saw it is is actually really good quality, and has a really nice bed and smaller round mirror to match. A must have for any bohemian boudoir !

At only £100 it is quite a bargin.



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Teri Zulfein Bikharne Ko Ghataa Kah Doon To Kaisa Ho

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~*~ तेरी जुल्फें बिखरने को घटा कह दूं तो कैसा हो ~*~


Teri zulfein bikharne ko ghataa kah doon to kaisa ho
Tere aanchal ke urne ko sabaa kah doon to kaisa ho


Bazahar chup ho lekin phir bhi aankhon mein hain afsaane
Teri khaamoshiyon ko bhi sadaa kah doon to kaisa ho


Mere shikwe shikayat par bhi mujh se pyaar karti ho
Teri chahat ko main sab se judaa kah doon to kaisa ho


Teri yaadein mere dil par ajab sa shor karti hain
Teri yaadon ko gar main ek nashaa kah doon to kaisa ho


Tumhaare bin mujhe jeena bara dushwaar lagta hai
Tumhein main apne jeene ki wajaah kah doon to kaisa ho


Jo tum naraaz na ho to mujhe ek baat kahni hai
Agar main pyaar se tum ko wafaa kah doon to kaisa ho


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तेरी जुल्फें बिखरने को घटा कह दूं तो कैसा हो
तेरे आँचल के उरने को सबा कह दूं तो कैसा हो


बजाहर चुप हो लेकिन फिर भी आँखों में हैं अफ़साने
तेरी खामोशियों को भी सदा कह दूं तो कैसा हो


मेरे शिकवे शिकायत पर भी मुझ से प्यार करती हो
तेरी चाहत को मैं सब से जुदा कह दूं तो कैसा हो


तेरी यादें मेरे दिल पर अजब सा शोर करती हैं
तेरी यादों को गर मैं एक नशा कह दूं तो कैसा हो


तुम्हारे बिन मुझे जीना बड़ा दुशवार लगता है
तुमहें मैं अपने जीने की वजह कह दूं तो कैसा हो


जो तुम नाराज़ न हो तो मुझे एक बात कहनी है
अगर मैं प्यार से तुम को वफ़ा कह दूं तो कैसा हो

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~*~ Gham-E-Dil Ko Inn Aakhon Se Chalak Jana Bhi Aata Hai ~*~


Gham-E-Dil Ko Inn Aakhon Se Chalak Jana Bhi Aata Hai
Tarapna Bhi Hamein Aata Hai Tarpaana Bhi Aata Hai

Kisi Ki Yaad Mein Jo Zindagi Hum Ne Guzaari Hai
Hamein Woh Zindagi Apni Mohabbat Se Bhi Pyari Hai

Woh Aayein Ru-Ba-Ru Hum Dastaan Apni Sunayein Ge
Kuch Apna Dil Jalayein Ge, Kuch Unnko Aazmayein Ge

Dabe Paaon Hamein Aa Kar Kisi Ka Gud-Gudaa Dena
Woh Apna Rooth Jana Aur Woh Unnka Manaa Lena

Woh Manzar Jhaankte Hain Aaj Bhi Yaadon Ki Chilman Se
Bhula Sakta Hai Kaise Koi Woh Anzaad Bachpan Ke

Hamein Aata Nahi Hai Pyar Mein Be-Aabru Hona
Sikhaya Husn Ko Hum Ne Wafaa Mein Surkhuroo Hona

Hum Apne Khoon-E-Dil Se Zindagi Ki Maang Bhar Dein Ge
Yeh Dil Kya Cheez Hai, Hum Jaan Bhi Qurbaan Kar Dein Ge

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Cat Power

I adore this photo. I just find it so inspiring
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Rearranging my bathroom



There is only so much you can do in a rented flat. I know we are going to be moving in a few months so new furniture is out of the question and with my poor financial affairs at the moment, making do with what i have got is the only option.

I want to create a bathroom that has a spa feel to it. Warm relaxing and inviting.

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French bottles

you can buy these at  Cologne and Cotton

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French Milk bottles


I just love these milk bottles they are from dibor or they can be found on amazon
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Songbird chandelier

now i really do have to dream as this costs over 700 $. Or i could make it i am sure for cheaper.
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Why does it have to match?


I just love this picture. Why on earth would you want all your plates and bowls to match. How can you have a favorite mug or bowl if everything looks the same?
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mmmm


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Lovely lamps

I love the lamp base. These are available at Falvia Del Pra.

I just love the lamp base, this kind of design would look great on my plant pots, these are from Flavia del Pra

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Bed throw


Love this bed spread
Picture from dorling kingsley of all places
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Bhatik- my new love






















I just love these candle holders, But i havent got enough room for them all :(
They are available from http://www.bhatik.co.uk/default.aspx.
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Bohemian accessory - Moroccan Lanterns

Bohemian accessory- The Morrocan lantern
Make your own Moroccan lanterns from jars - Via design sponge
Beautiful bohemian Moroccan lanterns

Anthopologie -bohemian interiors
Moroccan Lanterns
No Bohemian interior can be without a touch of Morocco and where better to add a slice of the exotic than with a beautiful bohemian lantern.
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chai tea and ganesh




I love these two pictures from here http://www.flickr.com/photos/dancingelephantstudio/
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Blue


dont know if i would have this colour in my house but i do think it is wonderful and works so well with the red
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lotus cushion

I love the lotus cushion. Apparently it is from this website, although i could not see it anywhere.
http://www.wefew.net/
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I wish I was sat here


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Koko Pillows







I love these pillows from http://www.kokotrends.com/ they are great, i particularly like the elephant rice one :)



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Purple plants





I really love the table decoration.


The fake hydranger can be bought at http://www.artificialplants.co.uk/ for 7.99 each, although real ones would be nicer

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