Sunday, November 12, 2017

Colorful bliss on canvas : Alamelu Annhamalai

Artists convey their imagination through various art forms, one of them being paintings.

Through this blog today, I would like to introduce to you a young artist/painter, Alamelu Annhamalai from Chennai. At 24, with a degree in Visual Arts from Stella Maris College, Chennai, she has always loved creativity which led her to painting.

 In a short span she has participated in many exhibitions where she has displayed her intricate and  mesmerizing works.


 Recently she conducted her first solo exhibition "A Soldier of Hope" at Lalit Kala Akademi, Chennai,inaugurated by Mr. Rajiv Menon and Mrs. Latha Menon.


Few pictures from her exhibition :
painting - everythinginnature

painting- everything in nature alamelu

Painting India

Painting

Painting everything n nature

Her work is inspired by her interaction with from various walks of life, their behavior, and her own hands on experience from life as such apart from drawing inspiration from other artists.

pinting everything in nature

painting-everything in nature

animals painting- everything in nature 
Olden days painting- everything in nature
life - everything in nature

Boy painting - everything in nature


painting project - everything in nature


Few of her works for Clients :
Spencer plaza - central - painting-  Everything in nature
Iconic buildings of old Madras -Spencer's and Central Station
alamelu annhamalai- Everything in nature
Internal Compound wall work for a client
Make over Painting on Table 
Wall painting- Project- Everything in nature - alamelu annhamalai


Listening to Music motivates her to get into the right frame of mind to unleash the strokes of her paint brush.
Amazing talent, isnt it ?

Do check her paintings here

Connect with her on social media
Facebook here
Instagram here

P.S: A special thanks to Varsha who introduced me to Alamelu's works.

[Images are copyrighted.  Do contact alamelu or the above site for purchasing images]

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Diwali Delights 2017

Diwali, popularly referred to as the “Festival of Lights”.

Diyas, flowers, fireworks, home filled with aroma of sweets and  the warmth of families & friends. That’s the real essence of Diwali celebrations.


This is how I adore my home this diwali with the diyas lighted at the entrance, living room and the balcony. 





The substitute to marigold were yellow carnation. 


Lakshmi vilakku decorated with flowers, arranged on the side table 


Lotus floating flower in the brass uruli


Table decor


Dining table decor


Corner chest




Little Krishna & brass decor






Colorful diwali toran hanging at the entrance

However, Diwali is not just about lightning  diyas, fireworks and celebrating togetherness, but also rediscovering ones inner peace.

May this festival of lights bring you peace, prosperity, success, health and immense happiness! 


" Everything in nature" wishes you all a very Happy Diwali ! 


{ Images by Veena and are Copyrighted }

Monday, October 16, 2017

Freedom Tree, Goa

I found this store Freedom Tree by sheer accident during our recent Goa trip. This store follows  contemporary and innovative style with their unique pattern which is something very different. 

Latika Khosla, the design director of Freedom Tree Design, a color and trend studio based in India, one of the founders of Takete Maluma, now brings the brand afresh to us as Freedom Tree.  


She is an international trend and colour consultant based in Mumbai, decided that India’s voice should be heard and wanted to bring ‘designed and made in India’ to the forefront of lifestyle living brands.  

Freedom Tree Goa - Everything In nature

Housed in an endearingly refurbished colonial portuguese abode, Freedom Tree stands brightly coloured with it’s welcoming warmth. You can't miss this store while you are driving from Panjim to Calangute beach.   

Furnishing - everything in nature


cushions everything in nature

I really appreciate the concept of making products in India. The Goa store provides linen curtains, furniture, textiles, ceramics, accessories, lighting, dhurries, fragrances, lacquerware, table runners, bedsheets, unique cushion covers and many other trendy yet traditional and contemporary decor items. 
Everything in nature

Recycle wood furniture -  everything in nature

The Freedom Tree collection carries the kind of  furniture  that gives this store a unique look. A good collection and examples of Recycle experiments with different woods, repurposed timber taken from homesteads that are now dismantled and refurbished. 



Fabric home decor - everything in nature
Crafts of embroidery, patchwork and digital printing gives a lively look on cushion covers and quilts. Fabric is also available for purchase by the meter.


sofa and cushions - everything in nature
An array of colours harmoniously merging into patterns, encourages the young and old to start experimenting with what is available there
cushions bedspread - everything in nature
Lovely patterns of cushion covers that have signature style and expressive designs

patterns fabric , furniture - everything in nature

 
Patterns range from modern ornamental prints to topical abstractions 

ceramic plate decor- everything in nature

ceramic plate decor - everything in nature

design coffee mug - everything in nature

unique home decor lamp shades - everything in nature

hanging lamp decor - everything in nature

rustic furniture - everything in nature


Other than lamps, furniture storage, kids study table, dining and office table are very refreshing in designs and practical from usage point of view

freedom tree - everything in nature

mirror decor- everything in nature


freedom tree decor mirror- everything in nature

I engaged in an interesting conversation with Ms.Indrani, Store head about the store and the various designs. The skills of exclusively Indian artisans and small scale industry, inspired by representing the living culture that is home-life in India.


coaster - everything in nature
I grabbed these coasters and it has freedom tree's logo on it

Walking into their design studio will give you a first hand experience to see their wide range of home decor products / goods and office needs. 

You can go through their website here
Find them on FB here

Freedom Tree Design Store 
House No : 78, Mae De Deus, 
Chogam Road, Sangolda, 
Goa – 403511, India 
Tel: 07038690989 

And there are stores in Mumbai and Bangalore too ! 

{ Styling & Shoot by Veena Murali in creative collaboration with Freedom Tree, Goa Store. Images are copyrighted. Please do not use without permission }

Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Vintage Cars

I have recently been to a Vintage cars exhibition in Chennai.

Huge collection of antique cars, vintage cars & classic cars and the ground was filled with motoring enthusiasts and photographers.


AV Meiyappan, founder of AVM Studios and Productions owned a 1938 Vauxhall 14 which was his first car.

Tamilnadu's beloved leader MGR used a Dodge car in late 50's and early 60's.
Dodge Kingsway 1957 Model


Chevy Impala 1959 Model






















I could see people becoming passionate and nostalgic about certain makes, models, and styles. 

Remembering a quote. " All of these cars were once just a dream in someone's head".

These car's are the real beauties of an olden era or the golden era. Isn't it??

[ Pictures by Veena Murali ]
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