nathalie derouet: ceramics

wonderful ceramics by nathalie derouet. they look so fragile and pure don't you think. i love the handmade quality and the imperfect look.

found via bloesem

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bottles galore

pictures above by Anna Kern found via Decor8

so i have a colleague who collects bottles. whenever we travel to germany he picks up used glass water bottles from restaurants. the bottles there are amazing and drinking packaged water out of glass bottles is really a luxury for me...i do not know about you. the bottles come in such pretty blues greens and browns that i am soo tempted to pick them up myself sometimes but i don't because a.) i am scared they'll make me open my bags at the airport; and b.) my colleague came up with the idea and not me...it'll make me look like a child from the 'me too' generation :)

i am in awe of this colleague of mine, for his fearless attitute. his passion for everything new in general and his child like enthusiasm for things/people/places that catch his fancy. sometimes i think in trying to be/look more sophisticated, been there done that, i know the ways of the world sort of a person, i forget to express my original self.

hmm...didn't think glass bottles would trigger such thoughts in me..but seriously does this happen to you too?

i am writing this post as a dedication to my colleague's unhidden and passionate expressions/reactions (is there such a thing?) and his child like curiosity for the wonders of life!!

some pictures of bottles in ceramic and glass that i collected online. all credits to people who made them or found them and then posted them online (as is don't know where these pics come from...i have very few names saved)

i love this Delft Blue bottle above. even jaipur blue pottery has this colour doesn't it? i wonder where the similarity starts (or ends).

one can easily reuse glass bottles as flower vases or simply for decoration around the house.

i think they look just wonderful....and it is time i have some of my own! :)

dream home decor wishlist

the picture above from Velachery Balu's foto stream on Flickr

i wish to have Athangudi Tiles in my dream home...maybe the balconies...and the kitchen..hmm i wish i have my balcony and kitchen next to each other. watch this brilliant video on the tile making process and you'll fall in love with them too!! i'd love to get contact info of units that manufacture them in Tamil Nadu...does anyone know?

via Rang Decor

Turkish Delight

can you believe your eyes?? i'm drooling over these pieces i found randomly seeking Turkish Design . click on the link above to go to the website that sells these pieces along with textiles rugs and a lot from Turkey!

i want i want i want....i wish i could just throw a tantrum and somebody would buy them for me!