Monday 13 September 2010

My Home, My Magic - home tour Sept 10 (Part 1)

When I saw Sameera & Ashish’s home… My heart skipped a few beats.. I looked at the images for days (and days… and days)… drooled over them… attempted to short list them… but failed miserably!! Finally decided… to share most of the pics but as two posts.. It was indeed a difficult task… but here, I’ve selected the best of the best images from their gorgeous… gorgeous home!!!
My husband and I have a strong connection to India and have enjoyed seeing unique spaces on our travels, especially in Bali. We tried to recreate such a space in Houston, in our century old home, and we have enjoyed doing it, despite the mosquitoes and 100 degree afternoons! Our two young boys and yellow lab seem unaffected by weather or mosquitoes.
I simply love this corner of her home.. The lamp.. the window seat!! Awesome!!

The home is a hundred year old stucco structure based on a Sears's home plan. The house is 2200 feet plus a basement, but the real beauty is the numerous balconies and porches overlooking what we think is our Asian oasis in a hot steamy city. We think the house is timeless and it reminded us of the concrete structures in India.
Did you spot the Buddha painting??? I also like this corner of her home.. and think I could sit here.. and sip on my cup of coffee.. for a long long time..

The flow of the house conformed to many principles outlined in the Vastu Shastra, an ancient Indian treatise that prescribes architectural and design elements for a positive result. We have lived here a year, but in this cool neighbourhood for almost a decade.
Isn't this gorgeous... I love the orange wall..

We redid the tin ceilings, added cabinetry and storage space, and removed columns and walls to open up the home. A lot of the artwork and the lacquered furnishings are from India and have been in our family.
I love the mix of seating in the kitchen... Makes it look like a home.. I love homes.. with real people in them... a little bit of clutter... lots and lots of love... loads of personality.. and your own style... and this home... surely has a lot of character... What do you think??
This use of space is just perfect.... I love the use of laddar in home decor and admire this use of space..
Isn't it picture perfect?? The windows make this area all the more stunning..
Sorry... guys.. I'm only sharing one pic of the outdoors with you... (for now.. *grin*). The tour of this homes magical outdoors in another post.. It will truly leave you spell bound... *smiles*
Till then... if your home is as stunning .. and is filled with so much warmth, love and attitue... as this home... email me on torresp27@hotmail.com. I'd love to feature your home here... and hear your story!!

22 comments:

  1. Oh! I had seen a snippet of their home on AT. This is truly gorgeous! Thanks for sharing sameera & Ashish! Great post Patty!

    (her outdoors IS magical!)

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  2. What a lovely lovely home!!! Thanks for sharing and Happy Monday!!

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  3. gorgoes house. love the dining arrangement. very unique. awaiting your next post Patty.

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  4. Very beautiful..Love the corner of their room with the Buddha painting..and how can I forget the library..very thoughtful!

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  5. lovely home,nice library & krishna idol
    http://oorvi-sruthi.blogspot.com/

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  6. OMG!..What a lovely home!!...so much love, warmth and attitue!..enjoyed every bit of it!..Thanks for sharing Sameera and Ashish!...lovely post Patty :)

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  7. Oooh Awesome, it's hard to pick a favorite pic among these...

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  8. Their house has a lot of character to it. Beautiful built-ins and gorgeous outdoors!!!

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  9. wow is the only word to desc to it..... The colors so blend with neutrals bringing the tru magic out... cant wait to c the outdoors!

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  10. gorgeous home and that library is to die for:)

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  11. Wow!!! What a lovely home!
    Love every corner hsown here.

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  12. Beautiful home!! Really inspiring decor!! When will my home be as beautiful like this one..sigh!!

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  14. Love the decor - esp the lamp & brass idol.

    Here's something for you at my blog -
    http://mindfull-meanderings.blogspot.com/2010/09/cheery-on-top-award.html

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  15. love the combination of modern as well as ethnic decor

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  16. Wow! Its hard to believe that this home is in the US. It almost looks like a concrete Indian home..

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  17. This is a beautiful home, love the porch!

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  18. Like the natural lighting and the blinds used for the same in the kitchen ... less clutter .... spacious...& a very practical arrangement....

    Waiting for ur next post, patty...

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  19. I loved the last picture so much, it seems like a cozy place with so much of private space. beautiful home too!

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  20. Loved the kitchen!..and I can't wait for your outdoors post:)

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  21. The best part about your house is the ethnic yet modern look with beautiful paintings and idols of Gods & Godesses! I m also a big fan of such these cultural artifacts and paintings....One of my fav things to buy are these colorful & happy Chinese Buddhas...the laughing one,the one with the money sack etc...
    Anotehr thin I m desperately waiting to get is a bronze ganesha idol frm India...if customs allow me :)
    Beautiful kitchen pics too.....you seem to have a good taste!

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  22. Wow! They seem to have brought India to Houston. I really liked everything about this house.Thanks for sharing. It is really inspiring. I saw the second part also, and it is beautiful.

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