5 Best Design tips : How to sell house !

Getting ready to sell ?

 Move your property fast – and for the highest selling price possible – with these easy, affordable staging tricks. These deal-sealing changes will make your home attractive to the largest pool of potential buyers, and the best part is, you can start at any stage in the game. 

Who knows – you may love your home’s new look so much that you decide not to list after all! hahahahahahah

Give this a shot and see money rolling in ...........!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1 Paint!

Dollar for dollar

a fresh coat of paint gives you more bang for your decorating buck than anything else. 

Even if your current palette is relatively new, any scuffs or wear marks will channel an unkempt vibe. And an unusual colour choice – even if the height of fashion – may limit your home’s appeal. So break out that roller and slap on a couple coats of crowd-pleasing warm white or sand paint.

2 Improve the lighting

Replace any dated light fixtures ASAP. 

You don’t need to break the bank, just head to IKEA .

3 De-clutter

Take the collectibles off the mantel, put the mismatched armchair into storage (or better yet, donate it) and pare your closets down to what you’re actually wearing this season, packing away the rest. Ideally, all this extra stuff would head to charity (if in good, saleable condition), the garbage dump, or into storage. The more you store onsite, the more cluttered and small your home appears.

4 Give dated bathrooms a face

A nice bath helps sell a house but, don’t invest in a total renovation. Renos are costly, and you won’t recoup your costs unless you find your exact décor doppelganger. Bring an out-of-date bath up to speed with gleaming white walls whether via a fresh coat of white bath and kitchen paint or ceramic tile and new lighting (Home Depot excels at affordable, stylish bathroom vanity lighting). Buy neutral new shower curtains, a simple new bath mat and vanity set, and have fresh flowers in the room during open houses

5 Take down curtains

Dated window treatments need to come down, (if it’s over 10 years old, get rid of it). If privacy isn’t an issue, just leave the windows bare to maximize natural light and make the room’s dimensions seem more generous. 

Always tie drapes back during viewings and open houses.

Give this a shot and see money rolling in ...........!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cheers

Preeti

Eat, Pray and Celebrate : Deepawali spirit is in the air !

 "दीपाना दिपितम इति पा अल्नेना पलितम, 
आयुर्दायाकम, वाल्नना अर्जितम 
लययोगेना ईप्सितम इति दीपावली 
दीपावली प्रकाश्येता खलु सर्वं" 

'Deepeana Dipitam Iti, Pa alnena Palitam, 
Aayurdaayakam, Walnana Arjitam 
Layayogena Iipsitam Iti Deepawali 
Deepawali Prakashyeta Khalu Sarvam' 


The translation: 

May the Deepawali (Diwali) take the humanity towards Eternal Light! This light is the physical light created by the earthen Lamp, for seeing around, where I do exist. May it lead me to Eternal flame and to provide me meaningful Long life, the higher Yoga of Supreme realization and grant me the boon of Spiritual illumination! 

All the phonemes of the word Deepawali have been explained in the Sanskrit Sloka. The three lines are the sound structures of the term Deepawali, signifying the quintessence of the effulgence of the clay lamps ,The fourth line of the Shloka is prayer for all. 

The Sanskrit word Deepavali means an array of lights that stands for victory of brightness over darkness. The festival marks the victory of good over evil, and uplifting of spiritual darkness. Symbolically it marks the homecoming of goodwill and faith after an absence. 

Give and Forgive

Everyone forgets and forgives the wrongs done by others. There is an air of freedom, festivity and friendliness everywhere. This festival brings about unity. It instills charity in the hearts of people. Everyone buys new clothes for the family. Employers, too, purchase new clothes for their employees.

Rise and Shine

Waking up during the 'Brahmamuhurta' (at 4a.m.) is a great blessing from the standpoint of health, ethical discipline, efficiency in work and spiritual advancement. It is on Deepavali that everyone wakes up early in the morning. The sages who instituted this custom must have cherished the hope that their descendents would realise its benefits and make it a regular habit in their lives.

Unite and Unify

In a happy mood of great rejoicing village folk move about freely, mixing with one another without any reserve, all enmity being forgotten. People embrace one another with love. Deepavali is a great unifying force. Those with keen inner spiritual ears will clearly hear the voice of the sages, "O Children of God unite, and love all". The vibrations produced by the greetings of love, which fill the atmosphere, are powerful enough to bring about a change of heart in every man and woman in the world. Alas! That heart has considerably hardened, and only a continuous celebration of Deepavali in our homes can rekindle in us the urgent need of turning away from the ruinous path of hatred.

Prosper and Progress

On this day, Hindu merchants in North India open their new account books and pray for success and prosperity during the coming year. The homes are cleaned and decorated by day and illuminated by night with earthen oil-lamps. The best and finest illuminations are to be seen in Bombay and Amritsar. The famous Golden Temple at Amritsar is lit in the evening with thousands of lamps placed all over the steps of the big tank.

HAPPY DIWALI TO ALL !

Festival of BLOOMING Lights : DEEPAWALI : beyond decorations

One of the most widely celebrated festivals for Hindus is Deepavali, also known as Diwali. Diwali is celebrated with lots of enthusiasm and happiness. This festival is usually celebrated for five consecutive days, with the third day being celebrated as the main Deepavali day, or as the 'Festival of Lights'. Fireworks are associated with this festival. The day is celebrated with people lighting diyas, or oil lamps, or sometimes candles all around their house. Lakshmi Puja is performed in the evening to seek divine blessings of Goddess of Wealth. Deepavali gifts are exchanged among all near and dear ones.

How to celeberate Deepawali 2013

 I love the festive glow rendered by the dazzling brilliance of the tiny lights. 
There is something about a home filled with light – the cheeriness lets me reflect on all the blessings that life has bestowed upon us! 
I love the positive energy that the Diwali diyas radiate!
And of course the symbolism of bedecking our homes with rows of light to mark the victory of good over bad is uniquely ours!

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A complete guide to celebrate deepawali 2013.

One stop solution for all the home decoration ritual & traditions you need to follow in the 5 day celebration of deepawali 2013.

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The Philippines beat Indonesia to win an investment grade from S&P’s : Why invest in Philippines ?

Why invest in Philippines ?

• 7.1 GDP Growth in 3rd Quarter 2012.(source from Bloomberg Report)

• 6th Fastest Growing in the world between 2010 & 2050 (source from wealth report 2012)

• Foreigner eligible -up to 80% Financing

• Low down payment -Zero Interest during construction

• Est. 7% - 10% Rental yield. High Capital Appreciation

• less travelling time from Singapore

• Fair and transparent pricing

• Good affordable prices & flexible payment without interest before TOP (turnover)

• at Peso 9000 / Sing Dollar S$280 / USD 225 per month

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Buddha gestures in your home or office decor : Understanding Mudras

5 Budha hand gestures and their placement in your Space

Living in South east Asia makes you collect several Budha Sculptures and since we have them why not know some thing more about them.

Are you curious about the meaning of specific Buddha hand gestures?  

Here goes the explanation !

Abhaya Mudra

One of the most popular Buddha hand gestures called Abhaya Mudra, 
the energy of No Fear.

Abhaya is translated from Sanskrit word as fearlessness. 

The Abhaya mudra is made with the open palm of the right hand extending outwards at the chest level or slightly higher. If you observe this Buddha hand gesture, or mudra, you will also feel the energy of protection, peace and a sense of strong, deep inner security. 

Best to be placed in living room or the reception area of office.

                                   

                                            

Dhyana Mudra

Dhyana, or Samadhi mudra, is the hand gesture that promotes the energy of meditation, deep contemplation and unity with higher energy. 

The circling of energy created by the triangle (formed when the thumbs of the two hands touch) also promotes a cleansing of any impurities on an etheric level. Just by looking at this Buddha hand gesture (let alone practicing it!) one can connect to the energy of deep peace and serenity. 

Best to be placed in Meditation room, your altar.

Namaskara Mudra

 Namaskara, or Anjali mudra, is the hand gesture that evokes greeting another being with the utmost respect and adoration for the Divine in all. As you can see, the greeting is expressed in a form of prayer coming from one's heart or the third eye. 

The Namaskara Mudra can be expressed with palms at the heart level or at the forehead. Why? Because only with the heart, or with a deeper spiritual insight (third eye) can one truly see that we are all expressions of the same light. 

Best to be placed at main entry of home or office.

Vajrapradama Mudra

 Typically translated as the Mudra of Unshakable Self Confidence an unshakable self esteem usually understand as self confidence. The first words that come to mind when looking at this beautiful Buddha gesture are:

 "I come with peace because I am peace". 

It emanates a glowing river of the most beautiful golden energy - soft, kind, radiant, very healing, ever-lasting. Gesture of confidence in the Self, the real Self that is one with Divine energy. 

When this confidence is there, the Heart becomes the strongest communicator. This is what this Buddha mudra evokes - strength and confidence in the Heart Self. 

Best to be placed in center of home or office.

 Vitarka Mudra

 Vitarka mudra is interpreted as the hand gesture that evokes the energy of teaching and intellectual discussion, or argument. It mostly feels like the transmission of a particular teaching with no words, and the circle formed by the thumb and index finger creates a constant flow of energy/information. 

Close to Abhaya Mudra, the energy created by this hand gesture allows for a transmission of knowledge in a protected way, without being impeded by fear. 

Best to be placed in Kid's bedroom.

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Go Green Stay Green !

Raga of the week: Organising home is equivalent to organising life So do it Now...!!!!

There is no doubt that when you eliminate the clutter from your life, you'll become more in control of your life. You'll feel better and life will become less complicated.

Clutter, clutter everywhere...
Clutter almost feels like a virus. Once it grabs hold of an area, it quickly moves to other areas of the home. Most people keep certain areas pristine, and "hide" the rest of the stuff in those unseen places like closets, attics and basements.

Clutter is stagnant energy
When you have clutter in your home you have stagnant energy. It pulls your energy down, it literally drains you of energy and creates a feeling of overwhelm. When you release it by letting go of things you no longer need, and organize the things that you have left, you get your energy back.

You don't have to de-clutter all at once
I also emphasized the importance of starting slowly – you don't have to do it all in one go. Start with a drawer or a cabinet. Start with one small area of a room or a closet. It's also okay to ask for help, whether that's from a friend or family member or whether it's hiring a professional organizer.

I find that once people understand how clutter happened in first place, and how it affects them from an energy perspective, it becomes much easier for them to do something about it. Releasing the guilt that they have associated with it is also very important.

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Get Swayed in the ZEAL of Gong Xi Fa Cai !!!

Gong Xi Fa Cai !!!

People greet one another with “gung hey fat choi” (Cantonese) or “gong xi fa cai” (Mandarin),” which literally means, “Wishing you a financially prosperous year.”

Get Swayed in the spirit of ..................

Shopping for Chinese New Year

With businesses closed at the start of the holiday and traffic out of control, shopping should be done as early as possible.

Here are a few items to remember:

• Food: Groceries for both the festival dinners as well as regular meals need to be purchased in anticipation of the holiday. Store shelves are ransacked the week prior to Chinese New Year. Read more about symbolic Chinese New Year food.

• Clothes: Chinese New Year is a time to look your best; new wardrobes are purchased for family gatherings, temple visits, and public celebrations. Red is the color of choice, as it was once considered to scare away evil spirits and to bring luck. White and black clothing should be avoided during Chinese New Year. 

• Gifts: Small gifts and tokens of love are exchanged during Chinese New Year, so purchase candies, small cakes, trinkets, and candles. Children typically receive money or sweets placed inside of red envelopes. Alcohol, tea, fruit, flowers, and sweets make great Chinese New Year gifts for party hosts -- don't show up empty handed! If you choose to give fruit, give oranges and make sure that baskets do not include pears.

• Lanterns and Candles: Paper lanterns will be needed for the Lantern Festival on the 15th -- and final -- day of Chinese New Year.

New Year Paintings for year of Water Snake !

New Year Paintings are pasted on doors during the New Year for decorative purpose and as a way of greeting. Images on the paintings are auspicious peaks and plants.

The paintings are called "New Year paintings" because they are mostly posted during the New Year.

恭喜發財 (gōng xǐ fā cái) :  Gongxi Fa Cai 

Chinese painting has a rich history as an enduring art form and is well known throughout the world. Traditionally, Chinese painting is done on rice paper or thin silk, using a variety of brushes, Chinese ink and dye. Chinese painting covers a variety of subjects: portrait, landscape, flowers, birds, animals, and insects.

Painting Techniques

Traditional Chinese painting is known as “guo hua (国画)”. Like calligraphy, the painting is done using a brush dipped in black or colored ink, usually on paper or silk. The finished work can be mounted on scrolls and hung. Traditional painting has also been done on walls, porcelain and lacquer ware.

There are two main techniques in Chinese painting:

• "Gong-bi (工笔)" or meticulous attention to detail, referring mainly to portraits, and
• "xie yi (写意)" or freehand, referring mainly to landscapes.

Fengshui Tip : N ,NE best directions for wealth and career !......... 

                         So decorate these zones of house with peaks and mountain paintings !

HOW do I LOOK : weavers from heart of India

Unless the Charkha adds to your ahimsa and makes you stronger every day, 

your Gandhism is of little avail.

HOW do I LOOK : weavers from heart of India

Draws inspiration from the above thought brings us the raw refined integrated version of Indian hand-looms from the creative minds of these women living in heart of India 

( ujjain,maheshwar,& malwa region).

The initiative by Neeha Acharya to

integrate these woven to designer wear is commendable.

She has a deep sense of making people look their best in their own skin ............ without manupulating it with diet charts ,fitness regimes and so on and so forth.

So kudos to your spirit Neeha and all the best for your new venture.

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