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Those who loved #6, that is Kantha work from India. It's done in West Bengal - simple running stitch over a printed fabric. My friend Rajee retails them in India and you could pick it up if you have someone heading this way. It's pretty common at fairs and exhibitions too.
here's a closer look - http://www.rajeesood.com/#!__floral-silk-with-kantha

this is the same embroidery done on plain fabric in the traditional designs.http://www.craftandartisans.com/kantha-embroidery-of-west-bengal.html

No comments on this one? Why? I love the feel. It's gorgeous.

oh hey... we have a lady in India doing this too. http://elephantpoopaper.com/

It's so lovely to see an Indian word up here today. I have two jhoolas in my home and I love them.

Actually these were very common in traditional Indian homes and are coming back in fashion. Of course not half as ornate as they used to be, but the basic idea is the same. Here are some images of the really old fashioned ones. Most homes used to have them indoors.

http://www.rukmaniarts.com/wooden-indian-jhula/Cat_Index.asp

Loved the place, Praveen. So nice to a house that doesn't scream desi and actually experiments with other stuff.

Was rather amused by the commenter wondering where the toilet roll was. On the other hand didn't see a mug either so decided not to respond!

actually you might not be able to simply rotate all your plants. it is a shock to their system if they are moved from one extreme of temperature to another so you need to do it gently. a plant that has been kept warm indoors should be shifted to a shaded patio or something before you finally move it outdoors and similarly, shift a plant that has been in the sunny outdoors to a shaded verandah before pulling it indoors.

Lilac is not Indian white! you obviously got a painter who knew nothing (you get the kind everywhere). You could try Nerolac, Asian Paints, Berger - for a variety of shades from warm to cold.

Houses in climates such as ours are meant to have smaller windows and keep out the sun. In summer the temperatures touch 48 degrees and people die of the heat. huge glass windows are a Western concept that are popular in newer parts of Delhi, and actually quite a pain!

that said, my last home as well as my current home are flooded with light and i hope to share it here someday.

and oh yes, you do have a lovely home.