Last night’s dinner was a feast for the eyes as well. Here’s a look at the lobby in the Maratha Sheraton.

Find opulence in the grandeur of the atrium…

and craftsmanship the finest details of a glass etching in the elevator corridors.

The restaurant Peshawri is just adjacent to this stunning atrium. Peshwari cuisine is from the north, modern day Peshawar and the Dal Bukhara is slow cooked over charcoals with generous amounts of butter and time; the actual recipe is guarded as secret and cooked for days…

Photo courtesy of Kitchens of India

The naan at Peshawri is tandoori style: soft, flaky and licked by the flames. I found a lovely recipe for this dal over at DelhiBelle.

I hope the first post on this delicious city leaves you feeling both hungry for more yet satisfied.

I hope you all are up for a little comparative shopping, this morning. I do say morning because in Mumbai it is around 10 a.m. This week, I have a lot in store for you beginning with this platform bed round-up and plenty of fabulous sites and shopping trips from Mumbai.

Today, we are simply shopping for the perfect bed option for Mia, an 11 year old girl.  I have been raking in the options for weeks now. I love the Collette bed at Crate and Barrel, I could picture it in an adult’s room as well.

This one is by Skyline Furniture and is so affordable. I love the tufting here and the box shape. I’d love to know more about this dealer and the low pricing of $569 for a queen includes headboard, footboard and rails.

This one by I found over at Simply Platform Beds has lots of tufting and comes in tons of color choices. I read a great review about this bed that describes it as durable due to it’s hardwood frame. By the way, all the platform beds here ship free of charge!

I like this Williams Sonoma Humphrey bed for its curved side wings. The Grade A, natural and white options are on sale starting at 1,997.50 +310.00 for shipping. A few things I like about this bed are that it is part of an eco-line of sustainable furnishings, handcrafted, and built from kiln-dried  hardwood with mortise and tenon joinery.

I ended up getting totally sucked in over at Williams Sonoma Home, the Low Fairfax is new, modern and classic, but can get a bit pricey once the frame and headboard are totaled up.

I couldn’t resist including this funky option. The Newport in Zebra inspired fabric is so wild, but I’m not sure about making a statement on a high-end piece like this. Even though I am loving it!!!

A final thought would CB2 platform paired with one white and one custom slipcover for an easy and dramatic change of pace.

What do you think?

I am so happy to share with you a final peak at Ava’s room today. Her mom, Traci has excellent taste and had already purchased most of the fixtures and cute little paintings by TODD. I love the warmth of the cream sofa and how it sits between the two white end tables.

I am really enjoying how everything looks together. Plus, the  sage accents really bring a new life to these traditional tables.

I explained more on this white washing technique here along with before pictures, if you are a curious type.

Lately, I’ve been a little MIA, working on 3 design projects can really be a lot! Not to mention, in 2 days I’m off to India and I am thrilled to soak it all in.

I promise to do lots of blogging from abroad and show you all the cool products and ideas that I find.

Today, I’d like to share with you another site Fibercopia that I came across this weekend. I’ve been on the hunt for original textiles and I like how these worldly designs are off the beaten path.

1. South Sulawesi 2. Ikat 3. Suzani 4. Obi Fabric 5.Tammis Keefe 6. Chinese Bridal Blanket 7. George Haite

Then, I saw this one by Itchiku Kubota employing his yuzen technique.

I am an admirer of his work.

Later this week I promise a final peak at Eva’s room.

Now becomes a stool!

This once worn Queen Anne could be mistaken for a Pottery Barn reproduction piece, if it weren’t for the unpierced back splat.  I’ve been working on this little number a couple of days now breathing new life into it as an entryway stool.  The first day out here working in my studio, I sanded away the finish while listening to the rain magically patter down on the metal garage door. Remembering my luck finding the perfect silk fabric at F and S for Traci’s chair, I returned to find something appropriate for this piece. I really enjoyed picking the fabric and cutting a custom plywood seat with my new orbital scrolling jigsaw.

I must admit to having a weakness for cool patterns on anything from a footstool to an ottoman. This one works especially well as an entryway spot to stop and take shoes off, or a as a vanity seat because of it’s height.

I hope to make more pieces like this, occasional tables, stools, and nightstands tend to be my latest fascination!

Next time, I may pad the seat even higher. Instead of using 1″ foam and polyester batting, I may try the 2″ foam for something really fluffy.What do you think would look the best, thick or thin?…Ideas?

Here’s a taste of what’s going on in my studio!!

I loved this chunky wood table in baby Eva’s bedroom.  The natural wood top was beautiful, but as a piece it just didn’t fit in with the room’s decor. Plus, it had a few blemishes to be taken care of.

In an effort to give it a second life, I’ve been washing it with sage accents and a glaze of white.

Stay tuned to see how it looks with it’s partner piece, a cream sofa and chocolate n’ white furnishings.

I can’t wait to show you Eva’s  updated room!