Ich bin zurück!

von Dusseldorf and London

[trying out my rusty German from school days ;-)]

And while I laze around in the remaining few winter afternoons

You take in some Spanish love for all things Indian...

[All images courtesy Nuevo Estilo]

From the archives of...

...John Henry Claude Wilson

Photographer extraordinaire

captures

Indian Interiors

Brass thaal (plate) with fragrant flowers on a chowki. In the center is an incense stick holder

A pichwai from Nathdwara school of painting. Chair upholstered in raw silk

Diwan (daybed) and wooden statue of Garuda-(thanks blackmamba!)

Room held together by the colorful dhurrie (rug)

A different genre of Indian home interiors with elegant furniture and rich fabrics

The lamp seems to have lacquer on brass... Block printed cushions with a rich throw

Silver coated, or quite possibly silver frame mirror

I will bring you more images from Henry's amazing work through the years capturing India, and Indian interiors, next week.

For now, I am off to London and Dusseldorf for a quick work trip..

Oh Doctor, I am in trouble!

Well, goodness gracious me!

For every time a certain catalogue

Is open in front of me

A flush comes to my face

And my pulse begins to race

It goes boom boody boom boody boom boody boom boody

boom boody bubom boom

[Original song by Peter Sellers and Sophia Loren]

Presenting House Doctor, the story of three brothers and sisters and their flair for beautiful and trendy interior design. Based in Denmark, House Doctor gathers inspiration from travels all over the world specially from the Far East and India.

Focus on natural eco friendly material

Love the metal wall holder on the left - perfect for work desk at home

You will also find South East Asian and Indian furniture like day beds, poufs, chowki at House Doctor

Metal work from India

Metal paraat (plates) and wood blocks used for fabric printing

As described on their site, House Doctor is the very own efficient private doctor of the house who creates life, warmth and harmony in the home – and writes prescriptions for a beautiful and cosy outdoor life in the garden!

Let me sing you a waltz

Out of nowhere, out of my thoughts

Let me sing you a waltz

About this one night stand

You were for me that night

Everything I always dreamt of in life

But now you're gone

You are far gone

All the way to your island of rain

It was for you just a one night thing

But you were much more to me

Just so you know

[Julie Delpy in Before Sunset]

[Image found here]

What better way to start the new year than by humming my favorite song, sung by one of my favorite actors in one of my favorite movies! And sharing with you the image of a rain drenched room - most likely in a lovely cafe, that reminds me of this song.

Does this happen to you too?

Do you look at an image and remember a song? Or, you can think of songs that so perfectly 'fit' certain rooms? Do rooms sing out to you?

If yes, then I would love to hear about it and share it with other readers of An Indian Summer!

So, if you have an image [or a room/piece of furniture /garden/architecture/anything to do with design, decor or dwelling spaces] and you have a song [in any language!] that you associate with that image, do email me the image and the first two lines of the song! I would be honoured to put it up on my side bar with your name/link in credits [please do also mention the source of the image].

Waiting eagerly. In the new year 2009. For your songs. And rooms that make you sing.

Hope you have a fabulously beautiful, creative and enriching new year!