This is a special home tour for me! Erum Kazmi's home in Omaha is a dream come true:-) I am both honored and delighted to feature this fabulous home on "My Dream Canvas". Erum has sent me lovely pictures of the different corners of her home.
I asked Erum to describe her home and her style. Her words are just as beautiful as her home. Erum says, "we are all about old-world charm....which makes us traditional to the core. Burnished rustic tones, vivid yellows and greens shine in our house. Life is very blithesome here. There is nothing startling about our modest home. It brims with our personalities and eclectic taste. For us, it's a family haven that feels warm all year long.
I asked Erum to describe her home and her style. Her words are just as beautiful as her home. Erum says, "we are all about old-world charm....which makes us traditional to the core. Burnished rustic tones, vivid yellows and greens shine in our house. Life is very blithesome here. There is nothing startling about our modest home. It brims with our personalities and eclectic taste. For us, it's a family haven that feels warm all year long.
Most of the ethnic decor pieces you see are from back home or family heirlooms. You'll find a lot of jharookas (mirrors) in my house. I love collecting them. They all are from Pakistan...my mother's gifts :) My Nani-jan's (Grandmother's) khaasdan adorns the formal living room. The chess board belongs to one of my uncles. It was in a very dull condition...I got it polished before bringing it here. The little antique jewelery box sitting on my nightstand is originally from Lahore, Pakistan. I get the most amazing sunlight in my dining room, so I painted it sparkling yellow."
Erum reminds me so much of myself. I too share her passion for family heirlooms and guard them with my life. Every trip to India, I look through old stuff and antiques that go back a few generations. I try and bring back as many as I can :-) My prized collection includes silverware dating back nearly a century, and cut and etched glasses bought by my great grandfather in the 1920's!!
I do hope you have enjoyed visiting Erum Kazmi's home. She is a lady with elegance and beauty and this is reflected in every corner of her home.
This chair is my absolute favorite :-)
Stunning headboard....
I love the rich dark tones and the intricate carving on the dining room chairs......
Gorgeous inlay work......
Last, but certainly not the least, is this delightful nursery for her baby girl. Erum says, "My daughter's room is the happiest place in the whole house. I was not sure about the vertical stripes initially, but they turned out so much fun.
Erum's husband painted the gorgeous vertical stripes in their daughter's room.....impressive, isn't it ??
I could go on and on.......however, I will stop here so that you can focus on the images above, sigh, and fall in love:-)
Images via : Erum Kazmi
