Hello friends! I begin this week on an exciting note. I have a tour of Bhavana Vijay's home in the US for all of you. When a common friend sent me pictures of Bhavana's home, I was struck by her lovely home. Bhavana is not only an artistic and creative homeowner, but an artist as well. She paints beautifully.....and you will get a preview of her art work in this post as well.
In Bhavana's words, "I am a mom of 2 (an almost 10 year old girl, and a highly energetic 2 year old boy). I am a self taught artist (www.bhavanavijay.com) and my favored medium is soft pastels. I also teach art in a Montessori school and take classes at home. Our home is not very large, but has very intriguing nooks and corners. The room above the garage, which was initially built for a hot tub, was perfect as my studio with the windows and skylights. The kitchen has a high ceiling, a huge window behind the sink, and a thick wooden beam, that gives it tons of character.
My husband and I are thankfully on the same page as far as decorating goes! We believe in surrounding ourselves with the things we love, and cherish those that excite our mind and soul. Growing up, I have lived in Hyderabad, Indonesia, Singapore, and Ahmedabad. The corners of my home are filled with objects from my childhood that take me down memory lane. I love brass, copper, interesting textiles and weaves, gorgeous dark wood, exciting colors, teapots, and anything with history and hence life"
Very well said Bhavana. This aptly describes the true essence of your home. I really like Bhavana's living room. The abundant sunshine, the oriental chairs, the brass knick-knacks.....its got everything I love :-)
Welcome to Bhavana's haven...........
This is where Bhavana and her husband enjoy their morning cup of tea! I love the diwan and the windows with the sun streaming through...........
Delightful brass knick-knacks.......................drool!!
Bhavana's prized possessions.......... the two dolls were handmade by her mother! I can see that creativity is in her genes!
Some more gorgeous brass......
Another lovely corner..............
This is a shot of a painting made by Bhavana. In her words,"the painting in the living room is fairly new and very close to my heart. It is a painting of my mom's Banarasi silk Sari, her bangles, her necklace, and one of my favorite brass boxes." It's such a beautiful way to capture a memory....... don't you think? I must add that Bhavana is incredibly talented. I have had a chance to browse her site, and all her paintings are fabulous.
In Bhavana's words, "I am a mom of 2 (an almost 10 year old girl, and a highly energetic 2 year old boy). I am a self taught artist (www.bhavanavijay.com) and my favored medium is soft pastels. I also teach art in a Montessori school and take classes at home. Our home is not very large, but has very intriguing nooks and corners. The room above the garage, which was initially built for a hot tub, was perfect as my studio with the windows and skylights. The kitchen has a high ceiling, a huge window behind the sink, and a thick wooden beam, that gives it tons of character.
My husband and I are thankfully on the same page as far as decorating goes! We believe in surrounding ourselves with the things we love, and cherish those that excite our mind and soul. Growing up, I have lived in Hyderabad, Indonesia, Singapore, and Ahmedabad. The corners of my home are filled with objects from my childhood that take me down memory lane. I love brass, copper, interesting textiles and weaves, gorgeous dark wood, exciting colors, teapots, and anything with history and hence life"
Very well said Bhavana. This aptly describes the true essence of your home. I really like Bhavana's living room. The abundant sunshine, the oriental chairs, the brass knick-knacks.....its got everything I love :-)
Welcome to Bhavana's haven...........
This is where Bhavana and her husband enjoy their morning cup of tea! I love the diwan and the windows with the sun streaming through...........
Delightful brass knick-knacks.......................drool!!
Bhavana's prized possessions.......... the two dolls were handmade by her mother! I can see that creativity is in her genes!
Some more gorgeous brass......
Another lovely corner..............
Tea pots and unique pots and pans...................
This is a shot of a painting made by Bhavana. In her words,"the painting in the living room is fairly new and very close to my heart. It is a painting of my mom's Banarasi silk Sari, her bangles, her necklace, and one of my favorite brass boxes." It's such a beautiful way to capture a memory....... don't you think? I must add that Bhavana is incredibly talented. I have had a chance to browse her site, and all her paintings are fabulous.
This is a view of Bhavana's studio where she weaves her magic. In Bhavana's words "the large windows and skylights provide ample light for painting and I love the feel of the room. There are two levels in this room, and my kids usually do their own arts and crafts in the lower one."
Thank you Bhavana for sharing your lovely home with us. To view Bhavana's art work, please visit her website www.bhavanavijay.com
All images: Bhavana Vijay.
