Ye Diwali... Different Diye Wali

To be honest, Diwali diyas can be boring. This year too, you will remove that old plastic cover that contains all the old mud diyas, wash it, dry it and reuse it. But I am sure that after you read this blog, you won’t really do that...

• Looks rustic... smells good

Rustic looks always works. From furniture to decor items, the look that wrought irons and wooden splinters give to the room can seldom be matched. Here’s our way of creating a rustic looking candle. Pick up some cinnamon sticks, stack them together in a circle and tie then up with thin jute ropes. Place a scented candle in the middle and there you have your scented rustic candle.

• The old wine bottle, with no wine left

Gulped up that wine to the last drop? Don’t throw the bottle away. Paint up the old bottles with glitter and inserting lights inside and watch the bottles that made you buzz... buzzing.

• Plastic Spoons Lantern

Move aside paper lantern, welcome used-material lantern. Pick up used spoon and break the head away. Stick them together with super glue, tapering down. Put a light inside and there you have your used plastic spoon lantern.

• Bulb-wick-light

Yes, yes we know bulbs are not eco-friendly and that’s exactly why we are recommending this. Replace them with CFLs or LED, and bore a hole in their base. Pass a pipe through and remove the filament holder. Fill it with oil and block it with a wick. Wrap a twine and paste the end of the twine on the rim of the glass. You have a beautiful lamp ready.

• Light Inside

Why should light be restricted to the outside? Hide the string lights in between your curtains and turn the inside of your house into a colourful version of the mood outside.

Do you have suggestions for us on how you could use light’s better and innovatively for Diwali? Leave your comments in the section below.

The lights are fancy... and so are you...

Fancy lights attract everyone. Long gone are those days where a flat white or yellow light filled up our rooms. People are getting adventurous. From different colors, to types to environment, they are using light in all different forms. Here are a few very interesting ways in which you could decorate using lights. 

Note: please be careful where you put them, keep them away from kids, ensure live wires and not open.

1. Take a huge oversized mirror and sprinkle it with basic white light and you would feel like a celeb in their vanity van (Image: Design*Sponge)

2. Take some strands of different color lights and put them in an empty jam or glass pickle jar... You would be amazed at how that boring jar converts into something special (Photo: Chiot’s Run)

3. If you have a garden and the garden has some trees, then wrap the trunk with lights and switch it on in the night... Grab a chair and sit under that tree and you would reach your favourite holiday destination.

4. Create this for your kids if they love fairy tales. Paint a tree on their wall and stick string lights with transparent adhesives. Light it in the night for them to create a story of their own. (wesleephere.tumblr.com)

5. Empty wine bottles are useful too. Take them, strap with ribbon and stuff led lights right in... and there you have your new night lamp. (Image Courtesy: Flor)

So if you have more such ideas about decorating your house with lights, leave it here in the comments section. 

Fun Things to do During a Power Cut

There you are watching your favorite television show or surfing your favorite social networking site on your PC when all of a sudden *pop* - You are thrown into a world of Darkness. As you try to walk to get your flashlights & candles – Coffee tables and chairs are the biggest obstacles that launch a merciless attack on your legs, & doors appear where they never were before. Well, without creating more of a Bollywood experience – it’s really tough when we experience power cuts.

The problem we face the most during a power cut – is that there is nothing to do. In today’s world, we are so much dependent on electricity & technology, that even 1 hour of power cut can infuriate us.

Here are some fun ways to engage & kill your boredom during the power cuts:

•  "Love thy Neighbor as Thyself" – A power cut gives you the best possible reason to go catch up with your neighbors.  Certainly even they are as frustrated over the power cut as you are, so why not have a small get together and some chit-chat sessions that will lighten up your mood.

• Time for some scary stories – This may seem little bit surprising to your family members but trust us – there is nothing better than discussing your scary moments in the dark. Undoubtedly, the spooky factor will help you get close to your loved ones.

• Light switch Roulette - Turn off every switch you can find (Note: if you work in a hospital, leave the life support machines alone) and treat yourself a game of light switch roulette. Gather all family members and grab a torch light. Make your family sit in a circle & roll the flash light in the center. Wherever the flash light stops, the member closest to it has to perform anything they can. This will help you pass time & if you have Ice cream in your fridge (remember to eat it otherwise it shall melt away)

• Get Creative – The power cuts make you realize how dependent you are on the conventional source of electricity. Then why not Solar Power? Go do some research as soon as you finish reading this post and acquire some of the cheap solar powered lights which are cool enough to light up your home when your normal power tricks you off.

I hope that next time you face a power cut; you will apply some of our advices to adore an evening of somewhat bizarre amusement.

Solar Energy – A step towards Conservation

Nowadays, Solar Energy is one the most resourceful use of Energy released from Sun. Solar Energy can offer everything a Home necessitates in Modern life.  It can be utilized for warming water, solar lights and energy for cooking.

Most solar energy methods for homes support the traditional power arrangements in the house. In extreme heat or cold, solar home heating system and cooling systems can be complemented with additional use of traditional systems.

Though most solar powered lights are not usually as highly effective as their other powered cousins, they are brilliant as accent lights for backyard or garden. Also solar powered lights help you save money on your electric bills. The advantage of installing solar powered lights is, it not only helps you save on electricity but it makes your home attractive as well. These lights are obtainable in a variety of designs and all you need to do is find something that is appealing for you.

When purchasing solar lights other attentions would be the illumination of the lights that you want and the color as well.  The best way to realize this is by understanding the position of your solar lights. You need to know where you would be assigning them so that you can decide the type of light that is appropriate for you.

Never mount it in areas that are enclosed by trees or other high rise arrangements. You have to keep in mind that these lights get their energy from the sun and it’s wise to arrange them accordingly so that they can function at optimum level.