India Inspirations

So have you seen it yet?? Slumdog Millionaire - the movie that is going to kick it later today at the Oscars? (yes I have the Oscars on my calendar every year! - more to come on that...).

I highly recommend you squeeze this gem into your tight schedule - it is a winner. It is a visual fiesta (or shall I say Diwali), the music is awesome - and oh yeah - the story is pretty good too.

Though much of India is devastatingly poor, it is so rich with color and interest that you just can't help being drawn in by wonder and amazement. There has been a growing vibe over the last few years, starting with the raging hit Monsoon Wedding, Born into Brothels and now Slumdog, infusing rich texture and color into the landscapes of design.

Again, the elements are integrated to bring interesting and festivity to weddings and events even though they may not be Indian in origin. I love this whole concept! Luscious flowy fabrics for example are a wonderful and relatively inexpensive way to add a whole lot of color and ambiance to a wedding. Gold accents are very much on their way to the forefront again, even in wedding invitation design.

Check out these fabulous little elements that we have available, to infuse some fun color and India inspirations into your wedding day: Lotus candle holders, wire lanterns, glass votive cups, incense sets (great favor for guests) and paper fans adorned with gold.