In theAir Lifestyle store Casa Paradox plans to

woo décor connoisseurs this seasonwith its eye-catching IndophileCollection. The label has ambitiousplans for Indian homes with its newrange of furniture, furnishings andaccent pieces embellished withpatterns and graphics inspired by thegarden of paradise. So, expect aprofusion of flower and bird motifsscattered generously on assortedsurfaces like breakfast trays andcushion covers. Available in zestyshades like raspberry, lime green,yellow, magenta and ultra marine,these accessories can be used to add atouch of drama in your interiors. Mostof the pieces are inspired by iconiccocktails. So, check out their zombiebed, fru fru breakfast tray and cherrybomb ottoman if you fancy quirkystuff. The brand has also playedaround with a range of finishes likelacquer, metal, brocade and semi-precious stones. The products arepriced between `5,000 and `5 lakh.

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It’s surprising what you can do with handcraftedproducts. Mumbai-based folk art and home décorstore Baaya Design has decided to give city slickers a

taste of ruralcraftsmanship witha contemporarytwist. So, feast youreyes on owlssporting goldenboots or frogslounging around incharpoys. Adding atouch ofplayfulness to theproduct catalogueare cows flauntingchandelier

earrings. Mostly splashed with flamboyant colours,these animal figurines are fashioned from materialslike wood, metal and poly resin. The décor items arepriced between `550 and `6,500. Check www.baayadesign.com for more.

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BUBBLE BEAUTY

Foraging can be fun for maverick productdesigners. Championing the cause ofrecycling, New York-based artist and designerStephen Shaheen has crafted the Metrobenchfrom 5,000 New York City Metro cards.Assembled by hand, this single-edition piecewas sculpted from tickets collected fromcomplete strangers. “There is something verypersonal about handling so many smallbelongings that were once riding around inpeople’s pockets,” says Shaheen. Log on towww.stephenshaheen.com for more.

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Versace’s Bubble sofa is cocking a snook at all things conventional. Flaunting aninteresting shape, this polyurethane sofa plays with a vibrant colour palette.Aiming to bring a retro flavour into your living room, this seat can be upholsteredeither in leather or fabric. There are several colour choices as well. While creamwill work well for a demure look, multi-coloured textiles will add a dash of spice toyour home décor. Priced at `13.8 lakh, it is available at Blues Home store.

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According to French designlabel Tabisso, letters andpunctuation marks can makefor a creative seating arrangement. It has craftedchairs shaped like letters ofthe English alphabet as wellas numbers from 0 to 9.There are floor lamps resembling punctuationmarks too. Log on towww.tabisso.com for more.

Italian designer firm 13 Ricrea is thinkinggreen. For the smart set, it has churned outstylish latex roll poufs using industrialwaste from shoe factories. Latex sheetswhich have been used for making shoeinsoles have been rolled up in layers toform avant-garde seats. Priced at £69(`4,976), these are available in colours like black, white, sand, lilac and green. Each seat has an approximate height andwidth of 22 inches. To add some fun toyour décor, you can order these edgy poufsat www.e-side.co.uk.

SITTING PRETTY

DECADENT SOAKDiamonds may be a girl’s best friend. But if you can’tafford the dazzling stone, designer Lori Gardner’s extrav-agant creation titled The Diamond Bathtub is just for

you. It has 44,928 rose-pinkSwarovski crystals studdedon the sides of a 19th

century-style, claw-foot bathtub.But the real surprise for the owner

lies in scouting for a single realdiamond that’s embedded among

scores of sparkling crystals. Price ofthis bathtub is on request. Check outwww.thediamondbathtub.com for details.

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