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iRise – The 4th Edition of Women Artists Group Exhibition at Art Houz Coimbatore

March 29, 2018 Filed Under: Musings, My Paintings By Ishrath Humairah 4 Comments

How long can you be,
what you were never meant to be.

How long will you count those milestones and signs
that keep telling you, you are running out of time.

How long will you wait and always find,
midst unfinished conversations, your thoughts were left behind.

How long can you wish for an anchor to drop,
To let someone hold you or tell you to stop.

How long can you think that there will be a day
when life will be calling and coming your way.

I tell you today. I tell you true. This lesson of mine.
There are no chains holding you. There is nothing called time.

For all that you longed to be and all that you wanted to do,
The moment is now. That person is you.

So grow those roots, grasp those rocks, root yourself, replenish your being,
uncurl your fronds, gauge your horizons, grow your branches, and spread your wings.

When this morning sun starts to color the skies,
tell yourself gently,
I Rise.

Welcoming the Light Inside - iRise 4th Edition at Art houz Coimbatore

Welcoming the Light Inside – iRise 4th Edition Lamp lighting Ceremony at Art Houz Coimbatore

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Symbolic of New Beginnings, Greenery is the Pantone Color of the Year 2017

December 9, 2016 Filed Under: Inspiration By Ishrath Humairah 2 Comments

The verdict is out.
Greenery – the symbol of life, growth and rejuvenation, is the painstakingly chosen color of the year 2017.

Green is Forever. So is Greenery.

Yes, Greenery has indeed come as a surprise. With Pantone going all pastel last year with Pink-Blue selection, there was no telling that it would go light this year too. Marsala had raised our hopes to the point of no return and Greenery came a bit of a rude shock to the creative fraternity.

Greenery is for ever and not just for 2017. Selecting Greenery as the color of the year has somehow trivialised the essence and power of the color that soothes and heals. Seeing a powerful force of nature reduced to ’15-0343′ is a little heart breaking… just like the many events that prompted the Pantone team to go select a color of hope.

Symbolising ‘re’ – regenerate, refresh, revive, restore, revitalize and renew, Greenery is the most unexpected color choice as the color and the word ‘Green’ has been done to death in the last few years. In these tumultuous times, there was no way mankind was turning to Pantone’s diktat of finding respite in the color of the year.

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Marsala – The Charismatic Pantone Colour of the year 2015 Rocks!

December 14, 2014 Filed Under: Inspiration By Ishrath Humairah 1 Comment

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Pomegranates. Berries. Earth. Rust. Minerals. Flowers. Wine. Gems.

Its official. Marsala is the happening color of the year 2015. And I’m loving it.

“The charismatic and highly varietal shade of Marsala; a tasteful hue that embodies the satisfying richness of a fulfilling meal, while its grounding red-brown roots emanate a sophisticated, natural earthiness. Complex and full-bodied, this hearty, yet stylish tone is universally appealing; translating easily to fashion, beauty, industrial design, home furnishings and interiors.”

Marsala rocks my world

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Cloth Book Cover for an Ethnic Touch – An Easy DIY Tutorial

July 7, 2014 Filed Under: DIYs and Crafts By Ishrath Humairah 2 Comments

Learn the art of covering books in ethnic fabrics in this easy DIY Tutorial

Traditional fabrics have an understated charm of their own. They not only look and feel good, but also evoke mixed emotions of calmness, restlessness and nostalgia.

When these traditional fabrics permeate unusual spaces, like offices and study desks, they bring in a sense of longing for the bygone era. In contrast with the impersonal, mono-chromatic, glass-acrylic laden workplaces, traditional fabrics seem to remind us of our roots and tell us to take things slow.

Wrapping these ethnic fabrics around our everyday utility items like books and workstations not only breaks the monotony of the daily grind but also becomes a great conversation starter for those who like to stay rooted. Not to mention how good the hand-woven texture feels when touched.

Here is a simple tutorial on covering your notebooks (not the eBooks, but then why not) with traditional hand loom fabrics that serve as a great reminder of good-slow-life. Let’s get started with the tutorial.

How to cover a book with a cloth – Simple DIY Instructables

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DIY Tutorial – Upcycling an old book into tablet flip cover

June 14, 2014 Filed Under: DIYs and Crafts, Going Green By Ishrath Humairah 2 Comments

Old books have many uses. After giving your books away to those who love to read, there are always some that you don’t know what to do with. For such books and your spring-cleaning agony, here is a tutorial on upcycling a hard-bound book cover into a flip cover for your tablet. This flip cover also doubles up as a viewing stand for your smart gadget.

The intention of this tutorial is to make use of whatever is at home and within reach, instead of going out to buy new stuff. This defeats the purpose of recycling or upcycling. The idea of transforming a seldom-used thing into an item of utility makes the whole exercise meaningful. Not to mention the sweet sweat, joy and love that comes with anything that is handmade.

Lets get started…

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