My ammavaru 2023
This year, as I put together my Ammavaru, my mom’s wisdom about the power of sankalpam, intent, and manifestation echoed in my mind. It was an all-hands-on-deck situation, assembling her […]
Saree draping for ammavaru
Draping the saree for ammavaru is a time-consuming activity and requires a lot of patience, especially if you are doing it for the first time! After all, it will make […]
Different styles of Varalakshmi ammavaru crowns
Lakshmi ammavaru crowns can be done in a lot of different ways. They are quite satisfying to make, and they make standout pieces. You can use your own creativity and […]
Regal pearl ammavaru crown
Pearls are the epitome of timeless charm, effortlessly transcending eras and embodying classic sophistication in the realm of fashion. While I adore the classic traditional pearl styles, I’m equally enthralled […]
Flower backdrop, re-invented
Two years after I created a lotus back drop, it got re-invented by my sister. Just with a few upgrades and repurposing 3d flowers we created a completely new and […]
Simple stunning backdrop
If you’ve been with me for some time, you know I go big with my decorations for Varalakshmi ammavaru. From humble beginnings, with time and experience gained on my DIY […]
DIY Banaras crown for Ammavaru
It’s that time of year when we start planning for the Varalakshmi festivities. The excitement is in the air, and we’re all busy with detailed planning involving browsing through Pinterest […]
My ammavaru 2022
Varalakshmi Pooja has always been my fav festival since my childhood. I love making ammavaru with my mom, helping her doing the saree, me and my sister loved putting all […]
My sisters ammavaru 2022
Our varalakshmi ammavaru journey has always been a roller coaster, either something arrives late, someone falls sick or even move the pooja to next week. Mine happened to move next […]
DIY Ammavaru bhujalu
Deity accessory collection is quite unique and bhujalu or Tomala is one of them. Adding tomala gives such elegant look to your ammavaru decor and gives wide shoulder posture to […]
Double saree draping on Ammavaru
There are a lot of ways of how you can make ammavaru, but I recommend making ammavaru with one of the dolls we find in most stores. I have made […]
DIY Varalakshmi Vratham Ammavaru Andal koppu
Hello Peeps!! how are the preparations going on for the varalakshmi pooja, have you got some new jewelry, new sari yet :P. if not, start your shopping spree right away […]
Marble-Look Resin Panel hack
We’ve completed a large resin panel as a backdrop for one of our recent projects. We added these resin panels in a beautiful emerald patter as niches on the two […]
My experience as Design Influencer at High Point Market 2023
This year, I participated in the High Point Market as one of the 10 influencers. I was excited about being on this tour, but nothing prepared me for the experience. […]
Arched wallpaper wall
Bedroom renovation series – Part 2 This master bedroom renovation holds a special place in my heart. It serves as a reflection of what we are currently vibing with and […]
Charming DIY nook with Ikea drawer hack
Bedroom renovation series – Part 3 My master bedroom is gradually coming together, and we’ve tackled the major elements like the ceiling and the accent wall. Today, I’m excited to […]
One day closet makeover
If you’ve watched Instant Dream Home on Netflix, you would know that there were times when you wondered if it was possible to pull off the insane transformations in a […]
Chic accent ceiling
Master Bedroom renovation series – Part 1 Have you ever had an idea that you couldn’t execute immediately but it stayed on the back of your mind? This was one […]
Resin wall panel
Revamp your space with Desi DIY’s Resin wall panel that brings out the chic look your living room deserves. Try out the modern touch of light around the panel that […]
Geode Resin Panel
This is the first time we have tried something different in resin panels. I have been eyeing these geode resin panels and wanted to try myself since a very long […]
Kanjeevaram Saree Wall Panel
Kanjeevaram saree is not just a piece of cloth but a saree that weaves together the tradition and emotions for the south Indians. They are considered the brides’ bestfriend and […]
DIY Photo booth for Diwali
Get a glam look for your photo booth this season without spending a lot. Create your memories with Desi DIY’s photo booth for a fun Diwali party. Lets set up […]
DIY Gota Patti Hangings
Deck up your home for special occasions with DesiDIY Gota Patti hangings. These DIY Gota Patti hangings can be festooned across your entryway, living room, or for any room décor […]
Simple window decor for diwali
This Diwali embellish your home with DesiDIY’s simple décor that brings a dash of refreshing design to your windows. This simple window décor is the perfect way to add a […]
DIY Stone Shelf
Some spaces are very hard to style. Bring ambiance to your challenging spaces with this Desi DIY stone shelf that adds some great dimensions to those spaces with DesiDIY. Materials […]
Designer Resin Art piece
I wanted to create a beautiful resin collage art work and never got a chance to try on it. I have been doing a monochrome color theme for a client […]
DIY Marble Pedestal
Splurge or Save? Make the smart pick with the Desi DIY Marble pedestal without compromising on the appearance. It definitely takes a lot of money to do a home makeover. […]
Navratri
Navratri is the Hindu festival celebrating the triumph of good over evil by the goddess Durga by killing the demon Mahishasura. Navratri in Sanskrit means nine nights which signifies this festival being observed for nine nights with nine different colors: […]
Festive Backdrop using Banana leaves
Flourish your backdrop with banana leaves and perfect a traditional outlook for your festival with DesiDIY. A backdrop of banana leaves is a classic décor idea for any pooja event. […]
Organize and unpack my Ammavaru stuff
It takes equal time to unpack all the ammavaru stuff and save them for reuse. I organize them so that they can be found easily whenever needed. I am going […]
Pastel Canopy Backdrop
Festive season is so colorful and we always want to create new backdrops for varalakshmi pooja, ganesh chathurthi and Krishna ashtami. This year we have tried something new and would […]
Varalakshmi Ammavaru 2021
The Hindu festival in the name of of Varalaksmi Ammavaru is prominent in the states of Karnataka, Andhrapradesh, Telangana and Tamilnadu. This auspicious day falls on the second friday or […]