Diwali table decor on budget
Diwali is here—the festival that fills our hearts with joy and brings us closer to the people we love. It’s more than just lights and sweets isn’t it? Diwali is […]
Stunning DIY ammavaru crown
Every year, I create a new version of the Ammavaru crown. It’s a piece of jewelry that is not only easy to make with simple materials but also incredibly versatile, […]
DIY grand temple door backdrop
After exploring various backdrop designs over the years, this time, I found myself dreaming bigger. I wanted to take on a project that would push the boundaries a bit more. […]
Janmasthami celebrations – A kiddie party
The one for the kids. Our Janmashtami celebrations have slowly but truly become a community event. Every year we decorate the porch and open our home to all the kids […]
Simple DIY festive backdrop
As August draws near each year, I feel a palpable thrill in the air. The anticipation of planning and preparing for the festivities brings such joy and excitement, with a […]
Amazing Amazon finds for Varalakshmi
If you’ve followed me for sometime, you know my love for Varalakshmi. Over the years, I have created and decorated my ammavaru with utmost care and detailing. While I find […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
DIY Parrot backdrop
Backdrop to any decor is a vital part which enhances the ambience. For Varalakshmi Ammavaru I have set up a backdrop that goes well with the theme of this auspicious […]
DIY Golu steps
Golu is the festive display of dolls and figurines in South India during the autumn festive season, particularly around the multiday Navaratri. These golu steps can be used in any festive […]
DIY Flower Prabhavali
The Prabhavali or Prabhai is an essential part of the adornment of an idol which depicts the aura of the presiding deity. This Prabhabavali mostly comes in brass, bronze, and […]
Sankranthi decor
Sankranthi/pongal is a festival of harvest where farmers celebrate the harvest season of wheat/rice and grains. This year sankranthi I wanted to bring in authenticity of festive decor with wheat […]
Haveli Themed Diwali party
This year’s Diwali party theme has been inspired by a jharokha wall niche decor idea that I have seen on insta. I have created a Moroccan style dinner setting a […]
Quick DIY Festive backdrop
Sometimes simple could do the job. Festive decoration backdrops does not have to be grandeur all the time, simple and quick DIY backdrop can look really beautiful too. Today, I […]
Pastel Princess Decor
My cousin wanted to have an elegant pastel theme birthday decor for his daughters first birthday party. There are a lot of options we can do for girls – Jumbo […]