Trrims, Travels and Thanksgiving - Pure India!

Many have asked, 

"What is it like to visit the markets of India?!"

"If only I could travel with you!" Some have exclaimed.

"I can't even imagine the wonderful things you see!" 

In my recent quick trip of three fast-paced days in Dehli - I tried to capture a few of the adventures and sights to share with you-- just what I see; the traffic we encounter; and to see the many "possibilities" of So-Many-Things-Beautiful!

The Beauty of the Diwali festivities still cover the corridors of Chandni Chowk, a favorite market of mine!


Stairway to Heaven--- of Trims! 
I have told the story of the trims shop in Chandni Chowk that sparked the idea of Pyar&Co. 
I have tried to describe the narrow, spiral staircase-- secured by duct tape-- that leads to three floors of
PURE BLISS in TRIMS; RIBBONS & LACE!

Every step I take is one step closer to the amazing finds of TRIMS!

Bursting at the Seams in Trims!

The views cause me to pause,
simply giving THANKS for
the AMAZING views &
experiences I have been given.

Traveling through the markets via rikshaw-- I take in all the sights of the everday deliveries and on-the-go movement of a city filled with transportation from bikes to scooters; elephants to cars.  Everyone has a place to be on a road traveled by more people than it could ever have been planned for.  The movement is fast-paced yet respectful- honks are given as a warning of, "Coming through!" as the streets are not marked with lanes - it is a welcome path for everyone whether on two wheels; four wheels; two legs or four legs-- everyone has a place to be and people to see!  What a wonderful world it is!

Gushing with a bit of Gratitude for Gattle's of Ohio

Gattle's of Ohio-- Oh, Ogee!
With a little silver sparkle topped onto of a beautifully dressed bed, the Ladies of Gattle's know just how to say, 

Greetings from Gattle's with Pyar&Co.'s Jujubee

  

               Welcome Home for the Holidays!

Pyar&Co, Tota Throw and Pyar&Co. Contantine pillow accent the warm family
space of Lara Plaisance.

Have you ever wondered about the journey of your Pyar&Co. piece?

The inspiration for the Tota Throw (Tota means parrot in Hindi) came to us via Pinterest! A friend of Pyar&Co. had “pinned” a dress as an inspiration for a Pyar&Co. pillow!  We LOVED the colors- but wanted a larger “canvas" to showcase the amazing hues! And, so it was decided to do it in a throw.

Woven by hand, this throw had a story before it even left India!  The Indian gentleman, who wove the Tota Throw, has woven numerous throws during his many years as a weaver.  So, when we learned that he loved this throw so much that he made one for his daughter; we knew this throw was special!!

Shortly after we introduced this hand-woven; color-block, mohair-wool blend throw, we learned Domaine Home had named it as a TOP TEN BEST LIGHTWEIGHT THROWS! 

Beautifully crafted and one of the softest of its kind; with stories to tell. 

Have a photo and a story to share of your Pyar&Co. piece?!  Post it on FaceBook, Tag Pyar&Co.! 

 The color-blocking proportions of the  lovely, sweet hues are just the right amount of warmth all year round.  

Tota, a charming piece which is truly versatile for all seasons.

Pyar&Co. On Instagram: July Pics from Atlanta Market

August Inspiration: Now & Then

NOW & THEN:  Let the past be shared, again and again! Creating ways to include old collections into today's collections. Who doesn't love a great find?! Whether a modern object inspired by the past or simply taking the past and placing it into a modern space - let Now & Then inspire you! Pyar&Co. has a penchant for blending traditional and contemporary design. We selected our choices of "Contemporary Archives" from a few of our favorite shops and matched with their antique counterparts. Love the options from Maison Felice; Lillian August; Peridot; Shop Ten 25

ONE Altus Porcelain Pug (Lillian August) TWO Ceramic Black Dogs (Maison Felice) THREE Ice Faceted Pendant (Peridot) FOUR Round Glass & Metal Pendant (Shop Ten 25) FIVE Jasper Square Jar (Lillian August) SIX Ceramic Art of Women's Clothing (Maison Felice) SEVEN Bevelled Squares Venetian Mirror (Peridot) EIGHT North Italian Overmantel Mirror (Maison Felice) NINE Vail Antler Table (Shop Ten 25) TEN Ari Side Table (Peridot)

Share your favorite find of all-time! How do you incorporate Now & Then in your decor? We want to hear all about your ways!  (And, if you will share your favorite place to find your "find" EVEN better!)

Pyar&Co. On Instagram: June Pics

Show Us Your Love (Pyar)!

Pyar&Co. is humbled by the love our customers, partners, and friends have given. We wanted to show you a few snaps of Pyar&Co. products in their natural habitat - the homes and boutiques where they are currently residing.

We are lucky to have our products amidst friends like Scott Damrow (longtime friend from Omaha), chic boutiques like Gattle's in Cincinnati and The Linen Gallery in Omaha, and friends in the media like Tanya Christian of Real Simple and Terence Noonan (Exec. Producer of Anderson Cooper LIVE! and DC Cupcakes). We are especially thrilled to be Instagrammed by Traditional Home and PEOPLE Style Watch. And we have a soft spot for fellow entrepreneur and style setter Bethenny Frankel who has proudly displayed her Pyar&Co. Palladium pillow in her stunning TriBeCa loft.

Share your photos of where you show your Pyar&Co.! Send us your photos via Facebook; Instagram; Email. Just send them! We want to feature YOU! Share the Love!

Images: 1. Terence Noonan, Executive Producer of Anderson Cooper LIVE! and DC Cupcakes // 2. Gattle's in Cincinnati // 3. Scott Damrow's daughter at The Linen Gallery in Omaha // 4. Instagram photo via PEOPLE Style Watch, similar photo also featured by Traditional Home on Instagram // 5. Bedroom of Tanya Christian, Editorial Assistant at Real Simple // 6. Bethenny Frankel's bedroom as featured in Traditional Home

June Inspiration: Tomboy Chic

Introducing a new post… Each month, we share trends we are swooning over that offer unexpected inspiration. Some of these styles may even spark a bit of inspiration for future Pyar&Co. collections!

TOMBOY CHIC: Pyar&Co. founder Paula Queen has always been a tomboy; but, she admits her love for feminine details has grown over time. While mixing vintage and modern or color and neutral is de rigeur, combining masculine and feminine touches are second nature to her. You could say she searches for balance in all things, particularly her décor. Check out some of her favorite pieces from a few shops she loves. What makes them really stand out is their contrasting materials, colors, and textures. You will find that these pieces have no boundaries-- no matter the space!

ONE Pair of Yellow Ball Lamps (Buckingham Interiors) TWO Acrylic & Hide Ottoman (Shop Ten 25) THREE Navy Lacquer Desk (Shop Ten 25) FOUR Antique Iron Crown (Buckingham Interiors) FIVE Oval Metal Rope Tray (Shop Ten 25) SIX Amaltas in Navy (Shop Ten 25) SEVEN Pink Swivel Chair (Buckingham Interiors) EIGHT Pair of Vintage Pressure Gauge Bookends (Quotient)

 What's your favorite piece? Do you have any other recommendations for Tomboy Chic decor? Share in the comments below!

Marketplace: Comfort Me Boutique

  

A Pyar&Co. Honor

Helene's House Trunk Show in Aspen March 15th!

Pyar&Co. is pleased to be part of the debut of the Silver Queen Collection in Aspen.  Owner  Ms. Christine Pfister, is not only launching this beautiful conceirge service in Aspen but also establishing Helene's House,offering a safe place for youth who are dealing with grief and loss of loved ones with trained and caring professionals. 

20% of all proceeds of the Trunk Show will be donated to Helene's House.

Pyar&Co. is honored to be selected to be one of the companies to not only be a part of the Silver Queen Collection- but most importantly to have the opportunity for Pyar&Co. to share the message of Helene's House by a the pure simplicity of sharing Pyar&Co. in many homes throughout Aspen. 

While sharing the story of the development of Helene's House,  Ms. Pfister included a quote of past playwright Tennessee Williams, "...we make our homes in the hearts of others..." 

The debut event is being held at the Hotel Jerome on Friday, March 15 from 2:00-6:00 pm. 

Marketplace: Shop Ten 25

Which of Abbe's glamorous picks would you love to have in your home? We want to hear from you! Post your thoughts below!

Learn more about Abbe at Shop Ten 25 or Studio Ten 25.

CELEBRATE with SEQUINS!

Waves rolling over the shore...can you hear summer ?

To celebrate founder, Paula Queen's upcoming birthday, she has selected the Pompano pillow for today's CELEBRATED CUSHION! The Pompano will not only receive a "Birthday Price," BUT this is the first time the Pompano has been available on-line!


Turquoise
Sale: $195 (Retail : $290)

Silver: 
Sale: $200 (Retail : $295)

What is better than celebrating with family? The Pompano family: Gold; Turquoise and Silver

Sequins undulates along the Silver Pompano pillow, oferring a sense of allure and energy!

Pyar&Co. Pompano

THE EVE OF A NEW YEAR

A photo of sunset in India taken by my mom...She, too, felt the beauty of India.

It was on this evening, New Year's Eve, three years ago...I was having my nails painted...when the woman asked me, "What are your plans for this evening?"   I smiled, with a bit of disbelief and tons of excitement,

He took my hand and
our dreams came to life...Together.

                       
                          "I'm going to India..."  


It was a journey to celebrate my recent marriage to my wonderful husband...Sumit. It was an experience that  unexpectably offered new paths for my life and my family's life-Pyar&Co.


The moments that occured on this trip are countless...What was to be simple---was striking.  I tried to take the experiences in....each moment leapt off of the smallest of elements...whether they intended to be noticed or not...I couldn't seem to gather each thought; each thread; or even a bead fast enought!  

My thoughts were like the fireworks of New Year's Eve bursting in the sky. One boom, "What If..." and then another firework, "I Wonder..." and then, "What about...."!   It was like my pockets were bursting at their seams, filled with ideas that I had never experienced before- nor really knew I had in me! (Those "AH-HA Moments" Ms. Oprah Winfrey speaks of.)

Pyar, Love, was there--my family was together...we traveled together...shared meals together...created stories together... And so, it was from this trip, which started on New Year's Eve, three years ago, that my dream, Pyar&Co., would begin...

My Family at the Taj Mahal

We wish you, All, a year filled with Excitement, Wonderment and Pyar.  Your kindness is truly humbling...the opportunities so many of you have granted us and the kindness you have expressed is truly beyond words.  We look forward to many more years.

                        May 2013 be filled with Love and many moments of your own Fireworks!

Fireworks

Thank You Trend Luxury!

Pyar&Co's Lantana and Uttar pillows named to Trend Luxury 2012 Christmas Gift Guide!

Trend Luxury Christmas Gift Guide 2012

Save on your 2012 Holiday Hues!

Look down...Now... Up at the camera

Recently, I received the exciting news that Pyar&Co was selected to be featured in a future issue of CS Interiors. I don't usually share...but today was an amazing and new experience that I would simply like to share a few THANK YOU's and "behind the scenes" and promise more to come!

My morning started as each wonderful morning with a young toddler does- my little boy wakes in the early; we lift the shades in his room and say, "Good Morning Chicago!!! It's Mama and Ojas!!"  And, what a Good Morning it was! Hair and make-up were done by the AMAZING Tina, of Studio 110  at 7:00am --Tina had her wisdom teeth pulled yesterday AND today was her "day off" but here she was early in the morning to make this Mama and Owner of Pyar&Co ready for her first photoshoot!  My nerves were crazy!

The shoot was held at the amazing showroom- and I mean Ah-Mazing space of Buckingham Interios + Design , between the over-sized silver crown; the fascinating yellow Caesar statue or the stunning fuchsia chairs- something needs to leave the showroom by my side!

Prepping pillows for CS Interiors photoshoot at
Buckingham Interiors + Design  Showroom

Photographer, Ms. Katrina Wittkamp, who right from our introduction let me know she is fearless with the camera and we were about to get shots that are not the typical kind (LOVE!).  It was Katrina's confidence, and no non-sense  approach, that I knew to let go of my often-overthinking ways and just go with her direction.  Immediatly, the shoes were tossed off; furniture was moving in and out; pillows were being stacked; re-stacked; removed and added.  My feet were up; my toes were pointed; my fingers were showing - for the pop of color and smiles and no smiles were being given to the camera.

Directions were called from behind the camera, "Smile!" "Laugh!" "Flirty look!" "No smile." Just looking around at the setting I found myself reflecting in what I have been doing this past year- where we have come from - the simple dream.. When Pyar&Co started, my son was four months old; our Good Morning Chicago waves- started with just Mama waving for the two of us...

The directions were given,
                                      "Look Down....."  (visions of daily grind dance through my head)
                                                   "Now--Up at the Camera!" (Is this real?)
                                                                               " Awesome shot!"  (Awesome yes; Unreal absolutely!)

I still find it unreal to grasp that the designs of these pieces, simply started thru imagination/inspiration/dreams and beyond.

Looking forward to sharing more with you in January!!

Simply Thankful.



                                                                             

Diwali, Festival of Lights!

Thank you to our guest blogger, Yasmine Hakim, banglesandbungalows.blogspot.com/ We love collaborating with this amazing woman who is full of energy, creativity and offers a huge positive approach to her work and life! Today, Yasmin gives a little insight to the wonderful celebration that is occuring right now throughout the world- DIWALI!  Light a single candle, or as many as you like, and think of the goodness to welcome into your home!

1. http://www.etsy.com/listing/85413474/sale-lotus-floating-tealight-candle?ref=sr_gallery_5&ga_search_query=diya&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=all2. http://www.etsy.com/listing/113907050/metal-tea-light-votive-holders-blue-and

3. http://www.etsy.com/listing/82858626/diwali-round-shaped-terracotta-diya

Hello World! Let's do a little shopping!

Hello World!  Sometimes you can't hurry love- but we have all waited long enough! That's right- we're LIVE!  Let's do some shopping! www.pyarandco.com
Shopping with Pyar&Co is LIVE!  

(Who better to share the news than the brand-new fabulous Pyar&Co girls!?
 More to come from these lovely ladies!)

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