Every time it rains

Every time it rains,

My heart goes for you

 Every time the shimmering drops touch the base,

The little being throbbing inside me,

 Yearns for you

For you are far,

Beyond the oceans,

 Cared and loved in another   universe.

Indulgence could be such a sin sometimes.

 A tempting mistake beyond right and wrong.

For you never forgave me,

 Even though I begged and pled.

A nonchalant tramp at heart,

 I stamped over your soul,

 Crushed your heart and stained your core.

My love for ego proved stronger than you.

You cried

 Your steps, wobbly

 Just like these pebbles, drenched in mud

You stumbled your way across the sea

Without a trace, you left for oblivion

Overwhelmed by strong emotions

I called out your name

That excruciating pain, unbearable with shame

Of losing you, of letting you bleed shook me.

But you were already gone

Just like the left over dampness, aftermath a hailstorm.

Cold and stirred, within

My ego died an agonizing death,

As penitence vanquished my nerves.

Years passed,

I heard, your life has blossomed

Into two beautiful beings

Except for the faint silvery bangs

You still look exactly the same

Maybe happier than you were with me

But I have kept your secret tightly bound

The secret of how much you loved the raindrops

Of how much you loved my blue eyes for the resemblance

So, every time it rains

I think of you

Knowing well, you are doing the same.

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Not Beautiful

Under the blanket of nightfall

I dearly gaze upon the blazing fireplace

Unsure, I wonder of what I could have been

But juggling through thoughts, I was sure

No, I am not ugly

If I ignore the hypocritical idiosyncrasies

I couldn’t have been more beautiful

Charming and delicate

Just like the blooming petals of winter daisies

As light as the downpour of first rain

Fresh and bright like the early morning

Dancing and whirling over the tender dahlias

Crispy wind hovering around me like bees over honey

Yet my wings remain unruffled

Weightless, I swim over the colossal lagoon for fleeting moments

Like a ballerina on an icy base

I swing through, nonchalantly

An amazed audience breaks into applauds

A sweet symphony cracks into my ears

I wish to relive the moments

But sooner or later,

The reverie would break

Shattered and be gone

Like the traces of light vanishes under a stormy sky

The symphony, no longer sweet, thunders like a cacophony

I wake up and am no longer beautiful, beautiful or bright

I , no longer, dance and jump like a free bird

No longer, do I bear the wings to fly

A sarcastic smile stretches upon my dizzy lips

I was no longer weightless,

As others would have said it

“I am just NOT beautiful".

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DIY Home Decor

When I was a kid, I was extremely fond of cartoons; especially I would eagerly wait for the matinee Barbie movie, every Sunday. I would cling to the TV for whole two hours, with an unflinching gaze in wonder. Apart from the pretty Barbie, dancing effortlessly, dressed in a charming ball gowns, I would always notice the elegant background in awe and delight. The antique chandelier, Rosy tapestries with hints of royal purple hung in a majestic fashion and oh! The exquisite vintage candle holders, dimly lighting the wall hangings; made my eyes sparkle. It made me crave for something as charming and delicate. Strangely, I always had a fetish for antiques. The rustic appearances they boast have always mesmerized me.

But as much as I love them, I am aware that the antiques available in the market would definitely make a big hole in our pockets. Moreover, they aren’t customized the way we have dreamt of our dream home.

That’s when I stumbled upon DIYs- Yes! Do It Yourself! And in no time fell in love with it.

Now, if you want to spruce up your bedroom or give a unique look to your living space, and you are tired of searching an ideal shop to find that perfect vintage piece, don’t look any further. Make it yourself and bask in glory every time, someone showers them with praises!

Below I have enlisted 10 adorable DIYs which I find most interesting and give your space a rustic, vintage look this season. They beautiful, cheap and super easy to make. You can find the raw materials in flea markets or your nearby craft stores. ;)

1. Tea Cup Candles

Do you have an old Tea set you probably never liked? It’s time to put that to use.

To see the tutorial, click here.

2.Floral Mirrors

Time to go pretty and spring!

To see the tutorial, click here.

3. Vintage Bedside Table

To see the tutorial, click here.

4. Vintage Tin Candles

Instead of throwing them in trash, collect all the old used tins and voila!

To see the tutorial, click here.

5.  Mason jar candle holder : Too charming to resist.

6.  Magical Keys :They unlock doors to enthralling beauty.

7. Vintage Pen Stand : Give your study table, a new definition.

8. Edgy Windows : Remember the time when your house was brand new. The walls looked sturdy and windows cheery. But seasons passed and it doesn’t look cheery anymore. Moreover, people passing across it calls your house haunted because of its dilapidated condition. Do your windows look shabby and old? Here’s a way to make them attractive again.

To see the tutorial, click here.

9. Wall hangings: Keep it chic and groove in style

10. The ultimate quilt: It will keep you warm through the roughest weather.

To see the tutorial, click here.

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Vintage Quilt

Make yourself warm and cozy!

Prerequisite:

1.16 old Cushion covers

2. Sewing Machine

Procedure:

 Assemble all the covers in a 4*4 arrangement, hence forming a square. Sew them all in between with each other, leaving half an inch from all sides. Your quilt is ready. You can use cushions of various patterns and make it more attractive.

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Tea cup candles

Prerequisites:

1. Old colorful candles

2. Tea cups

3. A wooden stick

4. Long wick

Procedure:

Melt the old candles in a non stick pan at a moderate temperature. Meanwhile wind half of the wick on the midpoint of the wooden stick and leave half of it hanging. Place it on the tea cup, with the hung part inside the cup. Now, once the candles are completely melted, pour the liquid inside the cup. Allow it to cool at the room temperature. After the wax is hardened, cut the long wick short.

Décor Tips:

You can place them on the centre table or wall shelf racks. It is a great piece of gift too. 

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Edgy Windows

Prerequisites:

1.       Wallpapers

2.       Hot glue gun

3.       Paint

4.       Potted creepers

5.       LED lights

Procedure:

Paint the window frame with rustic colors like grey, silver or pure white. Cut square pieces from the wallpapers (Note- The sizes should match with the size of the window glasses. Stick them on the glass with glue. Now, arrange the potted creepers near the window edge. Take nail and place them at intervals around the window. Make a wire frame by looping it around the nails. Now wind the creepers around the wire. 

Moreover, decorate the window further with LED lights.

Once the creepers are fully grown around the window, they will add to the uniqueness.

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Vintage Tin candles

Prerequisites:

1.       Old tins

2.       Ribbons

3.       Old candles

4.       Buttons

5.       Hot glue gun

6.       Wick

7.       Wooden Stick

8.       Gift paper

Procedure:

Melt the old candles in a non stick pan at medium heat. Mean while, Use the wooden stick and Wick to make the adjustment inside the tin like I mentioned earlier. Click here to know. Now decorate the tins with gift paper. Attach ribbons on the outline through hot glue gun and stick colorful buttons on it. Pour the melted wax and cut the wick short after it is hardened.

Décor Tips:

You can place it as a showpiece on wooden shelves or in the bedroom. To add more classic look, you can attach some old junk jewelry like anklets to it. 

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