"Anandmela- Joyful Festival Of India"

Just how the aroma of the coffee can refresh you, there was something, I experienced this week. Something refreshing, something soulfully making me feel, I was an Indian. After a year of stay in US, I rarely see, young Indians in Indian attire but that day, I could see women and young girls in kurti’s, kali’s and sari’s.
Where was this? , any guesses? This was all in the” Anandmela” Joyful festival of India-Redmond. There were Indian dances, music, flee market and loads and loads of Indian food. There were bright colors everywhere, kids were all smiles, busy bees busy shopping, vendors were busy selling, and others enjoying food and young girls and boys dancing. It was a visual retreat to the monotonously tired eyes. Amidst all these, there was one stall in the flea market which caught my attention. I probably stood, long time there, just watching and clicking pictures. The stall space was shared by two, and I did get confused, because there was only one banner put up. I saw a young girl standing, looking towards me all eager, and enthusiastic to introduce herself and the stall to me.
The ice broke when I asked her “Are these two stalls same”? She replied with a pleasant smile,”Oh no”. She introduced herself and the store. The store name was “Aure”. She handed me a handmade card which had her Facebook address and the name of the store.

"Aure" is a graphical Lifestyle merchandise store,  that lightens up YOU and YOUR HOME.

They have a wide range of products starting from tea coasters to mobile covers, gift bags to gift tags and summer prints –ready to be framed. I know, you may think what is so refreshing in a customized home décor store? You may find it very common, but there is something nice about these graphical designs. They are earthy, soulful, and colorful. The colors were bright at the same time soothing to your eyes and soul. Most of the designs had Indian shades pouring out. There were Peacock designs, Henna inspired designs, block print designs, Temple designs, and Lord Ganesha designs and one liners\Quotes. This store did make its mark in the entire "Anandmela", because it was one of its kinds. "Aure" also recreates a particular design on request. Visiting “Aure” and talking to the creator or I may say the master brains behind those beautiful designs which deck you up as well as your home, refreshed me to the core. Here are few of their designs, captured in a hurry! Do check their page, or you may, miss on some of the beautiful home decors!!! For more details and to order:

This is “Aure’s Facebook page” https://www.facebook.com/aure4u/info

You can also go check their blog http://aure4u.wordpress.com/