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They go hand in hand... all the time. Festivity and decorations... and this Christmas makes no difference.

Mithila Marambe

However, if one wants to be 'in' with the trends of the times he or she should be able to create the natural, and ethnic look 'Eco-friendly' seems to be the theme of the day. And dried leaves, flowers, sticks, husks all what we once threw away as 'waste' has made a grandiose entry into the busy third millennium household.

And, Mithila Marambe, a professional who has been involved in home decor, for 10 years is delighted at the prospects Christmas decor turning eco-friendly. Her novel 'eco-collections' boast of the rich diversity of material and her ever inventive imagination.

Corns, acorns, lovely red 'madatiya' seeds, dried flowers and sprigs of dried willow branches, coupled with a coil of coir rope... placed on a stand, of dried branches... Suitable for your lounge, hall or even a porch, adding a touch of nature's beauty... Add a little paint... silver and gold... you are ready for that great occasion... And that's what Mithila has done with her 'corner stand' creation. It is not only branches that provide stands... trunks and roots are also a good bases for decorations, Mithila said.

And it is proven so, with a host of bouquets masquerading as table decor. Little stems and roots, bound together with coir rope stands as one base, providing the looks of a basket, while a large and hard root, polished and painted to increase its beauty is the base for another. Sprigs,leaves, acorns, roots, flowers... carefully selected and sometimes enhanced with a touch of colour... mostly silver and gold... are placed artistically, to make beautiful creations.

Sometimes, she uses earthen vases and other vessels turned into vases, on bases.

Holly leaves and Madonna Lilies made out of coloured paper adds more festivity to the different creations. They are bound to look 'wonderful' anywhere... whether it is at your home, your office or at any party arranged away from any residential or corporate setting.

Featured are some of Mithila's creations.

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