Plants herbs and Plant markers

I love decorating with plants/collecting herbs and learning how to grow them. Most of my green acquisitions have been trial and error, But i absolutely love it anyway. 

Here are a few "wedding seat markers" which I use as Herb markers. - purchased during my stay overseas. I love looking at craft shops.Check out my little terracotta horse as he sniffs the herbs :) 

This little Garden adornment was a gift from a dear friend.  

And my collection of Flat rocks collected from trips to the beach or a river bed. Here is a marker for my Curry leaf plant :)

Eco Conscious Hotel in Goa - Alila Diwa

As we stayed at Alila Diwa, one thing that really made us choose this hotel was the earthy feel to it. 

 

Love the use of mirrors to create light and space. The Terrace Balcony had a great view and a lot of light streaming in. A lovely sit out just made it that much more appreciable. 

The entire property is dotted with plants and greenery. The Alila Diwa Goa property overlooks paddy fields adding to its rustic yet modern look

The Bar by the Infinity pool had some great furnishing and old sty;e furniture(the plastic wired ones, which we all remember from the 80's..

A variety of flora and fauna, made the walks around the resort a lovely experience.

Ganesha under the madhu malathi flowers looked beautiful in day light as well as at night.

The Hotel has maintained the huge Banyan trees in the courtyards and has kept them well nurtured. This particular one had some creepers over the Banyan, and was so beautiful to see the marriage of the big with the small.

The Spice restauarant has some beautiful decor too. Morrocan lamps hang from trees, wicker furniture, outdoor eating possibilities among the trees..sheer bliss

Beautiful art and sculptures dot the trees in the eating courtyard in the restaurant

Wouldn't you like to have a meal here, under the tree in the open ?

The Old style easy chairs in the waking verandahs and passages make them into cosy nooks for a quick chat..

 Just loved the passages and the play of light and shade on them. Was lovely even as it was lit up at night..

Rain Chains adorn the skylight in the restaurant

One of the things that impressed me was that the hotel was into recycling water to water the plants and that they did my favourite thing for nature - waste segregation. All materials being locally procured and maintaining the trees that already existed in the property made this a delight to see and experience. 

Lovely elements of Exterior Decor - Goa

While we were in Goa, something we observed was the unique looking Thulasi Madam/Muth/Planter that is seen outside Hindu homes. Just beautiful and kitschy. Each one more colourful than the other.

Beautiful Goa - Churches, colourful buildings, restaurants decor

Goa is usually known as a tourist destination for beaches, cheap beer, sunshine, local cuisine and the general adventure.  I am  particularly drawn to the architecture and buildings in myriad colours, decor in restaurants, simply beautiful..

 The Basiiica De Bom Jesus

Buildings in Panaji

 The Statebank Building in Panjim. Check out the Colours.

Brittos at Baga

 The Varied photos on the wall of Tuscanny Garden in Candolim

Martins Corner with Mario's famous drawings..