Curios, show pieces, knick knacks, metal idols.

Most homes have some kind of a collection of curios and collectibles. I have a vice for brassware. In particular, lamps, idols, bookends, vintage brassware and the like. It's quite a task to keep them shiny and new. Sometimes I prefer the oxidised old look, other times, they do look great with some wash and shine.

I use a mixture of tamarind and salt, Pithambari and maybe Sabena as a coarse washing powder to scrub the idols. While I am trying to keep a schedule to do these tasks, so far I have been successful with once a month as a time line, before my collectibles need a wash again. 

Today was one such day. The gods have showered and are adorned with fresh jasmine from our garden. 

Le Hibiscus Pondicherry

Le Hibiscus Pondicherry , a set on Flickr.

A beautiful Heritage hotel run by Mr. Bascarane and his wife. They are one of the nicest people you can come across, ever so friendly and welcoming. The hotel is a "home stay" in their ancestral home. It is two storied and has about 5 rooms in all. Every nook and corner has been tastefully done up with vintage brass articles.utensils, antique furniture, Tanjore Paintings, Vintage calendar art. Its so beautiful and takes you back to a bygone era... The breakfast at this place is awesome and the staff are ever smiling and friendly.Its located in the French Quarter and has great accessibility to the beach and other eating places in the area. A must visit, when you want to stay at Pondicherry.