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Friday, October 2, 2009

Out of the Box Celebration


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bULBS

What: Personalised Sky Lanterns, to order call 9821030582, Rs 125 onwards. See picture here.

Why: Made from biodegradable paper, these “noiseless firecrackers” are safe, eco-friendly and super pretty.

When: You want to set the night on fire.

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What: Made-to-order hemp pants for men and women, call Sarita on 9220520467, price on request.

Why: This designer-to-watch-out-for makes the coolest 3/4ths out of hemp, but remember, with great pants comes great patience; she has to order the banned fabric all the way from Nepal.

When: You like your pants smoking hot.

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What: Garage sale at Ruby Mansion, 3rd floor, near St Stephens Church, Napeansea Road, call 9821555982.

Why: Rummage through writer/traveller Natasha Pratap’s past, on sale this weekend. You’re guaranteed to find treasures in her crazy jumble of books, CDs, clothes and trinkets. Also check out gold school girl clips from SOS and What the Fuss pom pom neck pieces at Taxxi and Vitamin K’s Diwali Bazaar.

When: Oct 3-4, 11 am to 6 pm; and Diwali Bazaar from October 2 to 4.

pATTI

What: Personalised playing cards, call Nidhi at 9820644124, price on request.

Why: Give this creative cat your favorite photos or cool graphics, and she’ll turn them into a personalised deck of cards. Perfect for gifting!

When: This Diwali, when you want to be the king/queen of hearts.

bURRITO

What: Mexican catering, call 9821740001, price on request.

Why: Because this ex-New Yorker chef brings the onion rings and enchiladas of everyone’s favorite college haunt straight to your kitchen. Nachos gracias!

When: You want to stock for your fiesta while taking a siesta.

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Event Round Up: Reverse Polarity, Motherjane and more test of metal at I-Rock, Chitrakoot Grounds on Oct 3 and 4; Shubha Mudgal concert on Oct 3 at the Bandra Festival, MMRDA grounds, 8 pm onwards; Fabindia opens East; and Fluke sells Durga and Kali’s baggage on Diwali.

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