Anuhya Collection

VAT Increase - What VAT Increase?

When the government announced there was going to be an increase in VAT to 20% in 2011, there was an audible sigh around the country and a slumping of shoulders. It seems no matter which way we turn we get caught and end up having to part with our money in some form or another.






Well if you shop on-line with Anuhya Interior Collection you can avoid the VAT increase, in fact you can avoid paying VAT altogether effective immediately. There is no longer any VAT to pay on any of our contemporary home accessories whether you are considering buying some hand made wooden furniture, decorative wall lights or abstract sculptures.





In fact the vast majority of our prices have been significantly reduced making it even more attractive to invest in some of our unusual home accessories. This will in no way affect our service levels to customers and our prices are still fully inclusive of delivery.





So if you want to make your money go further whilst investing in some interior furnishings view our collection on-line at www.anuhyacollection.com

England vs Germany!
What is it about English football that in any major tournament we make it so hard to get through to the next stages? I'm not sure if the players like to tease their fans but yesterday's game was certainly a nail biter. The downside of course is having to play Germany in the next round which will no doubt be even more nerve racking, although some of my fellow viewers do not think it is such a bad thing.

Despite the nerves it was a fun afternoon yesterday and also an excuse to make use of some of my occasional furniture that otherwise would not see the light of day. My normally redundant love seat provided some very handy extra seating as did my leather ottoman bench for the various bodies huddled around the TV. Of course, I inevitably had to remove some of my more fragile items from display such as my abstract sculpture and lotus lamps as there was much leaping around and shouting every time England came close to scoring. I'm sure you can picture the scene and therefore the potential for a major accident!!

So now I have a couple of days to get my breath back before doing it all over again on Sunday. Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy having my friends around but I'm just not sure my nerves can take the stress of the game! But I have the champagne buckets at the ready along with the wine bottle accessories and beer, because we all know our history with Germany so if we do win we will definitely have something to celebrate!!

The Beauty of the Sculpted Form

Not only can sculptures be stunning pieces of art, but they also have their place in interior design particularly when it comes to accessorising ones home. They can add character to a room whilst at the same time evoking different emotions or images dependent on the particular form the sculpture takes.

If you are looking for a figurative and abstract sculpture, Anuhya Interior Collection offers a very select but unique range. Each clay sculpture is completely individual in looks and design which will appeal to those of you who actively seek out exclusive products. The range comprises abstract sculptures and torso sculptures each of which have their own distinct appeal.

Come on England!
I don’t know about you but I’m really looking forward to the world cup this year. There’s something about events like this that create a sense of solidarity and make people pull together. The best part though is that it is a good excuse to have friends over and watch the England games together, cue Saturday and the first little soiree to get things going.

Although watching a football match with friends is a fairly informal affair, I still like to make sure that they are made welcome, not to mentioned looked after. I usually put out a few nibbles along with some refreshments and take a lot of pride in creating an attractive table setting. I think it is important to concentrate the setting around table centrepieces which not only create a focal point but also add interest to the display.

When it comes to refreshments then the appropriate wine bottle accessories are top of the list for the more refined of my friends. Closely following this is an ice bucket to keep drinks cool, especially with the current warmer weather. If England does well and makes it to the final then it will be a good time to get the champagne accessories out! The perfect solution for housing and displaying all of these items is a folding bar which is not only an attractive piece of furniture in its own right, but functional and space saving.

To finish off the effect I find a few tea lights and lotus lamps create the right level of ambient lighting which always helps in setting the mood and creating a sense of atmosphere. All that remains now is for Saturday to come along and to say ‘Come on England’!

Colour Psychology - Orange
So let's talk about orange, a close relation to the colour red but more warm hearted and generous. Orange is symbolically regarded as a positive colour as it raises tolerance and strengthens the will. Orange is associated with endurance and strength which is why you often see it on athletes and sportspeople.

Orange is a warm vibrant colour and is psychologically linked to health and vitality. It is probably no accident that vitamin C tablets are usually orange in colour! Unlike red which is a very demanding colour, orange is more sociable and optimistic. The key positive characteristics of the colour orange is that it is a positive colour that is sociable and likes to work in groups. Despite all of these attributes it is not a popular colour choice so in interior design it needs to be used carefully and with caution.

When considering interiors furnishings orange is a good colour choice for children. It has been shown to improve academic performance as well as making them more sociable and cheerful. Like red it helps to stimulate the appetitie so would be a good choice for a dining room or restaurant, even a public house. Since sports people relate to orange it is a very good choice for exercise rooms or playrooms whilst its creative qualities make it a good choice for designers and other creative industries.

When designing on behalf of clients and considering both colour schemes and accessories for the home, orange also has a negative side. It represents change which can make many people feel insecure and can also be seen as misleading. The persistent qualities of orange can be annoying and the colour should be avoided in areas such as rest rooms or relaxation areas. For people suffering addictions, especially those who tend to eat or drink too much, orange should be avoided. It is also not suitable for individuals who are likely to be irritable or hyperactive or in areas where people may suffer nausea.

One can see that creating an attractive interior environment is not just about tasteful decor or, for example, contemporary living room furniture. The effect that the colour can have on people's emotions and well being is also of paramount importance.

Colour Psychology
I’ve been learning all about colour in the latest module of my interior design course and I have to say it really is a fascinating subject. I’m sure we have all at times used colours to describe our emotions such as feeling ‘blue’ when a little down, or have ‘seen red’ when aggravated. I’m also sure that all of us feel happier when the sun is shining. Well, colour psychology is the science that studies individual colours and the effect they have on our emotional and physical states. The characteristics of each colour are very thought provoking and it’s certainly made me view colour in a whole new light especially when seeking out contemporary home accessories.

Red, for example, is the most powerful colour in the spectrum and depending on the emotional state and the beliefs of the individual it can both attract or repel. Red is a colour that symbolises leadership and royalty as well as courage and power. Red creates excitement as it is the colour of fire and passion, often being associated with sexuality and romantic love. On the downside red is a stressful colour and it has in fact been shown to increase the heart rate and blood pressure.

In interior design and when sourcing interiors accessories red, like any other colour, has its place. Due to its ability to stimulate the appetite as well as conversation it is a good colour for restaurants and dining rooms. It is also a good colour to use in areas where you want to keep people moving such as corridors. Being a ‘hot’ colour red can make any room seem cosy and warm and due to its associations with wealth and power is perfect for any room that requires a grand atmosphere such as a ceremonial or state room.

On the down side however, red can be seen as a pushy colour and therefore is overpowering. It signals danger hence its use in warning signs and whilst associated with love, inappropriate use can make it appear lustful and perverse. It is therefore not a good choice for bedrooms or anywhere where relaxation is required or areas where calmness and clear thinking are a necessity. It can increase irritability and feelings of stress and therefore headaches so red should not be used where people are likely to spend long periods. With its stimulating properties red can stimulate further anti-social behaviour and should not be used where people suffer any form of a heart condition.

As I said before, I find this a fascinating subject. It’s interesting to look around to see how colours have been used appropriately or inappropriately in their particular environment. How often have I sat in a meeting room whose main function is that of a restaurant starving hungry with a thumping headache and now I know why!!!

The Fascinating World of Interior Design
I am currently studying for a diploma in interior design to complement my interest in interior furnishings and I have to say it is one of the most enjoyable and interesting subjects I have studied in my time. In the past I have tended to study more academic based courses which have involved the usual pouring over of text books and subsequent essay writing.



The interior design course I am following however, comprises a very different style of learning involving the compilation of mood and sample boards as well as the drawing up of plans and specifications. It obviously requires a creative approach so it is a great way to let my imgaination run wild and express my ideas for different interior schemes, as well as seeing how I can incorporate items such as the handmade furniture from my own collections into the design. I love browsing through the various home and interior magazines to get my initial ideas together and include products from my own contemporary home accessories range into my designs. Following this I then trawl the many fabric and wallpaper shops to gather the necessary samples needed to create my mood boards.


Seeing the finished result come together gives me a great deal of satisfaction both in the sense that not only have I created an interior scheme to suit the required brief, but at the same time I have learned something new as the course is also very practical. It covers topics such as colour psychology, style through the ages and the use of pattern, texture and form in interiors as well as how to draft up specifications for contractors and client contractural agreements.





Whilst I generally think creative people such as interior designers tend to have a natural flair for the subject, the course is teaching me that there are many underlying factors that need to be taken into consideration when designing interiors, factors that a novice decorater would not necessarily be aware of which can have a fundamental impact on the finished result. I am just over the halfway mark in terms of my assignments and I thought it may be interesting to share some of the lessons on my course with you all so keep watching this space................

A Touch of Asia

I've always liked to travel to unusual places and experience different cultures. It's a great way to broaden the mind and see how other people live. The Indian Sub-Continent and Asia are favourites of mine with a particular soft spot for Sri Lanka having lived there for 4 years.






Like many other people who travel, I often collect artifacts from the various places I visit, both as momento's and also to add to my eclectic assortment of unusual home accessories. Some of my favourite pieces are the wood wall plaques that I have depicting jungle scenes or, if I really want to bring a smile to my face, the cheeky kama sutra wall plaque.





Other items I have collected include my coastal shell sculpture. Having grown up in Devon with the luxury of the beach nearby, the sculpture reminds of school holidays spent collecting shells that then found their way onto the many trinket boxes that I made!!







In fact I'm off to Devon for the bank holiday weekend. Despite the fact that from a weather point of view it's supposed to be a wipeout, maybe I'll go to the beach and do spot of shell collecting or even crabbing. On the other hand I may just stay at home in the warm and admire my sculpture, using my imagination instead to pretend I'm at the beach!

Here Comes Summer


Well what glorious weather we've been experiencing over the last few days. It seems like only yesterday it was snowing and the country came to standstill and now the weather is more appropriate to barbeque's and alfresco dining!!







They always say that sunshine makes people feel happier and it is so true. It's always nice to do a spot of entertaining and have friends over but even more so when it can be done outside. And what better way to make your friends enjoy themselves by having some modern home accessories to complement the event.






Perhaps you have a terrace or patio area that needs a bit of colour. Well why not add an attractive stone vessel to the scene. With their coloured floating candles they add both colour and a touch of asia to your exterior environment.








Or maybe you need some additional lighting once the sun starts to set. Then consider a table top bowl candle finished in refreshing white or a lotus flower tealight holder. If you fancy bringing a touch of the medieval to your entertaining perhaps a pair of copper scorce wall mounted oil lamps which will do the trick.





And how about when it comes to serving up the drinks or keeping the wine chilled? Well whether it's wine bottle accessories, silver table top ice buckets or if you've really got something to celebrate champagne buckets that you are after, Anuhya Interior Collection has an attractive range of unusual home acessories that will not only make your evening go off with a bang but will also make you the envy of all your friends.

Modern Contemporary Furniture

I don't know about you but I have a real appreciation for beautiful furniture. I love the grain of various woods, different textures in the finishing and the array of products and styles that can be crafted from this material.








Like everything else, I like my furniture to be different with the ability to put my own personal stamp on it. That's why I steer clear of mass produced items and tend towards hand crafted furniture. I find it very fulfilling to have an idea and have a master craftsman produce it for me. I guess the best bit is knowing that I won't find it in any of the high street shops.






Hand made wooden furniture obviously isn't the cheapest way to furnish a house, but what you get for your money is a piece that is crafted to the highest standards from sustainable woods. Solid hand crafted furniture will also last you a lifetime and therefore is well worth the investment.







Anuhya Interior Collection offers a select range of modern contemporary furniture. From occasional tables to a leather ottoman bench, contemporary coffee tables to a love seat, our range of contemporary living room furniture will complement a variety of living spaces. If you are looking to put your own stamp onto any of our items, each piece can be customised to suit your individual requirements. Alternatively, if you are looking for fully bespoke furniture we can also undertake commissions to create completely unique stand alone pieces.

Unusual Finishing Touches
No room is complete without those all important finishing touches, but isn't it nice when you find something that little bit different to complement your interior surroundings? I don't know about you, but I like to surround myself with things that I know no-one else will have; I mean why follow the crowd when you can stand out from it?!!

It's this ethos which I have applied to Anuhya Interior Collection, seeking out products that are not only stylish but individual in looks and design. Another key aspect of Anuhya is that all the products featured are hand-crafted. This means that no two pieces will ever be the same as they all exhibit slight variations in the finish which I personally think adds to their charm.

Mixing and matching styles is another favourite pastime of mine, especially fusing contemporary home accessories with Asian influences. It's why I love to travel so much. I get such a buzz when I'm in a far flung country and come across a really special piece imagining it in its new 'home'. Sometimes I wish I had a mansion so that I could keep everything for myself but alas it's not to be!!

Instead, these one-off pieces form an important part of Anuhya Interior Collection, complementing the core range with some truly unique finds. It is these pieces that will really appeal to those of you seeking something completely individual but just remember, one they're gone, they're gone!

To view the full range please visit www.anuhyacollection.com

My Lazy Garden
It was an exciting week for me last week as my lastest shipment arrived containing products from the My Lazy Garden range. I always get a sense of anticipation when new stock arrives, not to mention satisfaction when I open the shipments up and see what's inside - a bit like Christmas!! I also get a real sense of enjoyment when I see products in the flesh and imagine them in their new home, bringing hopefully a lot of pleasure to those who buy them.


My Lazy Garden is probably my favoruite of all the products featured in Anuhya Interior Collection. As the name suggests, the products are based around various types of blooms you would find in a garden including a steel blossoms table decoration, floor decoration and stainless steel leaf decorations.



These stainless steel ornaments are crafted and laser cut by hand, the products are truly unique in design and looks. Conveying very contemporary looks, I can easily imagine these products sitting in a very modern loft apartment where the height and space would show them off to their fullest.



They could however, just as easily sit with a number of other interior styles, for example adding a touch of the modern to more classical environments. It's all about placement and one should never be afraid of experimenting with different interior styles.




The same can be said for many of the products featured in Anuhya Interior Collection, which have been selected for both their uniqueness and ability to harmonise with a number of interior styles. The result may be eclectic, but that's what makes it fun not to mention different. After all, who wants to the same as everyone else?!

Why Anuhya

The first thing people often ask me when they come across Anuhya Interior Collection is how to pronounce the name and where it comes from so I thought it was perhaps time that I enlightened you all!! The word Anuhya is actually pronounced aah..noo..ya. It is derived from an Indian girls name and its meaning is simply 'something unexpected.....in a pleasant way and valuable'.






My good friend Jacqui who I met when I was working in Sri Lanka actually suggested the name to me. She felt the meaning of Anuhya summed up what my collection is all about. So hopefully when you visit my site, you will come across many unusual accessories for the home that you would not perhaps be expecting to find, thereby finding something of value by virtue of its uniqueness. Of course, if you cannot find what you are looking for then I will always endeavour to try and source it for you!

All About Anuhya.....Unique, Harmonious & Timeless
Anuhya Interior Collection was borne out of my passion for all thing interiors. I am one of those people that has always been interested in other people's houses, imagining how I would decorate and furnish it if it were my own. But what really fuelled my interest in interiors and interior furnishings, was the four years I spent living and working in Sri Lanka where I came across many accessories for the home including hand crafted furniture, wood wall plaques and decorative interior accessories. Having arrived in Sri Lanka with just a couple suitcases, I returned to the UK four years later with a 40 foot container of personal possessions comprising furniture, interior accessories, artwork, objet d'art not mention two daschund dogs!!



What I love about my own personal collection of interior furnishings is the fact that the majority of pieces are unique, being either a special find that I came across when pottering around the antique yards during my weekends or a bespoke item that I had designed and made. My collection is also pretty eclectic that somehow manages to sit with any number of interior styles from classical to the more contemporary. Every piece has its place and when arranged together the result is an interior environment that is unique, harmonious and timeless.





Anuhya Interior Collection was created so that I could offer unique contemporary home accessories to those of you looking for something different from that typically found on the high street. The concept of uniqueness is at the core of everything I do, so I endeavour wherever possible to source products that you would not find elsewhere, many of which are one-off pieces. I also undertake commissions and bespoke work for those who want to create something completely individual and special.






So if you are after that something a little bit different be sure to take a look at Anuhya Interior collection. You may just find what you are looking for.

An Exclusive Interior Collection

Unique ~ Harmonious and Timeless