This is the 4th time I have started out in business, the first one being in 1984,it has been a bumpy ride full of experiences wanted and unwanted:) Now when I look back I see that I could not have been here where am I minus the bumps, so this blog is not only an update of what we are doing at Blue Lotus & with our 8 brands but also 3 cheers to the spirit of entrepreneurship and the determined me. Inviting all to glimpse, buy, comment, cheer and TELL D world :) Dedicated to Blue Ocean Theory.
Sunday, August 14, 2016
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Buzzaria Dukaan feature in Zee Business for #BuzzariaLaunchPad
Don't forget to checkout the store for all #Startup #brands getting a feature in Zee Business !!
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Monday, July 11, 2016
A Conversation to Remember
A
Conversation to Remember
Today, I had the opportunity to have a rather fun chat with
Mamta Ma'am's niece, Sakshi, who has done Jewellery Designing and frequents
Buzzaria quite often. A few excerpts from the chat are below...
What is the first thing that struck you the first time you
stepped into Buzzaria?
>That it is very colourful and whimsical just like Aladin's cave where you keep finding a trinket here or something there while exploring. It is like Pandora's box and its a visual treat whenever I am here.
>That it is very colourful and whimsical just like Aladin's cave where you keep finding a trinket here or something there while exploring. It is like Pandora's box and its a visual treat whenever I am here.
What do you feel about the social cause Mamta Ma'am has been
working towards by tying up with NGOs and the underprivileged society?
> She has been very passionate about this cause since I have known her as a little girl. She has always been helpful towards artisans, craftspersons and supporting workers working for her. This is a quality which has been inherent in her since always, it is something that comes straight from her heart.
> She has been very passionate about this cause since I have known her as a little girl. She has always been helpful towards artisans, craftspersons and supporting workers working for her. This is a quality which has been inherent in her since always, it is something that comes straight from her heart.
Do you come to Buzzaria often?
> I live in Jaipur and yes I do often drop by whenever I'm in Delhi.
> I live in Jaipur and yes I do often drop by whenever I'm in Delhi.
What would you like to say about the jewellery Buzzaria offers?
> Jewellery is an integral part of my life. I have done Jewellery Designing and been to many jewellery shops but what attracts me to Buzzaria is that it offers everything from rustic and junk jewellery to classic and statement pieces and that too at all price points.
> Jewellery is an integral part of my life. I have done Jewellery Designing and been to many jewellery shops but what attracts me to Buzzaria is that it offers everything from rustic and junk jewellery to classic and statement pieces and that too at all price points.
Have you made any purchases here?
> Tons. I've bought about 8 shawls from here, though I confess to not being a shawl lover per se. I just love the fabrics and prints of the shawls, not to mention that they do not burn a hole in my pocket. I also love to buy jewellery from here.
> Tons. I've bought about 8 shawls from here, though I confess to not being a shawl lover per se. I just love the fabrics and prints of the shawls, not to mention that they do not burn a hole in my pocket. I also love to buy jewellery from here.
What is the best thing about Buzzaria?
> That it is a happy place and has good vibes. Just looking at all the sweet and whimsical things around the store makes one happy.
> That it is a happy place and has good vibes. Just looking at all the sweet and whimsical things around the store makes one happy.
Buzzaria- A Positive Haven
Buzzaria- A Positive Haven
At a glance, Buzzaria
might seem like any other fashion and lifestyle retail store, but is in fact as
distinctive as it can get. This is so because Buzzaria gives Indian start-up
brands a platform to come out into the market and showcase their talents to the
world. Not only this, but many NGOs and under-privileged groups from across the
country have tied up with Buzzaria to make a mark in the design world. This
atmosphere, where women have been trained, empowered and encouraged to earn a
living, is more than what I could have asked for in a work environment. I was
convinced that an organization that works for such noble causes will help
imbibe such values in me and facilitate my growth as a human being.
What cannot go unnoticeable
in this store is the joy and enthusiasm with which the staff works in
order to make Buzzaria better each day. I feel that this happens naturally
because of the humane way Mamta Ma’am has been interating with them, always
keeping them on the go with frivolous rebukes but at the same time being
patient and understanding. The result is hard-working and content people in a
store that is already so full of life due to the myriad of colours that it
houses. Buzzaria stores not only upcycled and eco-friendly products
serving a necessary social purpose, but also makes sure that they cater to
every age group and people with every fashion and lifestyle need. This indeed
makes it difficult for any visitor to leave the shop empty-handed.
I have also seen how Buzzaria treats its
customers and the one word that pops up into my mind when I see their
interaction is ‘homely’. Indeed, from the moment a customer walks into the
shop, he/she is kept entertained with showing them around the place and
informing them about the rich Indian culture associated with each product, all
that is customary for a store to do. What sets Buzzaria apart is the fact that
the customers are kept comfortable and someone or the other can be seen
cracking jokes and engaging in small chats with the customers that leave them
feeling happier and in a fresh mood. Mamta Ma’am ensures to have a personal
interaction with every customer that walks in and just by seeing her cheerful
face, lots of customers are unintentionally coaxed into picking up something!
Noone leaves Buzzaria without a smile!
All this creates a perfect atmosphere of
positivity which is unmistakable in the smiling faces of the staff and
customers alike. Buzzaria is just the place to head out to if you are tired of
seeing inexclusive products and want to quench your thirst for quirky fashion
and lifestyle products and that too in a homely and positive environment.
Sunday, July 10, 2016
My First Buzz-in at Buzzaria
My First Buzz-in at Buzzaria
My intention of visiting Buzzaria was to start
interning here. The moment I stepped inside the store, two things attacked my
senses- the soothing fragrance and a vivid array of products.
Everywhere I looked, I could see unique merchandise in
such a varied palette of hues that I was left asking for more! I had a hard
time deciding which place inside the shop I should first give my attention to.
A little way into the shop and I was greeted by the very warm and sociable
Mamta Ma'am. Her warm smile and easy countenance instantly put me at ease. Over
a cup of coffee, me and my sister discussed at length with her about what work
we could do at Buzzaria, though I had by then deduced that 'work' at Buzzaria
would be more of play than work.
After a hearty conversation which really put me at ease about interning here, I started a short tour of the shop. From trendy apparel, indegenous Indian crafts, kitschy junk jewellery to comfy cushions and stylish bags, the ground floor was a welcome change from the rather dull and drab luxury products one gets to see nowadays. I was very satisfied with the positive atmosphere all this colour and creativity created in the shop. My amazement, however, did not cease to stop here as I was welcomed to the basement level of the two-floor shop. This floor housed more of lifestyle products and the rest was filled with jewellery. Among the sea of extraordinary designs, what caught my fantasy was a kaleidoscopic array of fairy light bottle lamps that created a magic glow on the shelf. This floor was also decked up with über cute and amusing toys made from wood to cloth to even coconut string!
By this time, I had little time to explore more so I had to convince myself to satisfy my curiosity for the next day when I was to start my internship.
On the whole, I returned home very pleased with the knowledge that I would start contributing my efforts into making this positive haven of ingenuity a hopefully better place.
Monday, June 27, 2016
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