It’s only fitting that jewels like these find a home that is as fanciful and decadent as they are. The new Gem Palace boutique in Mumbai, designed by Marie-Anne Oudejeans, is nothing short of exquisite. Think painted ceilings, exotic murals and rich, jewel-tone fabrics that evoke the opulence of India in the most modern, fresh manner. I just cannot imagine a more exciting shopping experience, than sitting on a marigold yellow daybed, admiring the moon stones, fire opals and tourmalines wrapped around my wrist.

Big wall, small budget? Engineer prints are cheap as chips (about $3 at Staples or Kinkos) and they pack a punch. They’re called engineer prints because they’re made on industrial printers usually used for architectural and engineering work. They’re black and white and grainy, and at four-feet-wide, pretty damn striking, I’d say. The folks at Parabo Press will print up a life size whopper (the size of an average six-year-old) for about $25. Larger than life Luma, here we come. I’ll try it, and let you all know how it works out.

Cassie Byrnes’ scarves are pretty enough for a picture frame. So are her post-card sized screen prints. The Melbourne-based textile designer is new to my radar but my wish list is already long. Cushions, tops and dresses in happy-making prints and colours. Just what we need to get through Winter.