Let's cut a long story short - who we are and what we really do!

So we have been a bit erratic with our blog posts and of course we could have our long list of excuses furnished but I'd rather skip that, save us all the boring blah blahs and get to the point. 


After being around for more than a year, I finally think a post on who we are and what we really really do should be out there. If you've ever spent a moment wondering this too, then go on and read some ...

Our eureka moment happened sometime around Jan 2012 when I realized it was a better idea for me to lose some weight chasing my dreams rather than running behind jobs I didn’t fancy much. That’s what led to Dash of Bling’s creation. Why 'Dash of Bling' though? We have a thing for slightly long names – starting from mine – Sanghmitra, but then we love cropping them to make them sound fun. So Sanghmitra became Sangs and Dash of Bling, DOB :) 

Besides my love for polkas (you’ll see tonnes of them soon in our upcoming designs) and chocolates and ice creams even, I love creating the perfect gifts – most times for others and sometimes for myself even. So yes, if you are looking for something which you want to gift a friend or for someone you love, all you need to do is write to us at dashofbling@gmail.com 

If custom gifts are not what you are looking for but instead are in the mood for some retail therapy, then you could look up our entire range. 

Our website page www.dashofbling.in will be up supppper soon but till then our FB page is fairly updated: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dash-of-Bling/143546552412388?ref=hl

That's the long and short of it mostly. If you wanna know more, drop by here on and off and you'd definitely get to see tonnes. Will definitely be back with a post of the newness soooper soon :) Till then, happy browsing 

The madness before a mandi

So we participated in the recent Kitsch Mandi (a forum where upcoming designers showcase some fun stuff). Well, you always think you have it all under control till just the day before the exhibition :) and that's really when hell breaks lose. I guess we could safely blame Murphy for it ;) cause he insists on being my best friend. Sticking with me through all my ups and downs. Mostly responsible for the downs but well, the lesser said about that, the better it is.

Nonetheless, the day of the exhibition turned out to be quite fun. The energy of the mandi always has you in high spirits. To top that, when you have some sales going, the day just couldn't get better. Leaving you with some peeks of our stall:) 

The kitsch AB lamp, C&H clocks, filmy pouf

The 'Inhein Khaana Mat' range of serving trays

Weekend slings

It's been about this and that..but we are back

Waking up every morning for the last few months, I kept promising myself to write some long pending blogs. Clearly the part of my brain loving designing always won over the writer one and I would succumb to creating something new. 

Well, time's been zipping through and Dash of Bling's growing into something so fine, it's super exciting and challenging at the same time. Will leave with you with a little peek of what's really gone on while I've been missing from here :) 

The Daaru pouf 

The super fun drinking game close up

The drinking game: sure to have you spinning by the end of it 

We all have friends who this would be perfect for 

Oh and yes, we think alcohol does lend itself to some crazy quirky stuff but we have tonnes more besides 'Daaru' stuff too, I promise :) More up super soon! 

A brief course in bartending

Does your idea of adding colour to the evening entail some colourful drinks? Then this latest offering is the one for you. A set of bartending coasters with quick fix recipes to help you get those slurpy cocktails now at home. Oh and I am sure you realize how perfect they are for gifting to all our alcohol loving buddies ;) Cheers

Helping Santa

As the festive season kicks in and as Secret Santa's got many spending more time at gift shops figuring the most ideal gift, Dash of Bling has been busy helping Santa pick the right gifts. 


Transforming the seemingly 'impersonal gifts' into 'completely for me', that's what some of the customised prezzies have been doing. Right from the yumm chocolate picture frames to the 3D themed cakes, the idea is to get the perfect 'Woaaaa' reaction. 

I promise you won't be spending half as much time figuring out the perfect gift. Contact dashofbling@gmail.com for more ideas.

Rest assured, your 'Christ Child' will definitely be hoping you're their Santa again ;) Merry Christmas

Shot therapy!!

Downing shots is always associated with friends, loud cheer and celebrations. Many a games end with both the winners and losers downing shots as penalty. While the event is the real star of the evening, why not let the shot glasses also have a small say...


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These aren't the final printed glasses



Bean me!!

Bean bags seem to be the biggest delight these days. The comfort of sinking into one, with a book in hand, especially on a lazy afternoon lies unmatched. Not only that, they make for the most ideal gifts for friends and loved ones across occasions.

I had gifted one to my hub and then worked on a similar one for a client. The positive reactions are what really prompted me to make one for my lil sis who had been wanting one for the longest time. Ofcourse I had the freedom to choose the character and design since it was a prezzie and that made things easier :P 

I narrowed down on a Garfield beanie. Garfield with his 'witty one liners' and 'care a darn attitude' seemed to perfectly reflect my sister's take on life. Will let her feedback and reaction, do the rest of the talking :)

Oh and coming soon; a bean bag design paying a 'tribute to MJ', a 'my fav rock bands' beanie and a 'pumpkin' one too.