Hello there! I have been missing in action for a while now! I had to fly home to India to be with my parents as my dad was unwell. The past few weeks were hard for all of us! However, I am a happy girl as my Dad is back home, and recovering! In a couple of weeks, I head back to Delhi to spend more time with my parents. My kids are looking forward to seeing the Grandparents! The heat of course, will be a lot to deal with but then nothing quite like being back home! I feel lucky to call both Seattle and Delhi home :)
Home Tours have always been special to me! Today, I am happy to share images of a home brimming with personality and warmth. This is the home of a fellow blogger Aninda Singh who is based in Delhi. Take a tour of Aninda's world in her own words!
"I
am a creative professional dabbling in jewelry design and mosaic making and also
a decor blogger at Sunshine in My Cup .
Our home to us is essentially a space that is an authentic
reflection of our personalities. It reflects who we are collectively as a family! It is brimming
with our love for travel, books, nature and the many Indian art and craft forms! there are travel souvenirs and colorful collectibles sprinkled all around our home. While there is a
lot of color in my decor, the cream walls help create a calm vibe all around.
Every piece placed in our home has a story to tell…... that of a happy memory, a
personal milestone or a wonderful trip we have taken together. Stories that are fondly remembered and relived every day
as we go about our busy lives.
Ours is a contemporary, practical home rooted in traditional Indian design. My
decorating style is eclectic and essentially Indian. Avoiding shiny finishes in
metal and wood like plague, I often find myself embracing the worn, weathered and
distressed with open arms! Vintage metal items and the unique character of
handmade ceramic wares find a special place in my heart and home always. I am
inherently drawn to the amazing intricate craft practices that have existed in
our country for so many years and are now sadly disappearing.
The Thangka painting in our dining room has been framed using a saree border from my mother’s trousseau. Old brass utility items, now used as vases and pots in our living
room are either family heirlooms or ones that we picked up on trips to
Pondicherry and Jodhpur. The prayer lamps, small wooden boat and an old trunk
handle now converted to a door knocker adorning the main entrance, is from our
trip to Kerala. The Jaali partitions and niches are
inspired from Rajasthan. The vintage Pichwai painting was a serendipitous
find from an Udaipur by lane. The wooden swing with brass chains is an absolute favorite!
For me decorating is never about buying the big
expensive brands. Also, I firmly believe that the size of a house does not
matter in shaping the personality and vibe of a home. Little things like adding
potted greens and fresh flowers can lend immense charm to a space and transform
it instantly! It is this warm, calm and inviting character that I want my home
to reflect most, making it a peaceful sanctuary where my family comes together
at the end of each day"
Thanks Aninda for your lovely words and for sharing your home with the readers of My Dream Canvas! The warm colors, the various layers and the personal touches gives your home a unique personality!
As for my readers, I am sure you all will be as mesmerized by this home :)
My favorite image is of course this one :)
Images : Copyright Aninda Singh
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