Welcome 2011

Its the countdown to the New Year!!! I am in Kolkata (India). This sketch caught my eye at the entrance to a a restaurant I visited last night. This is the last leg of my stay in India. The last few days of my vacation will be spent in Delhi before I head back to Seattle. Leaving Delhi and my parents home is going to be tough and filled with emotions. Yet, I leave with fond memories of a fantastic holiday:-) I am here today to wish you peace and happiness in the New Year! See you back here in 2011:-)

My Dream Canvas is wishing its readers a fabulous year ahead!!!!

Holidays!!!

Its that lovely time of the year...the Holidays!!!! The twinkling lights always make me smile:-) I am not at home in Seattle this year, and yet the excitement of the holidays travels with me everywhere :-) What's on your wish list this year??? I have to sit with my 5 year old and help him write his letter for Santa! My Dream Canvas is here today to wish all of you a wonderful Holiday season!

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Bali Part 2

The magic of Bali continues... Dramatic, artistic and imposing temples, divine sunsets and gorgeous flowers everywhere!!! Its hard to capture Bali's immense beauty...... and this is simply a preview!! Have a lovely weekend my friends:-)

Bali Moments Part 1

A magical place called Bali. If I was asked to sum it up in a few words.......I would call it a creative house filled with treasures!!! Yes, there are also fabulous beaches, stunning resorts, spas, nightclubs and endless shopping!!! However, what struck me the most was the stunning architecture of the temples, the intricate wood and stone carvings and so much more. Its a place with a proud heritage and deep rooted traditions. The people here are immensely talented and very artistic.Here is a snapshot of the few places, and images of Bali that will remain etched in my mind forever!!

Greetings from Bali and a Happy Thanksgiving!!

Hello friends, and here's wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving!! I am holidaying in Bali, Indonesia and just realised its Thanksgiving today!! I am thousands of miles away from home...... Its snowing in Seattle while its a balmy 90 degrees here:-) A holiday is fabulous. However, I also miss being home during the holidays!! I do hope that you have a lovely Thanksgiving today with family and friends!!!
I apologise for not posting regularly...and hope to make up for it in the coming weeks:-)

Cosy evening!

Today was a lovely day at my parents home......its the onset of winter in Delhi. I had made a ton of plans today, but finally did nothing!! Isn't it nice, when you spend the day relaxing at home ?? A cosy evening to end the day on a perfect note!!!

I am heading to Bali in a few days for a much awaited holiday!!! Here's wishing you all a fabulous week ahead. For my friends in the States, hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving :-)

A room with a View!

Where would you like to live?? A bedroom overlooking the Napa valley in California, or a room with a view of the blue Pacific or a view of the mountains in Colorado. Each of these bedrooms are so pretty with their lovely vistas!!! Which one is your favorite?? I really envy those people who live with views of the mountains and the sea.....
Have a lovely weekend my friends!

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Hello from Delhi!!

Hello, to all my friends in blogland!! I know I have been missing in action:-) My apologies! I am in a blissful state where my mind is in shutdown mode. I am a kid being pampered silly in my parents home:-) I do have a lot of thoughts and ideas, in my head but for now they are staying there:-) I promise to be here as often as I can, but maybe not as frequently. Thank you to all of you for the lovely comments and your support. With Thanksgiving around the corner, I am sure quite a few of you have fun plans. I would love to hear about them :-) I might be travelling during that week and I am keeping my fingers crossed that it works out!! More on that later........

Have a wonderful day and see you back here soon.

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Happy Diwali

My Dream Canvas is wishing everyone a bright and beautiful Diwali :-)

A Diwali Surprise :-)

I have a lovely Diwali surprise to share today. My Dream Canvas has been featured in a special anniversary issue of The Ideal Home and Garden (India) in their article. 'Decor Goes Online'. I am elated, and very grateful to Chandana Banerjee for writing the article, and the editorial team at Ideal Home and Garden. I have a scanned copy of the article for all you lovely readers :-)

Also included are a few images from my home in Seattle and my parents home in Delhi. Flowers and Diyas ( candles) are integral to Diwali celebrations and one can never have enough of them!!

Here's wishing you all a bright, beautiful and peaceful Diwali :-)

Bling Bling!!

I have recently discovered my love for Etsy. Its very tempting to browse through the endless display of fabulous stuff available at Etsy. Here are some lovely designs by Gaye Doser, a Turk visual artist. These pretty earrings will be shipped to your door from Turkey, so do drop by her delightful shop here. Aren't these earrings just perfect for those numerous Diwali parties???

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Twinkling lights...

Twinkling lights, loud music, the hustle and bustle, melas and bazaars (markets), chaotic traffic.....its the countdown to Diwali (The festival of lights). Diwali in Delhi........there is nothing quite like it! This city knows how to do it the right way:-) I am delighted to be here at this time, and thrilled to be with my parents.

Here are a few snapshots from their home. Do join me as we celebrate this lovely festival right here at My Dream Canvas.....

An Autumn afternoon and a trip

Its a lovely autumn afternoon here. I am so tempted to sit with a cup of tea and watch the leaves fall gently in my backyard. There is now a layer of golden leaves in the yard and I can imagine the delight on my kids faces when they see it. They love to stamp their feet and roll in the carpet of leaves....

Its such a lovely thought.... but I have tonnes of packing to do. I leave for my parents home in India in a few days. The suitcases are piling up around me and I need to start soon:-)

I shall be in Delhi soon, a city I love and call my own!! I am signing off from here for a few weeks. Stay tuned for more posts from India!! I apologize in advance to all my friends, whose emails, comments and parties I have not been able to respond to. Please forgive me, and thank you for always being a part of My Dream Canvas!

See you in a few weeks and have a lovely weekend.

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My First DIY...

Keeping in mind the festive air around, I recently attempted my first DIY project. I know its not much, when I compare it to all the stuff you talented people create in blogland. However, I am new at this, and have taken my first baby step into the world of spray painting:-) I have had these wooden candlestands at home for a while now. I wanted to try and give it a new look. A can of spray paint, a sunny day, and a few coats of paint later I was done!!!! I love this deep red/burgandy color and my old candles go perfectly with them. So, what do you think? A new addition to my fall, Diwali and Christmas decor??

The before and after......

A Beach House!!!

I am here today to spread some Monday cheer, with this bright and breezy beach house!! I noticed it because of the riot of colors!! Krista Ewart has designed this California bungalow with modern prints and bold flower patterns. I am more into neutrals and earthy tones, however this first picture is so beautiful and girly, don't you think?? Krista designed this home for her sister on Balboa Island. She says, we all love bright fabrics in our family. So true:-)

To know more about the beach home, read about it here.

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