Kitchen dreams and a Giveaway

This is a lovely space!! I am not sure what I really like....but it all comes together so beautifully. What do you think? I especially love the fabric on the bench and the windows!

Ah, if only I could get a makeover for my kitchen space! I have an exciting Giveaway that will be perfect for some much needed retail therapy!! One of my readers will win a 50 dollar gift card to CSN stores. CSN is an online shopping paradise with over 200 stores. Head on over and take a look at the lovely kitchen tables on their site. You can shop for almost anything to do with home decor and furniture at CSN

Now for the fun part :-) To enter this Giveaway all you need to do is:

1. Become a follower of my blog on my sidebar and leave me a comment.

2. If you are already a follower, then just leave me a comment.

3. Announce this giveaway on your blog if you like, and let me know in another comment. If you don't have a blog, please leave your email address in your comment.

This Giveaway is open to readers in USA and Canada. I shall pick the winner on Saturday,Sept 11th.

Good luck everyone!!

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Hello September!

Its almost September...the year seems to have whizzed by me :-) Its beginning to feel a lot like fall here. The evenings are getting cooler, and I even spotted a hint of yellow in the trees!! I am enjoying the sunshine while it lasts! September is going to be a busy month. My son starts his new school and is going to ride the "big yellow bus" for the first time:-) I have a cousin visiting from India soon..yay!! I have enrolled in a blogging e-course which begins in a few days. The course is conducted by Holly Becker of decor8 and Leslie Shewring of Creative Mint. I am really excited about the course. I hope to learn a lot from these two very talented ladies. As you can see I have a busy busy time ahead, and I am ready:-)

Stay tuned for a Giveaway coming your way this week!!

A riot of colors from the Yucatan!!

A Happy Monday everyone!! Mexico beckons, and I am drooling over the interiors of the Hacienda Puerta Campeche. A restored 17th century mansion with a unique architecture and design. The colors and textures gives the Hacienda a traditional setting surrounded by modern luxuries!! As an aspiring photographer this place fascinates me!!!! Don't you just love the colors, and the gorgeous pool?

If wishes had wings......

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An ideal Weekend

What's your idea of an ideal weekend? Let me share mine with you.

Laze in bed.....sigh!!

Breakfast in bed.....


Taking lots and lots of pictures
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An outdoor lunch with my family...


A good book and me.....

Happy Friday everyone!!!! All this is not reality, but you know me....I like to daydream:-)

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Butterfly blues!!!

I have a few more pictures to share of my new nook:-) I recently bought four of these blue kettles to give to my son's teachers. I love the cute butterfly motif and the lovely shape. I now need to go pick one more, as one of them stays home with me:-) My parents picture, a pretty teapot, my favorite magazines and some flowers.....I am one happy blogger:-) My entry is a bit late for Colours Dekor's fabulous August table top. Patty...hope you can forgive me!! Better late than never right :-)

I am also linking up with My Romantic Home's Show and Tell Friday.

Blogging from the Kitchen:-)

Blog from the kitchen..yes I do!! Well, actually its the breakfast nook right next to the kitchen. I do have a study upstairs but I never actually sit there. The reason: my little girl has hit the terrible two's a wee bit early:-) Papers, pens, magazines fascinate her. Since I have a lot of her toys downstairs, I decided it was time to create a mini study for myself. This way I get to do my work, and she is right by me and away from temptation:-)

I really like it here. My little table overlooks the green belt in my backyard. I love blogging and gazing at the tall green trees. In fall, the view is gorgeous. Till the time the leaves start falling.......then I crib endlessly about it, as it totally messes up my yard.

The space is small, the chair mismatched, and yet its my haven where I let my thoughts go.....

Sailing away..

A mid week visit to the lake always cheers me up. Its beautiful here in the Pacific Northwest...the sun is shining, the lakes and mountains look spectacular and the sunsets are surreal!! I wish I had a boat like this. I would simply sail away.............
Have a Happy Wednesday my friends!!

A Swedish Inn

When I saw this image, I thought this place must be in Asia! However, its actually in Sweden. Surprised? Karlaby Kro is a delightful farmhouse in the Swedish countryside. It has been turned into a gorgeous inn. With its lovely bedrooms, restaurants and a Spa, this 22 bedroom inn is paradise. A tranquil and elegant retreat perfect for a laid back vacation.

I visited Sweden in December of 2000......seems crazy I know:-) However, I loved the trip despite the frigid temperature!! We were newly weds, and I had accompanied my husband on a business trip. Stockholm is a gorgeous city and I would love to go there again in the summer. My husband travelled to Lund on work often which is a town only 40-50 miles from Karlaby Kro. I wish I had known then, as this place is definitely worth a visit. There is always a next time.....right???

Images via : Karlaby Kro

Its a Happy Monday and Happy Birthday

Happy Monday!! Its a good day for me. My son is 5 today and I am overjoyed:-) There is a party to plan and things to do!!! We have a mini celebration today, followed by a party next weekend. Goody bags, food, decorations, and yummy treats.....my list is endless:-)
Hope you have a wonderful week ahead!!





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Friday Magic

Its almost Friday and I can hardly wait!! Its going to be a busy weekend for me and the coming week will be busy too. A birthday party for my 5 yr old and a new school for him as well. I am nervous!!! The party will be fun. He has told me that he has a theme in mind and a list of friends :-) These kids sure grow up fast!!! For now, I am going to enjoy the weekend and worry about the rest later..........

Have a lovely weekend my friends!!!

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Zoe Murphy

"Loving what belongs to you".....that's Zoe Murphy's ideology behind her fabulous creations. Brilliant designs inspired by seaside imagery, to reinvent and restore recycled products. I am fascinated!!

To know more visit her website here. Images via: Zoe Murphy.

My Home

I indulged in my favorite pastime today. Moving things around in my living room :-) Nothing major, just a candle from here to there.......a chair or table moved a few inches or angled differently.......etc. A simple change excites me, a new look from something old :-) Do you do that as well? I happily clicked a few pictures...and with the sun shining, it made it all so much better!

I am joining Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home and Furniture Feature Friday at Mustard Seed Creations.

Amalfi beckons

I know I tend to feature the Amalfi coast often in my blog. What can I say, I am obsessed :-) The beauty of this gorgeous area haunts me till today. I spent 2 weeks in Italy many yeas ago and made a brief visit to the Amalfi coast area. I think the brief part is what bothers me!! I need to go back and soon:-) I read about this gorgeous property on Conde Nast a few months ago and the memories came flooding back. I may not stay a a Gold list rated hotel but I can certainly plan to go back there :-)
Il San Pietro Di Positano is built into a cliff overlooking the Mediterranean, with an elevator set in the cliff to access the private beach. They have 61 rooms with private balconies overlooking the sea.
Perfect isn't it???

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