Weekend Love

I am here to wish you a weekend filled with rest, relaxation, happiness and smiles :-)

A very warm welcome to my new followers and friends. Also, a big thank you to everyone who visits My Dream Canvas and to those who leave behind their thoughtful comments.

You give me a reason to smile everyday :-)

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The Grown Up Room

The sun is shining and the spring cleaning at home has begun. I am a happy gal :-) Baby steps of course but at least its is a beginning! My garage is a nightmare and that's the first place I need to tackle. Do you ever get the feeling that on some days you love your house and on other days you just want to run away :-) Let me explain.....that happens to me a lot with all the chaos around me. Toys littered everywhere, endless laundry, papers that are sitting around but never get looked at......you get the drift :-)

Well, to solve my problem, I devote one room to me! It is the grown up room in the house. It is my space with an imaginary "Do not Enter" sign as per my convenience :-) The sign is for the family members to enforce that hubby and the kids keep their mess out of here :-)

Does it help to define spaces? I think it does especially with small kids. Eventually the kids will learn to keep things in order and within their own space. I am a long way from there......but then hopefully we shall get there SOMEDAY :-)

So here's my "Grown up" room while the rest of the house looks like a tornado has hit it :-)

I recently received a gift for my birthday. A lovely tray which is now the centerpiece on my dining table. Thank you S :-)

Here's a  full view of the cabinet I found at a local antique store. I like how my family heirlooms have a good home!

Here's a design tip.... all moms deserve a grown up room. So go ahead and try and create one for yourself :-) How is your week coming along?  I would love to hear from you.

Images : My home

Joining Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style.

Joining the Weekend Wrap Up Party at Tatertots and Jello.

Joining Tuesday Treasures at My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia.

Joining Create and Share at Trendy Treehouse.

Joining Transfomation Thursday at The Shabby Creek Cottage.

Joining the party at Somewhat Simple.

Joining Feathered Nest Friday at  French Country Cottage.

Joining Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home.

EDEN

I just discovered a fascinating store based out of Portland. Yay!! Imagine my excitement  as now it is definitely on my list of places to visit next time I am there! Eden calls itself a garden of opulent curiosities. Eden features everything from vintage furniture, textiles, fixtures and clothing to locally made artisan jewelry and much much more.......

Sophisticated, quirky, bohemian and filled with vintage suzanis and textiles.....I am loving it all :-)

To view Eden's entire collection visit them here! Eden has an online store as well so that makes it even better!

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AFDAY

I have had the pleasure hearing from Rashmi Daga the owner of an ecommerce venture called www.afday.com. based out of India.

Here is some information on Afday in Rashmi words, " I believe that  Indian designers and craftsmen - professionals and amateurs are creating the widest and most unique range of Art. It is time that we make these artistic products easily accessible in a completely new format ,which is convenient for patrons in India and around world. We offer Indian art & craft, handmade, eco friendly products across a wide range of categories like home decor, jewellery, personal accessories, bags, gifts, lamps, paintings, pottery, toys, games, craft based educational kits and much more."

I have been following Afday's collection for a while now. Here are a few lovely things you can purchase via Afday. To view their entire collection visit them here.

The good news is that they can now ship international orders on request!!

Design by: Aakanksha Malpani

Design by: Aakanksha Malpani

Design by: Varnam

Design by: Varnam

All images are by Afday.com

I have a Winner

Yes I do :-) Join me for a virtual party as I get ready to announce the winner of MDC's Third Birthday Giveaway!

The lucky winner of the Vintage Style trinket box was chosen using random.org and the lucky lady is CalindGirl of the Novice Decorator. Cogratulations!! I hope you enjoy this gift from The Shop at My Dream Canvas. Please contact me so that I can mail you the box.

Thank you to all those who participated. I would like all of you to know how much I appreciate your comments, support and enthusiasm. My Dream Canvas would not be what it is without all of you!!!

Photographer Pauline Joosten

Hi there..... and hello to the new week. Today, I am happy to share with you the work of photographer Pauline Joosten. 

A Dutch photographer, Pauline has brilliantly captured the charm of these unique cottages in Turkey. Located in Sirince, high up in the mountains these are traditional Turkish mud cottages. I am swept away by the antique filled interiors, the lovely woven rugs, the old world charm and the rustic yet chic vibe.

What do you think?

 

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Weekend Musings and a Reminder

I usually like my Sunday evenings to be quiet and at home! Ha.....that's really never the case. If I am lucky there might be a few hours of down time. This is usually followed by the hysteria of preparing for the week ahead. Find the backpacks, lunch boxes......the elusive socks that are almost always missing with a 6 and a 3 year old :-) Check homework, make sure there are groceries for the week ahead......the list is endless :-)

If Mr MDC and I can squeeze in some TV time before we get the kids to bed and NOT doze off ourselves, then I would call it a productive evening :-) As you can see it is not all glamor at the MDC Casa :-) Realities of life take over! Yet every once in a while, we step away and slow down to enjoy the simple things in life.


For us as a family, we always enjoy a vacation- be it big or small. This weekend we drove three hours away from home into the mountains. We spent the night at a lovely town set around a glacier fed lake. It was a welcome break and pictures will follow. My allergies continue to bother me! However, here's my take on it. Why be stuck inside? Enjoy Spring as one should...... by heading outdoors!!

Here are some lovely images to shake off those Monday blues and bring some Spring into your life :-)

In a few hours I shall announce the winner of this lovely trinket box from the Shop at My Dream Canvas.

Enter right HERE if you have missed out :-)

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Smiles your way!

As the sun sets on the work week, here's wishing you an awesome weekend ahead! Sniffles and sneezes....yup that's me:-) I will refrain from writing more......... as I know not what I write :-)

Smiles coming your way......

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The First signs :-)

It is very clear that Spring is here.........and I don't mean just the cherry blossoms :-) My allergies are back with a bang :-) Just popping in to to say a quick Hello! I am afraid I am going to step away from My Dream Canvas for a wee bit till I feel sane again!!! Remember the Giveaway runs for a few more days. You can enter it right HERE.

Enjoy your day today and have a good weekend. I promise to be back soon......

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Spring and my Home

Yesterday, was officially the first day of Spring but I saw no signs of it :-) Today, though, I am happy to report that it does feel a lot like Spring! I woke up to my elusive friend the sun........ streaming through my window. A lovely way to start my otherwise hectic day.

Here's wishing you a beautiful day!

There is still time to enter MDC's Birthday Giveaway by clicking HERE. There is a lovely antique style trinket box up for grabs from my Shop!!

Images : My Home

Turkish Coffee anyone?

I missed out on posting MDC's "Fabulous Finds" the last two weeks. Hopefully, this will make up for it :-)

These traditional Turkish porcelain coffee pots with olive tree sprig handles are beautiful, earthy, and chic! Based out of Ayvalik, a landmark heritage town in Turkey, Santimetre designs functional and handmade objects like porcelain tableware.

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Riad El Fenn

 Opulent, beautiful and dramatic are the words that come to my mind seeing the glamorous interiors of this boutique hotel. Riad El Fenn is a large town house located on the edge of the Medina of Marrakesh, Morocco. Owned by Vanessa Branson and Howell James they bought this historical house in 2002 with the aim to restore it to its original glory.

Their vision was to provide the comfort and facilities of a modern hotel, while  creating the feel of an intimate and private home. Over the past few years, they have bought the adjoining houses and connected it to the main property with secret passages and doorways, creating a magical and mysterious collection of beautiful rooms, courtyards and terraces.

Are you ready for a vacation.....I am :-)

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Country home in Poland

The best part of blogging is the virtual trips I get to take around the world :-) Today, I am excited to share this country home in Poland. Simplistic, earthen, stylish, rustic and absolutely gorgeous.......I could go on and on :-)

This house has an old world charm which makes you think of simpler times!

Photographs by John Brykczyński , Images via

Hello to the New Week

Hello to the new week and to all of you :-) It was a busy weekend for me......we had dinner with friends on Friday and Saturday, finally saw a movie without interruption :-) Drove into downtown and had great lunch at the Farmer's market . We ended the the day with a quiet evening at home! It turned out to be a weekend just the way I like it :-)

Alas! there is no sign of Spring in my neck of the woods.....just more freezing rain!! I can hardly wait to see the cherry blossoms here and the beach trip next month!

Here's wishing you a wonderful week. My Birthday Giveaway runs this entire week, so make sure you join the fun by clicking HERE!!

At home.......

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Thank you and the Weekend!

Here's a shot from my breakfast nook wishing you a Happy Weekend. I have had old friends and many new friends leave wonderful comments about MDC's third birthday and my Giveaway! Thank you so much for your encouragement and kindness......you are really special to me!

Keep smiling and enjoy the weekend......

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Where I Blog!

My family room is casual, cosy and fun.....at least, that is how I want it to be :-) This is pretty much where we spend our life when we are home! I like the informality of this space. Off late, I have noticed that I prefer to sit on the couch in this room and blog.  From the couch, I have a view of my backyard.  The large windows give me a peak into the outside world. I get a view of the endless rain which is the norm here.......  or  the rare and lovely sight of the sun streaming through !

The pictures that hang on the wall are significant to me.  The bright and colorful truck print reminds me of India. The pictures of our travels and the prints from local art fairs remind me of glorious vacations and fun times.


Have you entered my Birthday Giveaway?? You are going to like it :-)


Sunshine in my home......

Images: My Home

Linking up to the Weekend Wrap Up Party at Tatertots and Jello and the paty at A Little Inspiration.

An English Cottage

This delightful cottage has been sitting in my inspiration folder for a while. Today, seemed to be the perfect day to share it with you :-) The dull and grey weather around me seems to fade away as I step into this shabby chic........ bright and beautiful home.

Located in the Derbyshire countryside, the property was built approximately 200 years ago. It had been rented out as a gamekeeper’s cottage for a long while and had been neglected for many years. The dark and damp cottage was given a face lift and every corner of it has been restored beautifully by the family who lives here!


This lovely house makes me smile :-)

I  hope you enjoyed this house tour? Have you signed up for my birthday Giveaway ??? Click here to enter, you don't want to miss it :-)

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