Hello There and Happy Thanksgiving!

Hello there! I have been missing in action for a while but I am back :) Its been wonderful......as I am spending time with family after a fabulous trip to Istanbul, Turkey. We as a family love to travel and I am so grateful for the opportunity :) A detailed post on the trip will follow soon. I took the picture above as I was wandering through the alleys of Istanbul lookling for treasures ad admiring the fabulous sights :) 

This cafe looked like the perfect place to hang out. The carpets, kilims and suzani's danced before my eyes. Armed with a cup of Turkish coffee and my faithful guide book, I could see myself spending a lifetime here :)

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. I want to thank each and every one of you for being a part of this incredible journey called My Dream Canvas!

See you around! 

Designed By MOMIQ

Here is something pretty to shake off those Monday blues :) When French design is paired with a beautiful vintage Uzbek Suzani the result has to be visually stunning. The chair in the first image is a Fauteuil à la Reine style chair. This style was style was popular during the Regènce period in France (1715–1723). 

Here's a little information about MOMIQ, the design house which creates these masterpieces. " MOMIQ travels beyond time, cultures and history. By blurring the boundaries between countries, we unite all worlds’ beauty and create designs that represent ancient traditions from the makers and the ones who used them. Bringing the beautiful old into the beautiful new, that is what we believe in. "

This venture was started by two sisters in 2012. With a keen eye for detail, guts, sense of style and creativity, they designed a first collection of furniture upholstered with fabrics mainly from the old Silk Road, marking the birth of MOMIQ which means cotton in the Uzbek language. 

MOMIQ is based in Netherlands and you can visit their website for oodles of inspiration and one of a kind treasures!

The Engrave Canvas Giveaway is ending soon, Make sure you enter here :)

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The Perfect Rooms For Winter!

Winter has arrived in my part of the world. Its time to dress up the home and make it look warm and cozy! Here are some lovely spaces that to me showcase a lot of winter love :)

Which one is your favorite?

Have you signed up for our fabulous Giveaway?

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Giveaway Alert from Engrave India

I am kicking off the Holiday Season with a wonderful Giveaway from Engrave.in for my readers based in India. Engrave is an India-based design agency engaged in the pursuit of creating unique lifestyle products. Engrave brings beautiful images to life with a fine eye of detail. They offer an ever expanding range of canvas prints and laser engraved products. You can view their entire collection Here!

Engrave is giving away a personalized Watercolor canvas print to one lucky reader of My Dream Canvas. If you win, all you need to do is upload your photo and the team at Engrave in will create a dreamy watercolor image of your favorite picture :) The watercolor color picture works best for scenic shots and is my favorite from their collection :) You can also have the choice of a Painted Edge Canvas which works better for images with people in it. The size of the canvas  for the Giveaway is 9"x 12". 

Are you excited, I certainly am :)

Here are a few simple rules for the Giveaway :

1. For the First entry: Browse through the Engrave site and tell us the name of your favorite product/s. Let us know on Facebook right here by leaving a comment. (u need to be logged into Facebook)

2. For the Second Entry: Follow Engrave on Facebook. 

3. To triple your chances, leave a comment on this post too.

4. We will announce the winner on November 18th. Do remember that this Giveaway is open to readers in India. For those of you living abroad if you have an India address then you are eligible as well :)

All the best!!

Image : Engrave.in and subject to copyright.

Holiday Brunch Inspiration

I am heading out of the door in a few minutes as I have a crazy few days ahead of me.  My posts for the next few days will be brief but I will keep blogging :) I Spotted these stunning images of a Holiday brunch that I simply had to share with you!
With a gorgeous feminine palette of pinks, nudes and gold, it looks incredible!

What do you think?

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Monday Musings and Some Quick Ideas For A Room Makeover

I got off to a late start this morning. My Monday post got delayed as the kids are off  from school and therefore its been busy at the MDC Casa :) It is beginning to feel a lot like the Holidays! Today, I had a few kids over for a play date and it was a fun morning! The mom's chatted and of course there were tea and cookies :)

I have a question for you today. What do you do to give your space a quick makeover? Nothing elaborate, just a spur of the moment kind of thing... for me its fresh flowers, changing a few pillows on the couch and rearranging the look of my coffee table. 

A few simple touches can liven up a room and give it a new look. Do leave me a comment with your "one" special trick to get that instant new look :) It will be fun and interesting to share ideas and compare notes. I can then publish a post sharing all the comments so that we all have a bunch of ideas to work with. Does that sound good? 

So hop on, I am looking forward to hearing from you:)

Image: My Dream Canvas

Fabulous Finds Marika Wagle

There are times when the images in the blog post do all the talking and this post is one of those :) This week's Fabulous Find is Marika Wagle. Marika's online store is a treasure trove of goodies sourced from India, Morocco, Turkey and Africa. Marika has spent over a decade managing merchandising and buying for high profile designer fashion brands in New York City. Recently, her passion for travel combined with her love for finding treasures across the globe led her to start her own venture.

Intrigued?  Do visit her store  to view her entire collection. I promise that you you will be swept away just like I was :) 

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Jewelry By Mitti Designs

Rachana Saurabh of Mitti Designs creates the most unique jewelry using polymer clay. Rachana's designs are one of a kind. She creates her magic and designs these beauties from her studio in in Maryland, USA. I am always amazed by how creative people are and Rachana is certainly right there at the very top :) Do visit her on Facebook and shop for these beauties on Etsy. 

Rachana is also a fellow blogger, painter and photographer. You can visit her blog to know more about her work. 

So are you ready to go shopping?

Images: Rachana Saurabh Mitti Designs and subject to Copyright.

My Love For Suzani's

This image says it all....a pretty Suzani displayed in an elegant setting. While I love the bold beauty of Suzani's, I like them more when it is used to add a dash of color to a neutral palette. Somehow, the beauty of the fabric gets lots when it is paired up with too many patterns. In my opinion beautiful things need to be artfully displayed and given its due!

What about you? Do you like multiple patterns and an array of colors or are you drawn to a more subtle palette? 

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Hello Monday and An Eclectic Home In California

I am kick starting this week with images of a lovely home in California. I love the bright airy space. The home has an effortlessly beautiful look that looks charming! It is warm and cozy without being overdressed. I like the neutral tones and the splash of indigo :) The home is layered with textiles and gorgeous rugs to give it an eclectic feel. You can view more pictures of the house here!

So, tell me, does this home speak to you?

Images: via Designed By Amber Lewis.