Friday Sunshine and A Trunk Filled With Memories

"I couldn't live without something that touches my heart. No one should."—Fashion designer Donna Karan, April 02

As sunlight filters through my home this Friday morning, I feel relaxed and happy. Its amazing what sunshine can do to you when you have to survive the winter months in the Seattle area :) However, this year, I really can't afford to complain with all the bad weather in the East Coast!! We, on the other hand have been pretty fortunate!

My prized possession at home, is this trunk filled with my personal memories created by the very talented Chandan Dubey. Next week, I shall take more pictures and share the details and the story of how this trunk was created!

Happy Friday people! Go on and enjoy the weekend and keep on smiling :)

Image: My home this morning!

Fabulous Finds : Stockholm Bombay Project

 Have you heard about the Stockholm Bombay Project?  I stumbled upon it recently and fell in love with the concept. Karolina Svensk, based in Sweden is the creative Director and founder of the Project. Stockholm Bombay Project brings together a colorful product line of vintage items for the bohemian home!

The motivation behind this project is simple, and the thought behind it, is something........I for one completely relate to. " I think we should see opportunities in old things, rather than dismiss them as just old. There is an incredible value in objects that have a history and genuine craftsmanship behind them". 

The store carries a collection of textiles, handpicked furniture and handicrafts. The mission is to highlight faraway cultures and give craft traditions an opportunity to live on.

You can visit their website for more information and to view the entire collection!

Images: via : Stockholm Bombay Project and subject to Copyright. 

A Bit of Personal History On MDC Today

It was a picture perfect day in the Pacific Northwest today! Sunny skies always make me smile especially at the beginning of the work week:) Please bear with me, as I share some exciting news and a bit of personal history about my family on the blog today!

Today, India celebrated its 66th Republic Day. The President of The United States was in New Delhi as the chief guest at the Republic Day parade. This morning, I woke up to the news that The Prime Minister of India has given a special gift to President Obama. The gift happens to be a letter that has a direct link to my family. As you can imagine, I was thrilled to hear about this! 

The news was that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had gifted a piece of Indo-US history to President Obama. The gift was in the form of a copy of the first telegram from the United States to India's Constituent Assembly in 1946. The telegram was sent by the then Secretary of State Dean Acheson to Dr Sachchidananda Sinha, the Chairman of the Constituent Assembly of India. This is extremely personal for me as Dr Sachchidananda Sinha happens to be my Great Grandfather! My entire family is rather moved by this news especially my mom! My son who is in 4th Grade can't wait to share this news with his class :)

Here are a few lines from the telegram published on news channels " In the telegram, Acheson says: "With the approach of December 9, I extend to you as provisional chairman of the Constituent Assembly and through you to the Indian people the sincere good wishes of the United States Government and of the people of United States for a successful conclusion of the great task you are about to undertake."  The full details of the telegram can be found by clicking Here! 

I am sharing a few images of the event and pictures of the letter that was gifted to President Obama in New Delhi.

The telegram addressed to my Great Grandfather!

Its been quite a day to say the least :) A day filled with pride and emotion and one that I will remember forever! 

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Weekend Happiness

 Hello there, I do hope you are enjoying the weekend ?  I cannot wait for Spring as you can clearly see These dull dreary and wet winter days are getting on my nerves!!

Sharing some pretty images to make you smile and daydream :)

See you Monday!

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A Los Angeles Home With Personality

I recently spotted the home of actor Matt Jones in Los Angeles. He is best known for his role as Badger on Breaking Bad.  Any big fan out there of the series?  The home has an  eclectic flair and is filled with unique accessories, vintage textiles and interesting furniture! 

For those of you who know me well, probably know what caught my attention ......Yes....it is the turquoise chair :) To view pictures of the entire home click here!

The Shop At My Dream Canvas is selling out of the new collection pretty quickly :) There is a Sale on as well. Make sure you check it out by clicking HERE.

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Thank You and an Update!

I want to thank you for the fantastic response to the 2015 collection at The Shop At My Dream Canvas. I am delighted that many of you have picked up some of my finds and made it a part of your lovely home. The Shop now has been updated with a few limited edition statues and you can view them all HERE.

Images: Shop At My Dream Canvas.

The 2015 Collection At The Shop At My Dream Canvas

I am so excited to present the 2015 collection :) As you know, The Shop At MDC  is an online boutique with a global feel. The Shop features my exclusive picks for you and your home. My vision for the store is to bring the world into your homes, with a variety of products from near and far :)

Its been a wonderful journey as I curate a collection of pretty things exclusively for my readers here in the United States.  Thank you all for your support and encouragement. I hope you will enjoy my latest finds :)

Please visit The Shop At My Dream Canvas  to view the entire collection. Do email me if you have any questions.  

Happy Shopping!!

Images: Shop At My Dream Canvas and subject to copyright.

Handpainted Trays At The Shop At My Dream Canvas

Hello Monday and a warm hello to all of you :) Its been an eventful few days at my end. There is major excitement in this city and my household with the Seahawks heading to the Superbowl........ my daughter is unwell and keeping me on my toes....I am busy photographing and sorting out the inventory for my latest collection......and I am only naming a few things on my plate these days :)

Sharing a few images of the new hand painted Mithila trays that are going to be available at the Shop. You can read about Madhubani/Mithila form of painting here. I love these trays. They can add a splash of color to any space. You can use these trays as a decor accessory as well as to serve tea and cookies :)

Thank you for your patience and your numerous emails asking me when the stuff will be available online. My aim is to get everything up and ready this week :)

Here's wishing you a great week ahead! 

Images: The Shop At My Dream Canvas

Weekend Wishes!

Here's wishing you a Happy Friday and a beautiful weekend ahead............

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Design Crush : DIY Wall Unit

I have been meaning to add some shelving units  in my study ! With the endless books, art prints, photographs and knick -knacks I have, shelves are always in short supply :) I spotted this DIY Wall unit here. I am so inspired to recreate something like this for myself.

I really like how clean, bright and airy the room looks.  The plants too are totally drool worthy! Its functional and it looks pretty. 

What do you think?

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Exciting News and The Shop At My Dream Canvas

Its here.....a sneak peek into the soon to be launched 2015 collection at the Shop At My Dream Canvas :)

I am still in the process of organizing, pricing and working on a catalog..... but I could not resist sharing a few images with you.  I have curated for you a global collection of treasures from India and Turkey. As I wandered the streets of Istanbul, I was tempted to bring back just about everything :) In a few days the Shop At My Dream Canvas will be updated with my latest finds. These items are handpicked by me and are available in limited numbers. For now, we ship only within the United States.

Now for some more exciting news.....the new link for the blog is now mydreamcanvas.com. We have moved away from the blogspot address! The Facebook page for MDC has been growing at a rapid pace. We are currently at over 10,200 likes and counting :) I am ever so grateful to all my readers, family and friends for their continued support.

2015 promises to be a brilliant year!

Monday Crush : Justina Blakeney's Studio Makeover

I love starting the week with a bang and this is it :) I have blogged about Justina Blakeney before and today I am sharing images of her brand new studio! 

Justina has recently created this absolutely fabulous space and I am completely in love. Its bright, bold and beautiful :) Moroccan Berber pillows, vintage fabrics, colorful ceramics, unusual and eclectic knick-knacks adorn the studio. It is all so charming and colorful. These images make me day dream and think of far away places. Are you with me :) To view more pictures of the studio click here!

Here's wishing you a wonderful week ahead!

Images: Copyright Justina Blakeney.

Winter Inspiration and Happy Friday

It is freezing in my part of the world.... and to add to the drama its foggy too. I had to share these dreamy images to set the tone for the weekend. Sigh! Just looking at these images makes me feel warm and cozy!

Here's wishing you a Happy Friday and a super weekend!

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A Stylish Bedside Table

Spotted this on Pinterest today and had to share it with you all. This is such an interesting and unique way to style the bedside table. Vintage photographs, books and wooden boxes.....sigh all the things that are close to my heart. It looks so appealing and seems to tell a  lovely story!

So what do you think of this tabletop display?

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Styling Your Coffee Table

I am still unpacking from my trip. Its an exhausting process putting away stuff! I open a closet and end up rearranging everything...sigh! The unpacking exercise is now leading to de -cluttering and a trip to Goodwill is long overdue.

Now for the fun part, as I unpack my finds from Turkey and India, I can't help but redecorate :) I was pretty good and did not shop a lot, however, I could not resist this copper tray! I have placed it on my coffee table and quite like the effect. This got me thinking and............I am motivated to share some ideas with you on how to style your coffee table at home. I would love to hear your suggestions as well. So stay tuned....... as I bring you a few ideas on how to beautify your coffee table and end tables! Hopefully, the entire process will be fun and inspiring :)

Are you in? To begin, can you list a few items that sit on your coffee table.....the ones you cannot do without?

Image: My home this evening!

The New Year At My Dream Canvas

Hello there! My apologies for missing in action for a while! As the New Year begins, I am thrilled to be back with all of you! December was a busy month for me. I traveled to Istanbul and absolutely loved my time there. The city was all I had imagined it to be and more! I still have a gazillion pictures to sort through, but I promise that there will be a post up soon. I was also in India for a month. We attended my husbands high school reunion. The reunion was in Rajasthan and for me that was like going home :) As an army brat, my Dad was posted there numerous times! The most rewarding experience was seeing hubby act like a kid and reminisce with his pals :) A memorable experience indeed!

India was all about spending time with  family and friends. Staying at my parents home is therapeutic, it is my safe haven,and the time I spend there is just what I need to recharge my batteries :) I am also thrilled about the brand new collection coming soon to the Shop At My Dream Canvas. I had so much fun shopping in Turkey and India. This collection is truly a treasure trove. You don't want to miss the launch coming up soon :)

This New Year I want to keep things simple. I want to be happy and spread happiness around, I want to count my blessings and I want to work towards achieving my personal goals. What about you ? How is the New Year treating you so far? Drop me a line and lets chat shall we :)


Image: My Home on this wet and windy morning!