Countdown to 2017 and The Year Gone By

Hello there!! I cannot believe that another year is almost over! 2016 has been eventful! Its been challenging on the personal front with many highs and lows! It is definitely a year that will stay with me forever! My children are growing up quickly and I am trying to keep pace :) They are 11 and 8 and keep me amused, exasperated, and entertained :) This year, I had the most incredible holiday in India with my parents! I stopped en route in England to see my brother and his wife! I consider myself lucky as I have an amazing family and an incredible group of friends! While in India, I managed to get away without kids and hubby  for a holiday with with my friends from school and college! It was a wonderful three days with my besties:) We laughed, chatted, and reminisced:) It was therapeutic! 

My trips to India revive me. They make me feel young and stress-free. My parents make me feel like a kid again :) I am grateful that I get to go back to my roots and visit India every year even though I live far away! On the home front here, its been busy. The kids' schedules are demanding and sometimes there are not enough hours to get everything done. I have not been keeping up with posts here but I post regularly on Instagram. I would love to see you there! This is now my 11th year of living in the Pacific Northwest. I remember, how much I hated this place when I moved here from the East Coast. Now, there is no other place that I love more :) Delhi and Seattle is where home is! I have an incredible group of friends here. They are more like family! I am ever so grateful to have these people in my life! I know, I am rambling.......but as the year draws to an end, I seem to be in this mood to reflect, ponder, and reminisce about my life in general and the year that has gone by!

I have a lot of stuff lined up for My Dream Canvas in the New Year! Personally, 2017 is going to be a challenging year! I have a few dreams to fulfill and a few challenges to meet! I hope I don't lose steam as I move forward:)

For all those of you who stop by here,.....I thank you from the bottom of my heart. My blog and my small online business is one of my biggest strengths. MDC continues to be a beautiful journey and a dream come true. I owe it all to you all!

Yesterday,we went on an icy hike to see a frozen waterfall. It turned out to be quite an adventure :) This red cabin in the wilderness stole my heart. The Pacific Northwest is stunning with an abundance of natural beauty. I feel so lucky that places like these are a only few hours away from my home!

I am signing off for this year with best wishes, happiness, and peace for the New Year! Sharing something I read..."Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one."


HAVE A SPARKLING NEW YEAR!

Images: My Dream Canvas and subject to copyright

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

Hello there!! Its Christmas eve here and the gifts have been wrapped and placed under the tree. There are cookies and milk on the table for Santa......and of course carrots for Rudolph :) We are tracking Santa's path via here! The excitement is mounting for the kids!!  On Christmas Day I have friends coming over for lunch and my table is all set!

I am here to wish you a Very Merry Christmas from our home to yours :) 

Image: My Dream Canvas

Happy Holidays and My Breakfast Nook

Hello there! the holiday season is keeping me on my toes. Starting tomorrow the kids and hubby will be home for the holiday break! Its going to busy to say the least! Today, I am sharing a quick picture of my breakfast nook at home! This space is still a work in progress and its the most informal room in our home! The old chairs have a new look with suzani prints! The walls are filled with tin signs and posters of books, movies and words that are meaningful to me! Tea cups of course are a big part of my life and they deserve a special place :) The breakfast nook is a rather unconventional space but it suits my family perfectly :)

Stay tuned as this is spot in my house is always changing and I will keep sharing pictures.....

Happy Holidays everyone!!

Image: My Dream Canvas and subject to copyright!

Fabulous Finds: Rapsodia

Hello there! My apologies for my long absences from the blog! Life seems to be getting busier with an 11 year old and an 8 year old! The Shop At MDC keeps me on my toes..... as I scout around for treasures for your lovely homes!  The sun sets at 4.15 pm in winter in my part of the world and somehow the days seems way too short to get everything done!! However, please do follow me on Instagram as I seem to be posting there almost on a daily basis :)

Its cold, dark and dreary here today and we have snow in the forecast. I am sitting by the fireplace in my family room and looking at some lovely images on Pinterest! These stunning images from the Argentinian e-store Rapsodia caught my attention.

The store has a lovely curated collection of unique clothing, accessories and home decor items that you simply cannot miss! Bookmark Rapsodia for some delightful things and lovely eye candy :)

Keep on smiling and see you around!

Images : Copyright Rapsodia

An Eclectic Australian Home and A Question : What is Vintage ?

I like homes that are layered with old world charm and have an eclectic feel to it! This is the home of creative shopkeepers Lynn and Geoff Clay in Australia. I stumbled upon this home home via Design Files and love the feel of it. Lovely antiques and vintage artwork come together to create their own unique decor. 

The term vintage and antiques are used very often in the blogging world today! However, I wish people would refrain from using these terms loosely. A few years ago, I wrote a post about What is Vintage! I would love for you to read it and share your thoughts!

I am scouting around constantly to find unique pieces for your home! Featured here is my latest find :)  Hop on over to The Shop At My Dream Canvas to know more!

Images: 1, 2, 3 and 4 : Design Sponge and subject to Copyright
Image 5 : Shop At my Dream Canvas and subject to Copyright.