Happy Holidays From MDC

Hello All! I am popping in to wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Here in Western Washington we are eagerly waiting Santa's arrival. My kids are tucked in bed. The cookies and milk for Santa awaits..... I can hear giggles and sense the excitement :) My parents are here and that makes this holiday season even more special!

Here's wishing you all peace and happiness today and always!

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News From The Shop At My Dream Canvas

You probably think its way to early to start thinking of the festive season but we are :) Things have been slow at the Shop At My Dream Canvas.   I have been busy with the summer break and my travels. However, it will soon be time for a new collection at my little store :)

We are taking a giant leap this year with the store.  I am both nervous and excited! As an entrepreneur, I am hoping that this is the first of many. All this would not have been possible without my loyal readers and my wonderful customers. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. 

The image above has my favorite dahlias from the farm nearby, a birthday gift from my parents, my Grandmother vintage silver tray and a pretty lotus shaped tealight.  The bling, the flowers, and the amber hues makes me think of fall and the upcoming festive season!!

Stay tuned for details.......


To view the current collection click here!


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The Festival of Lights at My Dream Canvas

Its that time of the year! Diwali -The Festival of Lights is just a few days away! For me Diwali  is all about family, love, laughter, blessings, happiness and twinkling lights :) 

How I miss being in India and my parents home for Diwali. Diwali was always so special at home. Numerous parties, shopping, lights, rangoli, new clothes and gift from parents!  My mom cooked up a lot of yummy food and the mithai (sweet) supply was endless. My Grandmother being my roommate was an an added bonus. She pampered me a lot:) My job during the festivities was to decide on the decorations..... and fuss about clothes to wear :-)  I have fond memories of all the Diwali's growing up at home. I tend to reminisce a lot this time of the year. I want to carry on the traditions I grew up with.  My children too look forward to Diwali and love it as much as I do :)

My inspiration for Diwali this year was simple. A subtle palette of amber hues, silver and gold!  I made a trip to the farm close to home to scout for the perfect flowers. I wanted the flowers to remind me of the colors of Autumn. These dahlias are the perfect blends of the fall colors outside my window :)

The dahlias are floating in silver plated ice cream cups that belonged to my Grandmother. My mother gifted these to me a few years ago!

I have used my Grandmother's silver anklets to add a touch of bling to my tablescape! The candle stands are an antique store find!

This is the first painting that I hung on my wall as a new bride in my first home. My mom gave it to me when I was leaving India. My Ganesha watches over my home and my family!

A few Instagram pics taken earlier in the day! So what's your favorite Diwali tradition or a fond memory??

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Marching Towards The Festival Season

Hello there! My Dream Canvas is gearing up for the upcoming festival season. I have numerous things lined up that I am excited about! Tonnes of inspiration, a home tour or two, goodies from "The Shop At My Dream Canvas" and much much more! Do drop me a line as I would love to know what else you would like to see on the blog! 

Its going to be fun and exciting, so are you with me ?? 

Images: My home early this morning!

Holi The Festival of Colors

It is that time of the year again......Holi, the Festival of Colors is here :) When I was younger and living in India, Holi was all about revelry and the onslaught of colors. The day where you get to smear color on your friends and family :) It is a fun and joyous event.

The celebrations last from morning till night. Today it is a lot different and relatively subdued. What I miss the most is my mom's fabulous cooking and the gifts we got from my grandmother. I long for those carefree days! I distinctly remember that I had colored nails for almost a week after Holi! I tend to get rather aggressive with the colors much to my friends dismay :) 

For Holi, I plan to cook for my family, smear them with a wee bit of color and keep the traditions alive :) A very Happy Holi to all those who are celebrating!!

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Best Wishes.....

Image: My home

Mark your Calender

Hello there! I am excited, nervous and stressed out! and you might wonder why?? The reason...........my participation at the upcoming Annual Harvest Festival at the Country Village in Bothell :-)

Come on over and celebrate the arrival of Fall on October 8th and 9th, 2011. The festival will run from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The Shop at My Dream Canvas will be there to present a unique range of Eclectic Treasures and Global Finds.

Country Village is located just two miles north of Bothell or one mile south of Canyon Park at 23732 Bothell-Everett Highway, or take exit #26 off I-405 and head south one mile. For more information, please visit the Country Village website or call 425-483-2250.


Click here for a more detailed description of the Festival.


Please wish me luck! Mark your calenders and I am eagerly looking forward to seeing you there!!

Images: My Home

Holi (Festival of Colors)

Happy Holi everyone! Holi is the festival of colors celebrated in India. My growing up years, Holi was all about the revelry and the onslaught of colors everywhere. The colors (called Gulal ) is smeared all over your body, face, hair........you get the picture :-) The celebrations lasted from morning till night. My mom's fabulous spread of food on the table, new clothes bought by my grandmother which we wore after washing away all the colors. Although, I distinctly remember that I had colored nails for almost a week after Holi :-) Yes, I played Holi pretty aggressively:-)  

Nostalgia is setting in......,..they were happy times:-)

Hope you are enjoying the weekend?  Here's wishing you happiness and colorful days..............

Happy Diwali

My Dream Canvas is wishing everyone a bright and beautiful Diwali :-)