For The Love of Vintage Fabrics (New Series on My Dream Canvas)

The Design world is filled with vintage fabrics splashed all over the web and in print. Magazines filled with living rooms, bedrooms and other spaces decked in gorgeous fabrics from all over the world.

I am starting a new series on My Dream Canvas. I am calling out to all lovers and owners of vintage fabrics and textiles. I have always liked things with history and if that becomes trendy then that's a plus :)

Now for the details. You can join in and share your love for vintage textiles with me here on My Dream Canvas. Dig into your closets and trunks, I am sure you have something to share. It could be a sari belonging to your mother or grandmother, it could be some pretty linen........a tablecloth you have had for years......even a rug or carpet. Anything you like...........but it must be old. The only condition is that you need to style it. Create a vignette using the fabric in your home and a few other accessories. Take a picture with your camera and send it to me. No flash photography please and do try and capture the beauty of the fabric. Send me a few lines about its history and why you love it :) I will feature your picture and your story on My Dream Canvas.

I plan to share a few of my own very soon ! So get the camera out, be creative, have fun and lets get this party started :)


A Suzani in my home.....

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A Country Home in Tasmania

I made five trips to Australia while I worked for Tourism Australia but missed out on the opportunity to visit Tasmania. I deeply regret it! Well, hopefully I will be back to visit my old haunts someday and see all the places on my wish list.

This lovely country home in Tasmania caught my eye today. I  love its understated elegance and charming personality.

I am drooling over these antique French doors.....

 

Ah ! The perfect kitchen with turquoise cabinets.....I am so in love :)

Peonies in my opinion are the prettiest flowers........

An inviting bedroom, love the elephant pillow................

What a pretty entrance.....don't you think?

Do you love this home as much as I do??


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Some Floral Inspiration

These images are colorful and they make me think of spring! Happy fabrics, colorful hues, floral wallpaper, a touch of whimsy.........here's some floral magic to brighten your day!

I am usually not much into floral motifs and yet these images cannot help but make me smile :) Pick your favorite image and let me know?

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A New Week and a Giveaway Winner

Hello from the MDC Casa :)

How are you today? My weekend did not go exactly the way I had planned. The weather was bad as the days were gloomy and the rain did not let up.
I apologize for the delay in announcing the Giveaway winner. The lucky winner gets to win a 50 dollar gift card to one of these fabulous home stores. The winner gets to pick between Pottery Barn, World Market or Pier One Imports. I love all the three stores. Don't you?? The lucky winner of the "My Dream Canvas" Four year anniversary Giveaway is ..........

 

Yay!! Linda of the Coastal Charm. Congratulations Linda! Please email me with to let me know which store you want the gift card from ? A big thank you to all the others who participated in this Giveaway. I have a few more coming up this month so do stay tuned :)

Have a great week.



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