Balcony Love and A Pretty Bedroom

I have a soft spot for balconies and so when I found this one, I just had to share it with you:) Perhaps, its because I grew up in India. Many of the older homes there had balconies or verandas. As an army kid I moved around constantly. One of our homes had a long veranda wrapped around the front of the house. I was eleven at that time.I remember the fun my brother and I had running from one end to the other :) Of course, If I had something like that today.....I would go crazy decorating it :)

Both the homes featured here today are based in Melbourne, Australia. Melbourne is a very special city for me with fantastic memories. I lived there for 2 weeks in my early twenties. I was there on work and fell in love with the city. I had left home for the first time for more than a few days. I lived on my own, bought groceries, tried to cook  and failed miserably :) It was my first grown up experience :) It was a special time.......

This home is a stunning Victorian mansion. with its own unique character and charm. To view more images of this impressive home click here!

Photos by Sean Fennessy, production – Lucy Feagins / The Design Files.


This is another home located in Melbourne. I think the bedroom is really pretty. The bedspread caught my eye. You can probably guess why :) I like how the rest of the room is simple and clutter free. This highlights the beauty of the bed. You can view pictures of the entire home  here.

Photos - Brooke Holm, production – Lucy Feagins / The Design Files.

A Spring Soiree and A Giveaway By Mikasa

Spring has arrived at My Dream Canvas :) These last few days we have had some amazing weather in the Pacific Northwest with crystal clear skies and long sunny days. Seattle is also known as the Emerald city and it is beautiful to see all the wonderful shades of green resplendent everywhere.

Today, I am inviting you into my home. I have teamed up with the stylish and popular brand Mikasa to entertain you all. Mikasa is a leading brand in tableware and gift ware. I am using their Daylight collection for my party. This collection is perfect for spring. The pretty leaves sprayed across the plates bring the gorgeous outdoors into my home. I love the delicate, fresh, and classy look of this collection. This collection is versatile as well. The Daylight tableware can give your dinner service a Spring\Summery look.  Alternatively, it can be used outdoors to add elegance to your al fresco dining. I am a big fan of natural light. The warm glow of the sun combined with the beauty of the Daylight collection helps create my perfect spring soiree :)

Welcome to my home!

I love this shade of green....... it has such a soft and delicate look!

I paired the dishes with these lovely French countryside Amber glasses by Mikasa.

Evening glow, some fresh flowers, and wine make it a romantic evening!

The finale - some tea, brownies, and cookies!

Here's some information about where you can find the products featured here. The Daylight collection is available at Macy's and BedBathandBeyond.com. The French Countryside Amber glasses are available at BonTon and BedBathandBeyond.com

Now for the exciting news!!! My Dream Canvas and Mikasa have teamed up to offer one of you, your very own 4 place setting of Daylight. Yay!!!

To participate in this giveaway all you need to do is.

1. Follow My Dream Canvas and leave a comment. If you already follow just let me know!
2. Follow Mikasa via Facebook  and via Pinterest . Please leave a comment letting me know that you have done both.

You could also spread the word about this giveaway via your blog/social networking site. This gives you one additional entry.

Good luck my friends. I shall pick the winner on Wednesday May 15th. This giveaway is open to readers here in the United States. Update I just heard from Mikasa. Great news!! The Giveaway now includes readers from Canada as well:)

Images: Anu Varma for My Dream Canvas and subject to copyright.

 

 

Linking up with Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage.

A Special Place Close To Home

The weekend is here and we are heading towards a glorious couple of days. The temperature is going to rise up to 80 degrees!! This is a cause of celebration in my part of town :) I am raising my glass to the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. From the snow capped peaks....to the sea and the lakes.....to the surreal sunsets.....there is magic all around!

This is a shot of my favorite spot. I was here yesterday to watch the sun go down. I come here often to enjoy the simple things in life. Being outdoors with my family.....watching my kids play..... the sparkle in the water, the glow of the sun and .........simply to smile and unwind :)

Have a Happy Happy Weekend my friends!!

Image: Anu@MyDreamCanvas and subject to copyright.

Introducing Aure

Aure is the brainchild of Seattle based Lakshme. She is a fellow décor enthusiast and a talented artist. Lakshme creates digital art by fusing traced photographic images with hand-drawn digital graphic elements.

Aure was a shelved dream from her design graduate days. Friends and family encouraged her to bring it to life. As a brand, Aure radiates ethnicity with a modern twist. It will bring the traditional elements into your home in a futuristic take. Lakshme has launched her product with a range of wall art. She envisions expanding into clothing, accessories, and other lifestyle merchandise in the future. Her art work can be made-to-order. Customers can customize the material, size, and colors.

Visit Aure's website for more information. She also has a Facebook page.

Thank you Lakshme and all the very best!!

Images: Copyright Aure by Lakshme