Clutter Free Happiness

Hello there! I am extremely tired as I type this..... but I managed to achieve a lot this weekend so that pleases me immensely :) My weekend was all about My Dream Canvas ( which is what I call my home ) and its two main characters :) There is me of course and my dear husband!!! We could not be more different, the cliche opposites attract is very true in our case :) There are many, many things we differ on and I shall not bore you to tears with my life story but try and get straight to the point :)

Today I achieved the impossible! I hate clutter whereas my husband is a hoarder! I like to get rid of things, while he ponders  and thinks before he buys anything or throws away anything. I am impulsive, he is practical. However, today we came together and gave away three car loads of stuff to Goodwill. I have to tell you that I drive a mini van so you can imagine how much stuff I gave away.  I wish I had taken pictures.....it was a sight to see. The icing on the cake.....we did not fight about it :)

Yay!! My house feels emptier now but in a good way! Its amazing how much junk and unnecessary stuff we accumulate over the years. Do you feel that way as well?

How often do you de-clutter?

My guestroom is getting a mini makeover and here is a peek....

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Friday Inspiration and a Quick Hello :)

I am popping in to say a quick hello. Its a super busy day for me today! This pretty terrace evokes the "perfect Friday feel" ......that rest and relaxation is around the corner! Not for me though, but I can certainly wish it for you :)

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Have an awesome weekend!!

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Come Fly With Me To Taroudant, Morocco

Come fly with me to Morocco today :) We are travelling to a little market town called Taroudant which is off the beaten path from Morocco's tourist circuit. Like many of you Morocco fascinates me. I hope to get there sometime soon. The color, the architecture, the look and feel of this beautiful part of the world tempts me everyday! 

Dar al Hossoun is a unique Eco friendly guesthouse in Taroudant. This property is built entirely by local builders & craftsmen using natural materials and ancestral techniques. I love the earthy hues around the entire property. This place looks luxurious and yet seems lost in time......the perfect getaway in my mind :)

I could never ever get tired of seeing a sight like this :)

The beautiful gardens designed by the world famous landscape architects Eric Ossart and Arnaud Mauriere.

The guesthouse is very close to the age old ramparts of Taroudant.

I hope you enjoyed this quick virtual vacation to Morocco! Please don't forget to enter my current giveaway !!


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Home Tour : Adity's Indian Home in Dublin

Today I am so excited to bring back the "Home Tours" series on My Dream Canvas. This is the home of Adity Chakravarti. Adity has lived and set up homes in different parts of the world. Her husband is a diplomat in the Indian Foreign Service and the home featured here is their residence in Dublin, Ireland. Adity is also an artist, she loves to paint and designs jewelry. Adity has two lovely children and like many of us is a fellow decor enthusiast :)

In Adity's words "Most of you who have chosen your homes, chosen your own furniture and drapes but I have not. People like me never have. Rather, we accompany our husbands or wives to the places they have been posted to and live in designated homes. Then, we pray fervently that the house (often Government of India property) is a decent one and pray more fervently that the furniture and curtains are alright :) Our government gives us furnished houses to live in while we are abroad. This is often a boon but can easily turn into a nightmare in case you land up with a house or furniture you don’t like :) Since the home is the property of the Indian government, every piece of furniture has a ‘life span’. Therefore, you cannot change it just because you don’t like it. Meanwhile, you hide the pieces you don’t like.... cover them with throws or camouflage it with cushions:)"

Adity was thrilled to learn that the residence in Dublin had been painstakingly restored and renovated by their predecessors and was in good condition. The home now has Adity's touch. She has some treasured pieces of furniture and accessories she carries with her on all their postings.

Here's a peek into Adity's beautiful world....

This is an old dowry chest that Adity and her husband bought in Bangladesh. It is absolutely stunning in my opinion. I love how she has displayed the colorful fabrics from Rajasthan in the chest.

One of her favorite pieces in the house- a bronze Vishnu from Tamil Nadu acquired by the Indian government. The art of bronze cast sculptures in India dates back to 2400 BC.

These are her precious divans that were handcrafted in Bangladesh out of two headboards she found lying in a bad state in a village near Dhaka. Adity got the table made to match the divan.

Adity's table setting at home..................

I love the way Adity has brought her own personal style into this impressive home! What do you think? I am sure Adity would love to hear your comments.

Thank you Adity for sharing your beautiful home with the readers of My Dream Canvas. Do visit Adity's blog to view more pictures of her home and see her artwork.


Images via. Copyright Adity Chakravarti


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