Decor Inspired by Nature (Diwali ideas)

Diwali, The Indian Festival of lights is a few days away. Diwali is usually a big celebration in my house. I miss India and my parents home even more this time of the year! However, over the years I have tried to recreate the magic of Diwali here in the States for my children! I am drawing inspiration from nature for my Diwali decor this year.

I have picked up these beautiful leaves that are strewn all over my backyard. The colors are perfect. The golden hues gives me my color theme for Diwali this year. The leaves act as a perfect backdrop for the shimmering tea lights. A simple and inexpensive way to create a vignette for Diwali. Do you like it? This can be idea for a Thanksgiving tablescape as well!

I promise to share a few other Diwali decor ideas on the blog this week. What is your most favorite childhood Diwali memory? I have tonnes.... and I shall share them with you soon!

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Vintage Inspired Diwali Inspiration at MDC

It is that time of the year again......Diwali (The Festival of Lights) beckons...... Here at My Dream Canvas, I am working on some Diwali inspiration with a vintage twist! Stay tuned for my Diwali series next week! 

Have a beautiful weekend and lets enjoy all the festivities together :)

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The Beauty and Soul of A Home!

Today something special happened and I have to share it with you. I have been really busy with a lot of stuff the past few days and not feeling a 100 percent! However, this evening as I walked into my home, I noticed it was enveloped in a golden glow. I immediately felt less tired and cranky :)

While I was clicking these pictures it dawned upon me that my home "moves me". I guess because these four walls are my comfort zone. Living here with my Family is what makes it perfect! We build our home over time and with layers. The layers in my home are far from perfect, nothing matches and not everything fits perfectly :) However, beauty does not come from perfection....right? Your home does not have to be perfect in the conventional sense....but you should love it, and make a connection with it. Call me a sentimental fool but my Family, my Friends who live close by and the imperfect layers in my home gives it beauty and a soul!

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Urban Outfitters

Urban Outfitters has an interesting collection of Duvet covers that seem perfect for Fall and Winter. Bright and Bohemian, these two covers recently caught my fancy. I am surrounded by Fog and cold weather these days..... and maybe that is why I am leaning towards this look :)

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