Bedroom Crush

Spring is in the air. Everything looks bright and colorful.  Incorporating a fresh look into the decor at home seems like a good way to welcome the new season. For me, this bedroom featured in El Meuble looks absolutely perfect for Spring. It is pretty, its feminine, it is bright and beautiful...... and yet has that understated elegance that I so love!!

Of course the dash of turquoise just steals my heart :) If you were to give your bedroom a makeover, what are the colors you would use??

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Travelling My Dream Canvas Style

Hello there!! Today, I am going to talk about my other passion " Travel".  Mr MDC and I are poles apart....and are very different temperamentally, the one common ground we share is our passion for travel. He and I are very alike in that respect. We can hit the road anytime :) Travelling is also an expensive passion. Therefore one has to get creative and he is good at that :) We hate making quick trips and try not to fit in too many things. 

We travelled extensively before we had kids but fortunately we are continuing to do so even now. My kids love it and they are very sporting!! The destinations have changed a bit, its no longer as hectic or adventurous but its still pretty good :) My favorite trip so far has been to Italy. We spent 14 days there and I came back thinking that it was just the tip of the iceberg :) The build up to our trip involves scouring the library for guidebooks. Hubby is also a part of some travel forums online etc. My favorite author for Europe is Rick Steves. I think he is brilliant. We also read Frommers and Fodors for other destinations.

We am more of the "off the beaten path" kind of people. We usually rent cars or use public transport and explore places on our own. Trying out the local cuisine in a "hole in the wall" kind of place is a must on our trips :) Hubby conveniently learns a few phrases, and puts on the various accents with ease as well. I have a tough time doing that :)

As you can clearly see, I have travel on my mind! I can't wait to be off soon..............

What about you, do you have some special family travel trips and traditions? I would love to hear about it ?

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Giveaway Winner and A Tea Party

Today, you have to walk through the blue door into this garden.....sit down and have a cup of tea with me :) I am hosting a virtual tea party where I sit you down, offer you tea and cookies and thank you for being the most awesome readers!! You guys are simply the best. 

The Jaypore and My Dream Canvas Giveaway received a fantastic response! A big thank you to all those who participated and helped spread the word around! The winner has been selected via Random.org. The lucky lady who gets to take away the pretty products from Jaypore is Reshma of Masala Mango Mantra. Congratulations Reshma, please email me your address. 

Thank you all for participating! 

Have a super weekend!!

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The Simple Joys in Life

Friday is my favorite day of the week :) The weekend looms large with endless possibilities! Yes, I do like to romanticise and dramatize my life sometimes :) My weekend will be fairly ordinary but who cares!! Today, as the sunshine filters through my Casa, I am immensely grateful for all the little joys in my life!!

Life is complicated and stressful but at times its good to pause...take a deep breath and simply smile and say thank you!

On that note, Happy Friday and have a good weekend!!

There are a few more hours left for the Jaypore and My Dream Canvas Giveaway!! Do make sure you enter here!!

Image: My Dream Canvas